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Which one is better: taking mechanical engineering at IIT BHU or civil engineering in IIT Roorkee?
I am a B.Tech Civil student at IIT Roorkee. Here’s a comparison between the two options-
| Parameters | IIT Roorkee Civil | IIT BHU Mechanical |
|---|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 18 LPA | INR 21.95 LPA (around 80% students get placed) |
| Top Recruiters on campus | Larsen, Turbo, Tata, Sprinklr, Jio, L&T, Godrej, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Zepto, Google, Jaguar Land Rover. | Amazon, American Express, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Google, ITC Ltd., Microsoft, Oracle, Paytm, etc. |
| Research Facilities | One of the best research facilities at the Civil Engineering Department of IIT Roorkee. | Ample research opportunities and well-equipped laboratories. |
One important thing that my friends told me is that the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIT BHU is one of the strictest departments in India. It makes the students question their own potential. The department professors are very strict and the coursework is extremely rigorous. The students are given assignments and projects which they have to complete within a day.
I would suggest you choose IIT Roorkee Civil as it offers the same facilities and placements as IIT BHU Mechanical. Moreover, the Civil department at IITR is not as strict as the Mechanical department at IIT BHU.
Which is a better option: IIT Bombay mechanical vs IIT Kanpur electrical vs IIT Roorkee CS?
The general preference order is
- College wise - IIT Bombay > IIT Kanpur > IIT Roorkee
- Branch wise - CS > Mechanical ~ Electrical.
However, this is a popular trend, and you don't have to follow it. It is best to make a decision based on your individual preferences.
Doing something that interests you is considerably superior in the long run to doing something you dislike solely for money since, after a few years, money no longer motivates you.
Here are some information to make your decision easier:-
- The placement scenario for EE in IIT Kanpur is good and stands next to the CS department in the table.
- Though EE is the largest department when compared with others it still maintains its record well in placements.
- The NIRF Ranking of IIT Bombay is 3, IIT Kanpur is 4 and IIT Roorkee is 5.
- The Average placement at IIT Bombay Mechanical is 21.82 LPA with IIT Kanpur Electrical is 26.27 LPA and IIT Roorkee CSE is 22 LPA.
- More than 250 companies visited IIT Kanpur campus in 2023.
- EE offers specialisations like VLSI, SPCom, RF & Microwave, Power Engineering, Control & Automation. Placements for some of these specializations are 100 %, especially for VLSI, SPCom & RF.
Keeping aside the public’s opinion, my preference order is
IIT Kanpur Electrical > IIT Roorkee CS > IIT Bombay Mechanical
Which is better, IIT Madras mechanical or IIT BHU electronic engineering?
Both IIT Madras and IIT BHU are highly renowned engineering institutions in India. The admissions to both of them are conducted through JEE Advanced each year.
Here is a comparison between B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Madras and B.Tech Electronics Engineering at IIT BHU:
| Parameters | B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Madras | B.Tech Electronics Engineering at IIT BHU |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package (2023) | INR 66.26 LPA | INR 50 LPA |
| Average Package (2023) | - | INR 29.56 LPA |
| Median Package (2023) | INR 15.92 LPA | INR 30 LPA |
| Top Campus Recruiters | American Express, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, EY, Microsoft, Intel, Apple, etc. | Samsung, Flipkart, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Reliance Jio, among others. |
| Important Topics in Curriculum | Check here | Check here |
| Fee Structure | INR 2.15 Lakhs per year (Gen/OBC) INR 14,500 per year (SC/ST) |
INR 2.13- INR 2.28 Lakhs per year (Gen/OBC) INR 12,465- INR 27,215 per year (SC/ST) |
The placements for B.Tech Electronics are more promising as evident from the above statistics. But if you are truly interested in B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras will offer you an excellent academic environment and tremendous opportunities.
Is it better to take CSE at NIT Surathkal or mechanical engineering at IIT-KGP?
The answer to this question depends mainly on your interest. Mechanical and CSE are diverse branches with diverse scopes. You need to analyze your own inclination only then can you make a sound decision. If you aren’t sure if the branch you can decide based on your future goals.
- If you want to land a job right after graduation that too a decent package, choose CSE over Mechanical because that branch has more job opportunities.
- If you are planning to pursue higher studies, especially in Physics-related courses, choose Mechanical. The branch is very intriguing and opens many doors to higher studies.
- If you value colleges over branches then choose IIT KGP as it’s way ahead of NIT Surathkal.
Lastly, I will advise you to opt for Mechanical only in first and second-generation IITs. So you can opt for NIT Surathkal or Trichy over third-generation IITs but not over first and second-generation IITs. Hope this clears my point.
BITS, Pilani EEE or IIT-BHU Mechanical?
I would always recommend you to go for BITS Pilani EEE over IIT BHU Mechanical. Here are a few points justifying my stance.
Academics: BITS Pilani EEE curriculum is modern and as per industry standards. The branch has a highly qualified pool of professors who make use of modern teaching methodologies and conduct lively sessions. the number of top-tier MS in EE, the infrastructure, and top-notch placements all prove the same. The infrastructure at IIT BHU is deteriorating and the labs are equipped with obsolete instruments bringing down the academic quality of the institute.
Network: BITS has a very elaborate alumni network and gives an edge to IIT BHU.The BITS network (BITSAA) is very well organized and the close-knit nature of the BITSian community is rarely matched by IITs.
