How are the placements for an MTech in Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing at IIT Madras?

Both the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) program at IT Hyderabad and the Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Madras are highly esteemed and have strengths and weaknesses. Eventually, it depends on your interests and career goals.

You should go for IIT Hyderabad, EEE if

• You have a passion for electrical and electronic systems, 
• You want to enter the IT sector with your priority being a high-paying job. This is because IIT Hyderabad has a relatively flexible curriculum and allows you to opt for some CSE electives.

You should go for IIT Madras Mechanical if

• You are inclined toward Mechanical systems
• You have zero interest in coding/programming
• You want to do MBA, IAS, or other higher studies in foreign universities 
• You want to experience a more dynamic and lively campus life 

It's important to research both programs and contact the current batch of seniors to get a 

a better understanding of the curriculum and career opportunities.

The placements for an MTech in Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing at IIT Madras are decent and so is its curriculum. But the only way to land a high package is to opt for CS electives. Become proficient in coding and Machine Learning, and become well versed in Mathematics as it is related to CS. You will have to face competition with MSc students.

Some companies that hire students from this branch are 

• JP Morgan: This company offers packages around 15-20 LPA
• RBS: The average package is INR 15 LPA
• EX: This company offers quite low packages around 8 LPA
• Oracle: It offers packages higher than other companies and its highest has been recorded at around INR 22 LPA
• Tiger Analytics: Just an average company offering low packages ( Not so good company)
• Finmechanics: It offers decent packages around 18 LPA

Very few companies come for placements for this branch yet the placement percentage is usually 95-100% mainly because of the small batch size. Additional proficiency in coding can get you offers from big companies like Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, etc.