The general preference order is
However, this is a popular trend, and you don't have to follow it. It is best to make a decision based on your individual preferences.
Doing something that interests you is considerably superior in the long run to doing something you dislike solely for money since, after a few years, money no longer motivates you.
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Keeping aside the public’s opinion, my preference order is
IIT Kanpur Electrical > IIT Roorkee CS > IIT Bombay Mechanical
The general preference order is
However, this is just a trend followed by the crowd and you don’t have to necessarily follow it. It’s best to make a decision based on your own specific inclinations. Most people run after placements and trust me after a few years it doesn’t matter. What matters is the knowledge and skills you acquired.
Doing something that genuinely interests you is far better in the long run than doing something you don’t like just for money because, after a few years, money will no longer motivate you.
Keeping aside the public’s opinion, my preference order is
IIT Roorkee CS > IIT Bombay Mechanical > IIT Kanpur Electrical