Which will be better, IIT Patna for metallurgy and material sciences or BITS Hyderabad for an MSc in physics?

The final decision should be based on your interest in the core subject. Both institutes are renowned for their academics, experienced scholars, and infrastructure. The final decision should be based on your interest in the core subject. Both institutes are renowned for their academics, experienced scholars, and infrastructure.

IIT Patna

The Department of Metallurgy and Material Sciences was established in 2012; you won’t regret choosing this institute as you will have the advantage of the brand name IIT. Most companies prefer IIT students, and it is also beneficial if you are planning to attend competitive entrance exams like the CAT, GMAT, and so on.

IIT Patna Placements

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
No. of PPOs	72
No. of Offers	281
Highest domestic package	INR 82.05 Lakh per annum
Average Salary	INR 29.30 Lakh per annum
Median Package	INR 20 Lakh per annum

BITS Hyderabad

It is good for academics, placement support, and a rich alumni network. The opportunity for a master’s in Physics is comparatively higher than in metallurgy and material sciences, but you won’t get the brand tag of IIT here.

Placement at BITS Hyderabad

Particulars	Statistics 2023
Companies visited	109
Highest package	INR 65.75 Lakh per annum
Average package	INR 30.37 Lakh per annum
Median package	INR 30 lakh per annum

Selection can be made solely based on your interest in the core subject.