Should I take NIT Suratkal IT or IIT BHU metallurgy?
If you're trying to decide between NIT Suratkal and IIT(BHU) Varanasi, here are some points to consider:
- First, think about your interests. If you're interested in coding and tech, NIT Suratkal may be the better option for you.
- However, if the branch isn't a major factor in your decision, you may want to consider IIT(BHU) Varanasi. The IIT brand and alumni network are both very strong, and the Metallurgy Department at IIT(BHU) is one of the best and oldest in India.
- That being said, if job placements are a top priority for you, it's worth noting that Metallurgy may not be the best choice in terms of placement opportunities. Only a few core companies come to IIT(BHU) Varanasi to recruit metallurgy students, and the packages they offer are often below average. Other students end up being placed in non-core sectors, like consulting and analytics.
- On the other hand, while NIT Suratkal IT may not offer the best placement packages either, you'll likely have more opportunities in the field of IT, which you'll have studied in college.
- Another advantage of IIT(BHU) Varanasi is the potential for higher studies opportunities. You'll have plenty of time to prepare for exams like CAT, GRE, GMAT, and even IAS if you're interested.
- Finally, if you're willing to put in the work during your first semester at IIT(BHU) Varanasi, you can start off in Metallurgy and then switch to a different branch with better opportunities later on.
Consider your interests and priorities when making your decision. If coding and tech excite you, go for NIT Suratkal. But if you're looking for a strong alumni network and potential for higher studies opportunities, IIT(BHU) Varanasi may be the better choice.
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NIT Surathkal is ranked 13 for BTech by NIRF, whereas, IIT BHU has been ranked 11 for the same. As the NIRF ranking indicates both these institutes are among the most sought after institutes for engineering in India. NIT Surathkal offers a BTech and MTech program for IT. IIT BHU offers a BTech, MTech, and Dual Degree in Metallurgy.
NIT Surathkal:
Admission: Admission to the BTech IT program at NIT Surathkal is based on JEE Main score. In 2019 the closing cutoff for IT at the institute was 3731 (Other State), 7280 (Home State). The first-year course fee for BTech is 4.94 lakhs.
Placements: In the 2019 placement drive NIT Surathkal had a 100% placement rate.
- The highest package offered was 39 LPA. The average package was 14.15 LPA.
- A few of the top recruiters for BTech IT were Axis Bank, Byjus, Deloitte, Microsoft, Oracle India, Tesco, Cisco System, Oyo.
IIT BHU:
Admission: IIT BHU takes admission for BTech Metallurgy based on the performance of the students in JEE Advanced. The closing cutoff for Metallurgy in 2019 was 6026. The course costs around 8.67 lakhs.
Placement: In IIT BHU Metallurgy, almost all students get placed but all are not placed in core companies.
- In 2019 the highest and average CTC received by the students of IIT BHU was 1.53 Crore and 8.19 LPA.
- Some of the major recruiters at IIT BHU are Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Uber, D Shaw, Google.
Both the colleges come under top tier institutes in India. But if we compare core job placements, NIT Surathkal IT has more options than IIT BHU Metallurgy. In IIT BHU, there are many opportunities available for a student. They may get placed in financial, management, or software firms if they have the required skills. But the IT branch has an upper hand over metallurgy in core jobs.
IIT BHU also has an option for branch change. So, if one works hard in college academics, then he/she may upgrade their branch. But branch change becomes quite competitive as many will compete for top branches. Some students also have regional preferences.
But ultimately, the choice depends on the interest of the student. If you go by the placement prospects in IT and Metallurgy, then NIT Surathkal IT will be a better option.
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