Which one should I chose: a CS at the IIT Mandi or a CS at the IIITH?

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Jyothi Sarode Posted On - May 30, 2023

Choosing a college and a program can be a difficult decision. Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Hyderabad have strong computer science programs. However, there are a few key differences that you may want to consider when making your decision. 

  • IIT Mandi is a public engineering institution located in Himachal Pradesh, India whereas IIT Hyderabad is a private research university located in Telangana, India.
  • IIT Mandi was established in 2009 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, including computer science whereas IIT Hyderabad was established in 1998 and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various areas of computer science and engineering. 

No matter how many people tell you that the IIT tag does not matter, don’t believe them. In reality, the IIT tag does carry a certain weight. Additionally, IIT Mandi has managed to make its own good name through constant improvement. 

  • The campus is located in a beautiful and serene environment, 
  • IIT Mandi Institute is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. 
  • The CS department of IIT Mandi has a great faculty pool.
  • The placements of the CS department are very promising and it is the highest recruiting branch of the institute.
  • The only drawback is that IIT Mandi infrastructure and urban life are not at par with other IITs.

Here is a general comparison of placement statics of both the institutes' 

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IIT Mandi placements 

IIIT Hyderabad placements 

Highest CTC

INR 60 LPA 

INR 74 LPA

Average CTC 

INR 25.23 LPA

INR 32 LPA

Top Recruiters 

Flipkart, 1mg, Microsoft, Uber, Amazon, Walmart

Bloomberg, Code Nation, Deloitte, Facebook, Google, HSBC, Indeed

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Adinath Jain Posted On - Mar 21, 2023
Studied at IIIT Hyderabad

 If you're keen on the IIT tag, consider going for IIT Mandi. Despite being new, it's still an "IIT". Passing out from IIT itself labels you as one of the top brains in the country, making you a "BRAND" no matter how old or new the IIT is. Don't be swayed by current reviews about the new IITs; conditions will likely be much better by the time you graduate. After all, there was a time when IIT-B, IIT-D, and IIT-KGP were new.

While it's true that IIIT-H holds more value in the industry, personal satisfaction is important as well. If the IIT tag gives you this satisfaction, then without a doubt, join IIT.

On the other hand, if the market value of your institute is what gives you satisfaction, then consider joining IIIT.

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Khushi Chitra Posted On - Mar 20, 2021
Studied B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (2018)

If you're thinking about going to IIT Mandi just because it's an IIT, so that's a very bad reason. Unlike old IITs, new IITs like Mandi, Jodhpur have neither the faculty nor the placement or the reputation like IIT-Hyderabad in the software industry.

If you're not serious about getting the best of CS skills and just want to do some IIT engineering for the “name”, you can join IIT Mandi. But don't regret when you see yourself not being academically or professionally equivalent to IIT-Hyderabad peers.

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IIT Mandi

IIIT Hyderabad

Course Fee

8.33-10.39 lakh

10-14 lakh

Placement Percentage

70%

95%

Highest CTC

12-13 LPA

20 LPA

Average CTC

6-8 LPA

7 LPA

Recruiting Companies

Capgemini, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, KPIT, etc.

Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Citi, etc.

Almost all software companies that recruit from old IITs consider IIIT-H to be the same, and the only thing that lacks from old IITs is that it is not an IIT.

Rest is up to you. Make your choices wisely, after all it is all about your career.

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