IIT Roorkee is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering institutes in India and is often ranked among the top IITs shown by its constant NIRF rankings. It is known for its robust curriculum offered across various disciplines. The institute is also known for its modern infrastructure, research facilities and libraries. Being a part of IIT Roorkee is a truly special experience that combines modern life with deep-rooted traditional values. Established in 1847 as the first engineering university in the country and currently the oldest engineering university in Asia, its legacy spans over 175 glorious years. 

The campus architecture seen in India's dams, roads, canals and bridges reflects the impact of IIT Roorkee graduates on the country's infrastructure. A unique feature of IIT Roorkee is the James Thomson Building, an iconic administrative building seen in the campus' vocabulary and Bollywood movies. The 365-acre campus offers unparalleled opportunities for study, research, and a vibrant social life, including unique activities such as rowing the Ganges Canal. 

In 2023, IIT Roorkee ranked 8th in NIRF overall college rankings. Many top IITs were down in the rankings which shows the institute's quality. IITs are provided funding from government institutes and IIT Roorkee received a total amount of 94,466 in 2023 from departments like MHRD, CSIR and others. The UG students count reached 5257 with the total student count being 9735 in the academic year of 2022-23.

IIT Roorkee sets itself apart from other IITs through features like free internet for students, 1st-year students given a single room, 3 fests, only 1 midterm exam, a serene building in the Himalayas, solar-powered campus, two local music stations and more. It has a second campus in Saharanpur, which not all IITs have. IIT Roorkee has a rich legacy with a significant contribution to the country’s research and development. 

No, IIT Goa is not better than IIT Mandi. Both of these institutes are considered good to pursue engineering (UG & PG). But IIT Mandi has an edge over IIT Goa in terms of ranking, placement, campus infrastructure, etc. Although IIT Goa is a newly established IIT as compared to IIT Mandi, it is progressing with time.

CATEGORY-WISE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IIT GOA AND IIT MANDI:

Placement Record: 2023

IIT Goa 

• The placement percentage is around 80%
• Top recruiters include DRDO, Airtel, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.
• The highest package offered during 2023 placements at IIT Goa was INR 60 LPA, while the average package was INR 16 LPA.

IIT MANDI

• The placement percentage is around 90%
• Top recruiters include Cognizant, L&T, Wipro, HSBC, etc. 
• The highest package offered to the students of IIT Mandi in 2023 was INR 70 LPA, whereas the average package was INR 25.23 LPA. 

Newly established IITs like IIT Goa are getting less assistance from the government as compared to older IITs like IIT Mandi. That’s why the facilities available in newly established IITs are not the same as compared to the old ones. 

Thus, I would recommend you opt for IIT Mandi as it is currently a better option than IIT Goa. 

The nearest railway station from IIT Goa is ‘Karmali’. It is around 10 km from the campus of IIT Goa. There are 19 railway stations in Goa, but the nearest ones to IIT Goa are Karmali, Verna, Cansaulim, Sankval, Majorda, Dabolim, Suravali, Madgaon, Vasco-da-Gama and San Juje Da Areyal. 

Not all trains stop at karmali which is why the preferred station is Madgaon. It is around 24 km from the campus of IIT Goa. The railway network is well established, and it is an easy mode to travel to Goa from different parts of the country.

Yes, the option of changing branches is available for the students at IIT Goa. But there are some conditions for the same. 

These conditions are as follows- 

• Students can change their branch only after the completion of first year (Both Semesters).
• All the prescribed courses in the first year must be completed with the required credits. They must not have a backlog in any of their subjects from the first year.
• They must not be charged with any sort of misconduct, or else, they’ll lose the opportunity of branch change.
• General, Gen-EWS and OBC NCL students must have a min. SPI (Semester Performance Index) of 8 in their 2nd sem. SC, ST, PWD students must have a min. SPI of 7 in their 2nd sem to be eligible for a branch switch.
• The strength in Branch A from which a change is being sought should not fall below its sanctioned strength by more than 30%. 

If the students fulfill these requirements, they can apply for branch change after their 1st year at IIT Goa.

The IIT Goa administration is looked after by several deans, each of whom is assigned a special charge in the university affairs. 

Here's the list of Deans at IIT Goa and their respective offices-

• Dr. Sharad Sinha (Faculty Affairs)
• Dr. Thaseem Thajudeen (R&D)
• Dr. Neelakandan Rajamohan (Academic Programs)
• Dr. Rishikesh Narayan ( Student Affairs)
• Dr. Anirudha Ambekar (Infrastructure & Support)

For an institution like IIT Goa which offers a number of UG and PG courses, more than one deans are required for the smooth functioning of the administration.

Like other colleges/universities, IIT Goa also has its own events and fests.The annual fest of IITG is named as “CEPHEUS”. It is organized during the Autumn season every year.

Each year, the organizers try to make the fest even better. Some of the well-known companies that sponsor Cepheus are- HP (Hindustan Petroleum), ATHER, SBI, IMS Learning, etc. 

This fest includes both kinds of events i.e. online and offline. There’s a rule book consisting of important regulations for each and every event/competition. The fest lasts 5-6 days in total. These days are no less than a festival for the IIT Goa students as it helps them release some pressure from their hectic studies.

Overall, Cepheus is a much awaited fest of IIT Goa, and it is enjoyed by every student of our college. 

IIT Patna is ranked #66 in the Overall Category by NIRF 2023. It has also secured #41 rank in the Engineering Category. IIT Patna is also the top engineering college in Bihar. 

Let’s take a look at the statistics on IIT Patna vs IIT Jodhpur.

The quantum computing group or the Quantum Information & Computation Group (QIC) at IIT Jodhpur has been performing exceptionally well since its inception. Currently the group is working in some of the most important problems in multiqubit entanglement characterization. 

The research group offers an MTech in Quantum Technology and two PhD programs; PhD in Quantum Information and Communication (IDRP-QIC) program and another one in collaboration with the Physics Department PhD program. 

The shortlisted candidates for the MTech in Quantum Technology program (July session) were called for an online interview on May 15, 2024.

IIT Indore provides accommodation at the guest house at the Hostel Guest Room, on a first-come first-serve basis. There are currently 6 hostels providing guest accommodations at IIT Indore. There are only a limited number of accommodations available on a payment basis. 

Interested individuals have to make a payment of INR 2,850 by UPI, or NEFT to IIT Indore’s bank account. After that, they have to click on https://forms.gle/H5mq3rg1kjXiMWw19, fill up the online form, and attach the online payment receipt.

IIT Indore AROL is also known as Academic Record Online and is basically an online academic record of an IIT Indore student.

IIT Indore AROL by the global internet or by the institute’s private campus intranet. The AROL can only be accessed by the institute’s students only, by logging in with their institute email address or personal email address and password. To go to IIT Indore AROL, click on https://academic.iiti.ac.in/app/login.