First, I would like you to address your branch preference. Choosing a branch should be the top most priority. CSE and ECE are quite different from one another. Although IITs/IIITs/NITs do offer a branch change option, it is quite difficult to get it. So I would suggest you make up your mind on which branch truly interests you.
Now coming to the colleges. Choose IIIT Jabalpur for a CSE branch. This is because IIITs offer good placements, curriculum and culture in this branch. Even IIIT Kancheepuram is a good option for CSE. But the distance from home and food form an integral part of this decision-making. Assuming you aren’t from South India, the lifestyle and eating habits might be difficult to adapt to. As far as NIT Hamirpur and NIT Jalandhar are concerned, choose them if you are planning for an ECE degree. They are good colleges as well.
First prioritize your branch and then choose your college among these four. I won’t suggest you go by college rankings. Basically, choose your branch first and then decide the best college for yourself.
IIITs were set up as premier institutions to meet the global requirement in the field of CS and IT. MHRD has set up 4 IIITs which are at Gwalior, Allahabad, Jabalpur, and Kanchipuram. Some facts of both the colleges are given below:
IIITDM Jabalpur:
IIITM Gwalior:
Categories |
IIITDM Jabalpur |
IIITM Gwalior |
Course Fee (approx.) |
5.29 lakh |
5.4-6.7 lakh |
Placement Percentage (overall) |
60-70% |
85% |
Highest CTC |
42 LPA |
40 LPA |
Average CTC |
4.5 LPA |
8 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Deloitte, HCL, IBM, Infosys, etc. |
Microsoft, Google, Byju’s, Carwale, etc. |
Both IIIT Gwalior and IIIT Jabalpur are equally good. The programs offered are the main difference. Overall, IIIT Gwalior is the potential choice.
My brother was in the same fix a few years back. After considering various factors he chose IIITM. Here are some of the reasons why he opted for IIITM.
Here’s what you should know about the placements and fee structure of the three institutes.
College name |
Placement (Average Salary) |
Fees (first-year fees) |
DA IICT |
INR 9.5 to 10 LPA for ICT graduates |
INR 1.97 lakhs |
IITDM |
INR 9.9 LPA |
INR 1.38 lakhs |
IIITM Gwalior |
INR 24.33 LPA |
INR 1.49 lakhs |
Last but not the least, do not keep faculty as one of your deciding factors. This can be hugely misleading. Visit the official websites of the institutes, weigh in the factors important for you, and choose accordingly. Both these institutes have their advantages.
Among the above three institutes, IIIT Gwalior is the best choice, considering the fact that it is the oldest IIIT and offers excellent placement and academic facilities. The preference order of choice among the institutes is given below.
IIIT Gwalior > IIIT Jabalpur > IIIT Lucknow
The table below gives a brief level of comparison among the three institutes.
Particulars |
IIIT Gwalior |
IIIT Jabalpur |
IIIT Lucknow |
Total Fees (B.Tech) |
Rs. 5.4 Lakhs |
Rs. 5.29 Lakhs |
Rs. 9.81 Lakhs |
Highest Package offered |
Rs. 42 LPA |
Rs. 23 LPA |
Rs. 43 LPA |
JEE Main cut-off |
8781 |
15395 |
14268 |
Key Highlights:
Therefore, the above order is the choice of preference a candidate will find relevant. No candidate should be misguided just by recent placement records and statistics.
Nowadays, engineering aspirants give more importance to the brand and tag of the college rather than the academic ambiance they offer. Like sheep in a herd, they flock to colleagues that have higher rankings and give them a tag to boast about in the process, They forget that for education, the tag does not matter.
IIITs are the most neglected institutes in this process. IIITs like Jabalpur, Allahabad, Kancheepuram, and Gwalior have been set up by MHRD that focus primarily on studies in the IT sector, unlike NITs that cater to various branches of engineering. IIITs thus have a CS-oriented culture, curriculum, and opportunities. This may not be the case for NITs that have many branches.
Although NIT Raipur is older than IIIT Jabalpur, it's not at par with IIIT Jabalpur at least in terms of its Computer Science education. IIIT Jabalpur has much better placements for the CSE department than the IT branch of NIT Raipur. Moreover, IIIT Jabalpur has collaboration with Universities in Japan, unlike NIT Raipur.
Here is a brief comparative analysis of both institutes
Particulars |
NIT Raipur |
HBTU |
Fees |
INR 1.41 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
INR 1.59 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
Highest CTC |
- |
INR 82 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 10.1 LPA |
INR 21.63 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Wipro, Capgemini, Infosys, Adobe, Aditya Birla Group etc. |
EXL, Flipkart, Jio, JSW, Samsung, TCS, Cred, Cummins, etc. |
So, IIIT Jabalpur would be a better option.
Since you did not mention your branch, I will draw a general comparison between IIIT Jabalpur and NIT Silchar that will help you choose one
Overall, choosing IIIT Jabalpur with its modern curriculum and infrastructure is more beneficial than going for NIT Silchar.
Both NIT Silchar as well as IIIT Jabalpur are backed by the Government of India and have similar facilities. The campus, faculty, and alumni network are great in both cases. However, there are some additional parameters in which IIIT Jabalpur fares better making it a more preferable choice. Some of them have been mentioned below
Overall, if you are passionate about academics and research, then go for IIIT Jabalpur but if you want a more vibrant college life choose NIT Silchar.
If you are considering pursuing CSE at IIITDM Jabalpur, there are a few things you should know. Here are some important points to keep in mind:
Overall, CSE is a great field to pursue, but don't take our word for it. Do your own research about the institute you are considering and make an informed decision about whether it is the right choice for you.
My brother has just completed his B.tech from IIITDM Jabalpur and some of my friends also studied at the other two institutes. According to their experience and the NAAC Ranking, IIITDM tops among the three of them. The rating considers everything including infrastructure and facilities.
Following are the key points that give IIITDM an edge over the two.
Categories |
IIIT Guwahati |
IIITDM Jabalpur |
IIIT Kancheepuram |
Course Fee |
9.05 lakhs |
5.29 lakhs |
5.25 - 6.55 lakhs |
Placement Percentage |
60% |
82% |
75% |
Highest CTC |
12-16 LPA |
15-20 LPA |
14 LPA |
Average CTC |
5.2 LPA |
7-8 LPA |
7 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
L&T, Infosys, HP, IBM, etc. |
Oracle, ISRO, DRDO, HCL, etc. |
Adobe, Amazon, nVidia, Zentrum Labs, etc. |
All in all, it is not advisable to rely on the college just for jobs and placements. It is crucial to focus on learning and develop new skills which may come in handy in the future.
A 4-year CSE from IIITDM Jabalpur will be better than that of IIIT Gwalior. It is a fairly new branch at the institute and students of this branch compete with 5-year IPG steam students which are the main ruler of the institute.
A brief comparison of the courses mentioned in the question is given below.
Particulars |
IIITDM Jabalpur |
IIITM Gwalior |
MANIT Bhopal |
Average CTC |
9.9 LPA |
14 LPA |
6.23 LPA |
Highest CTC |
23 LPA |
42 LPA |
27 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Amazon, Microsoft, L&T, American Express, etc. |
Paytm, Myntra, Amazon, Adobe, etc. |
Bajaj, L&T, Volvo, etc. |
If you only consider placement, Electrical at MANIT Bhopal is not comparable to CSE at IIITs. So, it will be better if you choose a 4-year CSE of IIITDM or a 5-year IPG at IIIT Gwalior.