I have friends studying production engineering at PEC Chandigarh and they have come across that it is somewhat similar to mechanical engineering. You can expect a lot of mechanics and physics, however, some subjects differ as you get into the core.
Coming to the question, it totally depends on your pool of interest whether you are into mechanics and production or metallurgy. Here are two major factors you might consider before choosing any of them
At the end of the day, follow your passion and know where you can invest these 4 years of your life. Nevertheless, if getting a job is your goal then go for production engineering. On the other hand, metallurgy engineering can open doors for good research work if you are interested in doing so.
You should go for PEC Chandigarh Mechanical. The institute offers decent placements and career opportunities. The placement rate for Mechanical is around 90%. Companies visiting PEC Chandigarh placements recruit students in both core and non-core profiles. The salary packages offered are in the range of INR 3.6 LPA - 22 LPA.
Also, Production is a niche branch. The career opportunities available in the production field are limited compared to the Mechanical field.
Your decision completely depends on your priority as to what is the most important to you, the branch or the college. Being a graduate from NIT Agartala, I would suggest you go for NIT Agartala rather than NIT Mizoram.
Categories | Production Engineering at NIT Agartala | ECE at NIT Mizoram |
Course Fee | 6.31 lakh | 5.43 lakh |
Highest CTC | 8-10 LPA | 6-7 LPA |
Average CTC | 5.5 LPA | 3.5 - 4 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | L&T, NTPC, JP Morgan, Reliance, etc. | Bharat Electronics Limited, Tech Mahindra, IBM, HP, etc. |
Both branches are equally good in their own ways. But ultimately it is your decision to choose where you want to study. It is suggested that you go for NIT Agartala as it is a more experienced institution than NIT Mizoram.
Both these branches are completely different in terms of the course content and then the future job description as well, so the important thing here is to know what you want and how you want to shape your future.
Comparison:
The table below gives an insight into the IT program at UIET and Production Engineering program at NIT Agartala.
Basis |
IT at UIET |
Production Engineering NIT Agartala |
Average Package |
5.94 LPA |
5 LPA |
Highest Package |
16 LPA |
9 LPA |
Total Fees |
3.20 lakhs |
6.31 lakhs |
Entrance Exam |
JEE Main |
JEE Main |
NIT is a prestigious government institute and its name on your degree adds a lot of weight to it but the major deciding factor here should always be what you want to do in terms of the course in both these fields. So, if you are interested in coding and want to pursue a career in the IT sector go for IT at UIET. Even if you fail to secure a job through placement, you can opt for off-campus placements.