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What should be my AIR in JEE Mains to get a B.Tech in IT at IIIT Allahabad?
It has been ranked among top 100 best engineering colleges in India by NIRF, 2020. So clearly getting into IIIT-A will be quite difficult. The latest statistics show that you must be ranked below 5K in IIT-JEE Main in order to get into B.Tech in IT if you fall under OBC category. This margin falls down to 400 if you belong to the general category.
Detailed category wise closing ranks of previous year for B.Tech IT is given in the table below:
|
Category |
Closing rank |
|
General (female only) |
7549 |
|
General (gender neutral) |
4735 |
|
General PwD |
351 |
|
OBC-NCL (female only) |
4864 |
|
OBC-NCL (gender neutral) |
2361 |
|
OBC-NCL (PWD) |
632 |
|
SC (Female only) |
3209 |
|
SC (gender neutral) |
1585 |
|
ST (female only) |
1816 |
|
ST (gender neutral) |
1199 |
Looking at the general trends of the cut-off list of previous year, it is safer to score above 96-98% in your boards and fall under top 500 students in JEE Main.
Should I prefer an IT in the IIIT Allahabad or CSE in the MNIT Jaipur having a rank of 5k?
You should prefer IT at IIIT Allahabad. It has a great IT culture. You will have unlimited opportunities to develop skills in coding, app development, web development, game development, etc. The course structure includes core IT subjects from the first year itself. The coding culture on campus is excellent. Students of IIIT Allahabad dominate popular coding forums such as ACM-ICPC, Codechef, and Spoj.
The recent highlights of IIIT Allahabad show the average and highest CTC to be INR 21.85 LPA and INR 61.65 LPA.
Which is a better option, IT IIEST Shibpur or CSE at IEM?
Here is some information to assist you in choice-making-
Snapdeal, Amazon, Google, etc. visit IIEST Shibpur and offer equal placement opportunities to both IT and CSE students. My roommate from IT got into Snapdeal through campus placement.
IEM isn’t a well-known college. It is a local college unlike IIEST, which is an institute of national importance. The campus size of IEM is very small. Big companies don’t usually visit small colleges like IEM.
The college tag has a value of its own. Besides, the opportunities and exposure offered by IIEST are immense.
Thus, I would recommend you opt for IT at IIEST Shibpur.
I am interested in programming, algorithms, etc. So what will be good for me: IIIT-Allahabad IT or IIIT-Delhi CSE?
If you are given a choice between IIITA and IIITD, take admission in IIIT Delhi hands down. You will never regret it. IIIT Delhi has everything that a good IT institution needs i.e. Great faculty, excellent domestic and international placements, and an overall great experience.
|
Particulars |
IIIT Delhi |
IIIT Allahabad |
|
Fees/year |
14.10 lakh |
5.83 lakh |
|
Visiting Companies (in 2020) |
105+ |
120 |
|
Highest Package Offered |
Domestic: 43.31 LPA International: 154.79 LPA |
INR 43 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
17.43 LPA |
20.8 LPA |
|
Closing ranks (JEE Mains) |
28261 |
5330 |
|
Placement Percentage |
100% |
96% |
|
Recruiting Companies |
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, etc |
Google, Microsoft, Paytm, Amazon, Flipkart, Infosys, Wipro, Linkedin, Zomato, Walmart Labs, Oyo, Samsung, etc. |
IIIT DELHI
The cut-off for admission at IIITD ranges from 16694-28261. IIITD has a great set of faculty members and the curriculum is excellent.IIITD lacks diversity. With around 85% of the student community belonging to Delhi, it isn't catering to a pan-Indian audience. IIIT-Delhi students seemed frustrated with the workload and students are left with deadlines every single day and thus have no life out of academics.
IIIT Allahabad
The candidate must have cleared the JEE Mains. The cut off for admission at IIITA ranges from 1291-5330. IIITA has a great coding environment. Faculty is not up to the mark.
They both have a good curriculum but IIIT Delhi has so much more to offer. So If I were you, I would definitely choose IIITD.
What should I choose? CSE from "KIIT University" or IT from "College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar"?
It is suggested you choose CSE at KIIT University. One of my friends studied there. According to him, there is no comparison between the branch of KIIT CSE and CET.
- The companies visiting KIIT include major names such as Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, Dell, Intel, HP.
- Placements are one of the things you must check before entering a university. KIIT offers good investments.
- The entire academic and non-academic exposure at KIIT is far greater.
- The faculty members are qualified from IITs and top NITs. They are skilled and cooperative.
|
Categories |
CSE at KIIT University |
|
Course Fee |
12.91 lakh |
|
Course Duration |
4 years |
|
Placement Percentage |
80% |
|
Highest CTC |
39 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
10-12 LPA |
|
Recruiting Companies |
Dell, HCL, Infosys, Capgemini, etc. |
The program applies to CSE, except that in the first semester you have to study biology. KIIT develops practical applications for students as well as the theory of study.
Should I pursue IT at IIIT Allahabad, considering that I posses no experience in programming?
Coding is an important part of the IT culture at IIIT-A. But more than 75% of freshers have little to no experience in programming. The programming basics that one learns during the 10th-12th class are all taught in the first semester of the course. During the first year, students are taught the basics- Functions, Pointers, Linked Lists, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming, etc.
