NIT Surathkal and NIT Warangal are both top NITs.
IT and CSE are both related to tech and computers. Both these branches offer equal opportunities. Also, the curriculum is the same for both. NITW is placed 21st in the 2023 NIRF engineering rankings. On the other hand, NITK is placed 12th.
The placements offered at both these colleges are pretty good. During 2023 placements at NITW, B.Tech CSE students recorded 99.4% placement. The average package stood at INR 30.5 LPA, and the highest package stood at INR 88 LPA for B.Tech CSE. As for NITK, last year the IT department achieved the highest package of INR 45 LPA.
Thus, both options are equally good. So you can go for either IT at NITK or CSE at NITW.
In my opinion, IT at DTU is a far better option than IT at NIT Surathkal. Here are some strong points in favor of my opinion
While both institutes are quite well-known, choosing DTU might open better opportunities because of its prime location and rich legacy.
It’s difficult to determine which institute is better because the courses in the question are different. However, if a choice has to be made between the two colleges, one can look at the different criteria.
NIT Allahabad (Information Technology):
The college was ranked at 48 out of the 300 engineering colleges in India. The duration of the course Information Technology is 4 years. The course structure in NIT Allahabad is more or less the same as compared to other NITs.
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NIT Surathkal (Mechanical Engineering):
The college was Ranked 21st by NIRF in Engineering colleges 2019.
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The college is known for its placements, in the year 2019, the college provided 100% placement.
Therefore, if a college has to be chosen between two, one can look at the above parameters.
It’s difficult to determine which institute is better as the courses in question are different. However, given below are information about the two courses which may help you make the decision.
NIT Surathkal:
NIT Surathkal is among the oldest of the NIT’s and the college has an amazing faculty for Mechanical Engineering most of the teachers that are in NIT Surathkal have acquired Ph.D. degrees and a minimum teaching average of 2 years.
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ICT Mumbai:
The engineering department of ICT Mumbai consists of 134 accomplished faculty members. All but four of them hold PhDs. The faculty of ICT Mumbai is highly qualified and is alumni of reputed institutions.
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Therefore, if a student has to choose a college they can look up to the criteria mentioned above.
I have friends in both the institutes namely NIT Surathkal and NIT Rourkela. Comparing the reviews I got from them NIT Rourkela seems to be a better option than NIT Surathkal. The primary reason is that its location in the Orissa-Jhansi belt improves the quality of core placements. The faculty however is the same everywhere so that point isn't comparable. Honestly speaking, Metaullurty is a risky branch irrespective of whichever NIT you are getting unless it's an IIT. So, I will advise you to go for CS in new IIIts rather than Metallurgy in top NITs.
It's illogical to go for a risky branch just for the NIT tag because, in the end, it's your branch that opens doors for opportunities and shapes your career.
So, choose wisely!
The answer to this question is very subjective. On one hand, you are getting a top-notch branch at a not-so-celebrated college, on the other, a top NIT is offering a mediocre branch. Your interest matters as much in this situation.
As a student of Metallurgy at NIT Surathkal, I can shed some light on this option. The branch has a small strength of around 38-40 students in each batch. Your peers will be very supportive people. The faculty for metallurgy is experienced, learned, and supportive. Metallurgy, in fact, is one of the most student-friendly branches of NIT Surathkal. The professors are always there to solve any doubts and queries of their students.
As for the curriculum, the majority of it revolves around steel and its properties, ceramics, polymers, etc. With an interest in your branch, the curriculum is quite easy to get through. The placements are good, and maximum students are offered jobs on campus. The average package isn’t too high for this branch. This is because core profiles don’t offer more than 3-9 LPA. You can expect a bit higher packages in non-core job profiles. NITK is a highly esteemed institution, for this reason, a wide range of companies visit the campus during the placement season. The crowd at NITK is very friendly, and the Metallurgy branch has some amazing seniors.
I have provided you with all the relevant information about the Metallurgy branch at NIT Surathkal. Try to reach out to some seniors from COEP IT branch. Make your decision based on what matters the most to you- college name, branch, or your own interest.
NIT Surathkal is one of the top NITs. It offers admissions to some of the brightest minds in the country.
I am listing down the tuition and hostel fee for MCA and M.Tech students at NITK-
Fee-Type |
M.Tech |
MCA |
Tuition Fee |
INR 35,000 per sem |
INR 35,000 per sem |
Total Hostel Fee |
INR 1,27,014 (1st year) INR 1,01,300 (2nd year, shared accommodation) INR 1,04,760 (2nd year, single accommodation) |
INR 1,27,014 (1st year) INR 1,01,300 (2nd year, shared accommodation) INR 1,04,760 (2nd year, single accommodation) INR 99,820 (3rd year, shared accommodation) INR 1,03,120 (3rd year, single accommodation) |
For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the M.Tech tuition fee is exempted. However, they are still required to pay the other fees and hostel fees. You can visit the official NITK website to check the other fees that the college charges.
Thus, I have provided you with the basic fee structure for M.Tech and MCA courses at NITK.
There is very little demand for civil engineers here in the Indian markets. Unfortunately, not many skilled civil engineers are output from any Indian engineering college.
There is no doubt to the fact that NIT Surathkal is an impressive institute with reputed faculty guiding the students, with an exception for the branch of civil engineering. Either the students are not able to develop sufficient interest in the same or the curriculum is not such that invokes interest or keeps them motivated enough. Moreover, it is also not in accordance with the industrial standards and needs.
I am listing down the various possibilities for mining students at NIT Surathkal-
Be sure to maintain a decent CGPA, so that you can sit for maximum companies. You may also be placed through mass recruitment in which case, your package will be around 3.5 LPA at most. Sometimes startups offer jobs to candidates and withdraw them at a later stage.
I would recommend you choose the branch of your interest, instead of just looking at the placement packages. Try to enquire more about the career prospects of each branch, and the research prospects as well. Make an informed decision after carefully considering all the factors.
One of my friends recently took a drop year just to get BITS Goa. It has always been his dream college and he is glad he left NIT for BITS Goa. Several factors combined helped him take this bold step. I have mentioned the core reasons below
I think these points summarize well the fact that BITS Pilani is a far better choice than NIT Surathkal.