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Which college has the best CSE department, IIT Mandi, Jodhpur or Patna?
IIT Patna is easily the better choice than IIT Mandi for CSE. Let’s break down the discussion into simpler topics
CS Achievements
- IIT Patna was ranked 2nd in Robocon stage I and qualified for nationals beating most other old IITs.
- IIT Patna bagged the 7th position in inter IIT Tech Meet held at IIT Madras among all IITs.
- IIT Patna ranked better than IIT Guwahati, IIT Mandi and other top NITs in SUPRA SAEIndia 2018.
- IIT Patna ranked better than IIT Roorkee in HPVC Asia Pacific 2018.
Placements
IIT Patna placements for the CSE branch have been tabulated below
|
Students Registered |
74 |
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Students Placed |
73 |
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Placement% |
98.65% |
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Highest CTC |
INR 82.05 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 35.57 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
INR 32.85 LPA |
Campus Highlights
- IIT Patna has a huge campus that spreads across 504 acres and is amongst the first 2008 2nd gen IITs to get its permanent campus.
- IIT Patna has also constructed a new boys' hostel to improve accommodation facilities.
- IIT Patna is the first among 2nd gen IITs to have its own indoor sports facilities like badminton courts, and squash courts.
- IIT Patna is also building an auditorium, a Lecture hall complex, and an Incubation center.
So we can say that despite being a 2nd gen IIT, IIT Patna has made its strong mark in the educational system.
How is electrical engineering at IIT Patna?
Recently, IIT Patna has changed Electrical Engineering to Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Even before this, the Curriculum of the course was Electrical and Electronics(EEE), only the change in name has been done.
IIT Patna Electrical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of the institute and has the most experienced faculty pool. Many professors are members of various International forums such as IEEE. The EE department is known to publish many papers and works on various government and private-funded projects.
IIT Patna EEE has the best curriculum and culture because of its
- Fully equipped world-class research labs of Embedded systems, VLSI, Broad Communication and Networking, DSP Labs, RF and Microwave labs, Advanced EE labs, and Electrical Machines Instrumentation
- Collaboration with foreign Universities for student exchange programs such as National University of Singapore(NUS), and Kyoto University.
- Excellent placement scenario of IIT Patna EE with the highest CTC standing at INR 82.05 LPA and the average at INR 24.85 LPA. The placement percentage of this branch is 83.56%. Students usually get placed in RNDs, PSU’s, IT sectors, etc.
- Big achievements made by the students such as participation in ACM-ICPC World Finals and being the top in DD Robocon Stage I.
- The alumni of the EE department of IIT Patna aced the Civil Services Examination like IAS, IES, etc. One of them secured AIR 33, while the other secured AIR 64.
Overall, the IIT Patna Engineering department is well-regarded and is a great choice.
Which is better, IIT(ISM), Dhanbad or IIT Patna for Mechanical Engineering?
IIT Patna is a second-generation IIT and is still in its development phase. Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of IIT Patna and thus is more well-established than other branches. The department is known for its highly qualified and learned faculty and its modern and well-equipped labs.
Coming to the most important aspect, the placements. Check the table below for placement statistics:
|
Students registered |
55 |
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Students placed |
41 |
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Placement percentage |
74.55% |
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Highest CTC |
INR 40 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 15.93 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 13.25 LPA |
Leading PSUs like IOCL, DRDO and also ISRO visit for placements in addition to many core and non-core companies.
The students are provided with many opportunities to enhance their skills and get maximum exposure. They can be a part of teams of SUPRA BAJA, ROBOCON, HPVC, etc. right from the first year. The seniors are very helpful and guide the juniors in every possible way. They are taught to design and construct bots for intra and inter-college competitions like Death Race, Aqua Soccer, Robot Wars, etc. in the first year itself.
All in all, IIT Patna Mechanical Engineering is a well-regarded branch that will render you a lot of experience. So, don’t hesitate just because it’s a new IIT and look at the bigger picture.
IIT Patna: Do they provide single room accommodation in the hostels and who can get single room?
IT Patna does provide single-room accommodation in its hostels. However, the availability of these single rooms is limited and is usually offered to graduate students, research scholars, and faculty members.
Currently, the first-year and second-year students are allotted double occupancy rooms and students of the 3rd year get single rooms. Everyone is expected to get a single room once new hostels are constructed.
