Which is better for ECE NIT Jalandhar or NIT Kurukshetra?

Both the NITs are located in North India and are almost at the same level in terms of fests, national-level competitions, placements, etc. The students of these colleges interact on a regular basis and there is also great competition among them. NIT Kurukshetra however, has an upper hand slightly owing to its proximity to Delhi. This is also why it has slightly better placements than NIT Jalandhar. 

Here is what you should choose based on common parameters 

• Placements : NITK > NITJ
• Faculty : NITK > NITJ
• R&D: NITK > NITJ
• Infrastructure : NITK > NITJ
• Campus Life : NITK > NITJ
• Location : NITK = NITJ

In general, it’s better to choose NIT Kurukshetra over NIT Jalandhar. However, it will depend a lot on which stream you are opting for and your personal preferences.

In my opinion, NIT Kurukshetra is better than NIT Jalandhar. Some strong points that support my opinion are:

• The new director at NIT Kurukshetra has brought about a spike in the rankings of the institute. Reputed firms visit the campus for placements.

• Before the reign of the new director, ECE from NIT Kurukshetra was considered a difficult task. But now things have changed for the better. You can pass your exams by studying hard and scoring well. The results are no more unpredictable.

• The infrastructure is top notch and the labs are well-equipped with costly software. If you are motivated enough you can develop good skills here.

A major shortcoming of this NIT is its faculty. Some professors are really good while some even lack the basics. You might get frustrated but remember you need to keep yourself motivated to succeed.