Choosing a college and a program can be a difficult decision. Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Hyderabad have strong computer science programs. However, there are a few key differences that you may want to consider when making your decision.
No matter how many people tell you that the IIT tag does not matter, don’t believe them. In reality, the IIT tag does carry a certain weight. Additionally, IIT Mandi has managed to make its own good name through constant improvement.
Here is a general comparison of placement statics of both the institutes'
Particulars |
IIT Mandi placements |
IIIT Hyderabad placements |
Highest CTC |
INR 60 LPA |
INR 74 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 25.23 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Flipkart, 1mg, Microsoft, Uber, Amazon, Walmart |
Bloomberg, Code Nation, Deloitte, Facebook, Google, HSBC, Indeed |
Rather than talking about MS generally, let's break down the answer into branch-wise IIT Mandi MS programs.
IIT Mandi MS in CS
IIT Mandi MS in Electrical Engineering
IIT Mandi MS in Electronics and Communication
IIT Mandi MS in Mechanical, Thermal, Design, and Material Science Engineering
Ultimately, MS in IIT Mandi is not a good choice if you are willing to get placed after your Masters. However, for educational and research purposes the program will serve you well.
As you may already know that IIT Mandi has two hostels for girls and five for boys. The hostels are good as far as food, basic amenities, and accessibility to important places nearby are concerned. You can apply for a single room or share some on a double or triple occupancy basis.
My friend compiled this list when he joined IIT Mandi, you may find it helpful:
As for laptops, CS students should definitely bring their laptops. The campus has a stationery shop that sells pen drives, sheets, registers, and all the useful paraphernalia. So I don't think that'd be an issue. Carefully select items needed.
IIT Mandi Placements 2023 have been wrapped up with 249 offers from 88 participating recruiters. Students received 90 International offers and 70 pre-placement offers. IIT Mandi's highest package stood at INR 60 LPA & IIT Mandi's average package stood at INR 25.23 LPA.
IIT Mandi Placements 2022 Top Recruiters
|
Microsoft |
Samsung Bangalore |
Adobe |
Walmart |
Paytm |
Amazon |
Indeed |
Cashfree |
Flipkart |
Mindtickle |
Texas Instruments |
Nvidia |
Qualcomm |
Ceremorphic |
L&T |
Addverb |
ZS |
IIT Mandi hostel offers free Wi-Fi to students with high internet speeds of around 100 Mbps. Students can get access to Wi-Fi without any limits. Earlier, the speed of the internet in the hostel was an issue for the students. But now, with the advancement of technology, everything has become easier. Hostels at IIT Mandi are well-updated in terms of technology.
To be very honest, doing MS from IIT Mandi is not a great decision. It completely depends on the branch that you choose. Suppose you choose Computer Science (Image Processing and Communication), then you may get better results with respect to placements. If you choose to pursue MS in Electrical: Control, Power Drives, Sensors, etc., then the chances of placement are very minimal. For the other branches like Thermal, Design, and Material, etc., the only option you will have is going for a doctorate.
Although, if you have set your mind that you will go for a doctorate program after MS, then IIT Mandi is a good option because the tag of IIT will definitely help you in the future. But in case you are hopeful of getting placed after completing MS from IIT Mandi, then you are at the wrong place. Choosing one of the old NITs will help you more.
Both CSE at MNNIT and Mechanics at Mechanics IIT Mandi is highly esteemed programs. The choice of the institute depends on your personal interests and career prospects. The branch you choose is more crucial than the institute from which you pursue it. So make sure your passion is the driving factor in choosing your branch.
If you have an interest in either CS or Mechanics go for them respectively. When you pursue a stream of your choice, the chances of you becoming successful increase as you are motivated for a long time. But if you are not certain about your inclination, then my suggestion is CSE at MNNIT. CS program is well-regarded and is one of the highest-placed branches in MNNIT.
Personally, I would never recommend anyone to go for IIT Mandi as it is a relatively newer college than MNNIT because of which it lacks in terms of alumni and industrial ties. Additionally, the faculty of IIT Mandi is not at par with old colleges. The only reason one can join IIT Mandi is when they are adamant about the IIT tag. Else, MNIT CS will not disappoint you.
Ultimately, it is important to research both programs and consider factors such as location, campus culture, course offerings, and job prospects before making a decision.
IIT Mandi campus is situated in Kamand village which is 15 km from MANDI town. There is an institute bus facility available from Mandi to IIT. The North and South campuses are separated by a mountain. While the South campus has been developed completely, the North campus is still under the construction phase.
The 1st and 2nd-year students reside in the South campus, while the 3rd and 4th-year students reside in the North campus. The South campus has all types of sports facilities like a cricket ground, football ground, basketball court, volleyball court, badminton court, etc. The North campus has a swimming pool facility.
The hostels are well facilitated with amenities like washing machines, microwaves, iron, refrigerator, water purifiers cum water coolers, etc. The hostel buildings are built with superior quality material which keeps the temperature good enough during winters.
The food served in the mess is better than the food which is given in PG’s. The food is worth the mess expense. Additionally, the serene beauty of the campus makes it a more joyful experience.
IIT Mandi is a reputed institute for engineering education in India and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The electrical department at IIT Mandi offers an M.Tech program with a focus on electrical engineering, power systems, and renewable energy. The program is well-regarded by the industry and academia. The students of this department are provided with ample opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects.
Masters from any IIT will have equal worth all you need to do is make the most out of your degree. I know a friend who completed his master's from IIT Mandi in signal processing. He availed all the opportunities offered and invested maximum time and effort. Today he is pursuing his Ph.D. from the University of Texas Dallas and is also a Research Assistant at UT Southwestern.
Overall, IIT Mandi is a great choice for anyone interested in pursuing an M.Tech in electrical engineering.
I would like to point out that the average package depends on the department and not the whole institution. So, yes some departments in IIT mandi are performing better than IIT Guwahati hence resulting in higher packages.