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Which is better if one is planning to apply for an MBA/PGDM from IIMs after graduation: ECE and/or CSE at NIT Durgapur, or IT at Jadavpur University? Why?
Let me share with you some important details about these courses/institutes-
- NIT Durgapur is a residential campus so you’ll get ample exposure during your undergraduate studies. On the other hand, JU doesn’t even offer IT on its main campus.
- NIT DGP is an Institute of National Importance. This makes it more significant on a national level.
- NIT Durgapur is seeing a growing number of recruitments in its CSE branch. Startups visit the campus with interesting offers for CSE students.
- The student community of NIT Durgapur is more diverse.
- NIT DGP has no political interference. JU, on the other hand, is heavily influenced by state politics.
- In terms of extracurricular activities, JU is a better choice.
- The CSE/ECE departments of NIT DGP lack good infrastructure, have inconsistent course structure and content, and have a low teacher-student ratio. These departments lack quality research work.
- Phd.s in the CSE department of NIT Dgp are low in number.
- But NIT DGP carries the much-valued ‘NIT’ tag.
That being said, I feel you are at a very early stage of narrowing down your goals and aspirations to this extent. Enter your UG with an open mind, and an aim for self-discovery. Right now, you have a picture in mind of doing an MBA. But I don’t think you have a proper idea of the different specializations in this degree.
You should have made a clear decision by the end of your 3rd year. Before that, pursue internships and discover your field of interest. Right now, look for the institute that will offer you the best technical education and the best future prospects.
Which college should I choose: Jadavpur University CSE or NIT Trichy CSE in terms of placements?
Both institutions offer great research and placement opportunities in the CSE branch. NIT Trichy gets you an INI Tag and the hostel-life over there is great. On the other hand, the fees at Jadavpur University are incredibly low. Also, Jadavpur University allows you to experience University culture.
I personally know alumni from JU and NIT Trichy CSE and all of them are doing well in their careers. I would suggest you talk to the recently graduated alumni from both institutions to get a closer look at the present-day ground reality.
According to me, whether you choose CSE at NIT Trichy or Jadavpur University, you will not regret your choice. Also, consider other grounds like location before arriving at the final decision.
Which is better for an M.Tech, IIEST (Shivpur), Jadavpur University, NIT (Durgapur) or NIR (Rourkela)?
Choosing one institute between IIEST, NIT Durgapur and NIT Rourkela depends on your interests and preferences. If you want to spend your college life conducting cutting-edge research and making projects, IIEST is the one for you. But if you want an active campus life with a lot of fun activities going on and an average workload, then choose one between Durgapur and NIT Rourkela.
Personally, I will recommend you to join NIT Rourkela as it’s among the top 5 NITs. Its campus is second only to IIT KGP, one of the largest in the country. It has an active club culture so you can also pursue your passions alongside your academics.
Here is a statistical comparison between these 3 institutes
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Parameters |
NIT Durgapur |
NIT Rourkela |
IIEST Shibpur |
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Fees |
1.86 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
1.78 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
1.42 Lakhs (BTech1st Year Fees) |
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NIRF Ranking |
90 out of 200 in 2023 |
37 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
66 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 52.98 LPA |
INR 45 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 13.64 LPA |
INR 12.95 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft |
Apple, Google, VISA (2022) |
Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian |
Overall, go for the one that suits your needs and choices.
Which one will be a better choice, Jadavpur University in chemical (WBJEE rank 771) or IIEST Shibpur in electronics (JEE Main rank 11,680)?
Choosing the college depends upon personal preference. If you have any skill for either of the subjects, go for it irrespective of the institute. Both of the institutes are good and will provide you with tremendous opportunities.
The table shows a brief overview of the institutions.
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Particulars |
JU |
IIEST |
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Median Salary |
19.96 lakhs |
6.5 lakhs |
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Highest Salary |
58 lakhs |
39 lakhs |
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Fees |
Rs. 9,600 |
Rs. 5.36 lakhs |
However, if you don’t have a subject preference then here are few things that you should consider.
