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Which is better: material science at IIT KANPUR or Computer science at IIT TIRUPATI?
The material science and engineering department at IIT Kanpur offers BTech, M. Tech, and Ph.D. programs with the guidance of highly accomplished and distinguished faculty members. Material science and engineering departments are nationally and internationally recognized for its academics, high-quality research, and consultancy work.
The department of computer science and engineering at IIT Tirupati has always been involved in high-quality research and BTech, MTech, and Ph.D. programs are offered to students. The faculty of the department is constantly working for providing better education while working at their premier levels in their respective fields.
Faculty:
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IIT Kanpur has a diverse highly qualified faculty of 436 members. Each member of the faculty is a Ph.D. holder in their respective disciplines and well experienced and excellent in their fields.
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Most of the professors of IIT Tirupati have completed their Ph.D. from IISC Bangalore, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIT Madras. Some professors who joined IIT Tirupati for following their passion for teaching, instead of working in top MNCs with a handsome salary package.
Infrastructure:
IIT Kanpur:
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It has a very well planned and spacious campus spreading across 1055 acres.
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The campus is very neat and beautifully laid out for providing students with academic and residential needs.
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Hostel facilities, sports facilities, medical facilities, etc are all available on the campus itself.
IIT Tirupati:
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It is one of the premier institutes in the country for technical education.
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Wi-Fi, labs, medical facilities, sports, classrooms all are available and very well designed.
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Classrooms are very well conditioned and the college is very well connected to the market, railway station and the airport.
Placement:
IIT Kanpur:
It has a very active placement cell that conducts training programs and recruitment drives regularly and efficiently.
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Placements are brought for students for high paying profiles with a median salary of 15 LPA.
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Some of the top recruiters of IIT Kanpur include Adobe, Amazon, Philips, Infosys, Genpact, TCS, Wipro, Samsung, etc.
IIT Tirupati:
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In the graduating batch of 2020 at IIT Tirupati, 70 students were placed in reputed companies with an average package of 9.18 LPA.
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Companies like Afcons, Ashok Leyland, Cushman and Wakefield, Genpact, TCS innovation labs are some of the top recruiters of the college.
The details discussed above will assist you in making a wise decision about which college you must opt to. However, admissions into both colleges are possible only through JEE Advance scores.
Should I take metallurgy and material science from PEC, Chandigarh or go for IT at UIET, Chandigarh?
PEC Chandigarh ranks 68 among the top pioneer engineering colleges by NIRF 2020. It maintains a standard placement record of 80% by providing jobs in top quality MNCs.
UIET Chandigarh ranks 54th among the private engineering colleges by NIRF ranking and maintains a placement record of 80%.
Admission Process
PEC Chandigarh:
- The minimum marks required is 75% marks in 10+2 along with a valid score in JEE Main.
- The seats for metallurgy and material science available are 28.
- The course fee is INR 3.45 LPA.
- The cutoff required in JEE Main is in the range of 22511-32666.
UIET Chandigarh:
- The admission is based on the valid score of 75% marks in 10+2 with JEE Main.
- The course fee is INR 3.25 LPA.
- The seats available are 40 for the course of IT.
- The cutoff required in JEE Main is in the range of 24265-35348.
Placements:
The placements in both these colleges are good and many of the companies offer handsome packages to the students every year. CSE receives the highest amount of placement of 100%.
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Categories |
PEC Chandigarh |
UIET Chandigarh |
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Placement rate |
80% |
80% |
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Highest package |
INR 49 LPA |
INR 30 LPA |
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Average package |
INR 9 LPA |
INR 7 LPA |
The top companies are Google, IBM, Directi, Hero Honda, Deloitte, Microsoft, Accenture, Ericsson, etc.
Facilities:
- The central library of PEC Chandigarh has a collection of 1 lakh volumes of books and research papers.
- There are six hostels in the campus, four of them are for boys and two for girls.
- A 120 capacity of air-conditioned hall in UIET Chandigarh for holding presentations and interactive sessions.
- The university library of UIET Chandigarh has an inflibnet network which allows them to connect through the digital facilities.
Although, UIET provides more placements for all the branches, however, PEC Chandigarh is more preferred than UIET since PEC is one of the oldest institutions in Chandigarh.
What should I take Metallurgy and Material Science at IIT Indore or Electrical 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.
Should I take Material Science Engineering at NIT Hamirpur?
