What should we go for, mechanical engineering in NIT Rourkela or biotechnology in IIT Bhubaneswar?

If you are not looking only for the hallmark of IIT, then you should go for Mechanical Engineering in NIT Rourkela. NIT Rourkela is one of the top 10 NITs and is ranked under the top 20 best engineering colleges in India. It has an excellent pool of highly qualified and experienced faculties and offers well-furnished laboratories equipped with updated systems. The placement scenario of this college is also quite impressive and is growing. Many big MNCs and top PSUs consistently visit the college for recruitment and internship opportunities. Apart from these, this college offers a good Hostel facility and a ragging free environment. 

On the other hand, choose Biotechnology in IIT Bhubaneswar only if you are interested in the subject. Since Biotechnology has limited scope in India, you can't expect a cushy package like other branches. Biotechnology has good scope in research and development. Some IITs, IISC, JNU, DU offers Ph.D. courses in Biotechnology. But if you are concerned with placement, you should go for Mechanical Engineering in NIT Rourkela.