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Which is better, an ECE in IGDTUW or an ECE in NIT Delhi?
One of my friends was in a similar dilemma last year when she had to choose between ECE at IGDTUW and NIT Delhi. She eventually chose NIT Delhi, Electrical, and Electronics branch, and has no regrets to date.
Sharing her experience she told me that since NIT Delhi operates from a temporary campus, it takes around 1 hour to reach college from the hostel. The Infrastructure isn’t very good but if you want the NIT tag, then NIT Delhi isn’t a bad choice.
Moreover, IGDTUW is an all-girls college while NIT Delhi is co-ed. So make your choice after looking at all the aspects.
How good is the Electronics and Communication Department in NIT Calicut?
ECE is one of the toughest departments of NIT Calicut. It stands right behind the CSE department for opening and closing ranks.
- Academics- ECE is very strict for academics and has a difficult curriculum. There is a mandatory 80% attendance criteria. The teachers are highly experienced, but the teacher-student ratio is poor. The department has a shortage of permanent faculty.
- Classes- Most students attend classes solely for attendance. Many just read the xerox/ photocopies of class notes as the questions are expected from those. If you like to do extra reading, this will discourage you.
- Labs/ Practicals- . At the end of each lab, there is a practical lab exam/ project or both. Viva is conducted after each lab session.The lab exams are difficult and test your understanding and concept learning. Sometimes, you will have to run simulations before the actual experiment.
- Examination - NIT Calicut has a continuous evaluation policy which means that every exam/ assignment has a weightage.
- Assignments - Assignments and lab work are mostly done in groups. Assignments include running simulations, writing a code, tutorials and surprise tests.
- Projects - There are labs, a mini project and a major project. Very few ECE students participate in research work or extra projects.
- Placements - ECE students are mostly placed in software/ managerial positions. Very few end up in core jobs. This is because India has few core jobs in this field. Some end up preparing for higher studies (GRE/ GATE/ CAT).
Thus, the ECE department of NIT Calicut is very strict for academics and the placement scenario is not good for core profiles.
What is it like taking ECE in NIT Jamshedpur?
As an ECE student, you will be taught C and Data structures as a part of the ECE curriculum and not an extra subject. One needs to have good programming skills to excel in this branch. A skilled ECE engineer is someone who has a strong grasp of concepts as well as programming skills. He can easily get a job in core companies and need not opt for software-based jobs.
Electronics
- Writing code in Embedded C or some other assembly language for processors, controllers, and high-end boards.
- In the VLSI domain, you have to write code in Verilog or VHDL to design a circuit/ chips.
- In communication, MATLAB - a widely used computing tool - C like a simple programming language used in it.
Networks
- This requires a deep understanding of concepts and having to work with software and NW-related languages.
Overall, ECE students require good programming skills to apply/ test/ design their core concepts in the real world. Due to some similarities in the curriculum, many software companies allow ECE, and EEE students to sit with CS and IT for placements.
How are placements in ECE at NIT Agartala?
One of my relatives was once a Training and Placement Coordinator at NIT Agartala in 2019. Since the institute does not release official data on branch-wise placements, we will use the data from 2019 to get an idea of ECE placements at NIT Agartala.
- The ECE branch recorded a placement percentage of around 94%.
- Out of the total eligible students, 20% of the students were placed in core and the remaining were placed in IT.
- The highest package of INR 15 LPA was offered to an MTech student in core while in BTech, the highest package stood at INR 10 LP in IT.
- The average and lowest salaries were recorded at INR 6.5 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA.
- Most visiting companies are IT-based so one must be proficient in their respective subjects as well as in coding to bat good packages.
- A few top recruiters in the past are KPIT, L&T Const, L&T Ltd, Capgemini, Wipro, Accenture, Oracle, Samsung, Synopsis, etc.
- The packages students receive depend directly on their CGPA so never underestimate it.
Ultimately, ECE is an evergreen branch opening opportunities in both sectors.
How is an M.Tech from IIIT Delhi (ECE)?
The crowd for M.Tech ECE at IIIT Delhi usually comprises those students from tier 2 and 3 colleges who aren’t placed after their B.Tech. These students join the M.Tech program with the sole purpose of getting placed. They lack proper knowledge of the subjects for which they are chosen as TAs.
As TAs, they aren’t very helpful. Only some of them bother to solve students’ queries. The crowd lacks dedication and proper knowledge. The cooperation among themselves is weak too.
Basically, the course is decent. However, the peer group for M.Tech ECE isn’t up to the mark at IIIT Delhi.
Should I go for NIT Kurukshetra ECE or NIT Silchar CSE?
There are several parameters for drawing a comparison between these two colleges. Some of them are mentioned below-
- Placements- During 2023, B.Tech ECE at NIT Kurukshetra recorded 74.15% placements. The CTC range stood at 6-62.75 (LPA). The average package stood at 17.66 LPA, and the median package stood at 14.83 LPA. Some top recruiters from this college include Bharat Light & Power, Adani Group, Aakash, Accolite, Code Nation, Microsoft, Mahindra, ICICI Lombard, among others. But not all companies recruit ECE students.
