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Which is better in placements: mechanical engineering dual degree at IIT Kharagpur or electrical engineering at IIT Roorkee?
There's not much of a difference in terms of placements or campus. Go for your interest.
EE comprises power transfer and machines, whereas Mechanical deals with heavy tools and machinery work.
You should choose IIT Kharagpur Mechanical Engineering dual degree due to following reasons:-
- The Dual degree program is a 5 years program with a combination of B.tech and M.Tech or MBA.
- The dual degree program offers you more opportunities if you want to pursue your MBA after Graduation.
- IIT Kharagpur is ranked 6th in NIRF ranking while IIT Roorkee is ranked 5th.
- IIT KGP has great infrastructure with all facilities like WIFI, Labs, and Library.
- IIT Kharagpur has an advantage in terms of the college Campus area which is 2100 acres.
- IIT Kharagpur Dual Degree has a Median Salary of 18 LPA with IIT Roorkee EE at 17 LPA.
Which laptop is required for an IIT Kharagpur mechanical dual degree student?
Every Mechanical Engineering student requires high-speed, smooth, and multipurpose laptops to tackle the complications in the course. Your laptop should be efficient enough to do high-speed work and fulfill all requirements since a major part of your study is based on PDFs and online assignments. You require systems that can handle heavy project loads in programs designed for 3D environments and video rendering.
- Processor: Applications required are basically CPU exhaustive. They have to load huge databases to set up the workstation, and a light processor will make you wait a lot. More precisely, the best choice is i5-6300HQ/i7-6500U. If you are looking for a high-end CPU, go for 7-6700HQ or even i7-6820HK.
- RAM: A high-end processor is useless unless the memory is not sufficient. A high RAM is needed to perform everyday tasks, and if your memory is low, your processor won’t perform as well as it could. A minimum of 8 GB RAM is recommended and the most ideal is 16 GB.
- GPU: Operating heavy programs require excellent speed and resolution. Especially programs like MATLAB and CAD are used for 3D environments and video rendering, and a normal laptop will not be sufficient. Thus you should be choosing from Nvidia GTX 960M, 1050, and 1050 ti.
- Storage: The ideal storage I would recommend should be around 1Tb hdd. SSD is another option but not budget-friendly.
While one can compromise on storage, a Mechanical Engineer’s laptop is expected to have excellent memory, CPU, and graphics that will run heavy programs smoothly.
Which should I choose and why? IIT Bhubaneswar (5 year dual degree in mech.eng.) or BITS Pilani,Pilani for electronics and instrumentation?
I would say choosing 5 years dual degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bhubaneswar is a better option than BITS Pilani for electronics and instrumentation.
- IIT Bhubaneswar is known for its academic standards and it is a government-run institution whereas BITS Pilani is a privately run institution.
- IIt Bhubaneswar offers great opportunities for the student to excel in both academic and research work with their extensive academic curriculums.
- The placement records for the department were excellent in 2023 with 82% of the students being placed and having a median package of INR 12 LPA.
- Some of the top recruiters were Google, Amazon, Microsoft and more
Which course is better...mechanical engineering dual degree at IIEST Shibpur or 4 years degree mechanical engineering degree at NIT DURGAPUR?
When you complete a course of four years normally, you complete your graduation with the fundamentals of your branch which allows you to pursue higher studies if they are in your interests. It also gives you the option, at the same time, to complete your undergraduate degree in another subject if you wish to.
If you want to pursue a dual course, it can probably put a dent in your freedom to pursue your interests and you will be ‘rewarded’ with the master’s degree. Another problem after receiving the master’s degree would be the confusion about looking for a job, pursuing a doctorate in the field of your interest(s).
The dual degree in mechanical will demand more dedication from you but the four-year degrees are easier compared to those. Mechanical engineering is a good option if going for higher studies is in your interests.
Which is better: NIT Bhopal for electrical or IIEST, Shibpur for a mechanical dual degree?
NIT Bhopal also called MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology) is approved by MHRD and AICTE. It is ranked 65 for BTech and 101 overall by NIRF 2020. BTech in Electrical Engineering is offered as a 4 year full time course.
IIEST is considered to be one of the top engineering colleges in India. It is ranked 43 overall and 21 for BTech by NIRF 2020. The Mechanical Engineering dual degree is a 10 semester course with 3 specializations: Machine Design, Thermal Engineering and Manufacturing Science.
Tabulated below is a brief overview of both institutions:
|
Categories |
NIT Bhopal |
IIEST, Shibpur |
|
Department |
Electrical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
|
Degree |
BTech |
BTech+MTech |
|
Course Duration |
4 years |
5 years |
|
Intake |
108 |
92 |
|
Course Fee |
64,939 (1st year) |
70,000 (1st year) |
Admission Details
- Students must have passed 10+2 exams with 75% marks conducted by a recognized Central or State Board.
- Selection will be based on the JEE Main ranks.
- Application fee at IIEST, Shibpur is INR 1500.
- The application fee of NIT Bhopal is INR 650.
Placements
Tabulated below gives a brief insight into the placement of both institutes:
|
Categories |
NIT Bhopal |
IIEST Shibpur |
|
Placement Percentage |
85% |
68.6% |
|
Highest CTC |
20 LPA |
39.12 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
6 LPA |
10.75 LPA |
NIT Bhopal
- The median salary package offered was 6.5 LPA.
- Therecruiting companies include Accenture, TCS, Wipro, L&T Infotech, HCL, Microsoft, Saint Gobain, Adobe, etc.
IIEST Shibpur
- Out of 603 eligible students 146 were placed.
- 90 companies participated in the placement program.
- Therecruiting companies include TATA, ITC, GE Digital, Reliance, PWC, IBM, Mu Sigma, etc.
Facilities
NIT Bhopal
- They have 9 boys hostel and 2 girls hostel.
- Facilities like a Library, Extracurricular Space for Sports, Swimming Pool, Basketball and Badminton Courts, Gym, Meditation Hall and other facilities like an auditorium, cafe, children’s park, post office, computer centre and Rolta Incubation Centre.
IIEST Shibpur
- They have a faculty of over 250 members.
- They have a total of 18 hostels 3 of them being girls hostels.
- They also have sports facilities, computer labs, hospitals, mess and canteens.
Both the colleges are reputed and are considered the top Engineering colleges in India. A BTech degree is of 4 years, if you want to opt for a dual degree you will receive an MTech degree too all in the span of 5 years. The choice depends on you and your preferences, both are equally important and respected institutions for Engineering.
How is a mechanical dual degree at IIT Bhubaneswar?
IIT Bhubaneswar is one of the most promising new IITs. One advantage of new IITs over older ones is that the number of students is lower, so teachers will know you by name and it will feel like a close-knit family. You'll be surprised to learn that newer IITs have better placement statistics because they are more focused on placement, as opposed to older IITs, which are more focused on research to improve their world rank. Dual degree programs are also an option because at the end of five years, you will have two degrees, and if you go abroad for a second master's degree, you will have completed some of the courses in your fifth year.
So you'll complete your master's degree in less than 18 months. So you'll have an extra degree for only six months more. So dual degree programs are fantastic. For God's sake, it's an IIT. Take a chance.
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