What is a better option to take, IIT Bombay for mechanical or BITS Pilani for CSE?

The choice of Institute depends largely on your inclinations and area of interest. For instance, if you are into Computer Science and want to pursue a career in the same, the best choice would be IIIT-H. Sadly, BITS is not among the top CS colleges.

Mechanical Engineering programs offered at top colleges are good but you have to invest extra time and offers to land a decent job. Going for a low-package job will discredit the purpose of pursuing Mechanical Engineering.

In my opinion, BITS is the right choice for you as you get to interact with great peers and also get the opportunity to work on projects with students of other branches. You should work hard to secure high marks only then you can land a good package and also help you in MS. One can do MS in Robotics or Design to identify their area of interest.

Some education and experience-based profiles that guarantee a high package around 50 LPA are as follows

The education and experience of the profiles below will help you reach 50 LP at 26 years of age with just B.Tech and work experience (CSE and Mech)

• A good knowledge of CSE in latest technology stacks: 50 LPA
• With a reputation of consistent performance, ability to work for more than 12 hours relentlessly under extreme pressure in a non-tech company: 50 LPA
• Decent knowledge of electronics: 30 LPA
• Excellent understanding of electronics: 50 LPA
• Excellent understanding in Electronics along with an excellent understanding of CSE: 80 LPA
• Decent knowledge of Mechanical design concepts and a decent knowledge of electronics: 30 LPA
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical concepts in relevant subdisciplines combined with decent Experience in Industrial Design / R&D / etc in top tier companies like Apple, General Electric: 30 - 50 LPA