Both are really good colleges. They are considered as the top 2 NITs of North India.
In CSE, a lot depends on your individual efforts.
Both the colleges are better in one or the other aspect. You should choose the one that best suits your personal preferences.
A few of my friends graduated from IIT Mandi, IIT Dhanbad, and IIT Tirupati. Here are some facts according to their experience-
Particulars |
IIT Dhanbad |
IIT Mandi |
IIT Tirupati |
Placement percent |
80% |
80% |
77% |
Highest salary |
INR 23 LPA |
INR 13 LPA |
INR 42 LPA |
Average salary |
INR 10 LPA |
INR 8 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
However, if the IIT is not on a makeshift campus then you should go for the Electrical branch even if the IIT is new.