Which is better among CSE at IIT-Roorkee and IIIT-Hyderabad?

The ‘better’ institute of the two; IIT Roorkee and IIIT Hyderabad is very subjective and depends on individual goals and preferences. However, you can draw a general comparison between the two based on some common factors like 

• Academics: IIIT-H has better professors and academic environment in comparison to IIT Roorkee. The professors are more experienced and adopt better pedagogy.
• Research: IIIT-H is known for its excellent research culture in the field of AI and vision. Some centers like Robotics Research Center (RRC) are ranked (by publications) among the top labs in Asia in their respective field. So research-wise, IIIT Hyderabad is the best.
• Placements: The placement scenario at IIIT Hyderabad is almost at par with top engineering institutes of the country like IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.

• Alumni and Brand value: In contrast to the general misconception, IITs are not the only reputable engineering institutes and IIITs are fast catching up in the race. The alumni of IIIT Hyderabad and its branch value are almost at par with old IITs. 

I hope the above points suffice to claim IIIT Hyderabad is a better option than IIT Roorkee. It’s high time we stop running after IIT tags and look for the genuine worth of an Institute.