NIT Hamirpur has been ranked at 42 for Engineering by The Week 2019 and is popular for its BTech and MTech programs. The BTech degree in Material Science Engineering has been newly introduced by the institution and observed its first batch only in 2017. It offers a graduate and undergraduate program in the specialization.
Let us take a look at some important facts about this program:
Admissions:
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Particulars |
NIT Hamirpur |
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Eligibility criteria |
Minimum score of 75% in 12th Mandatory subjects: Physics and Mathematics |
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Qualifying Exam |
JEE Main |
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Total seats |
40 |
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Fees |
5.84 Lakhs |
Curriculum:
- The course has been designed to provide students with the most updated information about the material testing industry.
- It has a core focus on fundamental subjects like Thermodynamics and Mechanical behavior of materials in the initial semesters followed by practical modules in Ceramic Science and Tribology in the last two semesters.
Prospects:
- A degree in Material Science Engineering from NIT Hamirpur will help students in two major aspects.
- The first being research, considering the institution offers the best research-oriented curriculum that will help students in understanding the impact of conducting conducive research in a relevant field.
- It will also be a great base for those students that are looking to apply for higher education considering it has less competition as compared to other fields.
The university also offers international internships in Europe and Canada which further provides students with great industry exposure.
Faculty:
- The faculty members help and guide students with any doubts or queries they may have regarding the course.
- The teachers have collectively contributed towards publishing over 200 research papers in international journals, a Japanese patent, and 9 books.
Infrastructure:
It offers great infrastructure in terms of well-designed classrooms, updated practical labs, modern facilities, a fully stocked library, sports complex, and hostel services.
Placement:
- The placement rate is 70%.
- The highest CTC is 12 LPA while the median CTC is 6.8 Lakhs.
- The top recruiters are Accenture and Bloomberg.
Based on the given factors, students can make an informed decision regarding their choice of institution.
What is the placement scope for material science in IIT BOMBAY?
The placement scenario for Material Science in IIT Bombay largely depends on the type of jobs you will be taking. There are a variety of jobs offered like core blue-collar jobs, core executive level jobs, non-core data, finance or coding type jobs.
The majority of the batch goes for non-core data jobs both finance and coding type. A lot of companies offer such roles and there is no scarcity of opportunities in this area.
Next in line are the core Executive jobs offering roles like Tata Steel), R&D, etc. These jobs are offered to a handful of students only and the companies offering such roles visit usually towards the end of placements. These roles are highly coveted among MTech students and one needs to prepare a lot to grab these roles.
Other types of jobs one can take are the Core blue collar jobs that require direct contact with the manufacturing plant. However one cannot depend on placements for such roles at all. Getting these jobs is very easy and all you need to do is keep your academic performance up to the mark and gain some experience in co-curricular projects with professors. After some time you will have identified your area of interest and your professor will help you get a job through his own contacts.
How is the metallurgical engineering and materials science programme at IIT Bombay compared to the other programmes?
Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering (MEMS) is a highly funded branch in IIT Bombay, and it's a misconception that it's not a good branch just because its cutoffs are high. In fact, Material Science is the most demanded branch at MIT. However, it's essential to note that each branch is unique in its way, and the only thing that matters is your interest.
MEMS teaches engineering aspects of metals, their properties, and engineering problems faced while extracting them, while material science focuses on customizing materials according to your needs. Materials play an essential role in various processes, and you need to alter properties like viscosity, strength, hardness, resistance to temperature, etc. Material science plays a crucial role in developing such materials.
The branch you choose does not determine your success; it's your commitment and passion toward that branch that matters. So, choose a branch based on your interest and passion, not just packages, to excel in it.
How is the material science program at Anna University?
Material Sciences in CEG started 9 years before and in such a short span it has gained recognition. It has made a significant contribution to the research of the country. The significance of the program has been described on the basis of the following aspects.
Research: Research is the most impressive feature of this course. The funding provided by the Center for Technology Development and Transfer during the third year is extremely helpful and encourages students to take up research.
Faculty: Although the faculty is extremely supportive, some of them lack specialization in materials science.
Course: The course has a variety of options for electives. It is extremely structured and moderate-paced.
Infrastructure: This is where the course lacks the most. It does not have a separate department and operates under the department of Mechanical Engineering. Also, there is a lack of equipment required for the course.
Alumni: The number of alumni is less as the course has recently started. But most of them are now working at extremely good universities around the world and India or are placed in very good companies (both in core materials science and IT).
Internships: CEG renders excellent exposure. A vast amount of undergrads perform research in various laboratories across the world during their second and third years. This helps in securing jobs in the future.
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