Which one is the better choice IIITM Gwalior or IIITDM Kancheepuram?

IIITM, Gwalior is known for its well-structured programs in Engineering, Technology, Business, and Education. It also offers some of the top placements in the country considering a whopping 90% placement rate. IIITDM, Kancheepuram on the other hand, offers 13 programs across Engineering, Design, and Science and is most popular for its program in Computer Science and Engineering.

The factors based on which we can draw a comparison of the two colleges are as given:

• Ranking: IIITM, Gwalior has been ranked at 81 by the NIRF in 2020 whereas IIITDM, Kancheepuram is ranked at 181 by NIRF.
• Courses: Considering IIITM, Gwalior only had its first batch of Computer Science Engineering students in the year 2017, it is advisable for students to look at IIITDM, Kancheepuram for programs pertaining to CSE- which has been well-structured and more detailed across the years. Also, for students who are looking at programs to do with design, manufacturing or research can opt IIITDM, Kancheepuram considering IIITM, Gwalior is not a research-oriented college.
• Placements: Both colleges offer good placement services but IIITM, Gwalior sees a higher number of companies as part of their placement drives. The average salary package of students is near 10.5 LPA, with 30% placements from the Field of Engineering. IIITDM, Kancheepuram observes an average salary package of 17.54 LPA with a total of 135 students of the total being placed. About 38% of placements take place within the field of Engineering.
• Campus: The campus at IIITM, Gwalior is in the middle of nature with lush greenery and well-developed infrastructure with a hostel, sports complex, labs, open theatre, and Post office. The IIITDM, Kancheepuram campus is knowns for its 14-storey hostel building, with high-speed internet facilities, smart classrooms, a library, departmental stores, and a gym.

Hence, depending on the program of choice, campus facilities, ranking, and placements students can make a choice as to which college will be better suited for them.