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Is the electrical engineering department the best in IIT Bombay?
I haven’t heard of many people who actually join Electrical Engineering because they want to genuinely pursue Electrical. Rather most students take Electrical because their JEE Rank did not allow them admission to any other branch. In fact, some even take Electrical Engineering and opt for minors that match with their areas of interest.
When it comes to interdisciplinary subjects, IIT Bombay provides the perfect chance to do so. What usually happens is that students are unaware of their area of interest while choosing their branch during admission. As a result they end up taking disciplines that match their ranks rather than interests.
However, if you are clear about your choice of branch, don’t hesitate and go for it without thinking much of your rank. Although difficult, you can always change your branch if you later regret choosing that specific branch.
I always suggest aspirants only choose the branch on the basis of their preferences and not the placements. Even if you land a good job, you will never be satisfied if you are working in an area that does not intrigue or excite you.
Which branch should I choose among IIT Delhi Chemical, IIT Delhi Biotechnology, IIT Bombay Aerospace, IIT Roorkee Electrical, IIT Roorkee Electronics?
I am a second-year student of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay. I think you should opt for Aerospace Engineering at our institution. You should especially choose this branch if the area of research interests you as it is a research-focused department.
The Aerospace Engineering branch of IIT Bombay consistently performs well in placements. The highest package in 2023 was INR 1.68 CPA, while the median package was INR 19.63 LPA for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering students of IIT Bombay.
Some of the prominent recruiters from the department are- Rolls Royce, Boeing India, Akasa Air, Airbus, etc. After graduation, you can work in aircraft design, or as a technical officer, or in some other related field.
Here are some details of the Aerospace branch at IIT Bombay:
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Parameters |
IIT Bombay Aerospace |
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NIRF 2023 Engineering Ranking |
#3 |
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QS World University Ranking |
#118 |
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Highest Package |
INR 1.68 CPA |
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Median Package |
INR 19.63 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Rolls Royce, Boeing India, Akasa Air, Airbus, etc. |
Because of its top-class placements, the IIT Bombay tag, and the unique career opportunities offered by this field, I would suggest you choose Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay.
What should I take, Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering at IIT Indore or Electrical Engineering at IIT Bhilai?
In general, it is better to choose the branch of your choice. Given below are a few trade-offs of the two choices given on the question which may help you in making the decision.
MEMS - IIT Indore:
- Administration: IIT Indore belongs to the 2008-09 batch of IITs. Although it can’t be compared with older IITs but it has made remarkable progress in this short span of time. The administration and departments are well-settled. Extra-curricular at the institute are also developing with time. In 4-5 years, the institute is expected to have a great future.
- Course: BTech MEMS at IIT Indore is fairly new and the duration of the existence of the course is the same as the B Tech Electrical course at IIT Bhilai. However, the MEMS department has been functioning for a while at IIT Indore. As a department it has experience. The faculties are great.
- Placements: MEMS has a lower placement rate as compared to other core branches of engineering. Metallurgy and Material Science is a niche field of study and the degree outcome is more research-oriented.
- Change of Branch: However, you can change your branch to Electrical or Mechanical from MEMES at IIT I, if you work hard in your 1st year. Changing to CS is always difficult because of the competition.
Electrical at IIT Bhilai:
- Facilities: IIT Bhilai was established back in 2016. It is only 4 years old. Electrical is a core Engineering discipline with better career prospects. But the disadvantage of this choice is the institute. You will have a few seniors in your branch and temporary faculties.
- Extracurricular: You will have good opportunities to start events, clubs, in the institute. On the other hand, the future at this institute is a bit uncertain.
- Campus Life: The institute also does not have a proper campus. You will not have a proper campus life for the next 4 years.
The table below shows a brief overview of the two institutes.
