It is difficult to say which program is better as it is more of a matter of personal interest than program worth. However, it is a well-established fact that IITs are highly respected and provide an excellent education in the field of computer science and engineering (CSE). Both the CSE programs; the 5-year program at IIT Kharagpur and the 4-year program at IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, and IIT BHU are equally good academically.
If it’s placements you are concerned about, IIT BHU will satisfy all your expectations as it has the best companies, amazing coding culture, and an elaborate alumni network. The highest package for 2022-2023 placements was reported to be INR 1.2 CPA with top companies like Microsoft Google, and Facebook visiting the campus to hire for their Seattle/California office. Most reputed companies in India pay a visit to IIT BHU and sometimes offer more than one offer to each student. Some students even have PPOs way before the placement season begins. If placements are your concern you can rest assured as the CSE branch at IIT BHU offers the best packages in top companies. Some top recruiters include
Additionally, it would be important to consider your personal interests, career goals, and other factors when making this decision.
My answer might contrast with the opinion of many. Most people go after IIT Roorkee dual degree and consider it a highly esteemed program. In my opinion, the dual degree itself is not a very good option although IIT Roorkee is an excellent institute.
People forget that recruiters do not consider 4-year or 5-year degree holders any differently and offer them similar profiles. In Fact, some recruiters even consider you inferior to BTech students. Moreover, unlike others getting PPOs a dual degree student is not allowed to even sit in the interviews during this time because you won’t be able to join for at least 2 more years.
Academically, both B.Tech and Dual degrees are similar and the 5th year usually comprises project work and wasting time. When it’s time for interviews you are made to sit with juniors and that lowers your confidence all the more. Moreover, if you are planning to attempt CAT or UPSC, this degree is useless. The only advantage probably is the additional one-year college life experience.
The opening and closing ranks of the mentioned institutes are listed below:
IIT Kanpur JEE Advanced Cutoff
Branch |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
Aerospace Engineering |
4683 |
9510 |
Chemical Engineering |
4649 |
7739 |
Computer Science and Engineering |
237 |
766 |
Mechanical Engineering |
3155 |
8176 |
Electrical Engineering |
1368 |
3169 |
IIT Roorkee JEE Advanced cutoff
Branch |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
Architecture |
17464 |
24098 |
Chemical Engineering |
5075 |
10128 |
Computer Science and Engineering |
413 |
1463 |
Civil Engineering |
6853 |
13274 |
Electrical Engineering |
2135 |
5031 |
IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Cutoff
Branch |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
Aerospace Engineering |
3455 |
5297 |
Chemical Engineering |
3659 |
4846 |
Computer Science and Engineering |
112 |
303 |
Mechanical Engineering |
2042 |
3350 |
Electrical Engineering |
1288 |
1805 |
Let me ask you genuinely, are you sure a high package is enough to satisfy you irrespective of the type of work you will be doing? If you go for Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee for lucrative placements and end up with average grades and a below-average package, you suffer. All the more even if you get placed with a good package but have no interest in the job, then after some time it will become a burden for you.
The first and foremost thing is to change your mindset and look at things from a bigger perspective. Your criteria for judging a certain should include much more than just placements. You can analyze some things like checking what intrigued you the most during your +2 levels.
If it is Mechanics, fluids, and Thermodynamics that excites you, then you should go for Mechanical Engineering.
If you are inclined towards Electric circuits, Electromagnetism, then your department is Electrical Engineering.
Basically, placements depend on your academics and grades. It’s likely that a top student from Mining ends up with a higher package than an average student of Electrical Engineering. Money and education combined should be the determining factors and not money alone. After all, your education must motivate you enough to secure the best package.
Both IIT Roorkee and IIT KGP have top-notch security on campus and are extremely safe for female students so you can rest all your worries. Infact, the quality standards of the security are pretty good considering the fact that it is a government Institute.
However, the campus has many dogs and other animals, which might scare many people. These are usually harmless unless you provoke them.
The choice of your institute depends on what you are expecting from it. For instance, if you are just after the brand name, then the IIT tag will come to your rescue. However, if you are on the lookout for quality education that will match your requirement to pursue a career in architecture, then SPA is a very good option. The only drawback is that there are no Institute placements and you need to have a good portfolio or Architectural background to get a good job.
If you are after placements, IIT Kharagpur and Roorkee can guarantee you very good packages, sometimes even in crores. The issue with this option is that you will have to first clear JEE Advanced and then AAT, after which only you can get admission.
I have told you the positive and negative implications of both the institute, make a wise decision.
There are many reasons why I will suggest you to go for IIT Kharagpur for applied geology and exploration geophysics. Some of these reasons include,
These points are more than enough of a deciding factor for you.
It would be suggested to pursue Engineering Physics at IIT Bombay rather than Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee.
When it comes to studying physics at IITB, there are some key differences between JEE physics and college-level physics. Here are some important points to keep in mind:
Finally, the "brand" of IITs, especially IIT Bombay, provides a sense of job security that can be reassuring for graduates.
If you are a marketing enthusiast, IMI Delhi is a much preferable option for you. IIT Roorkee is known for its specialization in Operations and Systems only. To avail of an enriching B School experience one must try not to go for a technical institute unless it is IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi. While the Department of Managements of IITs do excel in Operations they lack in domains such as finance, marketing, HR, and strategic management. Only the exclusive B Schools excel in these specializations.
The main requisites of a rich B School life are
Corporate exposure is sought through corporate competitions, guest lectures , conclaves, and live projects owing to alumni connections and the location advantage of being in Delhi or Mumbai. At a B School the clubs and committees are initiated and operated by Management students themselves whereas, at IITs, it’s the younger BTech graduates that do so.
So it’s the core B School life you will be missing out if you chose DOM at any Technical institute. No doubt the fees are much lower than an exclusive B School but you will be missing other things big time.
Let’s compare both colleges through their respective placement statistics.
Particulars |
IIM Amritsar |
IIT Roorkee |
Number of Recruiters |
110+ |
|
Number of students |
212 |
69 |
Highest CTC |
INR 25.21 LPA |
INR 25.8 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 14.63 LPA |
INR 16.8 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 13.54 LPA |
INR 18 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Cognizant, Dell, Deloitte, Genpact |
Deloitte, EY, Paytm, Axtria, NatWest, ICICI Bank, HCL, Vedanta, Infosys |