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Why is NIT Durgapur so underrated?
It is unfortunate that NIT Durgapur is so underrated. It is a good college but it hasn’t received the recognition it deserves.
People believe that the ‘top’ NITs and IITs offer something very different. However, when you delve deeper, you’ll find that NIT Durgapur offers all the facilities and opportunities that these premiere institutes have to offer. The administration of this college is slow. But things are improving at a rapid rate.
NIT Durgapur offers a qualified faculty and good placement/internship opportunities. The culture of West Bengal ensures a nurturing environment for research.
This is the only NIT that has signed an MOU with CERN Geneva. Because of this, 3rd-year B.Tech grads get the opportunity to visit CERN Geneva, Switzerland for a summer internship.
Unfortunately, people do not research properly. They feel only IITs and ‘top’ NITs (or BITS) can offer all the facilities to their students. NIT Durgapur, however, proves that this mentality is totally wrong.
What should I choose, CSE at NIT Bhopal or CSE at NIT Durgapur?
Both the colleges, NIT Bhopal and NIT Durgapur are excellent choices for CSE. Here is a one-to-one analysis of the same
Ranking: MANIT Bhopal's Overall ranking by NIRF is 101 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 while that of NIT Durgapur is 90 out of 200.
Coding Culture: The number of GSOC selections is high at NIT Durgapur so it has a great coding culture in comparison to NIT Bhopal.
Placements: Refer to the table below
|
Particulars |
NIT Durgapur |
NIT Bhopal |
|
Number of Recruiters |
187 |
228 |
|
Number of Students Placed |
633 (83.07%) |
1012 |
|
Highest Package |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 85.36 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 13.64 LPA |
INR 11.55 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft |
SBI Card, Reliance, Optum, Wipro, Jio, Bharti Airtel, etc. |
NIT Durgapur has a higher average package than NIT Bhopal. Considering all factors like ranking, coding culture, and placements, NIT Durgapur is a better choice than NIT Bhopal.
What is the average package of CSE at NIT Raipur, Jamshedpur, and Durgapur?
NIT Raipur, NIT Jamshedpur, and NIT Durgapur have a decent placement. In the below table you will get the basic information about these college placements.
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Category |
NIT Raipur |
NIT Jamshedpur |
NIT Durgapur |
|
Fees |
INR 2.10 Lakhs |
INR 2.10 Lakhs |
INR 5 Lakhs |
|
Average Package |
INR 7 LPA |
INR 12 LPA |
INR 9 LPA |
|
Highest Package |
INR 17 LPA |
INR 30 LPA |
INR 33 LPA |
- Several MNCs visit the campus of NITs. Companies such as Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, Samsung, Reliance, and more come for campus placements.
- You will be offered packages of more than INR 15 LPA.
- From a mid-range company like TCS R&D, Wipro, Verizon, etc, you can expect INR 8 LPA.
- Infosys, TCS, like companies packages is around INR 4 LPA.
- NIT students also get placed in DRDO, ISRO, where they expect packages around INR 9 LPA.
Therefore, the CSE placement package at NIT Raipur, Jamshedpur, and Durgapur is good. If you are thinking of joining a CSE course in any of these NITs, then go ahead.
What are the hostel facilities in Jadavpur University hostel like as compared to NIT Durgapur hostel?
I am an alumni of NIT Durgapur. As I have never been to JU hostels, I can tell you about the condition of hostels in my college.
The fresher rooms are much better than those allotted to senior boys. Hall 9 consists of four-seater rooms which were allotted to me, back when I was a fresher. These rooms are small. However, they are still bigger than the four-seater rooms we were allotted during the second and third years.
Presently, freshers are allotted Hall-11 which is newly built and has all the facilities. It is well-built. During the fourth year, you will be allotted single-seater rooms. These single-seater rooms are below expectations. They are quite old.
Here are some facilities provided in hostels-
- LAN/Wifi Connectivity
- Clean drinking water via water coolers
- Common washrooms for each wing
- Mess for each hall
- Sports facilities
The hostel facilities at NIT Durgapur aren’t really good, especially for a college of national importance.
Which is best: NIT Durapur, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Raipur, IIIT Jabalpur and IIIT Kancheepuram? I'm interested in electrical, electronics and computer science.
All the aforementioned institutes namely NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Raipur, IIIT Jabalpur, and IIIT Kancheepuram are good in their own way. They have their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between these will thereby depend on personal preferences like distance from your home, the placements-branch-wise, and internship opportunities.
