Which is the best option - IIT Bhubaneswar for ECE or IIT Chennai for chemical engineering?

You should choose the institute based on which branch you are interested in. Both the institutions are quite good but since the focus is on particular branches, certain points should be considered.

The ECE branch of IIT Bhubaneswar started in 2016 and the first batch will be graduating in 2020 itself. The branch has a record of 86% placement with an average salary of Rs.11.44 lakh p.a in 2019 placement drive. A good number of job opportunities are available at this IIT. The maximum recruitment is by far at good software companies and public sector undertakings. Faculties are well qualified and experienced.

Chemical engineering in IIT Chennai is an old branch with a well-defined syllabus. 2019 placement statistic revels Chemical engineering had 74% placements. The salary offered ranges between 4.8 lakhs to 32 LPA. Research and fringe facilities are also up to the mark.