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How is IIT Mandi for CS or Mechanical?
IT Mandi is considered to be a highly reputable institution for both Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering programs. According to NIRF, IIT Mandi was ranked 43rd in 2022 and has consistently been ranked among the top engineering institutes in India.
One of my close friends was a student of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Mandi and shared his experience at the institute for 4 years. He told me that engineers should never choose a branch just because it’s better than the other and only be driven by their passions and inclinations.
IIT Mandi CS branch has been growing at a fast pace. This branch guarantees good salary packages, a very dynamic peer group, research-oriented culture, and a very found and zealous faculty pool. Additionally, the Computer Science and Engineering program at IIT Mandi has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and is considered to be of high quality.
The Mechanical Department on the other hand is yet to reach the IIT standards and it still falls behind in terms of faculty base, infrastructure, and quality course curriculum. However, you will find quite a few PSUs like BPCL, ISRO, and Coal India offering good opportunities to BTech students that speak of the general credibility of the institute.
Ultimately, it is important to choose a program that is the best fit for you and that will allow you to reach your goals.
Which IIT is good for electrical engineering (if I am thinking of a branch change to CS afterward), IIT Mandi or IIT Jodhpur?
IIT Mandi is a good choice if you want to pursue electrical engineering and later change to CS afterward.
- The faculty of this department is great. They will guide you with everything and you will get to work with live projects.
- It is Ranked 33rd in the NIRF Ranking.
- The total fee is INR 10.19 Lakhs. In 2023, 93% of the total batch was placed.
- In 2023, the average salary was INR 24.58 LPA and the median salary was INR 21 LPA from this department.
- IIT Mandi has also developed a good reputation which attracts top recruiters like IBM, Accenture, Google, etc.
Which of the following would be better choice, an electrical at IIT Mandi, Jodhpur, Ropar, or a CSE at IIT Dharwad, Bhilai, Goa (specific interests computer science)?
You can go with the option of IIT Mandi. The recruiters from CSE offer high job packages every year to the students. IIT Mandi is the best place to change your branch to CSE, as it is one of the most competitive fields. You will be placed in a good company with high packages as a fresher in your favorite CSE field. When compared with the semi-new IITs, the best option would be Mandi. For other IITs, branch change might be a difficult task. Over the last three years, about 167 students got enrolled for placements; among them, 156 were placed. So IIT Mandi is a good choice.
What is the greatest disadvantage/advantage of choosing IIT Mandi?
Every coin has 2 sides and so does every decision you make. Joining IIT Mandi is one such decision that will bring many advantages and disadvantages. It’s up to you to weigh them and decide.
Pros
- IIT Mandi campus is one of the most beautiful and surreal places to study at.
- You get access to a plethora of interdisciplinary subjects apart from your core courses, thus enabling you to explore various fields.
- The small batch size in turn results in a better faculty-student ratio. One can easily approach the faculties and discuss anything regarding ideas, projects,etc.
- Branch change policy is very lenient thereby increasing your opportunities to change your branch in case you later find out you have no interest in the field.
- IIT Mandi has ties with world-famous technical institutes.
- The student exchange program enables a lot of students from IIT Mandi to go to countries such as Germany, Sweden, etc. every year. One such university is the Technical University Munich.
Cons
- IIT Mandi is still in its development phase and thus its infrastructure is way behind that of old IITs.
- IIT Mandi is 15 km away from the main Mandi city. Students have to travel 45 minutes on the bus just to go out to eat at a good place or party.
- IIT Mandi inter-college fests are not of the same level as that of old IITs so you will be missing out on a lot.
Overall, it’s necessary to contact the current students and make a decision only after weighing the pros and cons.
What should I choose, IIT Mandi or NIT Bhopal (for M.Tech)?
The brand value of your college plays a big role in shaping your career. That being said, IIT Mandi enjoys the IIT tag and thus has a better brand name than NIT Bhopal. Additionally, the exponential growth of IIT Mandi is a testament to its credibility and is thus a preferable option to NIT Bhopal for MTech.
Here is a general comparison of both institutes
|
Particulars |
IIT Mandi |
NIT Bhopal |
|
Fees (MTech) |
INR 77570 (First Year) |
?1 Lakh (1st Year Fees) |
|
Eligibility |
BE/ B.Tech or M.Sc degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate. |
Graduation + GATE |
|
Cutoff |
- |
403 |
|
Ranking |
12 out of 32 by India Today in Engineering |
31 out of 216 by The Week in Engineering |
|
Average CTC |
INR 25.23 LPA |
INR 7.57 LPA |
How is mechanical engineering at IIT mandi?
