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How does NIT Warangal compare to NIT Trichy?
Both NIT Warangal and NIT Trichy are prestigious engineering colleges that lie below the old IITs but above the new ones. Comparing two NITs, however, is tricky as each NIT has its own strengths and weaknesses. So rather than making a direct comparison I will mention the leading aspects of both the institutes
NIT Trichy
- The institute provided free unlimited high-speed WiFi.
- A hospital within the campus that takes care of the medical needs of the students free of cost.
- There are 22 boys' hostels in all and every floor has a TT room and a TV room with AC.
- A large number of canteens serving a variety of food run throughout the day and some even past midnight.
- The hostel rooms are huge enough to seat 2 people and both students are allotted individual furniture
- Students are given permission to bring their own electrical appliances.
NIT Warangal
- NIT Warangal's internet facilities are somewhat poor and students are not allowed to bring routers.
- An ambulance and a hospital within campus offer free-of-cost services to the students
- NIT Warangal hostels are one of the best in the country. The first-year students are allotted double occupancy rooms while second-year students are allotted triple occupancy rooms and single occupancy rooms for the rest of the year.
- NIT Warangal has mostly South Indian students so is a bit lacking in the diversity aspect.
Now let’s address the elephant in the room, the placements without which the comparison would be meaningless.
|
Particulars |
NIT Trichy |
NIT Warangal |
|
No. of Companies Visited |
43 |
268 |
|
Students placed |
81+ |
1400 |
|
Highest Package |
INR 40 LPA |
INR 88 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
HCL, Godrej, Wipro, Google, Adani |
Adobe Ltd, Jio, Amazon, Microsoft |
Based on the above table, NIT Warangal seems to have better placements. I will leave the rest for you to decide!
Is studying ECE at NIT Trichy better than studying ECE at CEG?
I have a few friends from both NIT Trichy and CEG and here is what I gathered from my conversations with them.
- In terms of ranking, NIT Trichy is placed higher than CEG. This is because NIT admits students based on JEE Mains ranking and CEG admits students based on board marks.
- In terms of placements, NIT Trichy would be way ahead of CEG. The college enjoys a better reputation and big firms come for placements.
- For ECE, then recruiting companies visiting the on-campus placements at NIT Trichy are Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, SanDisk, Nvidia, etc. The average CTC offered is 6 LPA.
- You can also go for higher education if you have a good GPA and great projects.
- The faculty team is overall good. A few of them are extremely knowledgeable and conduct high-quality research. In terms of facilities, NIT Trichy has an edge over CEG.
- Since CEG is in Chennai, there are other sources of enjoyment but NIT Trichy is 20 km away from Trichy.
Overall, NIT Trichy will be a better choice than CEG.
Which is better: chemical engineering at NIT Trichy or computer science at NIT Durgapur?
It's difficult to determine which is better chemical engineering at NIT Trichy or computer science at NIT Durgapur. In fact, it's illogical to compare two diverse fields and choose one between them. Both are completely different in the knowledge, scope, and job opportunities they offer. Clarity of goals is very important for the right choice. It’s better to analyze your inclinations first and put the choice of the institute at the back. Imagine your life after 10 years and picture what you would like yourself to be doing
In general, NIT Trichy is the best NIT. So if you have an interest in chemical engineering, and want to pursue a PG or research, then choose NIT Trichy. However, bear in mind that the placements of this branch aren’t very promising so it won’t be a very good choice if you are planning to work right after graduation. If you want a stable job with a corporate lifestyle, then choose NIT Durgapur CSE. You can also pursue an MS or MBA post-graduation.
Ultimately the choice depends on your career prospects!
What was / were the CGPA(s) of the guys who got Google, Facebook, Amazon etc top tier IT companies from IIIT H / BITS Pilani / IITs / DTU/ NSIT/NITs ?
One of my brothers' seniors at NIT Trichy got an offer from Google. He is from Metallurgical and Materials with a CGPA of 7.6. He has an excellent CV comprising his achievements like
- Summer intern in 2014 at Google HQ.
- Summer intern in 2015 at Microsoft.
- Internship at Facebook HQ.
Currently, he is pursuing MS from NYU in Computer Science (Machine Learning). He is a shining example of ‘ Your success depends on your hard work and skills and not your CGPA’.
How good is industrial safety engineering from NIT Trichy? Do they have good placements?
One of my friends did the M.Tech Industrial safety engineering from NIT Trichy a few years ago. He along with his entire batch got placed. The curriculum is revised frequently as per the feedback of the alumni. The faculty of this particular program are not just regular NIT Trichy professors but employees of BHEL Trichy. They ensure an understanding of the on-field environment with the help of some exceptional case studies. Such exposure helps the students under the real challenges of the safety profession before they endeavor on this journey. The NIT Trichy engineering alumni are well-regarded in the industry.
The reason this course is famous among MTech students is that it offers better job opportunities than other MTec programs. This field will open multiple doors for you if you are passionate about it and work hard to succeed.
You will be well-regarded because you are responsible for establishing a safe environment for workers and will also receive better pay. So,
How good are the placements at NIT - Warangal/Surathkal/Trichy/Calicut/Rourkela? What are the average packages?
The placement scenario of NIT Warangal, Surathkal, and Trichy is somewhat the same with minor differences only. One of my friends studied at NIT Warangal and shed some light on the placement scenario there. Here is a branch-wise analysis
- CSE : The placements for the CSE branch are the best in NIT Warangal as well as Trichy and Surathkal. Students are placed in huge software giants like Microsoft, D.E.Shaw, Adobe, Directi, Tower Research Capital, Cisco, IBM, and some Investment Bankers like Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, etc The average package of CSE recorded this year was INR 30.8 LPA for BTech while INR 30.43 LPA for MTech.
