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Which one is better a CSE at NIT Hamirpur or an ECE at PEC?
NIT Hamirpur has been ranked at 42 for Engineering by The Week 2019 whereas PEC is ranked at 68 for Engineering by NIRF 2019. Since the institutes are being compared for different programs, it is first important to decide on which course you want to pursue.
Let us take a detailed look at the difference between the two institutions and programs offered:
Admissions:
|
Particulars |
NIT Hamirpur (CSE) |
PEC (ECE) |
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Eligibility criteria |
Minimum score of 75% in 12th Mandatory: Physics and Mathematics |
10+2 from a recognized University with Mathematics and Physics |
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Qualifying Exams |
JEE Main |
JEE Main |
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Total seats |
124 |
111 |
|
Fees |
5.84 L |
4.60 L |
Curriculum:
NIT Hamirpur:
- It offers a combination of theory and practical elements with a core focus on foundation subjects.
- The institute offers a summer internship program where students have the opportunity to visit Europe or Canada to complete a two-month internship with top companies.
PEC:
- For the ECE program, PEC offers a balanced curriculum with a focus on theory subjects.
- It offers a wide variety of open electives for students to choose from and also has a mandatory live project at the end of the semester.
Faculty:
NIT Hamirpur:
- The faculty members help and guide students with any doubts or queries they may have regarding the course.
- The teachers have collectively contributed towards publishing over 200 research papers in international journals, a Japanese patent and 9 books.
PEC:
- The faculty members are academic experts who help students regarding any doubts or queries that they may have.
- They also conduct training programs in order to make students industry-ready.
Infrastructure:
- NIT Hamirpur: It is located away from the city and situated in the midst of nature and offers a beautiful wide-spread campus with modern amenities, spacious classrooms, updated practical labs, seminar halls, a sports complex, and hostels.
- PEC: The campus is comparatively smaller but offers great facilities in terms of labs and classrooms. It has a well-stocked library that is open to students 24/7. It also has high-speed internet all across the campus and hostel area.
Placements:
NIT Hamirpur:
- The placement rate is 95% for CSE.
- The highest CTC is 17 LPA while the median CTC is 6.8 LPA.
- The top recruiters are Accenture and Bosch.
PEC:
- The placement rate is 90% for ECE.
- The highest CTC is 39LPA and the median CTC is 7 LPA.
- The top recruiters are Deloitte and IBM.
Based on the given factors, students can make an informed choice regarding their course and institute of choice.
Which one is better: a CSE at NIT, Hamirpur or an ECE at PEC?
In terms of NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Hamirpur is placed 127th while PEC is placed 138th among Engineering colleges in India.
Keeping the rankings apart, your choice of college should be based on two factors-
- Branch- If you have a particular interest in one of these branches, I would recommend you choose your college according to that. Both these branches offer good placements, though CSE students end up grabbing the highest packages. Both the colleges offer decent placements.
During the 2023 placement season, the median package for ECE branch at PEC stood at INR 18.40 LPA. Last year, the CSE branch at NIT Hamirpur recorded 96.81% placements. 139 offers were received in total, and the highest salary stood at INR 1.12 CPA.
- Brand name- Both the colleges are at par with one another, but NIT Hamirpur carries the much-valued ‘NIT’ tag. It has a good infrastructure and a beautiful campus. The surroundings are serene and close to nature. If you have an interest in traveling, photography, and trekking, Hamirpur is more suitable to explore these interests. PEC definitely offers more exposure, being based out of Chandigarh.
Based on your personal preference, you can choose either of the two options.
What is the scope after an M.Tech from the NIT Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh?
There is a wide scope of pursuing an MTech from NIT Hamirpur. Most MTech programs are research-oriented and NIT Hamirpur provides the resources and environment necessary for research. Here are the future prospects of this program
- You can go for a Ph.D. in top colleges like IIT, IISC, etc. The NIT tag will surely put you ahead of others. You can get admission to NIT Hamirpur top if you have a good relationship with your guide.
- You can enter Academia by opting for a teaching job offered in campus placements in colleges like TMU, LPU, CU, etc. The average salary offered is 30k to 45k per month.
- CSE students have many placement opportunities in companies like TCS\Infosys, IBM, Samsung,Aricent etc. The average package offered by these companies is 4-5 LPA. You will also have the opportunity to join the R&D department with your research experience in masters.
- A few PSUs also visit NIT Hamirpur offering decent packages. The chances of a PSU recruiting depend on the placement coordinator.
Summing up, the future prospects of MTech CSE and Mobile Computing students seem to be much more promising than those of other branches.
What is the status of placements for CSE in NIT Hamirpur this year? Which is better MANIT Bhopal or NIT Hamirpur?
Both NITs, namely NIT Hamirpur and NIT Bhopal are excellent engineering colleges. However, NIT Hamirpur is much better than NIT Bhopal, and here is why
- Good connectivity with road network
- Hamirpur has many eateries where you can delicious yet less expensive food.
- Located in Himachal Pradesh, with Shimla, Kullu-Manali & Dharamshala just a few hours ride away. There are so many more serene places to explore.
- The Institute is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, with such a pleasant climate and lush green surroundings.
Although NIT Hamirpur faces a slight locational disadvantage of not having great connectivity through Railways and air, the placement scenario is great. NIT Hamirpur CSE placement statistics have been mentioned below
|
Eligible Students |
94 |
|
Students Placed |
91 |
|
Placement % |
96.81% |
|
Offers |
139 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 1.12 CPA |
NIT Bhopal placements for the CSE branch are decent too and the average package recorded was INR 17.45 LPA.
So, choose your college wisely!
How were the placements of NIT Hamirpur CSE this year?