Which is better for CSE, IIT Patna or Ropar
IIT Patna and IIT Ropar are reputed institutes in India and are highly advanced in academics and infrastructure. Both were established in 2008, but for some reason, IIT Patna is leading IIT Ropar, especially in the Department of Computer Science and Electronics. Before making a final decision, take a look at the points given below
- IIT Patna is renowned for its multiple qualifications for the ACM ICPC world finals. This showcases the excellent coding culture at IIT Patna.
- Last year, IIT Patna conducted 14 GSOC selections, which are the most among the IITs established in 2008.
- IIT Patna also gives importance to extra-curricular activities and numerous clubs are running for the support of students, including Finance Club, which guides students who want to switch careers to finance
So, you can opt for IIT Patna to secure your career in the field of computer science.
What are the things that I should carry to IIT Patna as a fresher?
IIT Patna usually uploads the required documents that students are supposed to carry for registration. To make matters simpler, make sure you are carrying these
- 2 copies of every document along with original documents
- At Least 20 passport-size photos
- Don’t bring any electric devices except an electric kettle
- Bring your own laptop if you are planning to pursue coding
- TC from the school
- Bring a few comfortable bed sheets
Other basic commodities can be bought from the local market within the campus so carry light!
What is the internet speed at IIT Patna?
The speed of the Wi-Fi at IIT Patna ranges from 1-3 Mbps during peak hours earlier. You can easily download the study material from web using the campus WIFI. The students are completely satisfied with the internet connectivity offered here.
What should I choose, CS in IIT Patna or civil in IIT Bombay?
Both IIT Patna and IIT Bombay are well-reputed institutes in India. The CSE department is renowned for its experienced faculty, rich alumni network, best placement support, and effective classes. The courses in the Computer Science and Electronics department include compilers, machine learning, computer learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and so on. Students are given both theoretical and practical knowledge. IIT Patna also has club support from the CSE field, namely NJ GATH, and Robotics. The students can effectively explore their ideas in this respective field in an innovative way. The alumni network of the CSE department is fabulous, as they give much support to the students in their studies. The opportunities are far better in the CS field than in civil engineering. So you can opt for IIT Patna.
How is the mechanical engineering course of IIT, Patna?
The mechanical department is well established and renowned for its faculties, infrastructure, placement support, academics, and experienced scholars. Students who follow consistent study routines will excel in the field of mechanical engineering at IIT Patna. If you strive hard and have an interest in mechanics, ample opportunities are waiting for you after the completion of your course at IIT Patna. The mechanical engineering department has the best scholars who have excellent teaching skills. They give exam-oriented notes, projects, and paper presentations, which are beneficial for scoring good grades. When comes to placement, the highest salary package for mechanical engineering in the year 2023 is INR 40 lakh per annum, and 75% of students got placed in various companies.
Which is better-studying at IIST or at new IITs (like IIT Hydrabad, IIT Patna etc.)?
At IIST, most of the students are inclined towards ISRO. Even if you are interested in it, you might lose interest in the latter half of your bachelor's and then may regret your decision because IIST has very limited career options. That being said, look for an institute that caters to a variety of career prospects so that your options aren't limited.
Considering the new IITs, both IIT Hyderabad and IIT Patna show promising results. I have a friend in IIT Patna and after a long conversation with him, I realized it has a plethora of opportunities both in terms of placements as well as higher education.
The placement scenario at IIT Patna is great and has been improving every year.
- IIT Patna has all big shot companies for placements like Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Samsung R&D, UHG, Practo, Yodlee, Flipkart, Arista Networks, Texas Instruments, Finisar, Tata Motors, L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bank of America, etc.
- For those who prefer a stable job, many PSUs like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, HPCL, DRDO, Coal India, etc come for recruitment here.
- If you are among the top 1% of your batch you can get placed in companies like Google and Facebook, the pay scale of which is the highest you can get.
- The small batch size increases the probability of getting more placements in top companies than old IITs with huge batch sizes.
Prospects for higher education:
Only after you become a part of the IIT family will you understand the true essence of the IIT tag that opens infinite doors of opportunities for you be it higher education or internships.
- My friend secured an internship in Germany only because he had ties with the IIT brand they said.
- Out of 37, 4 had the chance to do foreign internships which is a lot
- The students of his batch even went to top universities like Stanford, CalTech, etc. for their summer internships.
- Every year many students get qualified for the DAAD WISE scholarship in Germany, the Charpak scholarship for internships in France, and the MITACS in Canada, etc.
- As for MS and PhDs, around 18 out of 150 students pursued their higher education in US and Europe. Today they are placed in the top companies like Intel Corporation, Texas Instruments, Intersil Corporation, etc. in their respective countries.
Having covered all career prospects, I will leave it to you to decide which institute to join.
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