Now choosing the branch can be a bit tricky as BTech students have no idea of what exactly they are going to study. Choosing the branch is a blind bet and often many regret their choice later. That being said, if you are confused between electrical, electronics, and computer science then consider the following points
- Go for CSE if your goal is to secure a high package in software and don’t want to spend much time studying.
- Go for EEE if you want to work less and secure a stable average job.
- Go for ECE if are interested in electronics and want to pursue a career in the same.
Out of these ECE is the most challenging with the least opportunities while CSE is the easiest with a plethora of opportunities.
Which college is best for CSE branch: NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur or NIT Rourkela?
Here are a few points of differences between NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, and NIT Rourkela based on some common parameters.
- Ranking : NIT Rourkela has the best ranking among these colleges and it’s considered the second-best NIT in North India after Allahabad.
- Research: NIT Rourkela has the best research culture as the professors are involved in and encourage research much more than other colleges. This is why only NIT Rourkela was included in the TIMES World Ranking along with IIT Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Madras.
- Campus life : NIT Rourkela has a number of clubs ranging from coding, dancing, robotics, debating, and many more thus offering a very vibrant college life.
- Infrastructure : NITR has the best infrastructure among all NITs.
- Faculty: The faculty pool like any other college is a mixed bag. In the end, you will have to depend on YouTube videos and self-study.
- Placements: Refer to the table below
|
Particulars |
NIT Jamshedpur |
NIT Durgapur |
NIT Rourkela |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 83 LPA |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 52.98 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 15.98 LPA |
INR 13.64 LPA |
INR 12.95 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Alstom, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, KPMG, Adobe etc |
TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft |
Apple, Google, VISA |
Make your choice wisely!
How can I get an education loan (I have got admission in NIT Durgapur)?
You can avail these reliefs from the college/ banks to pursue your education at NIT Durgapur-
The tuition fee of NIT Durgapur is INR 62,500 per semester for B.Tech students. But if your family income is less than 1 Lakh or you belong to SC/ST category, your tuition fee will be 100% waived. If your family income is between 1 Lakh- 5 Lakh per annum, your tuition fee will be 2/3rd waived.
To get a waiver on your fee, you have to submit an income certificate from competent authorities.
You can take an educational loan from a bank. When you visit the campus during admissions, you will spot people with pamphlets of their banks. Approach them and they will guide you through the entire process. I know some people who teach tuition to local students. This is a great way of earning some money on the side.
I hope this answer helped you and provided some useful guidance.
Which one should I choose - ECE in NIT, Durgapur or IIIT, Allahabad?
I completed my B.Tech ECE from NIT Durgapur a few years back. Thus, I can tell you about the ECE department of my college-
The placements for ECE are quite poor. Barely any core companies visit the campus for recruitments. As a result, ECE students try for IT companies during the placement season. The curriculum is also not up to the mark. It needs to be updated and aligned with present day needs of the semiconductor industry. Scoring good CGPAs is easy but one has to stay updated on the industry standards on our own.
IIIT Allahabad has a research oriented environment, and its attendance policy is quite lenient. It offers good placements in the IT department. Try to approach some seniors from IIITA to find out the condition of its ECE branch.
If the B.Tech ECE at IIIT Allahabad is as good as its B.Tech IT, consider joining this college over NIT Durgapur.
How are hostel facilities in NIT Durgapur for girls?
Yes, NIT Durgapur has amazing hostel facilities. The accommodation facilities are amazing for girls who are allotted the HALL-13. Students are given huge double occupancy rooms. Other hostel facilities include common rooms with indoor game facilities and a big LED television. Students also get 24×7 high-speed internet connection in hostels. Most importantly you will be making some amazing friends for life!
Which is better Jadavpur University or NIT Durgapur or IIEST?
All three colleges namely JU, NIT Durgapur, and IIEST are the premier institutions of the country. Each one of them had their own strengths and weaknesses. Let’s go through each of them individually to understand better.
Jadavpur University:
- JU is not a technical institution, so it offers an environment where students of diverse academic streams study under a roof that helps them grow as a person.
IIEST Shibpur
- IIEST Shibpur, main advantage is its closeness to the metro city. Moreover, it is an Institute of National Importance so has a high brand value.
NIT Durgapur
- This is the best place for a vibrant college life and you will learn and experience something new every day. The academic rigor is motivating and the competition is intense. The campus is small but has everything one needs. The infrastructure is being improved slowly and new changes are being made. The NIT tag also comes to your rescue whenever you face hardship in your career.
Overall, I feel JU has a certain edge over the other two colleges in terms of crowd diversity. However, if you want the NIT tag then NIT Durgapur is also a good option.
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