Which one should I choose, IISc Bangalore or IIT Madras?

There are two aspects of an engineering degree; a corporate and a research-oriented outlook. If you are someone who wants to enter the corporate world, IIT Madras has much better opportunities. There are a number of companies that come with decent roles. The campus life at IIT Madras with personality development through activities and fests is much more suitable for those aiming for corporate life.

However, if you are targeting the research area, no institute has better facilities than IISc Bangalore. Many IITians apply every year for a summer internship at IISc. the quality of projects you will be working on combined with the top-notch faculty guidance offers a smooth pathway for higher studies at top foreign universities.

However, if you aren't sure of your area of interest yet, choose IIT Madras as it excels in both corporate lives as well as research facilities. Thus you will have many options to choose from.