- Electronics as a specialization has got a booming market, which is demanded to create a lot of jobs presently.
- IIEST, becoming accredited with central status i.e Institute of National Importance, receives central government funding, as compared to state government funding for Jadavpur University. Therefore the infrastructure of IIEST is way better than Jadavpur University.
- IIEST now admits students from all over India, so you will get to interact with students from all over the country. This will boost your learning experience a lot.
Overall, if you need to decide between the given two choices then you should opt for Electronics at IIEST.
Which is better for competitive programming: Jadavpur University or IIEST, Shibpur?
Any college can be good for competitive programming. It all relies on you to educate yourself, to learn new strategies, and to spend hours coding.
- Anudeep Nekkanti is one such example. He was recruited by Google and qualified for ACM ICPC world finals. If you look at the name of his college, it's not one of those elite ones.
- There was no competitive programming pattern in BESU/IIEST until recently. But many students have taken competitive programming platforms such as Codechef and HackerRank over the last few years.
- You can search the Codechef Rating System site to verify it for yourself. You get a college-wise database of the number of students actively engaged in competitive coding and their results using this platform.
Lastly, don't support the myth that the only way to prove yourself as a coder is competitive programming. There are other coding fields as well. In this sense, do not consider that there was no "real coder" in IIEST because there was no competitive coding pattern previously in IIEST (BESU back then).
Some of the alumni of the institute are working in top companies in India and overseas and have never been interested in competitive coding.
Is Jadavpur University good?
One of my friends studied at Jadavpur University. According to him, it is a really good institution and is considered among the tier-1 universities in India.
From Academics to extracurricular activities, JU is outstanding. The reason was that here you are studying engineering in the real sense .
- The concepts, theories, etc. were simplified by the highly experienced faculty members..
- There are a complete range of laboratories dedicated to each course.
- Many students of NITs have also said that the teaching method in JU is really good.
- Apart from studies, various clubs and sports facilities enhance your personality as well. They are known to provide quality education at a very reasonable amount.
- Fee structure is really low and affordable for almost every student.
- They have a strong alumni network.
It is suggested that you do not get disheartened, if you do not get into the top IITs or NITs. Because JU guarantees providing the best education and opportunities both for jobs and higher studies.
Should I choose EE at NIT Warangal or CSE at Jadavpur University?
Jadavpur University is ranked 5th among the universities in India. The Department of CSE at this University is renowned for its placement and academic support
NIT Warangal is also one of the most reputed engineering colleges in India. They have a good infrastructure, a rich alumni network, and provide quality education to their students. The department of EEE is gifted with well-qualified professors and the placement statistics in recent years have been comparatively high at NIT Warangal
Hence, you can choose any of these institutes, and initial priority should be given to your interest in the core subject.
Which one should I choose: chemical engineering at Jadavpur University or mechanical engineering in IIEST Shibpur?
Jadavpur University and IIEST Shibpur are both considered as one of the best institutes in India to pursue Engineering. Both fall under the top 50 institutes for engineering according to the NIRF ranking. Jadavpur University is considered to be a tier A university whereas Shibpur University is not that popular.
Discipline:
First of all, it is important for students to research the difference between mechanical and chemical engineering before choosing it for their career.
- Chemical Engineering (CE) deals with the oil industry, pharmaceutical companies, biomedical studies, metals, minerals and nanotechnology.
- Mechanical Engineering, on the other hand, includes applications in oil, pharmaceutical, metal, nanotechnology, semiconductors, automobiles and power plant equipment, etc.
Ranking:
IIEST Shibpur and Jadavpur University are both excellent colleges for education.
- Jadavpur University is one of the top graded A-tier universities in India however, IIEST holds more brand value because of its recent popularity and placements.
- Jadavpur University has been ranked at 12 out of 200 universities in India by NIRF ranking and the 2nd best university in Kolkata. IIEST Shibpur has been ranked at 43rd place in the same ranking.
