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What is the difference in quality between IIT Bombay, NIT Trichy, and BITS Pilani?
I have friends in all the 3 institutes so I happen to be the right person to answer your question
A friend in NIT Trichy told me that the lectures are boring and the professors are incapable of delivering the concepts in a skillful manner. Most of them are hardly interested in teaching and offer no individual assistance. Only a few exceptional professors help you here.
Meanwhile, my friends at BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay were all praised for their respective institutes.
- These institutes offer better job opportunities and exposure in the form of scholarships and internships.
- The research culture at these institutes is yet another reason to prefer them over NIT Trichy.
- The crowd quality of these institutes cannot be compared to the crowd at NIT Trichy. IIT Bombay is the best IIT and attracts the highest JEE rankers while BITS Pilani with its no-reservation policy only accepts the cream crowd.
- These institutes provide a path for their students to inculcate and harness their talents. NIT Trichy fails to realize the potential of its students and only focuses on theoretical learning.
So yes there is a huge difference in the quality of education and opportunities offered by the aforementioned institutes. However, in the long run, it’s your skills and talents that matter.
Which institute is better for CSE, BITS Pilani, IIT Guwahati or IIT BHU?
When it comes to Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programs, IIIT Hyderabad is undoubtedly one of the best options available. The study environment and coding culture at IIIT Hyderabad are unmatched, making it a great choice for students interested in CSE.
However, if you are looking for a more well-rounded college experience that includes a relaxed and enjoyable campus life, an older IIT may be a better choice for you. While IIIT Hyderabad excels in academics, it may not provide the same level of student life experience as an IIT.
When deciding between colleges, it is important to consider all aspects of the institution, not just academics. For example, BITS Pilani is an excellent college in all aspects, but if you have the option of getting into an older IIT such as IIT Guwahati, it may be a better choice for you.
Similarly, when choosing between BHU and IIT Guwahati, it is advisable to choose IIT Guwahati. While BHU has recently been given the IIT tag, IIT Guwahati is now being compared to older IITs and is even beating some of them in various rankings.
Finally, if you do not get admission into CSE with a rank of 803, Mathematics and Computing (MnC) is always an option. In fact, MnC is a safer option with better placement opportunities at IIT Guwahati. So, you can always consider MnC if you don't get CSE.
What should be my preference for the following colleges if I have no specific branch in mind: new IITs, old IITs, BITS Pilani, BITS Goa, BITS Hyderabad, BIT Mesra, BIT Sindri, local NIT, VIT, Shibpur,
It is difficult to give an appropriate solution if you are not opting for a specific branch. All the colleges you have mentioned are well-reputed institutes in India that offer quality education and placement support to their students. The comparison can only be made based on the branches. Some institutes, like IITs, are good at CSE, while others have efficient departments in mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The ranking and placement vary every year.
If you get a chance to pick BITS Goa in mechanical engineering and BITS Pilani in Civil Engineering, then opt for Mechanical engineering, which opens up more opportunities and placement support than civil engineering.
What is the reputation of BITS Pilani in common public?
BITS Pilani is a more than 50-year-old institute. Yet it is not well known among the common public as that of the IITs. The various reasons for the same are as follows.
- Advertisement - Though IITs also do not advertise many top private universities do spend a good amount on advertising which is not the case with BITS Pilani.
- Location - Pilani is a very small town, in fact, smaller than an average Indian town.
- Campus - It has only 4 campuses; Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai.
- Press Fascination - Our TV/print media (which most of the average Indian consumes more) always idolizes IITs and IIMs.
- General Perception - Government higher educational institutes have a higher trust in India among the general population.
But that does not make it bad. In fact, it is often considered at par with the. Here are some of the factors that make BITS such a great institute.
- No reservation -Though controversial, but without a reservation system BITS Pilani only takes students through merit. So, the student crowd at the institute is great.
- Academic Freedom - The institute has no attendance policy. You can create your own timetable system and also have an option to take dual degrees.
- It does not have a management quota unlike many private institutes and the university has international recognition.
So yes it may not be very well known as that of the IITs/IIMs among the common people but it has its own niche and the people who are well aware of the Indian higher education sector, certainly know about BITS.
How does BITS Pilani mechanical compare with NIT Surathkal mechanical?
BITS Pilani is a NAAC and UGC accredited reputed institute and is also a member of AIU. BITS Pilani has been recognized as an Institute of Eminence and is also one of the institutes to follow “no reservation policy.” BITS Pilani and NIT Surathkal have been ranked 30th and 13th for Engineering by NIRF 2020.
Admission:
Admission to the BE Mechanical program at BITS Pilani is done through the BITSAT score while at NIT Surathkal BTech Mechanical admission is done through the JEE mains score.
Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surathkal and BITS Pilani:
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The Mechanical Engineering department of BITS Pilani is DST-FIST and UGC-SAP sponsored with strong collaborations with industry and premium institutes all over the globe.
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Faculties at the Mechanical Engineering department of BITS Pilani are Ph.D. holders with past experience in teaching, industry, and research. Prof. P.Srinivasan of the Mechanical Engineering department was felicitated with the “Prof.S.S.Ranganathan Memorial Teaching Excellence Award 2017.”
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NITKRacing, a racing team from the mechanical engineering department participated in the FS Hungary 2012 and bagged an overall position of 33rd. This racing team is funded by giant companies like Bosch, Quest, and Daimler.
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BAJA consists of dedicated students from the mechanical engineering department of NIT Surathkal who are aimed at constructing an All-Terrain Vehicle(ATV) to participate in the BAJA Challenge.
