Are NITs better than BITS?

Let’s compare the top NIT, NIT Trichy with BITS Pilani to determine if NITs are better than BITS or not.

• Tag: The brand value of both BITS and NITs is almost similar though the courses offered are slightly different. BITS offers to BE, while NITs offer BTech like IITs. 
• Curriculum: BITS has a major-minor system making it possible to major in Mechanical and minor in Economics. Additionally, BITS offers dual degrees also. NIT Trichy on the other hand offers the Honors degree to those who show distinguished grades in 8 all sems and take 3 AP classes. 
• ROI: Considering the high BITS Pilani fees, the return on investment offered by NITs is way better than BITS unless money is your last concern.
• Student pool: NITs have a reservation policy while BITS does not. This ensures better crowd quality at BITS and even better competition in comparison to NITs.
• Extra-Curriculars: Students get enough time to focus on extracurricular activities at BITS because of the flexibility to choose electives and no attendance. It also encourages a startup culture among its students. NIT's rigidity of curriculum makes it difficult to spare time for extracurriculars.
• Higher Education: NITs alumni have a history of pursuing higher education from top universities in the US and Europe. So it’s a winner in this aspect.
• Placements: BITS Pilani CSE has excellent placement opportunities while for mechanical NIT Trichy is a better choice as it offers better placement in the core. 

Ultimately, I would suggest you go for NIT if you want to pursue higher studies or core jobs while BITS Pilani is the best choice for CSE.