Both IIM K and NITIE are renowned institutes and offer the same placement opportunities. 

• If you take a look from an ROI point of view then NITIE has an upper hand. The fee structure at NITIE is 12.53 lakhs and is half or less than that from IIM K. 
• NITIE is known for its Operations branch. The majority of SCM Head, VP Operations, Head logistics in industries are a part of the alumni of NITIE. 
• If you are not interested in Operations then opt for IIM K. It has been ranked above NITIE and if the IIM tag is what that you desire the go for it. 

Your decision may be influenced by the distance of these institutions from your hometown, financial background, preference for a particular specialization, and many such factors. Since it is an important decision do not hastily jump to conclusions. Make a wise choice that would benefit you in the future.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE) course offered by NITIE Mumbai is a management-level course. So growth opportunities are very good. 

• NITIE Mumbai will definitely offer you a very good opportunity to work with some of the biggest companies in India. 
• These companies include HUL, ITC Ltd., Amazon, P&G, KPMG, Deloitte, and many other nationalized and private banks as well as other financial institutions.
• It then depends on your own performance how you utilize them and go up the ladder. 

As this is a management level program it does not really matter whether you are from mechanical engineering or industrial engineering or some other. The college gives equal opportunities to all. After you reach a certain level, technical expertise becomes less and less relevant.

Among the mentioned programs PGDMM and PGDPM are comparatively newer and provide some really good courses for students with computer and IT backgrounds. If you want to take the GATE exam and get into NITIE through PGDIE then in the 2nd year of your course you will get a wide range of electives available. Here are some of the electives. 

• Advanced IT for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Business Process Integration and Management
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Data Analysis and Decision Making
• Data Analytics
• Data Communications and Networking
• Data Mining for Business Intelligence
• Decision Support Systems and Expert Systems
• E commerce
• E customer Relationship Management
• ERP, etc. 

Most of the courses here are Computer sector-related and related to the programming and software side whereas some of them are related to the IT sector and mainly deal with the hardware side. 

But make a note that IE is not an M.Tech course. It is a management course. So, you will get placed in management roles post your degree. 

As one of my friends studied at NITIE Mumbai, I can share some details about the institute that stands out among others, according to them. His experience revolved around these things -

Personality Development

• You will get to know how technological managers build their personalities by grooming themselves. 
• By taking part in case studies, and through the continuous improvement in their daily activity of life they better themselves.

Culture 

• NITIE gives you a culture that reflects the bonding between seniors and juniors. They know what it feels like to become an aspiring manager and they help with their heart. 
• With this, peers at different events throughout the year explore the personality in different dimensions.

These are the basic elements that shape an individual's personality according to the interpersonal level.

The admission process of the institute is simple. The details are below.

• The entrance exams accepted are GATE and CAT for different courses. CAT scores are acceptable for its two courses, PGDIM and PGDISEM.
• Once you get shortlisted based on the entrance exam, you need to appear for the GDPI process.
• The final selection is on your GDPI performance, entrance scores, academics, and work experience.
• Also, note that the minimum eligibility criteria required to get a call are to secure 60% in 10+2 (55% for reserved candidates), along with the CAT/ GATE scores.

Overall, the admission process is quick yet competitive.

There are a number of students in the new sessions who hold a bit of a gap in their education. Being a dropper is not a big deal and does not possess any destructive concerns. 

However, some of the companies do take it into account as a negative consequence during the placement process. But do not let your spirits down and face it head on. It’s the skills you possess that would help you to make it through the entire process.

PGDIE opens various opportunities in different areas like industrial engineering, industrial design, Supply chain, and operations management. After completion of this course, you can expect yourself to be working at one of the top companies in India. 

Most of my friends got placed in an FMCG company and are currently working in different domains. You will be given challenging projects every now and then. This will groom you for a business scenario. A good college will not guarantee a high-paying job in a top company, but it will only provide you with the best academics and exposure you will need in securing that job. 

Working in an FMCG company will make your presence realize whenever you find your designed product in a supermarket. You will work hard enough to deliver the right product at right time.

Maintain very good academic records and prepare hard enough to get a job in a top company that offers very good opportunities and facilities to its employees, then your life after PGDIE can be great.