Comparing IIT Kharagpur with NIT Rourkela is a bit illogical considering the fact that IIT Kharagpur is among the top 5 engineering colleges in the country. Yes, NIT Rourkela CSE is good in terms of infrastructure and placements but it is yet to match the level of top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal and MNNIT Allahabad

IIT KGP is a brand in itself and is the other institute of all IITs. you shouldn't worry even if you are getting one of the least preferred branches here. This is because by working extra hard in the first year, you can easily upgrade your branch to a better one. Even if you fail to do so let me tell you that the coding culture here is very strong and even non-CS students can be seen coding.

Ultimately, I would suggest choosing IIT KGP mainly because of its high ranking, better crowd quality, IIT tag, and extensive alumni base. 

Civil Engineering at BITS can never be compared to that of Thapar University as its way ahead in terms of infrastructure and opportunities.

• The curriculum is updated and at par with industry standards.
• The faculty base comprises highly experienced professors and even assistant professors.
• BITS enjoys excellent global recognition so if you are planning to pursue a Master's from a foreign university, the BITS brand will come in handy.
• The professors have strong ties with international universities and their excellent LORs help you get admission to top universities.

So, BITS Civil Engineering is way superior to Thapar University Civil Engineering.

IIT Indore is one of the leading new IITs that has made its name because of its multiple achievements. Here is exactly why you should give more preference to IIT Indore than IIT Patna. 

• The faculties are very approachable and cooperative. They guide you to do projects and even motivate you for research work. Additionally, they teach you tactics to clear GRE and GATE for top universities and PSU respectively. Such kind of guidance isn’t available at every institute.
• The faculty-to-student ratio is great around 12 - 13 faculties for 40 students. This helps the students to get individual attention from faculty who track the personal and individual growth of every student. 
• IIT Indore has ties with the University of Stuttgart, Germany enabling students to do internships in the second year. 
• The students' demands are given due importance and the HODs bring all necessary changes demanded by the students to make things easy. 
• IIT Indore being new has top-notch labs with all modern equipment and instruments.

In all, IIT Indore is a great choice for Civil Engineering.

Both NIT Surathkal and NIT Warangal are highly reputed institutions in India that offer excellent placement opportunities for their students in various fields, including Civil Engineering.

In NIT Surathkal, the Civil Engineering department has a good placement record, with many top companies such as L&T, Tata Steel, Adani Group, Gammon India, Larsen & Toubro, etc., visiting the campus for recruitment. In recent years, the department has witnessed an average placement percentage of around 85-90%, with an average package of around 7-8 LPA, and the highest package going up to 20 LPA.

Similarly, in NIT Warangal, the Civil Engineering department has a good placement record, with many top companies such as Tata Projects, L&T, Reliance Industries, Shapoorji Pallonji, Adani Group, etc., visiting the campus for recruitment. In recent years, the department has witnessed an average placement percentage of around 80-85%, with an average package of around 6-7 LPA, and the highest package going up to 22 LPA.

Overall, both NIT Surathkal and NIT Warangal offer good placement opportunities for Civil Engineering students, with reputed companies visiting the campus for recruitment and offering attractive salary packages. However, the placement scenario may vary from year to year and depends on various factors such as market conditions, student performance, and industry demand.

If you are certain about your branch choice, then go for Civil at IIT Kanpur. If you aren’t sure about the branch then choosing IIT Kanpur among these three IITs will be better. In 2021, NIRF ranked IIT Kanpur #6 in the country. Although it’s not easy you can change your branch after a year. But you can’t change your college. 

Absolutely, if you are interested in pursuing civil engineering in Gujarat, then IITRAM is a better option than Nirma and PDPU. There are several reasons for this.

• IIT Gandhinagar is the mentor of IITRAM, and it has a COE by Siemens. This association ensures that IITRAM provides excellent facilities and exposure to its students.
• IITRAM is the nodal centre in Gujarat for the E-Yantra project (Robotics) initiated by IIT Bombay. This project enables students to gain hands-on experience in robotics, which is essential in today's world.
• The Board of Governance and Academic Council of IITRAM comprise directors, deans, and professors from IIT Gandhinagar, which is also reflected in the college's brochure. The faculty selection for IITRAM is done by IIT GN, and the syllabus is decided with the help of IITB.
• IITRAM has a Siemens Centre of Excellence, which has nine extraordinary labs, along with 13 other labs, providing practical knowledge to students.

Therefore, if you are an ACPC student in Gujarat, it is a golden opportunity for you to pursue civil engineering at IITRAM.

However, it is essential to note that IITRAM is an excellent option only if you have an interest in core branches such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. If you are interested in computer science, then you should prefer Nirma. On the other hand, if you are interested in petroleum, then PDPU would be a better option for you. LD is also a very good option for those who cannot afford Nirma and PDPU.