Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering) From IIT BHU, Varanasi

I think choosing IIT (BHU), Varanasi is a better option here considering the various perks it will offer

• The rare chance of studying CSE from one of the oldest IITs to exist. Remember the older, the more experienced.
• IIT BHU has a very rich coding culture which is promoted through international events like ACM ICPC, Google Code Jam, and Google Summer of Code.
• The campus welcomes all major software companies during placements both summer and final. 
• You get to enjoy college life at a huge campus with students from all over the country
• IIT BHU focuses a lot on the holistic development of its students through various extracurricular activities l.
• You get a chance to explore the holy city of Varanasi.

IIT BHU is one of the oldest institutes and is daily a preferable choice to IIT Hyderabad, a new IIT. 

 Instead of recommending any specific institute, there are some myths that need to be debunked first:

• Placements at one institute are better than the other.
• BHU has a wider network.
• IITG has a cooler administration.

You must compare the two courses based on the following features:

• Academic research
• Placement statistics
• Competitive coding
• Open-source development
• Other club activities
• Climate and geography
• Connectivity (and distance from hometown)

If you're specifically interested in CSE, then the first four points are almost equal for both BHU and Guwahati. When it comes to the other points, IITG has a better climate, while Varanasi may be better connected and nearer to your hometown.

So, it's up to you to weigh the pros and cons and decide which institute suits you better. Remember to make an informed decision and choose wisely.

You seemed to have performed quite well considering your JEE rank and BITSAT score. While most board toppers fail to do well in competitive exams, you managed to excellently score well in all competitive exams. You seem to have great opportunities ahead if you join BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, and CSE. considering your ranks and your being a board topper, you can easily maintain an 8 +. The only major drawback is the high fees for which you can seek assistance from the institute regarding scholarships. 

Here are a few pros of BITS Pilani CSE

• Top-notch placements
• Excellent exposure
• A flexible college life with responsibilities

If you face serious financial issues and are unable to get BITS, don't lose hope as other colleges offer great opportunities too. The best way to determine the worth of an institute is to evaluate it on the basis of fees, placements, campus life, and academic and professional exposure. Analyze your preferences and go for the institute that satisfies your preferences the most. 

It's difficult for me to say whether choosing IIT Guwahati CSE over IIT Varanasi CSE was a mistake without more information about your specific circumstances and goals. Both IIT Guwahati and IIT Varanasi are highly respected institutions, and both offer strong Computer Science programs that are rightly comparable in almost every aspect.

The placement scenario is similarly decent at both institutes with very little emphasis on research. The active Coding Club/ CSEA at IIT Guwahati gives it a slight edge over others. Both the institutes are excellent choices for whatever you want to do after graduation be it research, open source development, or a stable job.

The only distinguishing feature is the weather as IIT Guwahati has better weather conditions than IIT BHU. However, this flaw is compensated by better connectivity of Varanasi being on the mainland. 

Both IIT BHU CSE and IIT Guwahati MnC are excellent options and the choice of the branch is a personal matter depending on the candidate's preferences rather than the credibility of the branch. Here are a few parameters on which we can draw a general comparison between the two courses.

• Course structure: IIT Guwahati’s MnC program has a well-structured curriculum with the perfect blend of Computer Science, finance, and Mathematics courses. By the end of the program, you will be eligible to sit for software as well as finance placements. IIT BHU CSE too is known for its flexible course structure with a plethora of electives to choose from.
• Coding culture: Undoubtedly, IITBHU has a better coding culture than IIT Guwahati. The ambiance is quite competitive at BHU if that’s what you are after. However, MnC too is gaining popularity and the decreasing opening rank can be seen as a proof of the same. 
• Peer group: High JEE rankers prefer IIT Guwahati over IIT BHU and thus the peer group of IIT Guwahati is more refined and superior in quality. 
• Campus and student life: IIT Guwahati has an amazing campus and its students get to live a very dynamic and lively college life. IIT-BHU’s campus on the other hand is underdeveloped and you can also find student politics here. IIT Guwahati is the best choice for nature lovers who like solace and peace while IIT BHU is for those who want to experience city life as well. 
• Student life: Both institutes have great clubs and activities to promote the holistic development of students. Students are allotted single rooms right from the first year at IIT Guwahati which is different from IIT BHU. Mess food is better at BHU. IIT Guwahati is a clear winner in sports, cultural and technical clubs, etc.
• Placements: Both institutes have equally good placement scenarios with major recruiters like Microsoft, Google, Tower Research, Flipkart, etc. visiting both these campuses. CS and MnC students receive similar placement offers and in fact, being in MnC makes you eligible for both finance as well as software jobs. 

Both the institutes and branches have their own strengths and weaknesses and the final decision should be based on what you want from your degree. If it’s a competitive environment you are after, go for IIT BHU, while if it’s a rich college life experience you want, then IIT Guwahati is your destination.

Let’s compare the 2 institutes IIIT Hyderabad and IIT BHU on the basis of common aspects. 

Quality of Education: In this aspect, IIT Hyderabad is better than IIT BHU. Even the research culture and the peer group are better at IIIT Hyderabad than at IIT BHU. 

Faculty: The faculty pool is better at IIIT Hyderabad than at IIT BHU.

Campus Life: IIT BHU offers a better campus life with modern facilities than IIIT Hyderabad. IIT BHU has a huge campus and the fests conducted are at a much larger scale.

Placements: Placements-wise both the institutes are equally good.

All top companies visit both campuses and offer similar roles and packages.

Brand Value: Owing to the IIT tag IIT BHU has a better brand IIITH.

Ultimately, it depends on your personal preferences so make a well-informed decision.

Following the sheep mentality, many claim that it’s the branch that shapes your career and not your institute. Well, don’t let such people mislead you into believing your career is all set if you take CSE irrespective of the institute you belong to. 

CSE branch is a major crowd-puller but trust me any branch taken up at IITs is better than other technical institutes. The branch is temporary but the tag you will be getting is permanent and will stay with you forever. Moreover, as for the placement opportunities that are better for CS, you can always opt for noncore placements and acquire coding skills. 

The campus life and exposure provided by IITs is like no other so if you choose a technical institute other than IIT, you will be missing out on a good college life. Also, the culture of most IITs is driven towards coding so many IIT companies offer placements to students other than the CS branch based on your skills. 

Here is a comparative analysis of the placement scenario of these institutes