Which one is better placement-wise, IT in NIT Raipur or civil in NIT Rourkela?

In this era of IT, it would be an exaggeration to say that the IT/CSE branches offer much better job opportunities and growth than core branches like Civil. Moreover, one should always prioritize the branch over the brand of the college. No doubt, NIT Rourkela is a better-ranked NIT than NIT Raipur, but its Civil department is not as good as the IT department of NIT Raipur. You should consider the following points before making the final decision

• If you are after placements only then IT is the better option because Civil being a core branch has fewer job opportunities and a low average package.
• What matters more to you, the branch or the brand?
• If you go for Civil you will have GATE opportunities whereas this might not be possible if you take IT.

Ultimately, if you want excellent packages, go for NIT Raipur IT, but if you want a core branch, job safety, and better infrastructure, then choose NIT Rourkela.