During 2022 placements at NIT Silchar, the highest package went to INR 44 LPA and the average package stood at INR 13.58 LPA. The list of top recruiters included Amazon,Microsoft, Adobe, Arcesium and Intuit. For the CSE branch, out of 97 registered students, 82 were placed, and 126 offers were given to this branch in total.
- Location - NIT Silchar campus is spread across 600 acres, and is green and beautiful.The college has good connectivity through roads, railways and airways. NIT Kurukshetra is spread across 300 acres. You’ll find the campus green and serene. There are no hangout places as such, but at a minimal charge, you can visit Kurukshetra city in just 20 minutes.
- Infrastructure- NIT Kurukshetra has decent infrastructure and facilities. The buildings for computers and electronics departments are new and modern. Their labs are filled with all the equipment. The campus library is top notch. You’ll get a variety of books for reading and issuing purposes. The book bank offers up to 5 books for 6 months at a highly nominal price of Rs. 30 per book.
- Ranking- As per the NIRF 2023 rankings, among top 100 Engineering colleges, NIT Kurukshetra stands at 58th position and NIT Silchar stands at 40th position.
According to me, the choice is very subjective. You should make your decision after thoroughly considering the pros and cons of each college and department.
How is ECE at BITS Hyderabad?
Like any other branch, ECE also demands your dedication and passion. Here are some important things to note about B.E. ECE at BITS Hyderabad-
With respect to placements, I can’t make any judgments. This is because placements are solely based on an individual’s skill set and academic record. The curriculum is quite diverse and contains a range of topics including Physics of semiconductors, machines and drives, signal processing, coding theory, etc.
Though the curriculum is diverse, you won’t be able to acquire an in-depth knowledge of any particular area. Moreover, the course is huge and time consuming. But, by diligently covering it, you’ll become confident and knowledgeable.
ECE is like any other branch at BITS Hyderabad (and the other campuses), and it is a myth that this branch is exceptionally tough and non scoring.
Which is better, BITS Hyderabad CSE or BITS Hyderabad ECE?
As a class 12th student, it is normal that you have a very limited knowledge of different fields in engineering.
Out of 8 semesters, the first 2 are the same for all branches at BITS. During these 2 semesters you’ll be taught one fundamental course from each branch and some engineering mathematics. In the 7th and 8th semester, you’ll choose open electives from your branch or other branches.
Now as for placements, you can choose some CS courses as your open electives during your ECE, which will help you for IT placements. Even though at present, people tend to focus only on CSE, the demand for ECE will rise in the coming years due to increasing growth in IOT, Smart sensors, Robotics and Communication systems.
Here are the important courses from both these branches-
- CSE- Object Oriented Prog (JAVA), Logic In Computer Sc., Discrete Structures, Principles Of Programming Languages, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture.
- ECE- Electrical Machines, Electromagnetic Theory, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems, EM Fields & Micro Engineering, Control Systems, Signals & Systems, Microelectronic Circuits, Common Courses Of ECE and CS, Digital Design, Microprocessors and Interfacing.
You can research a bit and then decide which branch will suit you the best. Overall, both these branches are really good, and you’ll have an amazing time at BITS Hyderabad.
How are placements in NIT Delhi in CSE and ECE department?
The overall and branch-wise average package offered during NIT Delhi placements 2021 are presented below:
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2021) |
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Overall average package |
INR 9.5 LPA |
|
CSE branch average package |
INR 12.2 LPA |
|
ECE branch average package |
INR 8.4 LPA |
|
EEE branch average package |
INR 8.1 LPA |
Some of the core companies visiting for CSE and ECE branches are:
|
CSE |
ECE |
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Microsoft |
TPDDL |
|
Amazon |
TRAI |
|
Samsung |
Tata powers |
|
Bookmyshow |
HFCL |
|
NVidia |
- |
Companies visiting for both the branches are
- Sapient
- Axtria
- Fidelity
- Capgemini
- L&T Construction
- L&T Infotech
- Deloitte
Almost everyone with a decent CGPA were placed by the end of the placement season so you won't need to worry about the placement scenario.
How are placements for EEE and ECE at Manipal? Is ECE good at Manipal?
Both the branches of MIT Manipal namely EEE and ECE have excellent and similar placement scenarios. The stats of MIT placements are mentioned below
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
|
Placement% |
92.9% |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 54.8 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 12.6 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
INR 8 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
ACCENTURE, Adobe, Amazon, Bosch Ltd, Capgemini, Cerner, Citrix, Cognizant, Dell |
Here is a list of companies that have recruited students from these specific branches in the past
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ECE |
EEE |
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General motors |
Tata power |
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Sandisk |
Reliance |
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Cisco |
Phillips |
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HP R&D |
Mu Sigma |
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Wipro |
Fiat |
Usually, the average CTC of these branches era around INR 4-5 LPA.
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