How is IIT Patna Electrical Engineering?

The Electrical Engineering department of IIT Patna is well-regarded and is considered more rigorous than other branches. However, the opportunities provided are plentiful. Here are a few pros and cons of joining the institute.

Pros

1. Being new it has excellent labs with modern instruments.
2. The alumni are very helpful although the network is not that elaborate.
3. The seniors are very cooperative here and are a blessing for the juniors.
4. Some of the professors here reach you so well that you end up falling in love with the subject.
5. IIT Patna EE average package is INR 24.85 LPA, the highest is INR 82.05 LPA and the median is INR 22.23 LPA. The placement scenario is great with around 83.56% placements.

Cons

1. The number of PSU companies is very less.
2. Jobs in core sectors are very less and more in software companies. 
3. One of the toughest and most challenging branches.

I think IIT Patna EE is a good choice given that you are interested in the branch.