IIIT Allahabad IT is better than MNNIT Allahabad CSE. It has a great coding culture. Students start competitive coding from the first year itself. IIIT Allahabad students dominate all major competitive coding forums.
It has a great course curriculum. IIIT Allahabad offers a great study environment with excellent infrastructure and facilities. The central library has a repository of more than 50000 books. The library also has an e-media section.
IIIT Allahabad placements are great. According to the 2021 highlights, the average and highest CTC offered is around INR 21.85 LPA and INR 61.65 LPA.
An institute should not be judged according to its popularity. Among the above two options, IT in IIIT Allahabad is a much better choice, considering the infrastructure, faculty, and overall environment in IIIT Allahabad. The table below gives a brief level of comparison among the two institutes.
Particulars |
IIIT Allahabad |
MNNIT |
NIRF ’20 Ranking |
103 |
48 |
Total Fees (B.Tech) |
Rs.5.34 Lakhs |
Rs.6.55 Lakhs |
Median Salary Offered |
Rs.12.93 LPA |
Rs.8 LPA |
JEE Main cut-off |
5938 (IT) |
3160 (CSE) |
Key Highlights - IIIT Allahabad:
Considering all the above factors and the placement scenario of IT in IIIT Allahabad, it is definitely a better choice than MNNIT. Even being a newer institute, IIIT Allahabad should always be preferred over MNNIT.
IIIT Allahabad has witnessed a slow and steady development over the last few years. In fact, it has a very rich coding culture owing to a large number of programmers.
The branch and the institute, if not more, are somewhat equal to that of IIT Guwahati and IIT BHU. The placements opportunities tabulated below are a testament to the same
Particulars |
Statistics |
Number of Recruiters |
200+ |
Placement percentage |
100% |
Highest CTC |
INR 1.4 CPA |
Average CTC |
INR 19.57 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Adobe, HSBC, Jio, Accenture |
Both IIIT Allahabad and IIT Roorkee are highly renewed institutes offering excellent quality education and providing equally good startup opportunities. But if one considers the course options available, I suggest IT Allahabad is better than GPT IIT Roorkee unless you are inclined towards GPT.
If you had specified the parameters on which you are judging the institute, it would have been easier to answer the question. In terms of quality of education, the two IIITs are better than the three NITs.
Given below is a brief comparison of the institutes based on various parameters. You can make your decision based on that.
Faculty:(IIIT Delhi > Top NITs ~ IIIT Allahabad)
IIIT Delhi has the best faculty. Even top NITs don’t come close to IIIT Delhi in terms of faculty.
Campus Life: (Top 3 NITs > IIIT Allahabad > IIIT Delhi)
The top 3 NITs offer better campus life. As compared to NITs the workload of IIIT Delhi is too much. IIIT Delhi also does not have as many clubs and societies as top NITs. NIT campuses are also bigger in comparison.
Hostels: (Winning Institute - IIIT Delhi)
Placements: (IIIT Delhi ~ Top NITs ~ IIIT Allahabad)
In terms of placements, IIIT Delhi matches the placement statistics of top NITs. A student of IIIT Delhi has recently secured a placement package of 1.45 Crore. The average package of the institute mentioned in the question is around 15-17 lakhs (for CSE).
Location: (IIIT Delhi > Top 3 NITs ~ IIIT Allahabad)
But whether you will like the campus or not depends on your background. If you are from South India, life in Delhi or Prayagraj may not be that appealing and vice versa.
Reputation & Alumni Base: (Top 3 NITs > IIIT Delhi > IIIT Allahabad)
If you are genuinely interested in coding, you should choose IIIT Delhi or IIIT Allahabad. Otherwise don’t go for IIITs.
If you are going to take admission for M.Tech in any of these colleges it will be worth the choice. All are quite established and are doing great in curriculum and placements.
But there is always the best among the rest and hence, I would like to suggest you opt for NIT Durgapur. It beats both IIIT Allahabad and IIITM Gwalior. Also, regarding the two IIITs, IIIT Allahabad certainly does better than IIITM Gwalior in competitive programming and placements
Categories | NIT Durgapur | IIIT Allahabad | IIITM Gwalior |
Course Fee | 1.32 lakhs | 1.60 lakhs | 1.84 lakhs |
Highest CTC | 24 LPA | 25 LPA | 19 LPA |
Average CTC | 8-10 LPA | 12 LPA | 11 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Wipro, Infosys, etc. | Accenture, HP, etc. | Capgemini, Cognizant, etc. |
It is suggested you go for NIT Durgapur. Definitely, do your side of research as well for a clear choice among all the three colleges.