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Particulars |
IIT Indore |
IIT Bhilai |
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Average CTC |
17 LPA |
11.22 LPA |
|
Seats |
53 |
54 |
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Fees |
INR 9.15 Lakh |
INR 4.90 Lakh |
One of my friends had an option between Mechanical at IIT Indore and CS at a new IIT. He chose Mechanical at IIT Indore. Judging by his experience it is safe to say that he made the right decision at least for 2-3 more years.
The choice is up to you if you would rather trade off on the branch or on the institution. If you are confident you can secure a good future from the limited opportunities a new IIT can offer, you should go for it.
Which should I prefer, CSE at IIT Guwahati or electrical (5 years) at IIT Bombay?
I am a third-year BTech student at IIT Bombay. Here is a comparison between IIT Bombay and IIT Guwahati:
|
Parameters |
IIT Bombay dual degree electrical |
IIT Guwahati B.Tech CSE |
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NIRF 2023 Engineering Ranking |
#3 |
#7 |
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QS World University Ranking |
#118 |
#344 |
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Tuition Fee |
INR 1 Lakh per semester (Nil for SC/ST/PwD students) For more details- https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/fee_structure_2024_UG_New_EntrantsAutumn.pdf |
INR 1 Lakh per semester (Nil for SC/ST/PwD students) For more details- https://www.iitg.ac.in/acad/admission/imp_info/fee.php |
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Highest Package 2023 |
INR 3.67 CPA (Overall) |
INR 2.40 CPA (B.Tech CSE) |
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Average Package 2023 |
INR 21.82 LPA (Overall) |
INR 42.11 LPA (B.Tech CSE) |
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Top Recruiters |
Texas Instruments, Samsung, NEC, Honda, etc. |
Google, Deloitte, Samsung, Ola, etc. |
(The branch-wise placement stats for IIT Bombay are not present)
Both IIT Bombay and IIT Guwahati are highly renowned engineering colleges. However, IIT Bombay ranks much higher on a national and global ranking scale.
Moreover, IIT Bombay is located in the Financial Capital of India. This allows its students a much higher industry exposure. Additionally, Bombay has easy connectivity to major cities like Bengaluru, which further benefits its students.
Because of these reasons, I would recommend you choose the 5-year Electrical Engineering course at IIT Bombay over B.Tech CSE at IIT Guwahati.
What will be better for me, CSE at IIT Indore, electrical at IIT Kanpur or CSE at IIT BHU?
Depends on your interest, however, to assist you make a selection, here are a few points:
- The placement scenario for EE at IIT Kanpur is good, ranking alongside the CS department in the table.
- EE specialises in VLSI, SPCom, RF & Microwave, Power Engineering, and Control & Automation. Placements for some of these specializations are 100%, particularly VLSI, SPCom, and RF.
- IIT Kanpur has NIRF ranking of 4th with IIT Indore at 14th ,IIT Bhu at 15th.
- As of 2023, the average salary at IIT Kanpur EE branch is 26.27 LPA.
- More than 250 companies like Plutus Research, Kivi Capital, and NVIDIA FVE visited IIT Kanpur campus in 2023.
- Consider the professors, research facilities, industry links, and job possibilities in Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur.
So I would recommend you to Join IIT Kanpur Electrical Engineering over other IITs.
Which of the following would be better choice, an electrical at IIT Mandi, Jodhpur, Ropar, or a CSE at IIT Dharwad, Bhilai, Goa (specific interests computer science)?
You can go with the option of IIT Mandi. The recruiters from CSE offer high job packages every year to the students. IIT Mandi is the best place to change your branch to CSE, as it is one of the most competitive fields. You will be placed in a good company with high packages as a fresher in your favorite CSE field. When compared with the semi-new IITs, the best option would be Mandi. For other IITs, branch change might be a difficult task. Over the last three years, about 167 students got enrolled for placements; among them, 156 were placed. So IIT Mandi is a good choice.
Should I take electrical in IIT Mandi or electrical in IIT Jodhpur?
My brother was able to get EE in all the second-generation IITs except Indore and Gandhinagar. Despite various options, he chose IIT Mandi after considering a number of reasons stated below.
