Average placements at IIIT Bangalore stands at around 24lpa, is it worth leaving top NITs for an Mtech CSE at IIIT Bangalore?

IIIT Bangalore is at par with top NITs at least in terms of placement scenario of its MTech CSE course. But the question is, are good placements enough to choose a college? Here are a few factors to consider while choosing between top NITs and IIIT Bangalore.

• Faculty: IIIT Bangalore has a much more qualified and learned faculty pool than top NITs and offers core CSE education in India. Most professors are Ph.D. holders from foreign universities and are at par with the top 7 IITs. 
• Labs: IIIT Bangalore has much better labs and resources whereas NITs obsolete equipment and lab facilities.
• Curriculum: IIIT Bangalore has a CS-tailored class which is updated frequently to meet industry trends while NITs don't. 
• Brand: IIIT Bangalore has a better brand name mainly because it is known for its master's and doctorate level education in computer science and engineering. 
• Placements: IIIT Bangalore has an excellent placement scenario owing to its focus on Masters and PhD education. Many top firms that prefer specialized graduates in diverse CSE streams visit the campus for placements.

I feel the primary point of difference between NITs and IIIT Bangalore is that NITs mostly focus on placements at the undergraduate level. IIIT Bangalore's main focus has been providing quality education at the master's and doctorate levels. Still, to answer your question, IIIT Bangalore is better than top NITs in almost all aspects.