Considering this question, the first thing that can be highlighted is that both of these institutes cannot be compared at all. However, studying IT in IIIT Allahabad is far better as it offers several opportunities, as well as institutional environment and infrastructure to assist the student in their career growth appropriately.
However, CSE at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is not so secure considering the programming prospects and study culture that the student will get at IIITA. This choice is easy enough for the student to make as per their career perspectives.
The following table gives a brief overview of these two institutes:
Criteria |
IIITA |
VIT |
Highest CTC |
43 LPA |
41.6 LPA |
Lowest CTC |
20.83 LPA |
7 LPA |
Companies Visited |
120+ |
80+ |
Placement Statistics |
95% |
80% |
Thus, considering the above facts, it can be stated that between these two institutes, the student must go for IIIT Allahabad, as VIT can’t be compared at all.
Unlike many other premium engineering institutes, IIIT Allahabad offers a number of enriching experiences apart from the curriculum. There is a scope of exploring the writer inside you by becoming a part of the literary club and spending your time reading/writing. This has been one of the most successful and enriching ways to spend a weekend.
If your home is nearby, (Lucknow or Kanpur) you have a good chance of visiting home at the weekend. Moreover, there are a number of tournaments and championships also being continuously organized on campus to keep the students active and develop them holistically. There are coding competitions and championships organized too.
Taking a stroll during the nights inside the campus is a beauty of its own. It’s a massive campus with lots of trees which gives peace of mind specially needed for the weekends. You might also want to utilize your time to finish all your uncompleted assignments, projects and other academic related documents.
If you love traveling, you can plan a very nice trip to Varanasi from Allahabad.
One of my friends was a 7 pointer and he got offers from top MNCs even before completing his graduation. You don’t have to worry much about pointer and placement, as there is no straight relation between them. What matters the most is getting a good CGPA. There are several top 5 companies that will shortlist you on the basis of your knowledge. If placement is not important to you, then try to score a good CGPA, which is not tough to get in IIIT Allahabad. It will be useful if you are thinking of going for higher studies.
Categories |
IIIT Allahabad |
Course Fee |
5.41-6.65 lakh |
Placement Percentage |
96% |
Highest CTC |
45 LPA |
Average CTC |
21 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Sprinklr, Innovacer, Walmart Labs, Qualcomm, etc. |
Therefore, keep the placement worry side and focus on your study. However, having a good CGPA will not guarantee your placement. But will definitely help you in your career.
Yes, students do apply for internships. It is up to you only when do you wish to apply for it.
Here is an approximate time frame of the whole course which may be helpful for you to understand the internship opportunities offered.
Semester 1 |
Semester 5 - On-Campus Summer Intern Drive |
Winter Break |
Winter Break |
Semester 2 |
Semester 6 |
Summer Break |
Summer Break - Summer Internship (on/off-campus mode) |
Semester 3 |
Semester 7 |
Winter Break |
On-campus 6 month Intern Drive |
Semester 4 |
Winter Break |
Summer Break - Summer Internship (Off-campus mode) |
Semester 8 - 6 Month Internship (On or Off-campus mode) |
There are two long breaks provided by the institute during the year. One big winter break in December and one summer break of 2 to 2.5 months in May, June, and July.
Summer internships are easier to come by as compared to winter ones, depending upon your skill, abilities, the company, and profile you apply for.
My younger sister has enrolled in the CSE program at NIT and it has excellent facilities for the program. The brand name of NIT and IIT is still more popular for some of the engineering aspirants because they lack awareness. Even my sister thought so before admissions, but NIT ranks #16 on the NIRF Engineering scale, IIIT A ranks #103, and IITs are usually in the top 5 in the same.
Furthermore, your decision may change based on the following-
You can see below, the comparatives of the institutes:
Parameters |
IITs |
NITs |
IIIT Allahabad |
Ranking |
Top 5- NIRF |
Top 10-20- NIRF |
103- NIRF |
Average Tuition Fee |
INR 8-10 |
INR 5.6 |
INR 62,500 |
Placement Rate |
70%-80% |
98% |
95%-96% |
Average Salary |
INR 12-15 LPA |
INR 11-15 LPA |
20.83 LPA |
Highest Salary |
INR 95.87 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
43 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Samsung, Amazon, Google, TATA |
Amazon, Mellon, Goldman Sachs, BNY |
Adobe, Aakash, Accenture, American Express etc |
As you may see, IIIT A and NITs have excellent placement rates. The faculty will be more brilliant at IITs but students are dissatisfied even there. So you can see for yourself according to location, placement scenario, and brand name if that matters.