What should I choose, IIT Tirupati mechanical, IIT Dharwad CSE, IIT Mandi Mechanical, or ISM Dhanbad Engineering Physics?

IIT Mandi has been ranked 31st by NIRF for B.Tech Mechanical engineering amongst the top engineering colleges in the country. While IIT Tirupati and IIT Dharwad were recently established and haven't been ranked yet by NIRF. On the other hand IIT Dhanbad, previously known as ISM is ranked 12th according to NIRF for engineering physics.

The following table provides information on the fee structure and seat intake at all four institutes for different courses:

Placements:

IIT Tirupati (B.Tech Mechanical):

• Average package of INR 7.7 lakhs per annum.
• Average placement rate of 85%
• Top recruiters at the institute include L&T, Barclays, Intel, Ashok Leyland, etc.

IIT Dharwad (B. Tech CSE):

• The highest package offered to CSE students was INR 15 lakhs per annum
• Average package offered was INR 8 lakhs per annum.
• Of the total students who applied for placements, 90% were placed in 2020.
• Top recruiters include Adobe, Amazon and Microsoft amongst 30 others

IIT Mandi (B. Tech Mechanical):

• Average placement rate of 85%
• The highest package offered is INR 16 lakhs per annum
• Average salary ranges between 6 to 7 lakhs per annum.
• L&T, ISRO, HPCL,JSW Steel are some of the top recruiters of the department.

ISM Dhanbad (Engineering Physics):

• Average placement rate has been around 75%
• The highest package offered was INR 14.3 lakhs per annum.
• Average CTC offered was 5-6 LPA
• Reliance, KCCL, ONGC,PwC Synopsys are some of the popular recruiters at the institute.

ISM Dhanbad is one of the largest and oldest institutions of the country and renowned for its excellence in curating innovative minds. All IITs also possess a grand brand value. It's difficult to distinguish between courses and colleges as there are many factors like curriculum, faculty, and other minute facilities which govern the decision. It is on the individual’s interest and diligence that matters the most.