During NIT Hamirpur Placements 2022, the highest number of students were placed in the Computer Science branch. Also, the CSE branch had the highest placement percentage in comparison to other branches. If you are a CSE student here, you are likely to get placed given that you are good at coding.
Here are the detailed placement statistics of the NIT Hamirpur CSE branch
|
Eligible Students |
94 |
|
Students Placed |
91 |
|
Placement Percentage |
96.81% |
|
Placement Offers |
139 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 1.12 CPA |
Some of the top recruiters who participated in the placement drive were CRED, Stryker Corporation, Philips, etc.
How is the B.Tech in CSE at NIT Hamirpur?
NIT Hamirpur BTech in CSE is one of the most coveted programs of the institute. Contrary to the rumors, the institute has a well-established coding culture. Many students qualify for the G-SOC every year. Moreover, regular hackathons and coding competitions are conducted by seniors and their peers, thereby rendering a competitive coding environment.
The fact is students of NIT Hamirpur are more indulged in traveling, and trekking, that they fail to notice the academic benefits of the institute. The pleasant climate offers a great environment for various physical and intellectual activities. Coders and researchers from NIT Hamirpur have made it to many international events. Many have even bagged foreign internship offers.
Here are the placement statistics for the CSE branch at NIT Hamirpur:
|
Eligible Students |
94 |
|
Students Placed |
91 |
|
Placement Percentage |
96.81% |
|
Placement Offers |
139 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 1.12 CPA |
I feel it’s better to check your own class rather than blaming the institute. Without hard work, a positive attitude, and wisdom you cannot excel even at a top IIT. Overall, the institute is great with many internationally renowned researchers.
How is the placement at NIT Hamirpur for M.Tech CSE and mobile computing?
The placement scenario at NIT Hamirpur for MTech CSE and Mobile Computing is decent. Many companies visit NIT Hamirpur every year. Both BTech and MTech students appear for similar companies with only a slight difference in packages. You can easily make it into an MNC if you have a good profile and enough skills.
Samsung R&D visits NIT Hamirpur every year for MTech with decent packages. These companies however have a high cutoff of around 8.0 CGPA. Additionally, many colleges come forward with teaching offers for LPU and TMU.
Here is the placement statistics for the CSE branch at NIT Hamirpur.
|
Eligible Students |
94 |
|
Students Placed |
91 |
|
Placement Percentage |
96.81% |
|
Placement Offers |
139 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 1.12 CPA |
So all you need is a CGPA around 8 to get offers from big companies.
Which is better, PEC or NIT Hamirpur?
One of my cousins left NIT Hamirpurfor PEC and no one could answer this question better. Here is what he stated
- The crowd quality is much better at PEC. The seniors are very helpful and your peers are highly intellectual thus motivating you to perform better. NIT Hamirpur on the other hand has some cases of ragging.
- NIT Hamirpur is located remotely although its campus is very serene and beautiful. PEC on the other hand is situated amidst the hustle and bustle of the city with every service available at doorstep.
- NIT Hamirpur has better faculty but this does not matter because, in the end, you have to resort to self-studying.
- NIT Hamirpur being a government college has an amazing infrastructure while PEC is way behind.
- PEC has a better placement scenario that NIT Hamirpur which can further be understood by the table below
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Particulars |
NIT Hamirpur Placements 2022 |
PEC Placements 2022 |
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Number of eligible students |
914 |
670 |
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Number of Students Placed |
627 |
450 |
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Number of Placement Offers |
806 |
608 |
|
Highest Salary |
INR 1.51 CPA |
INR 64.5 LPA |
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Average Salary |
- |
INR 13.5 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Paytm, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte |
Microsoft, RBS, Goldman Sachs |
Hope this helps you!
How are girls hostels at NIT Hamirpur?
Depending on your year, you’ll be allotted one of these hostels at NIT Hamirpur-
- AGH- AGH is allotted to first and second year girls. This hostel has very spacious rooms. The rooms are really good in comparison to those at boys’ hostels. Each room is shared by three girls and divided into three sections, with curtains at the entrance. You’ll get two attached balconies, which you’ll share with the side rooms. The corridors are spacious and wide. AGH is located 1 km downhill from the academic block. Thus, the walk back and forth is quite exhausting. First year girls have to be back by 6 pm. In the 2nd year, this timing is extended to 8 pm.
- PGH- You’ll be allotted PGH from 3rd year of your degree. Its rooms are very small. Monkeys and lizards are occasional visitors. Final year students, though not all, are allotted single rooms. It is comparatively closer to the academic block (closer by mere 100 meters). You won’t have to climb uphill as before. The hostel timing for 3rd and 4th year girls remains 8 pm.
Mrs. Awasthi is a bit strict as a warden, Mrs. Kaur is nice and helpful. You will be allotted either of them. The mess food is quite decent in both the girls’ hostels, much better than the boys’ hostels.
Thus, overall, girls’ hostels at NIT Hamirpur are quite decent.
Is NIT Hamirpur a good college for M.Tech in any specialization of Civil Engineering?
NIT Hamirpur B.Tech Civil Engineering department lacks a research environment and proper lab facilities for both UG and PG programs. As far as academics are concerned, the department is ahead of many NITs. However, the infrastructure and teaching methodology are not in line with new-age requirements. Even the placement scenario for M.Tech Civil at NIT Hamirpur isn't good.
In comparison to other branches, the Department of Environmental Engineering and Energy Resources has better research facilities. For an M.Tech in Civil Engineering, I would like you to try these institutions - IIT Roorkee, BITS, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, NIT Allahabad, and NIT Delhi.
NIT Hamirpur isn’t the best choice for an M.Tech Civil program.
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