According to recent reviews and ratings, the mechanical engineering program at IITMandi is well-regarded. The program lays a strong foundation in the field and prepares them well for careers in industry or further study.
- Mechanical Engineering at IIT Mandi has a well-structured and flexible curriculum that bends as per the recent trends in the industry.
- The first 3 semesters have common IC courses that are common to all branches.
- In the first semester, you will be taught Engineering drawing which is the foundation course of ME.
- In the second semester, the number of courses increases. Some of the common courses added are Thermodynamics, Mechanics for waves and particles, and Product Realization Technology.
- The second semester also witnesses mechanical lab sessions that help transform your theoretical knowledge into practical implementation. You become familiar with many machines.
- The second year welcomes another set of courses like Machine drawing, Rigid Body, and Materials Science
Basically, students are taught a few courses on ME every semester till the 2nd year, and starting from the 3rd year, they are taught core courses on ME.
Here is a short table of IIT Mandi placements (Mechanical)
|
Total Number of Students |
24 |
|
Eligible Students |
19 |
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Number of Students Placed |
16 |
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Number of Placement Offers |
19 |
How convenient are the branch change options at the IIT, Mandi?
You will be glad to know that IIT Mandi has a very easy branch change policy. The procedure is simple and many engineering aspirants flock to IIT Mandi with branch change in mind.
- A maximum of 50% of the batch can opt for a branch change
- Consequently, the capacity of a certain branch can be increased by 50% after a branch change.
- For example, if there are 40 students in CSE then 20 more can join CSE while 20 can change their branch to another department.
- The capacity of a certain branch should not fall below 50% after a branch change.
- IIT Mandi has no fixed criteria for branch change. Rather, it's based on priority. Usually, students with more scores are given preference.
The branch change process of IIT Mandi varies every year depending on the batch strength and the CGPA level of students. For a safe call, a CGPA of 9+ will help you secure a branch change.
Should I choose civil engineering at IIT Mandi/Ropar, or should I go for civil engineering at SVNIT Surat?
Among IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar, and SVNIT Surat, IIT Mandi is a better choice for Civil Engineering. Here are the reasons why.
Infrastructure:
At IIT Mandi you will get good infrastructure for civil engineering as a large amount of money has been sanctioned to build advanced laboratories, classrooms, and many other relevant things.
Faculty:
The faculty of this college is also very good and has much expertise in their field.
Placements:
The placement records of the Civil Engineering branch have also been very good at this college as many top companies like L&T, ISRO, DRDO have selected students during campus placements.
Competitive Examinations:
Students of this college who appeared for exams like GATE and UPSC have produced remarkable results.
So, do your proper research, prioritize your needs, and then make a decision.
What is the syllabus in IIT Mandi for first year mechanical engineering?
The course curriculum for the first year is the same for all the branches in IIT Mandi, they are:
- Graphics for Design
- Computation for engineers
- Electrical systems around us
- Engineering mathematics
- Computation for engineers-Lab
- Electrical systems around us-Lab
- Reverse engineering
Apart from these subjects, you also need to complete a language course and it is not compulsory to complete the first year itself
In the second semester, you can concentrate on your main fields of study, which are:
- Engineering thermodynamics
- Linear algebra
- Programming and Data Structure Practicum
- Applied Electronics
- Product Realization Technology
- Product Realization Technology-Lab
- Applied Electronics-Lab
IIT Mandi also provides opportunities for students to excel in extracurricular activities.
What should I choose considering the branch change opportunities, electrical at IIT Mandi or electrical at IIT Ropar?
There is a branch change provision at IIT Mandi which is very lenient too. So if you are confused with your branch and you wish to change your branch in the future, then you should choose IIT Mandi.
One of my friends was in a similar situation a few years back and he opted for IIT Mandi for its flexible branch change policies. He was able to change his branch to CSE. To change your branch to CSE, you will need a CGPA of around 8.6.
IIT Mandi has a 50% branch change allowance whereas at IIT Roper it is 10%. To know more about the branch change rules you can visit the official website.
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