- ECE - The companies coming on the first day of placements are Qualcomm, Broadcom, Nvidia, SanDisk India, Redpine Signals, Samsung, and Caterpillar, etc., Software companies like Cisco, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, etc allow ECE students to sit for placements. The average package for BTech students is INR 23.6 LPA and for MTech students is around NR 20.4 LPA.
- EEE - Companies like Alstom, Reliance, and PSUs like Power Grid, IOCL, HPCL, etc., offer core profiles to EEE students. Additionally, software companies that come for ECE and CSE students also allow EEE students to sit for placements. The average package for EEE is INR 21.19 LPA for BTech students and between 11- 14.6 LPA for MTech students.
- Mechanical Engineering: Companies like Caterpillar, Michelin, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Volvo, Larsen and T0ubro, Vizag Steel Plant(RINL), etc., recruit Mechanical Engineering students of NIT Rourkela. The average package is INR 12.4 LPA for BTech students and between 9-12 LPA for MTech students.
- Chemical Engineering: The Chemical engineering students are usually recruited by companies such as Reliance Industries, Dr.Reddy's Laboratories, Michelin tires, and some PSUs. A few even opt for Management or Consulting companies like MuSigma, Deloitte, IBM, etc., The average package is INR 14.8 LPA for BTech students and between 8-11 LPA for MTech students.
- Civil Engineering - This is one of the oldest NIT Warangal branches that has recruiters like the Sobha developers group etc., Students opt for Management or Consulting companies like MuSigma, Deloitte, and IBM. The average package for BTech students is INR 13 LPA and between 6-8 LPA for MTech students.
Overall, placements are similar in all the 3 NITs, NIT Warangal, Trichy, and Surathkal.
What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at NIT Trichy?
Here are a few helpful tips for first-year students at NIT Trichy for a smooth college life experience
- Prepare yourself for the extreme climate and don’t let it affect your studies in any way.
- Get yourself a cycle as the campus is huge and walking might waste a lot of time. Also, make sure your cycle is locked when you park it.
- Don't limit your interactions to a certain level or kind of people only. A huge social circle will enhance the learning experience as all your peers are exceptionally talented.
- Always contact your seniors in case of any issues they will guide you willingly.
- Even if you are feeling homesick, participate in the fests and try to involve yourself as much as you can. These experiences will give you amazing memories.
- Don't fall into the trap of ‘Grades don’t matter’. No matter what people say grades matter a lot in the long run be it for placements or higher studies so don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
- Identify your passions and look for the club that aligns with it. College life is about overall personality development and not just academics.
So, go ahead and have a blast!
Which college has a better quality of students, NIT Trichy or BITS Pilani, Pilani?
Both BITS Pilani and NIT Trichy have attracted the best minds in the country and are at par with each other in terms of infrastructure, academics, labs, job opportunities, and alumni network. However, there are two major differences
- NIT Trichy like any other national institute has a quota/reservation for SC/ST/OBC etc but BITS being a private institute accepts students solely on the basis of merit. So the crowd here is more filtered and of better quality.
- BITS Pilani fees are very high so the students there are from the high strata while NITs have competitively low fees so students from weak financial backgrounds also join.
- BITS is hyped for its no-attendance policy and flexible time schedule.
Overall, BITS Pilani certainly gives an edge to NIT Trichy in terms of infrastructure and facilities but that stems from the fact that it is a private institute that charges high fees. So, if you are getting the same branch and you have no financial constraints, go for BITS while if you have money-related issues then NIT Trichy will do you enough. Always prioritize branch over Institute!
Are the placements in NIT Trichy getting worse compared to the previous years?
Whether the placements are improving or getting worse depends on the branch you are referring to. In the case of CSE, placements can be seen improving every year due to increasing demand in the market whereas placements of other core branches are deteriorating every year. However, this scenario is similar not only in the case of NIT Trichy but even in other IITs.
Students of core branches either
- Pursue MBA or MTech after BTech to get placed better in the core sector
- Start learning coding skills and sit for average IT companies
So, it’s better to sum for a better branch rather than blaming the institute. Some might deceive you into believing that the tag of the college matters more than anything. But in reality, it all depends on the branch you choose. Sometimes the JEE coaching centers promote IITs to a large extent that people tend to go for an under-average branch just for the IIT tag. I warn you against this as your career depends on your branch.
Generalizing the issue, if you happen to have a choice between lower branches at top engineering colleges like new IITs, NITs and higher branches in tier-1 colleges like BITS, CEG, and NSIT, I will say go for the latter.
How is the placement of an M.Tech in CSE at NIT Trichy?
One of my friends graduated from NIT Trichy and here is some information about the placement scenario that I gathered from him. You may find these useful also.
- M.Tech program in Computer Science is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in the various frontier areas of Computer Science.
- These include Computer Architecture, Software Systems, Parallel and Distributed Computing, and Networking, and Web Technologies.
- A sufficient amount of theoretical input is also given to the students.
- The students will have ample opportunities to carry out software development using the modern computing facilities available on the campus.
- To attract good students 5 GATE scholarships are offered to eligible candidates.
- Students who complete the program are employed immediately as Systems Analysts, Software Engineers, or Computer Engineers in the industry.
- Alternatively, they can pursue higher studies in institutions of repute in India and abroad.
| Particulars | Statistics |
| Placement percentage | 100% |
| Highest salary | INR 40 LPA |
| Average salary | INR 10 LPA |
| Median salary | INR 6.25 LPA |
Many reputed companies participate in the placement program. These include - TCS, Infosys, Facebook, Capgemini, Morgan Stanley, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Wipro, and many more. You can check the official website of NIT Trichy for a complete placement record.
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