It is your consistent efforts and undying spirit that will allow you to slowly learn and enhance your coding skills. IIIT-A has a wonderful coding culture that will draw you toward coding.
The programming courses during the first year use C. The language is extensive and does take a good amount of time to get a hold of. You may take a few online courses on C language to prepare for this journey. There are numerous online resources available using which you can grasp the basics of this language.
Therefore, you should pursue IT from IIIT-A even if you have no experience in programming.
Why is IIIT Allahabad IT a favourite among the people even when its cutoff is around 12k, when compared to CSE at other good NITs like Nagpur (6.5k), Bhopal (9.5k), and Surat (9.5K)?
There are several reasons for IT in IIIT Allahabad to gain popularity among students. The table below gives a brief level of comparison among IIIT Allahabad and three NITs, Nagpur, Bhopal, and Surat.
|
Particulars |
IIIT Allahabad |
NIT Nagpur |
NIT Bhopal |
NIT Surat |
|
NIRF ’20 Ranking |
103 |
27 |
65 |
54 |
|
Median Salary Offered (B.Tech) |
Rs.12.9 LPA |
Rs.6 LPA |
Rs.6.5 LPA |
Rs.6.7 LPA |
|
Size of campus |
100 Acres |
216 Acres |
650 Acres |
251 Acres |
Key Highlights:
- There are a total of 180 seats in IT at IIIT Allahabad. This is 3 times the number of seats in CSE at NITs. So, there is a greater chance of getting selected for IT at IIIT Allahabad.
- There are no state quota seats in IIIT Allahabad, which is a great benefit for students’ all-over India. Considering the fact that 90 seats are allotted to students in UP and the rest 90 is available for all other students, is a huge competition that may result in a much higher cut-off. This is not the case in IIIT Allahabad.
- Mostly, students after 12th have little knowledge about good institutes or good branches in institutes. Surfing over the internet and selecting colleges with lower opening and closing ranks is done by maximum students. This results in students choosing lower graded NITs over IIIT Allahabad.
These factors establish the popularity of IIIT Allahabad, even when it has a higher cut-off for IT than CSE in some good NITs.
Which should I join, IT KIIT or CSE, at Amrita?
Joining KIIT will be a better option. The institute gives students the freedom to explore the things that interest them. It’s easy to score good grades with a little bit of effort. So, you will have a lot of time on your hand to explore and learn.
The institute offers good placements. Top MNCs like Microsoft, CodeNation, Amazon, Vmware, Directi, etc. are among the major recruiters that take part in KIIT placement. According to recent placement highlights, students of KIIT received an average CTC of around INR 6.05 LPA.
How is the IT of MNNIT Allahabad?
MNNIT Allahabad is a top institute in the field of Computer Science and Engineering and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Indian government. It has earned a good reputation over the years due to its strong academic programs, research activities, and industry collaborations.
Here are some details about MNNIT Allahabad that might interest you:
Academic programs:
- MNNIT Allahabad offers a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science and Engineering, which is highly reputed in the country.
- The curriculum is updated regularly to keep up with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
- The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced, with many of them holding doctoral degrees from reputed institutes.
Coding Culture:
- MNNIT Allahabad has a vibrant coding culture, with many students being self-motivated and passionate about coding.
- The institute has several coding clubs and societies that organize various coding competitions and hackathons, providing students with opportunities to showcase their coding skills.
Faculty and Infrastructure:
- The faculty members at MNNIT Allahabad are knowledgeable and supportive, providing students with guidance and mentorship throughout their academic journey.
- The institute has state-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern classrooms, well-equipped labs, and a vast library that caters to the academic needs of the students.
Placement:
- MNNIT Allahabad has a good placement record, with many students being recruited by top companies in the industry.
- The placement cell at MNNIT Allahabad works tirelessly to provide students with ample job opportunities and career guidance.
MNNIT Allahabad is a great institute for those who wish to pursue Computer Science and Engineering. With its strong academic programs, supportive faculty, and good placement record, MNNIT Allahabad provides students with a solid foundation for a successful career in the field of computer science.
Is a dual degree in IT a good option at IIEST Shibpur?
IIEST is accepting admissions only for BTech degree from 2017, and you will get an option to prolong with Dual Degree course or study only BTech.
IT is one of the finest Dual Degree Courses in this institute, considering both the placement statistics and academics.
Additionally, the IT department of IIEST has the best researchers. This department publishes approximately 3000+ research papers, as per NIRF 2016 counting. However, the research is conducted mainly from the areas of Signal Processing, ML, and core computing areas.
If you are considering placement, you must look at the following table, although there are many IITs and NITs who claim that they give better placement.
|
Criteria |
IIEST |
|
Highest CTC |
39.12 LPA |
|
Lowest CTC |
4-5 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
16-20 LPA |
|
Placement Statistics |
80-85 % |
However, the IT students here get several esteemed internship opportunities in IIT KGP, GSoC, IIT M, IIT B, IIIT A, and Abroad. One of my friends told me that one of his batch mates (a 3rd-year student) got selected by Google to complete his internship in California (this type of opportunity is very hard to get, especially from a country like India).
Thus, it can be mentioned that IT is one of the promising streams to be studied from this institute that is IIEST.
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