Brand: Society in general considers the IIT tag to be of superior quality whereas the recruiters and top universities are aware of the BITS influence and thus it enjoys an equally good brand name. Moreover, the IIT branch seems to have diluted with the increase in batch size and the opening of new IITs. The top recruiters know the difference between old and new IITs and thus the packages offered are different. BITS is known for its cutting-edge infrastructure and no-reservation policy.
Overall, BITS is the best option for you!
Which is better, IIT Hyderabad EEE or IIT Madras mechanical engineering?
IIT Bombay and IIT Madras were established in 1958 and 1959 respectively. Both these institutions have emerged as highly renowned centers of Engineering studies in India. Both IIT Bombay and IIT Madras are more than an institution, they are in fact a brand with a high relevance and strong network in the industry.
The ‘Bombay’ or ‘Madras’ is a part of this brand name. This is not the address of these institutions, as both these cities have long been renamed as Mumbai and Chennai respectively. The institution name has not been altered because of the prestige and legacy carried by both these titles.
Thus, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras haven’t been renamed over the years.
IIT Hyderabad and IIT Madras are some of the most prestigious engineering institutes in India. There’s a huge competition to get into either of them, and both accept JEE Advanced results for B.Tech admissions.
Here is a comparison between B.Tech EEE at IIT Hyderabad and B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Madras-
| Parameters | B.Tech EEE at IIT Hyderabad | B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Madras |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package (2023) | INR 63.78 LPA | INR 66.26 LPA |
| Average Package (2023) | INR 20.07 LPA | INR 15.92 LPA |
| Top Recruiters on Campus | Google, Oracle, Deloitte, Paytm, Accenture, Jio, Razorpay, L&T, Paypal, KPM. | Texas Instruments, Bajaj Auto Ltd, Cetak Ltd, Qualcomm, and others. |
| Total Fee | INR 8 Lakh | INR 2.15 Lakh (1st Yr Fee) |
| Curriculum | Microwave Engineering, Communication Theory, Semiconductor Packaging Technology, Introduction to Automated Testing, VLSI Digital Signal Processing. | Functions of Several Variables, Physics 1, Thermodynamics, Introduction to Programming, Chemistry, Engineering Mechanics, etc. |
Both the options offer equally good academics and placements. But if Mechanical Engineering truly interests you, I would suggest you opt for IIT Madras without second thoughts. Take some time and thoroughly think about your interest and passion before choosing one branch over the other.
Which one is better: mechanical engineering at IIT Roorkee or production and industrial engineering at IIT Delhi?
I am a student of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Roorkee. Both IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee are top engineering colleges, so the choice should be based on which stream would be the best for you.
Here is a comparison between Mechanical Engineering at IIT Roorkee and Production and Industrial Engineering at IIT Delhi-
| Parameter | Mechanical at IITR | Production & Industrial Engg. at IITD |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of Study | Design, Manufacturing,Thermal Sciences, and more. | Production Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Industrial Engineering Principles. |
| NIRF Engineering Ranking 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| Median Package | INR 17 LPA | INR 20.50 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies on campus | Accenture, Adobe, CITI Bank, Facebook, Honda Cars, IBM,Oracle, PayPal, TATA, and others. | Google, Microsoft, ICICI Bank, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, JP Morgan, Case and Corporation, and others. |
| Level of Difficulty | More Difficult and Time Consuming | Comparatively Easier. Will spare you time for coding and hobbies. |
If Mechanical Engineering interests you, I would suggest you choose IIT Roorkee. It is a great institution, and you'll get plenty of learning on campus.
Which one should I choose, artificial intelligence in IIT Jodhpur or mechanical at IIT Guwahati?
Artificial Intelligence is a specialization that is expected to be in high demand in the near future and its scope is yet to be determined. I don’t think it’s safe to go for a newly launched field that too from a new IIT. The program and institution both lack the necessary credibility. I would recommend you go for a general branch at a new IIT, a specialization like AI from a well-reputed institute. There are many factors one should consider like faculty, subject content, etc before going for a new specialization.
Mechanical at IIT Guwahati on the other hand is a very safe choice considering the high credibility of the long-standing Institute.
What things should I do in order to get into IIM Ahmedabad? I am a second-year mechanical engineering student, scored 96.4% in 10th and 75% in 12th.
Unfortunately, you can’t get into IIM Ahmedabad as they look for students with an exceptional academic record.
If you belong to the general category, your 12th score is insufficient to get you an interview call. A general engineering male student with less than 90 percent in 12th will have to get 100 percentile in CAT to even expect a call from IIM Ahmedabad.
Good MBA colleges like IIMC and FMS do not heavily rely on the 12th scores. But even IIMC requires an 80 percentile in 12th, or else, at least 99.99 percentile in CAT. A friend of mine scored 72% in his 12th, and a 99.98 percentile in his CAT. But he didn’t receive an interview call simply because of his 12th score.
The competition is especially harsh for engineers as IIM Ahmedabad tries to intake students from diverse educational backgrounds.
Do not be disheartened and research the requirements of other top Business Schools for your MBA.
Which is better: ISM mechanical or IIT Bhubaneswar?
I am choosing IIT Bhubaneswar Mechanical Engineering over ISM Mechanical.
- IIT Bhubaneswar is known for offering excellent curriculums and research facilities.
- IIT Bhubaneswar offers a four-year, full-time undergraduate course.
- The placement scenario for IIt Bhubaneswar is outstanding, with 87% of students being placed.
The table below shows the stats for the 2023 placement.
|
Branch |
Placement Percentage |
Highest CTC |
Lowest CTC |
Average CTC |
Median CTC |
|
Mech |
87% |
INR 21.28 LPA |
INR 8 LPA |
INR 12.57 LPA |
INR 12 LPA |
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