Anyone getting admission to any IIT should not consider NITs then. It’s true that the old IITs have better infrastructure and brand value than tier-2 IITs but these new IITs are still in their development stage and haven’t reached their conclusion. Considering their huge growth over the past decade, they will reach new heights in the future

The new IITs provide better opportunities and freedom to students as the foundation of the college isn’t very strong so they build it alongside. The students grow and develop their personalities along with the growing institute. There is no compromise in the quality of education as the faculty is recruited after tremendous filtering. 

The branch is more important than the college so don’t choose a less preferred branch in an old IIT just for the brand value rather go for the branch of your choice in a new IIT.

As for Physics, it requires genuine commitment and interest. Go for it only if you are certain of a career in it as the options in this branch are limited in contrast to Electrical Engineering. That being said, IIT Ropar is one of the best second-generation IITs, and its curriculum is very flexible and the location is also great. So my final recommendation would be to go for IIT Ropar Electrical.

If I had to choose from IIT Ropar, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Roorkee, I would have gone for IIT Ropar. Let’s compare the institutes and their branches individually.

IIT Ropar and IIT Gandhinagar (CS):

• The CS department of IIT Ropar is much older than the CS department of IIT Gandhinagar.
• IIT Ropar has 73 seats in CSE while IIT Gandhinagar has only 38, this is why the Closing rank of IIT Gandhinagar was better last year, while the Opening Rank of IIT Ropar is better.
• IIT Ropar was ranked 22 by NIRF while IIT Gandhinagar was ranked 23.

IIT Ropar CS and IIT Roorkee EE:

• Those who opt for IIT Roorkee EE will eventually end up in CS and in fact, they will have to invest double the efforts than IIT Rapor CS. 
• Students who take EE will have to complete an EE course along with studying CS in their free time to prepare for placements.
• EE students will have to compete with CS students in placements because Software companies will prefer CS or ECE students over EE students.

All in all, IIT Ropar CSE offers better job opportunities, and thus the general preference order looks like 

IIT Ropar CSE >> IIT Roorkee EE >~ IIT GN CSE.

Rather than comparing the colleges, it’s better you identify your area of interest. Your own perspective gets to decide the college best suited for you. My friend is an IIT Ropar Electrical Engineering pass-out. She made the decision after considering the following aspects:

• Overall Development: IIT Ropar is a student-run college. The students here are the fuel driving the college. Most of the activities from the orientation of new students to the mentorship of juniors during placements are handled by the students themselves. These opportunities help them identify their own true self and capabilities. They just don’t grow academically but also as a whole.

• Interdisciplinary Learning: IIT Ropar promotes interdisciplinary learning. In fact, many EE students take up CS courses as electives and end up with CS jobs.

• Brand Name: No matter how much one devalues this aspect it is indispensable. The IIT tag you will carry throughout your life will help you get admission to higher education and also jobs. 

• Crowd: The crowd at IIT is one of excellence. Everyone is ambitious and here to achieve great heights. These peer groups become a source of constant inspiration.

• Alumni Association of IIT: This plays a significant role in developing and guiding placement drives at IIT Ropar. It offers mentorship to students and works with placement cells to ensure the best placements.

You can consider the same factors and compare the other two colleges. But I think IIT cannot be compared to just any college. 

Both IIT Mandi and IIT Ropar have strong electrical engineering programs and are highly regarded in the field. However, it ultimately depends on your individual preferences and priorities. Some factors to consider may include location, campus culture, research opportunities, and specific faculty members or courses that align with your interests. 

From one of my close friend's experience, IIT Mandi is a much preferable choice to IIT Ropar. IIT Mandi shifted to its permanent campus way easier than IIT Ropar and thus has better infrastructure and lab facilities. As far as the faculty is concerned, Rest assured, you will never get to doubt the teaching parity of the instructors of both institutes. The professors take an active interest in research and encourage students for the same. The faculty-student ratio is also quite good. IIT Mandi EE department’s Director himself is from an electrical background. 

The EE placements of both institutes have been tabulated separately. 

IIT Mandi EE placements 

IIT Ropar EE Placements 

Owing to its close proximity to Chandigarh, IIT Ropar offers a better urban lifestyle than IIT Mandi. IIT Mandi on the other hand is known for its surreal campus surrounded by natural beauty. IIT Mandi will never disappoint those who want to explore the serene beauty and are nature lovers.

IIT Ropar can be a better choice for you than IIT Mandi. The infrastructure of IIT Ropar is commendable; they have recently shifted their campus to its permanent location and have seen immense growth in the last few years. 

The campus is spread across 500 acres with mind-blowing facilities, including utility blocks, hostels, and a sports complex. All the building blocks of the college are super structured, and the campus is eco-friendly, which offers students the opportunity to relax and study in nature.

IIT Ropar will not burden you with work; you can easily get on track using a consistent study routine and a love for your subject. There are only five working days per week, consisting of five hours per day accompanied by a ten-minute break after each hour. The classes are really good, and you can also use the library facility for more reference. The students are given only a limited number of assignments and tutorials by the lecturers. In the tutorial session, you can discuss your doubts or any issues with the teachers. They are ready to help their students. 

Apart from all this, IIT Ropar has got the 33rd position in India in the ranking 2023 held by the National Institute Ranking Framework and the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development.

So IIT Ropar is a good option than IIT Mandi.

Rather than answering your question directly, I will answer in such a way that will help you answer it yourself in the best possible way. It’s always best to make your decision in your own. Others can only guide you, the ultimate decision should be made by you. MSc is a degree that opens 3 opportunities, 

• Higher studies like a PhD
• Placement in a private university as a faculty through the IIT campus placement
• Joining a coaching Institute.

Higher Studies: For this, the primary step is to go through the course structures of both the IITs and look at the faculty list and their respective research areas. See if their areas of research align with your interest. Some advanced courses will be introduced which might vary from IIT to IIT. So analyzing the people and course structures is way more important than just choosing the institute.

Placement: Unfortunately, MSc has very limited placement options and chances of landing a good job are bleak even if you are from an active old IIT.

Joining a coaching institute should be your last option.

Considering the options you have and your JEE Rank, IIT Ropar is the most suitable college for you. 

Faculty: IIT Ropar is known for its highly qualified faculty pool. The regular recruitment process is conducted in India as well as abroad to provide the best opportunities to their students.

Faculty-Student Ratio: IIT Ropar has one of the best faculty students around 1:8. Every student gets personal attention and all their doubts are given due importance. 

Placements: In IIT Ropar placements 2022, the highest salary recorded was INR 50 LPA. B.Tech CSE students received an average salary of INR 28.54 LPA and a median salary of INR 24 LPA. Ropar placements are best among the new IITs and especially for the CS branch. The majority of the B.Tech students were placed in the Computer Science branch. The campus was visited by top recruiters like Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Infosys, etc 

Seniors: The seniors are very cooperative and helpful. You can acquire great knowledge in diverse fields by staying close to your seniors.

Research Opportunities: IIT Ropar has one of the best research cultures. It has signed MoU with foreign colleges thus providing excellent exposure and opportunity to work abroad.

College Life: Here are a few highlights from the dynamic college life of IIT Ropar. 

• IIT Ropar bagged the 2016 Microsoft Imagine Cup.
• The IIT Ropar team secured 19th rank in the India Finals of ACM ICPC. 
• 2 students were selected for GSOC this year.

Considering all the above points, it can be concluded that IIT Ropar is definitely a good choice.