Admission Cut-offs:
- The average general cut-off for Mechanical Engineering at IIEST Shibpur is 11669 - 19625 rank in JEE mains.
- Jadavpur University for chemical engineering requires 338-416 rank in JEE mains.
Placements:
- The placements offered at Jadavpur University are better for the reason that it has a better nationwide ranking and engages in campus recruitment programs. It had recently achieved a record of 84% placements in May 2020.
- IIEST mechanical engineering program had 71.93% placement for the year 2020. The top recruiter at JU includes Amazon, TCS, Bajaj, Microsoft, Adobe, BPCL whereas the top recruiters at IIEST include Accenture, Google, ITC, SBI, TATA etc.
The choice of University and course completely depends on the student’s interest and their JEE ranking. Both these subjects are relatively difficult to get but if the student is determined and smart at studying, nothing is unachievable.
Which is better IIEST Shibpur or Jadavpur University for ECE?
Both universities offer well-structured and detailed program modules within the ECE branch. Jadavpur University has been ranked at 17 for Engineering by NIRF while IIEST Shibpur is ranked at 21 by NIRF in 2019.
Admissions:
IIEST Shibpur- For BTech admissions at IIEST Shibpur students are required to clear JEE mains and have a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2, along with 30% in English. The JEE Mains closing cut-off for the ECE program was 11482.
Jadavpur University- For admissions at Jadavpur University for the ECE program, the WBJEE general cut-off by rank was at 144 in 2019. The eligibility criteria for admission is 10+2 in the science stream.
Tuition Fee: The tuition fee for the ECE program at Jadavpur University is comparatively more affordable as opposed to IIEST Shibpur.
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The BTech in ECE costs INR 9,600 at Jadavpur University
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Whereas the total tuition fee at IIEST Shibpur is 5.36 lakhs.
Placements:
Jadavpur University- In terms of recruitments, Jadavpur University records the second-highest placement rate and highest CTC for the ECE branch. The department has a 94% placement rate with an average CTC of 9 LPA.
IIEST Shibpur- IIEST Shibpur witnessed a 67.8% placement rate for ECE in 2019 while offering an average median salary of 6 LPA.
Facilities: IIEST Shibpur has a comparatively better infrastructure with updated technology and classrooms but offers a more research-based approach in terms of teaching. Jadavpur University allows students to experience their curriculum through practical and hands-on teaching with a modern and updated approach.
Students can go through the given points above to get a good idea of which university’s programs are more appropriate as per their requirements.
Should I opt for Civil Engineering in IIEST Shibpur or Production Engineering at Jadavpur University?
First of all, it is important to note that Civil Engineering and Production Engineering are not the same things. Students looking to pursue courses in any of these fields are required to do thorough research before choosing and applying to a university.
Ranking:
- IIEST Shibpur and Jadavpur University are both excellent colleges for education. Jadavpur University is one of the top graded A-tier universities in India however, IIEST holds more brand value because of its recent popularity and placements.
- Jadavpur University has been ranked at 12 out of 200 universities in India by NIRF ranking and the 2nd best university in Kolkata. IIEST Shibpur has been ranked at 43rd place in the same ranking.
Departments:
- The Civil engineering department is one of the oldest departments at IIEST university and has one of the highest numbers of placements. The production engineering department at JU is relatively new but it has the benefit of having experienced and up to date professors.
Admission Cut-off:
Both universities accept JEE scores for admission. IIEST Shibpur B.Tech in Civil Engineering requires a rank around 2506-27001 whereas JU B.tech in production engineering requires a rank of 315-420.
Placements:
- The placements offered at Jadavpur University are better for the reason that it has a better nationwide ranking and engages in campus recruitment programs. It had recently achieved a record of 84% placements in May 2020.
- IIEST civil engineering program had 78 students out of which 42 got placed in 2020.It recorded a 57.14% placement percentage.
Thus, it all depends on the student and their JEE ranking if they want to take admission in IIEST Shibpur or Jadavpur University. Again, it also depends on the interest whether they want to pursue Civil Engineering or go towards the production engineering line.
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