Which is better: Mechanical Engineering at BITS Goa/Pilani or IIT Guwahati/Kharagpur?

Both BITS Goa Pilani and IIT Guwahati/Kharagpur are well-respected institutions with dynamic mechanical engineering programs. The choice between them depends on a variety of factors like location, campus culture, available resources, and specific research interests. BITS Goa/Pilani is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, while IIT Guwahati/Kharagpur is known for its strong faculty and resources.

My brother was a student of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Guwahati and I have a few points as to why IIT Guwahati is better than BITS

• IIT Guwahati has a spectacular campus surrounded by natural beauty giving it a resort-like ambiance.
• The accommodation facilities are top both with every student getting single rooms right from the first year
• Your passions and hobbies are given importance and you will find many that share your interests
• Excellent sports facilities
• The Mechanical Engineering department of IIT Guwahati has excellent faculty, especially in fluids, solids and thermal.

A few drawbacks of the institute are

• Its remote location leaves you isolated with no place to hangout near
• The Mechanical branch has mainly boys only 

All in all, IIT Guwahati should not be your choice if you want a laid-back college life filled with fun. However, if you are sincere about your career and want to pursue mechanical engineering, IIT Guwahati is the right place for you.