The civil branch in NIT Durgapur is one of the oldest and most reputed branches in India. Here are a few highlights of the branch
Here are the exact placement statistics for this year.
Placement% |
78.69% |
Average CTC |
INR 7.39 LPA |
Overall, if you are genuinely interested in Civil then taking this branch at NIT Durgapur might benefit you in some way.
The Electrical branch offers good placement opportunities to its students. I will mention below the average salary offered during 2023 placement season.
During 2023 placements, B.Tech EE recorded a good performance. 89.66 % students were placed from this branch at an average package of INR 14.61 LPA.
Some companies that recruit electrical students from NIT Durgapur include- Coal India, L&T, Tata Metaliks, Verity solutions, Alstom, Mu sigma, etc.
Wipro, IBM, and INFOSYS are some of the mass recruiters that offer placements to electrical students.
As you can assess, the placement figures are quite good. So as far as job opportunities are concerned, you can definitely consider NIT Durgapur for your electrical degree.
Comparing Jadavpur University and NIT Durgapur is illogical and the same as comparing oranges and apples. Both the colleges have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Consider the following points becoming making the decision
So if you are ready to stay outside the campus and have no interest in the NIT tag then choose Jadavpur but if you want a NIT degree then choose NIT Durgapur.
I would like you to consider certain important things before making your decision-
According to me your college will last for 4 years. However, your branch will become an intrinsic part of your personality and profession. Unless you have an interest in Metallurgy or a good chance at sliding to another branch, choose CSE at NIT Durgapur.
NIT Warangal is better in terms of infrastructure, faculty, campus, faculty, and placement support. But the recruiters prefer students from the software field; the metallurgical students only get an average salary package, which is pitiful.
The decision can be made by giving primary importance to your interests and you should keep in mind that the selection of a better branch decides your future and not the college
Though I love my college, here are some areas that need to work on with sincerity-
NIT Durgapur has given me lovely seniors and amazing friends. I will always cherish these memories. But these (and some more) areas need serious attention from the college authorities.
With regards to educational standards and latest equipped technologies, Indian institutes have always had an upper hand considering greater popularity and a higher amount of funding from the central government.
IIEST Shibpur is the second oldest engineering college in India and backs a ranking of 19 by NIRF among engineering institutes. NIT Durgapur on the other hand is ranked 47 by NIRF for Engineering in the year 2020.
IIEST Shibpur has a research-based approach towards the BTech program in CST as compared to NIT Durgapur which has a much more theoretical and practical approach.
Let us have a look at the main points of differences between the two colleges mentioned that will help you narrow down a decision.
Admission: IIEST Shibpur and NIT Durgapur, both the institutes offer admission for BTech programs based on JEE Mains scores.
In 2019 the closing cutoff for CST at IIEST Shibpur was 9379.
In 2019 the closing cutoff for CSE at NIT Durgapur was 17031.
Fees: The total fees for IIEST Shibpur CST are 5.38 lakhs and for NIT Durgapur it’s 5.56 lakhs.
Placements: Both the institutes offer good placements and more than 90 companies visit the campuses for recruitments every year.
IIEST Shibpur-
IIEST Shibpur offers an 81.82% placement rate for the CST branch.
The average median salary offered to the students of CST is around 6.5 lakh.
Some top recruiting companies are TCS, IBM, and Axis Bank.
NIT Durgapur-
NIT Durgapur offers the highest placement for the CSE branch with a placement rate of 88.64%.
An average salary of 9 LPA is offered to the students.
Some top recruiting companies are Amazon, Oracle, and Sigma.
Infrastructure: The campus facilities at both the colleges are well maintained and offer a great student experience but IIEST has a more advanced infrastructure considering it receives a higher funding amount annually as compared to NIT Durgapur.
Alumni: IIEST Shibpur has had collaborations with top universities like the University of Wisconsin and also oversees ‘World leaders in Engineering’ as part of their glorious alumni network. The alumni base of NIT Durgapur is not as developed as compared to IIEST Shibpur.
Go through the given points in mind and make a well-informed decision in terms of admissions accordingly.
Let me share with you some important details about these courses/institutes-
That being said, I feel you are at a very early stage of narrowing down your goals and aspirations to this extent. Enter your UG with an open mind, and an aim for self-discovery. Right now, you have a picture in mind of doing an MBA. But I don’t think you have a proper idea of the different specializations in this degree.
You should have made a clear decision by the end of your 3rd year. Before that, pursue internships and discover your field of interest. Right now, look for the institute that will offer you the best technical education and the best future prospects.
NIT Durgapur recorded impressive placements for 2023. Overall, 187 companies visited the campus for placements. As is a usual trend, B.Tech CSE students recorded the highest average package among all the branches. A good number of CSE students were placed from NIT Dgp campus.
During 2023 placement season, 85.71% students from B.Tech CSE were successfully placed. These students recorded an impressive average package of INR 21.45 LPA. TCS Ninja, TCS Digital, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Mathworks and Qualcomm are some of the brands that selected B.Tech CSE students.
It is safe to conclude that the Computer Science Department was offered good placements.
As a CSE student at VIT Vellore, I was also faced with the same dilemma.
First of all, there is a ragging culture at NIT Durgapur. It does carry the NIT, but it lags behind the top NITs. Apart from that, Metallurgy does not offer much scope in India.
The placement figures mentioned on their website, however, are quite promising.
During the 2023 placement season, MME recorded 90.32% placements with an average package of 8.79 LPA.
Now coming to VIT Vellore, there is no ragging on campus. It offers all the top-class facilities, great environment and friendly crowd. CSE is the best branch of VIT Vellore. The college offers good placements and infrastructure.
According to me, choosing CSE at VIT Vellore is a better option.