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Is the electrical engineering department the best in IIT Bombay?
I haven’t heard of many people who actually join Electrical Engineering because they want to genuinely pursue Electrical. Rather most students take Electrical because their JEE Rank did not allow them admission to any other branch. In fact, some even take Electrical Engineering and opt for minors that match with their areas of interest.
When it comes to interdisciplinary subjects, IIT Bombay provides the perfect chance to do so. What usually happens is that students are unaware of their area of interest while choosing their branch during admission. As a result they end up taking disciplines that match their ranks rather than interests.
However, if you are clear about your choice of branch, don’t hesitate and go for it without thinking much of your rank. Although difficult, you can always change your branch if you later regret choosing that specific branch.
I always suggest aspirants only choose the branch on the basis of their preferences and not the placements. Even if you land a good job, you will never be satisfied if you are working in an area that does not intrigue or excite you.
Which branch should I choose among IIT Delhi Chemical, IIT Delhi Biotechnology, IIT Bombay Aerospace, IIT Roorkee Electrical, IIT Roorkee Electronics?
I am a second-year student of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay. I think you should opt for Aerospace Engineering at our institution. You should especially choose this branch if the area of research interests you as it is a research-focused department.
The Aerospace Engineering branch of IIT Bombay consistently performs well in placements. The highest package in 2023 was INR 1.68 CPA, while the median package was INR 19.63 LPA for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering students of IIT Bombay.
Some of the prominent recruiters from the department are- Rolls Royce, Boeing India, Akasa Air, Airbus, etc. After graduation, you can work in aircraft design, or as a technical officer, or in some other related field.
Here are some details of the Aerospace branch at IIT Bombay:
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Parameters |
IIT Bombay Aerospace |
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NIRF 2023 Engineering Ranking |
#3 |
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QS World University Ranking |
#118 |
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Highest Package |
INR 1.68 CPA |
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Median Package |
INR 19.63 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Rolls Royce, Boeing India, Akasa Air, Airbus, etc. |
Because of its top-class placements, the IIT Bombay tag, and the unique career opportunities offered by this field, I would suggest you choose Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay.
What will be better for me, CSE at IIT Indore, electrical at IIT Kanpur or CSE at IIT BHU?
Depends on your interest, however, to assist you make a selection, here are a few points:
- The placement scenario for EE at IIT Kanpur is good, ranking alongside the CS department in the table.
- EE specialises in VLSI, SPCom, RF & Microwave, Power Engineering, and Control & Automation. Placements for some of these specializations are 100%, particularly VLSI, SPCom, and RF.
- IIT Kanpur has NIRF ranking of 4th with IIT Indore at 14th ,IIT Bhu at 15th.
- As of 2023, the average salary at IIT Kanpur EE branch is 26.27 LPA.
- More than 250 companies like Plutus Research, Kivi Capital, and NVIDIA FVE visited IIT Kanpur campus in 2023.
- Consider the professors, research facilities, industry links, and job possibilities in Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur.
So I would recommend you to Join IIT Kanpur Electrical Engineering over other IITs.
Which of the following would be better choice, an electrical at IIT Mandi, Jodhpur, Ropar, or a CSE at IIT Dharwad, Bhilai, Goa (specific interests computer science)?
You can go with the option of IIT Mandi. The recruiters from CSE offer high job packages every year to the students. IIT Mandi is the best place to change your branch to CSE, as it is one of the most competitive fields. You will be placed in a good company with high packages as a fresher in your favorite CSE field. When compared with the semi-new IITs, the best option would be Mandi. For other IITs, branch change might be a difficult task. Over the last three years, about 167 students got enrolled for placements; among them, 156 were placed. So IIT Mandi is a good choice.
What should I take, Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering at IIT Indore or Electrical Engineering at IIT Bhilai?
In general, it is better to choose the branch of your choice. Given below are a few trade-offs of the two choices given on the question which may help you in making the decision.
MEMS - IIT Indore:
- Administration: IIT Indore belongs to the 2008-09 batch of IITs. Although it can’t be compared with older IITs but it has made remarkable progress in this short span of time. The administration and departments are well-settled. Extra-curricular at the institute are also developing with time. In 4-5 years, the institute is expected to have a great future.
- Course: BTech MEMS at IIT Indore is fairly new and the duration of the existence of the course is the same as the B Tech Electrical course at IIT Bhilai. However, the MEMS department has been functioning for a while at IIT Indore. As a department it has experience. The faculties are great.
- Placements: MEMS has a lower placement rate as compared to other core branches of engineering. Metallurgy and Material Science is a niche field of study and the degree outcome is more research-oriented.
- Change of Branch: However, you can change your branch to Electrical or Mechanical from MEMES at IIT I, if you work hard in your 1st year. Changing to CS is always difficult because of the competition.
Electrical at IIT Bhilai:
- Facilities: IIT Bhilai was established back in 2016. It is only 4 years old. Electrical is a core Engineering discipline with better career prospects. But the disadvantage of this choice is the institute. You will have a few seniors in your branch and temporary faculties.
- Extracurricular: You will have good opportunities to start events, clubs, in the institute. On the other hand, the future at this institute is a bit uncertain.
- Campus Life: The institute also does not have a proper campus. You will not have a proper campus life for the next 4 years.
The table below shows a brief overview of the two institutes.
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Particulars |
IIT Indore |
IIT Bhilai |
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Average CTC |
17 LPA |
11.22 LPA |
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Seats |
53 |
54 |
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Fees |
INR 9.15 Lakh |
INR 4.90 Lakh |
One of my friends had an option between Mechanical at IIT Indore and CS at a new IIT. He chose Mechanical at IIT Indore. Judging by his experience it is safe to say that he made the right decision at least for 2-3 more years.
The choice is up to you if you would rather trade off on the branch or on the institution. If you are confident you can secure a good future from the limited opportunities a new IIT can offer, you should go for it.
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