BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus is a private academic institution that has been ranked at 18 by QS India rankings in 2019. It offers over 30 courses across 5 streams of study. IIT Hyderabad on the other hand is an institute of national importance and has been ranked at 8 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff in 2020.
Both the institutions are highly esteemed but vary in many ways. Let us take a look at some important features based on which students can make a choice:
Admissions:
The admissions to both institutions are highly competitive and require students to have a great academic record in order to be eligible.
Particulars |
BITS Hyderabad |
IIT Hyderabad |
Eligibility |
A minimum score of 75% in 12th with a mandatory 60% in Physics, Maths, Chemistry/Biology. |
Minimum score of 75% in class 12 |
Qualifying Exams |
BITSAT |
JEE Main and JEE Advanced |
Fees |
16.73 L |
8.64 L |
Student Life:
BITS Hyderabad:
IIT Hyderabad:
Infrastructure:
BITS Hyderabad:
IIT Hyderabad:
Placements:
BITS Hyderabad
IIT Hyderabad
Keeping all these points in mind, the students must make an informed decision.
My brother is a student in B.Tech third year at IIT Hyderabad MSME (Materials Science and Metallurgical Engg). The MSME program is a decent choice if you are ready to stay committed and invest extra efforts to secure a core job.
Thus, IIT Hyderabad Metallurgy is a decent choice and can be considered by engineering aspirants.
Choosing the right branch and institute is a very ? crucial decision for engineering students. It’s advisable to check the weather conditions and food culture of the Institute you are planning to go to. This is because while everything is secondary, health should be the primary concern. IIT Hyderabad has a moderate temperature with neither too high nor too low temperatures. The rainy season witnesses moderate humidity. IIT Hyderabad has a wide variety of cuisines and food here will never disappoint you.
IIT Hyderabad has a fractal academic system wherein students are free to choose courses of their choice except for a few compulsory courses. He can choose courses from any specialization wherever his interest lies.
IIT Hyderabad campus life is average as it’s still developing and thus lacks in terms of infrastructure. Ultimately, it’s your decision to make so make sure it’s one that will shape your career perfectly.
To apply for the M.Tech program at IIT Hyderabad, you need to follow the admission procedure as dictated below
The results will be declared through the department website.
Although every department of IIT Hyderabad offers top-notch education, it’s the EE department that steals the show. There are many unique aspects of this department that make it one of the most coveted branches of IIT Hyderabad.
My friend had the opportunity to appear for the written test and interview at IIT Hyderabad for Ph.D. this year in July for the Communication and Signal Processing Electrical Engineering department. There were 2 tests conducted out of which the first comprised 6 questions. 5 questions were based on probability and random processes while the other one was on signal and systems. The test lasted for 2 hours. The questions asked in this fest were quite difficult and tested functions of one and two random variables.
For the second test, a transfer junction was provided and 9 questions were asked related to it. The entire test lasted for an hour. The questions in the test were comparatively easier than those of the first. The only challenge was to complete the lengthy questions in a short duration of 1 hour.
Out of the 60 applicants that appeared with my friend, only 8 were shortlisted for the interview.
Overall, the professors were very supportive and helped students wherever necessary. The duration of the interview is around 20 minutes.
Let’s do a comprehensive comparison of IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, and NIT Warangal (as my knowledge is limited to these 3 only)
IIT Hyderabad
NIT Warangal
IIIT Hyderabad: It’s considered a good option for computer science students.
BITS Hyderabad: It is also a decent institute with students enjoying good opportunities and freedom.
CBIT: It is one of the best private institutes in AP and Telangana. However, it cannot be compared to NIT Warangal or others, as the exposure and opportunities of NIT are way better.
In my opinion, the ultimate preference order should be,
IIT Hyderabad> IIIT H>=BITs H>= NIT W>CBIT
My suggestion would be to opt for IIT Hyderabad Civil Engineering and prepare for a branch change.
IITs cannot be compared to any private college other than BITS. Even if you are unable to change your branch, don’t feel disheartened as the IIT Brand name is more than enough.
I know many people who were part of the Chemical, Biotech, and Civil Engineering branches of IIT and are earning more than 12 LPA currently. Irrespective of the branch you belong to, IITs offer an excellent coding culture making you proficient in the same. The quality of peer groups you will be interacting with is also better at IITs than at private colleges like RVCE.
All in all, IIT as a brand is better than RVCE and other private colleges except BITS.
IIT Hyderabad is one of the best new IITs and is growing by leaps and bounds. With its fast-paced development, it’s expected to reach the level of old IITs. IIT Guwahati, although it is older than IIT Hyderabad but became an IIT much later than IIT Hyderabad. The reasons for its increasing demand among top recruiters
The table below mentions the IIT Hyderabad EE placement trends over the last few years
Particulars |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
Total Students |
94 |
117 |
101 |
Number of registered students |
87 |
104 |
95 |
Number of placed students |
81 |
95 |
64 |
Number of Offers received |
81 |
95 |
64 |
Average CTC |
INR 27.86 LPA |
INR 26.1 LPA |
INR 26.82 LPA |
Overall, the placement scenario of IIT Hyderabad MTech EE is nothing to worry about as it will not disappoint you ever.
The opening rank of the IIT Hyderabad AI course is right after the CSE closing cutoff. Look at the table below
JEE Advanced Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course |
Closing Rank |
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering |
585 |
BTech in Artificial Intelligence |
783 |
There are a few seats in the Artificial Intelligence department because essays have just been converted from CSE to AI. The usual range for AI Cutoff is 700-1500.