Should one take mechanical in NIT Trichy or CSE in BITS Pilani main campus?

Both NIT Trichy and BITs Pilani are prestigious institutes offering high-quality engineering education. Moreover, CSE and ME are equally good with different opportunities and prospects. So the choice between BITS Pilani CSE and NIT Trichy Mechanical depends on what your preferences and career prospects are. 

BITS Pilani CSE is a great option if 

• You want to join a top private organization like Google, Facebook, Quora, Amazon, Microsoft, etc 
• Your primary goal is getting high packages even at the cost of extreme work conditions and workload
• If you have a strong passion for coding
• If you have no financial constraints and can afford the high BITS Pilani fees.

However, NIT Trichy Mechanical is a good option if 

• You are looking for a stable Government job through UPSC Engineering Services Examination 
• You want to go for PSUs such as IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, etc through GATE 
• If you are a research enthusiast and want to work in a research-oriented government job as a Scientist or Engineer in organizations like RDO, ISRO, BARC, etc
• If money is your secondary preference and you primarily focus on attaining a better work-life balance.
• If you have financial issues and BITS Pilani fees are out of your budget.

Ultimately, it’s you who can decide the right college and stream for yourself. Just remember that these are just stepping stones to success and it’s you who has to work hard to become successful.