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Prof. Srikanth Bontha from Mechanical Engineering from NITK has been awarded the 2010 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers(SME).
Placement:
The placement details for Mechanical Engineering at the institute are as follows.
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Criteria |
NIT Surathkal |
BITS Pilani |
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Students Placed |
95% |
90% |
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Median Salary |
8 LPA |
12.5 LPA |
Top recruiters at NIT Surathkal include Adobe, Amazon, CenturyLink, CITI Bank, Deloitte, Fidelity, Oracle, and VISA while top recruiters at BITS Pilani include Accenture, Axis Bank, Amazon, Bajaj Allianz, Cyient, CISCO Systems, CapGemini, etc.
Alumni:
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Notable alumni of NIT Surathkal include Rajeev Madhavan- Founder of Magma Design Automation. Other notable alumni include Thomas Zacharia who is a renowned Indian-American Computer Scientist.
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Notable alumni of BITS Pilani include S.P Kothari- Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and Padma Shri Award Winner. Other notable alumni include Baba Kalyani who is Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge.
Both the departments are of high repute with mass placement drive. So, choose according to your convenience.
What happens in PS1 BITS Pilani?
- BITS Pilani has a division which is named as Pilani Software Systems or simply PSA that mainly focuses on software development.
- In PS1, you will get to work on different software projects of different domains such as industries and academia-related projects. You will be guided by industry experts and faculty members.
- You will get to work on various kinds of projects such as developing software tools, systems for research, machine learning, artificial intelligence and many more.
- This has been developed to provide students with hands-on learning and give them practical exposure.
- You will get to learn how the whole software industry works and what work you will be assigned when you join companies in the near future.
- PSI helps students develop technical expertise and will guide them to a successful career in the field of research, development and other related fields.
Which should I choose, the IIT Guwahati M and C or BITS Pilani CSE?
BITS Pilani has the upper hand in almost every aspect. Being older than IIT Guwahati, it enjoys a better reputation both inside and outside India. Moreover, BITS Pilani CS placements are better than IIT Guwahati MnC placements.
Curriculum: IIT Guwahati MnC curriculum is poorly designed. It’s a mixture of Maths, Computer Science, and Finance making you the Jack of all trades but master of none. The syllabus of IIT Guwahati is not updated while BITS follows the updated syllabus of the world-famous university, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Electives: BITS Pilani offers a wide range of electives to choose from. You can even take up many electives in a specific field and get a minor degree in the same. IIT Guwahati on the other hand has minor electives only in the final year with only 2 open electives. Moreover, MnC students are not allowed to take minor courses in computer science due to some common courses.
Hostel: The BITS Pilani CSE students get excellent accommodation facilities at Gandhi Bhawan. Thus hostel provides double occupancy ik the first year and single occupancy in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. The washrooms are similar to washrooms in hotels and the overall facilities are top-notch.
It’s important to note that my answer was specifically talking about the Pilani campus as my knowledge is limited to the same. So, I will suggest you to go for BITS Pilani over IIT Guwahati any day.
Which would be a wiser choice: IIT BHU electrical or BITS Pilani (Pilani campus) electronics and instrumentation?
Both of them are excellent engineering colleges that guarantee good academics and placement support for their students. Electrical engineering has ample opportunities in the future, so the institute you choose for your foundational study is very important. The comparisons of IIT BHU and BITS Pilani given below might help you make a wiser decision
Infrastructures and Campus life – BITS Pilani is leading in terms of infrastructures as they have fully furnished buildings and will provide you with a more resourceful campus life than IIT BHU
Faculty and Research – IIT BHU is rich with experienced scholars since it is established many years ago and have the top research units than BITS Pilani
Library and Hostel Facilities – Both institutes offer a good library with a collection of numerous books and provide the best hostel facilities.
Department – BITS Pilani has the best Electrical Engineering department which is among the three institutes in India that has an Oyster Lab facility
Placement – Both institutes give effective placement support to the students
So, it is wiser to choose BITS Pilani for electrical engineering.
Does BITS Pilani offer integrated Maths and Statistics course like ISI Kolkata?
No, there is no integrated maths and statistics course at BITS Pilani. The primary focus of its mathematics program is on pure subject aspects and its application. Despite not having an integrated course, the mathematics program at BITS Pilani provides a solid foundation for students interested in further studies or disciplines like statistics.
It provides students the option of pursuing electives along with the main degree. So you can pursue an MSc in mathematics from BITS Pilani with a specialisation in statistics. It will offer you a pathway to learn about statistics concepts while obtaining an understanding of mathematics.
How is programming taught in BITS Pilani?
One of my friends studied at BITS and according to him, the programming courses are generally very vast and need more time to be spent upon.
- At BITS, you will be provided with video lectures for it on an online portal.
- It provides you weekly tutorial classes and your Labs would be conducted to clear your doubts and evaluations are taken in Labs to test your knowledge.
- If you follow the schedule properly here, you can learn and clear your fundamentals quite well.
- In your 1st year, there will be common courses like computer programming. These will include Data Structure, UNIX, C Programming, etc.
- In your 2nd year, you will be introduced to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). This includes Java, Design patterns, etc.
- In your final year, you will get to learn about Shell Structure, Python, etc.
The faculty members teaching Computer Programming are also well experienced in their respective fields. They are supportive and cooperative. They have a huge role to play as they will be responsible for the development of the student and his knowledge about computer programming. Thus BITS Pilani has a very encouraging programming culture.
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