Which one should I chose: a CS at the IIT Mandi or a CS at the IIITH?

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Divya Saraf Posted On - May 30, 2023

Lives in Hyderabad

Choosing a college and a program can be a difficult decision. Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Hyderabad have strong computer science programs. However, there are a few key differences that you may want to consider when making your decision.

IIT Mandi is a public engineering institution located in Himachal Pradesh, India whereas IIT Hyderabad is a private research university located in Telangana, India.
IIT Mandi was established in 2009 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, including computer science whereas IIT Hyderabad was established in 1998 and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various areas of computer science and engineering.

No matter how many people tell you that the IIT tag does not matter, don’t believe them. In reality, the IIT tag does carry a certain weight. Additionally, IIT Mandi has managed to make its own good name through constant improvement.

The campus is located in a beautiful and serene environment,
IIT Mandi Institute is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation.
The CS department of IIT Mandi has a great faculty pool.
The placements of the CS department are very promising and it is the highest recruiting branch of the institute.
The only drawback is that IIT Mandi infrastructure and urban life are not at par with other IITs.

Here is a general comparison of placement statics of both the institutes'

Particulars	IIT Mandi placements	IIIT Hyderabad placements
Highest CTC	INR 60 LPA	INR 74 LPA
Average CTC	INR 25.23 LPA	INR 32 LPA
Top Recruiters	Flipkart, 1mg, Microsoft, Uber, Amazon, Walmart	Bloomberg, Code Nation, Deloitte, Facebook, Google, HSBC, Indeed

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Adinath Jain Posted On - Mar 21, 2023

Studied at IIIT Hyderabad

If you're keen on the IIT tag, consider going for IIT Mandi. Despite being new, it's still an "IIT". Passing out from IIT itself labels you as one of the top brains in the country, making you a "BRAND" no matter how old or new the IIT is. Don't be swayed by current reviews about the new IITs; conditions will likely be much better by the time you graduate. After all, there was a time when IIT-B, IIT-D, and IIT-KGP were new.

While it's true that IIIT-H holds more value in the industry, personal satisfaction is important as well. If the IIT tag gives you this satisfaction, then without a doubt, join IIT.

On the other hand, if the market value of your institute is what gives you satisfaction, then consider joining IIIT.

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Khushi Chitra Posted On - Mar 20, 2021

Studied B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (2018)

If you're thinking about going to IIT Mandi just because it's an IIT, so that's a very bad reason. Unlike old IITs, new IITs like Mandi, Jodhpur have neither the faculty nor the placement or the reputation like IIT-Hyderabad in the software industry.

If you're not serious about getting the best of CS skills and just want to do some IIT engineering for the “name”, you can join IIT Mandi. But don't regret when you see yourself not being academically or professionally equivalent to IIT-Hyderabad peers.

Categories	IIT Mandi	IIIT Hyderabad
Course Fee	8.33-10.39 lakh	10-14 lakh
Placement Percentage	70%	95%
Highest CTC	12-13 LPA	20 LPA
Average CTC	6-8 LPA	7 LPA
Recruiting Companies	Capgemini, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, KPIT, etc.	Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Citi, etc.

Almost all software companies that recruit from old IITs consider IIIT-H to be the same, and the only thing that lacks from old IITs is that it is not an IIT.

Rest is up to you. Make your choices wisely, after all it is all about your career.