- Faculty: The Electrical Engineering department of IIT Mandi boasts of an excellent faculty pool comprising young and passion-driven professors who promote research culture. Many professors even have close ties with industry thus making it easier to secure internships and research projects.
- Electronics: IIT Mandi is considered a hub for electronics. The new microchip fabrication lab is advanced and promotes some great ongoing research works in India.
- Electives: There is an ocean of electives to choose from apart from the core electives. This flexibility makes it possible to explore your interests.
- Campus: IIT Mandi is known for its extremely beautiful campus. Those who are nature lovers will surely love the ambiance here.
Ultimately, consider your personal preferences while making the final decision.
Which is better, CSE at ISM or Electrical at IIT Bhu?
I am a student of Electrical Engineering at IIT BHU. Even though CSE is the most popular branch in today’s job market, I would recommend you go with the second option. Here are the reasons that make IIT BHU a better choice than IIT(ISM) Dhanbad:
- IIT BHU was established in 1919, while IIT Dhanbad was established in 1926. This gives IIT BHU an edge in terms of experience and legacy.
- IIT BHU offers a wider range of engineering disciplines. Even IIT Dhanbad does so, but it is mainly known for its contribution in the field of mining and earth sciences.
- IIT BHU ranks comparatively better in various national rankings.
- IIT BHU has a large and diverse alumni base across various industries. Here are some reputed alumni from our institute-
- Sh. Ram Charan ((B.Tech. Mechanical, 1959)- A renowned business consultant, author and speaker.
- Sh. Jay Chaudhry ((B.Tech. Electrical, 1980)- CEO and Founder, ZScaler, USA).
- Dr. Indu Bhushan (B.Tech. Electrical, 1981)- Ex-CEO, National Health Authority and Ayushman Bharat, Govt. of India.
- Sh. Nikesh Arora (B.Tech. Electrical, 1989)- CEO, Palo Alto Networks, USA.
- Additionally, IIT BHU offers a wide range of research opportunities and collaborations to its students.
- In terms of placements as well, IIT BHU is better than IIT Dhanbad.
Here is a comparison between IIT BHU Electrical and IIT Dhanbad CSE:
|
Particulars |
IIT BHU Electrical |
IIT DHANBAD CSE |
|
NIRF Ranking: Engineering |
15 |
17 |
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Highest package (2023) |
INR 1.15 CPA |
INR 56 LPA |
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Average package (2023) |
INR 30.25 LPA |
INR 27.29 LPA |
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Recruiters on Campus |
Accenture, Accolite, Adani, Aditya Birla, Adobe, etc. |
Axis Bank, Oracle, American Express, IBM, etc. |
Because of all these reasons, I would recommend you choose IIT BHU Electrical over IIT Dhanbad CSE.
Is an electrical student eligible for VLSI in IIT Mandi? How is the placement for that?
Yes, students from the Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation branch are eligible for VLSI at IIT Mandi. The first batch for VLSI began in 2016, and most of the students got placed in top semi-conductor industries, while others are research scholars in their respective areas. The paced students are at ST Microelectronics, Cadence, Synopsys, Intel, NXP, and so on. IIT Mandi is best for their placement support to the students and you can opt for IIT Mandi.
I am from AP. I got EE in IIT Mandi and ECE in BITS Hyderabad. I am affordable to pay money. Which is best?
It is completely based on your core interests. Both institutes are well renowned. The EE program at IIT Mandi will help you improve your potential using the resourceful classes offered here.
IIT Mandi guarantees the best placement support. Usually, the students prefer CSC rather than EE, but when we look into the curriculum of EE, it has a significant part in electronic studies.
Other than this, the most significant feature of IIT Mandi is its branch change policy. Most of the students prefer a branch change after the first year. You can also be a part of it if you have an interest in coding and software. So, you can opt for IIT Mandi based on your interest in the core subject.
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