Firstly, there are no minimum marks required in JEE Advanced to get into IIT Delhi, Bombay, or any other IIT. Instead, the JEE cutoff is decided based on the performance of the students. The total questions, as well as the pattern of the exam, change every year, and thus the cutoff fluctuates every year.
To be on the safe side, try scoring more than 50% to secure admission into IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee CS branch (general category).
JEE Advanced 2022 cutoff for CS Department at various IITs has been tabulated below
Institute |
CS Cutoff |
IIT Delhi |
51 Gender Neutral 136 Female |
IIT Kharagpur |
112 Opening 303 Closing |
IIT Bombay |
51 Gender Neutral, 136 Female |
IIT Roorkee |
413 Male, 1463 Female |
The choice of Institute or even the choice of the branch depends on where your inclinations lie. Still, if I would have been in your place, I would have opted for either IIT Roorkee Electrical or Electronics. Here are a few points that justify my inclination towards IIT Roorkee in general and these branches specifically
All in all, the Institute and the branches are much coveted and should be preferred over the other options you have.
Comparing IIT Bombay’s Electrical with IIT Delhi's CS is like comparing the two best things preferred by different people. No department is better than the other because the sole purpose of the department is to cater to the needs of people with different inclinations.
With all honesty, both courses have their unique aspects. The courses and the job prospects of both the branches are different yet excellent. An electrical engineer works with top-notch technologies like microprocessors or communication systems while a Computer Engineer is talented in using computers in fascinating ways.
Institute-wise, both IITs are excellent and no college is better than the other. Both institutes are the best ones that could go for and are the most coveted among Engineering aspirants. The opportunities, education, and placements offered by these 2 IITs are second to none. You won’t regret choosing one over the other.
With the two best choices at hand, go for the one that solely matches your preferences and doesn’t be driven by society's standards.
The key differences between a summer internship in CS at IIT Bombay and Delhi are:
Some common aspects of internships offered at both the institutes are
In reality, the internship programs of both the institutes give an edge to each other so one can choose based on his personal preferences like location, etc.
There are two sides to every coin. Similarly, there are many reasons why one must choose IIT Delhi over IIT Mumbai and vice versa. To make it further understandable, I have listed some common pros and cons of IIT Delhi
Pros
Cons
I leave it to you to weigh the pros and cons accordingly and make an informed decision.
People usually choose one from IIT Bombay or IIT Madras over the other because of geographical reasons and not academic reasons.
Academically, it’s the course you are choosing that decides which Institute is best for you. As far as CS is concerned, the program has equal rigor and dynamism at both institutes. However, IIT Bombay has a slight advantage over IIT Madras considering the academics.
If you are concerned about the culture, both institutes offer great ambiance. It’s just a myth that North Indians find it difficult to settle in IIT Madras. Hindu is spoken in almost all IITs and only food might disappoint you a bit. However, culture is a secondary aspect and what matters is the quality of education offered at that Institute. This varies from course to course.
Both institutes will help you create amazing memories and offer an excellent college-life experience. So, the best college for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences.
One can consider aspects such as location, campus culture, and specific programs while making their decision.
NIRF rankings are not the sole factor that determines an institute's worth and credibility
Usually, rankings systems evaluate an Institute based on aspects such as international students, international faculty, and research which don’t matter much for a UG student.
Even without the JEE, IIT Bombay has always been a much more preferred IIT than Madras mainly because of its location advantage and thus excellent opportunities.
IIT Bombay is preferred because of herd mentality as most JEE toppers consider only IIT Bombay worthy of their rank. It’s like because that has been the usual trend, they have to follow it. In reality, IIT Madras has its share of toppers though the numbers might be less in comparison to IIT Bombay.
While academically, both institutes give tough competition to each other, there are certain minor aspects that distinguish them and make IIT Bombay a much more preferred choice than IIT Madras.
Climate: Although both Mumbai and Chennai are particularly known for their hot climate, IIT Bombay still has moderate climate conditions in November and December which are hot months in Chennai.
Food: Chennai has a limited variety of cuisines specializing mainly in South Indian food. The North Indian food is just average and for a better taste, you will have to go to an expensive restaurant. Mumbai on the other hand satisfies all taste buds from idli, vadas to Butter chicken. Even the fast food is much better than in Chennai.
Job opportunities: While both Mumbai and Chennai offer amazing job opportunities, Bombay definitely covers more sectors. IT and Automobile job opportunities are in abundance at IIT Madras. IIT Bombay being the commercial capital has opportunities in the corporate sector. It also has the biggest port nearby.
Cost of Living: Chennai is way cheaper than Mumbai in terms of food, restaurants, recreation, lodging, etc. However, traveling expenses are equal or cheaper in Mumbai.
Cleanliness: Chennai is cleaner than Mumbai and so is its seawater. Mumbai has a lot of slums which lowers the cleanliness factor a bit. New Bombay is however very clean.
Public transportation: Mumbai has better transport facilities than Chennai. In Chennai, buses are crowded but less crowded than trains. Taxis, trains, and the Metro are very expensive. In Mumbai, trains are more crowded than buses. Metro is the most preferred transport in Mumbai. Taxis and autos are limited but cost average.
Exploration: Chennai has many beaches, and male and movie tickets are also cheaper than in Mumbai. Mumbai has Juhu, Bandra, the Gateway of India, and many other famous spots. It has theme parks and pubs in plenty too.
In short, both IITs have their own strengths and weaknesses with IIT Bombay having a slightly higher advantage compared to Madras.
IITs have built a reputation among top universities and companies both within and outside India. The reputation is linked with the name of the Institute and hence a change of name will affect the reputation of the Institute.
To make it simpler, IITB is famous even outside India but if its name is changed to IITM (Mumbai) then people who are unaware of the new name will not be convinced of the institute's credibility. Similarly, the admission application of an IIT Madras student will lose its credibility if instead of Madras the institute's name is written as IIT Chennai. This is because the latter is not known to many.
To maintain the credibility of the Institute, and stop any kind of misunderstandings the name has not been changed.
There is no right option as it all is a matter of preferences that varies from person to person. So the answer is generic and can be helpful for someone who hasn't yet decided on a branch. My preference order will go from the safest to the riskiest option.
Pros
Cons:
This branch is highly suitable for those interested in both CS and Mathematics. This option is safe in the sense that an average CGPA might get you a non-core job while a good CGPA then this branch has a high employment rate and will work in your favor. Its graduates are highly demanded today.
Pros: You get the chance to pursue the most coveted engineering branch at an extremely reputed institute.
Cons: You will suffer a lot if you are not able to meet the performance standards of the branch. Moreover, you will have no option to go for Finance roles or higher studies which most IITians who are unable to do well in their core branch do.
Thus we can conclude that being an IITian guarantee more success mainly because of the tag and the vast options available.
The pros of each branch above can be considered to make a more informed decision.