It is important to note that there is not any category division such as 3A, 3B, etc in the JOSAA counseling procedures. Only the OBC term is considered for all.
One of my friends is studying at NIT Surathkal and he got around 140-150 marks in JEE Main, his rank was around 50k in CRL, and around 13k in the OBC category. He got a seat in NIT Surathkal in Chemical ranch in Special rounds of JOSAA Counselling. He had secured a percentile of around 95.5.
If you want to get into any branch of NIT Surathkal, then you should try to score a minimum of 95% in JEE Mains in being on the safer side. For that, at least 150+ marks should be scored. With this score, one can surely get into NIT Surathkal. If you want a circuit branch then they should try scoring more marks.
Rather than choosing between institutes, choose the branch you are inclined towards. Determining your future prospects is an indispensable factor when choosing your college. You need to find out what you are willing to do after getting your degree; pursuing higher studies or getting employed.
Had I been in your place, I would have chosen NIT Surathkal because of the branch CSE you are getting. In this high-tech era, CSE is in full bloom and is one of the most coveted branches. Someone who is getting CSE at an NIT should never give that chance up for any other branch that too at a new IIT.
Here is why one should go for NIT Surathkal
The following points prove enough that NITK Surathkal CSE is better than IIT Dhanbad EE. In fact, I would have chosen IIT Dhanwad CSE over electrical or other core branches at old IITs. however, my answer is not directed towards someone who has a particular interest in Electrical, for them IIT EE is the best.
One of my friends studied in NIT Silchar and also has friends in NIT Hamirpur. I asked him the same question and he claimed NIT Hamirpur to be a better choice.
Stating reasons for the same he said:
The major issue that NIT Silchar faces is the connectivity between cities. As a result, many recruiters are interested in coming here affecting the placement scenario and crowd quality largely. NIT Hamirpur on the other hand is located close to Delhibso the exposure r and opportunities are better.
Both colleges offer the ultimate career opportunities in chemical engineering. ICT, Mumbai has been ranked in the 15th and 7th position by NIRF and The World University Rankings. While NIT Surathkal has been ranked in the 21 positions by NIRF. Here are a few more quick facts about both the colleges.
ICT, Mumbai:
Admissions:
The college accepts students based on various entrance exams such as JEE Mains, GATE, MHT CET, etc.
The minimum eligibility for B.Tech(Chemical Engineering) is 10+2 with a 75% score in MPC and JEE Mains.
The cut-off ranking for the chemical engineering course is 196 to 429 in JEE Mains. And in MHT CET, the cut-off is 158.
Fee and Faculty:
The B.Tech first-year fee is 85,350 INR.
Most faculty members hold the highest degree in their respective fields and are subject experts.
Placements:
The chemical engineering course has the highest placement record of 100%.
The highest salary acquired by chemical engineering students is 14 LPA. The average salary of a chemical engineer at the institute ranges between 6 LPA to 7 LPA.
The companies visiting the campus are ITC, Jacobs, Pidilite Industries, UOP India Private Limited, Mario, Honeywell, Tata Motors, Johnson, BPCL, etc.
NIT, Surathkal:
Admissions:
NIT, Surathkal accepts students based on the 10+2 with a total score of 75% along with the JEE Mains score.
Students should get the top 20 percentile in 12th class exams.
The selection is based on JEE Marks.
The cut-off rankings for chemical engineering are 7894 to 12127 for other state students. And for local students, the cut-off is 12479 to 15224.
Fee and Faculty:
The first year B.Tech fee is 4,48,479 INR.
Like ICT Mumbai, NIT Surathkal also has top-notch subject expertise in chemical engineering courses.
Most of the professors hold M.E, M.Tech, or Ph.D.’s in their respective fields.
Placements:
NIT Surathkal has a 100% placement record.
The highest and average salary packages of the students are 29.14 LPA and 7.73 LPA respectively.
The companies visiting the campus are CitiBank India, Morgan Stanley, Belong Technologies, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Capgemini, Sprinklr, Walmart Labs, Genpact, Deloitte, Tesco, and many more.
This is all about both courses at ICT, Mumbai, and NIT, Surathkal. As for which institute will be better for you, you should be the one to decide that.
To be honest, it depends on who you are and what you are looking for.
BITS Hyderabad is completely lenient. You will learn if you want to, otherwise, things could go horribly wrong. But one thing is certain: no matter which branch you choose, BITS Hyderabad will assist you in discovering your true passion.
NIT Surathkal, on the other hand, is one of the top NITs where a certain percentage of attendees is required. That's beside the point. If you truly feel and believe that your true interest lies in ECE, it is safer to enroll at NIT Suratkal. However, no other college or university can offer you the freedom that BITS can.
It is always recommended to choose what you feel is good for you and work accordingly.
The degree of difficulty of JEE MAIN varies every year. A great score one year may not be necessarily a great score next year. Some years paper is very easy and everyone gets high scores so the cutoff required also becomes high. The opposite is also true.
So what you can do is keep your focus on All India Ranks of JEE Mains and go through to the cutoffs as admission is based on that.
Here are the cutoff trends for Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal in recent years.
Category |
Cutoff |
|
HS |
OS |
|
General |
5375-7896 |
6315-11788 |
OBC |
4514-7348 |
1891-2665 |
Hope this gives you some idea of what the cutoff is at NIT Surathkal.
Since most of my friends studied at BITS Goa. It is suggested you go for it, as my friends had nothing but good things to say about the institute. According to them, it is the best institute for CS without any doubt.
Categories | CS at BITS Goa |
Course Fee | 19.19 lakhs |
Course Duration | 4 years |
Placement Percentage | 90% |
Highest CTC | 30-35 LPA |
Average CTC | 24-25 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Oracle, KPMG, Wipro, Capgemini, etc. |
BITS Goa has been listed among the top 5 IITs in the GSoC selections every year. It has remarkably beaten up some prominent IITs.
If you are efficient and hard-working, then NIT Surathkal can be the best choice for you. If not, then you can go for BITS Goa.
Depending upon various factors, the IT department of NIT Surathkal is slightly better. It is so because it is one of the most reputed NITs in the country, and IT is several steps ahead of ECE.
If BITS Pilan would have been your other option, the thoughts would have turned around. But since it is BITS Goa, then your choice must remain NIT Surathkal.
One of my relatives has resided in NIT Warangal hostels. Based on his experience, I can give the following information:
When talking about NIT Surathkal, the hostel facilities are fine. In the 1st and the 2nd year, you will have sharing rooms. From the 3rd year onwards you will get single accommodations. Internet connectivity in the hostels is not very good. The girls are provided washing machines. There is a night canteen on the hostel premises. For boys, there are no in and out timings.
When it comes to choosing a college and a branch for your undergraduate studies in computer science, it's important to consider various factors such as the quality of education, faculty, infrastructure, and most importantly, the placement prospects.
Firstly, IIIT Bangalore is exclusively dedicated to information technology and computer science education, while NIT Surathkal offers a wide range of engineering courses including IT and CS. However, CS at IIIT Bangalore and IT at NIT Surathkal has comparable curriculums, and you can expect to learn programming languages, algorithms, databases, networking, software engineering, and more.
Let's take a look at the current placement statistics of both colleges in their CS branch:
Now, let's talk about the other aspects of these colleges:
In conclusion, both IIIT Bangalore and NIT Surathkal are excellent choices for pursuing a career in IT or CS. However, if you prioritize a CS certificate, slightly higher average placement packages, and a central location, IIIT Bangalore may be a better option for you.