Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering) From NIT Durgapur, Durgapur

Both the colleges, NIT Bhopal and NIT Durgapur are excellent choices for CSE. Here is a one-to-one analysis of the same

Ranking: MANIT Bhopal's Overall ranking by NIRF is 101 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 while that of NIT Durgapur is 90 out of 200.

Coding Culture: The number of GSOC selections is high at NIT Durgapur so it has a great coding culture in comparison to NIT Bhopal.

Placements: Refer to the table below

NIT Durgapur has a higher average package than NIT Bhopal. Considering all factors like ranking, coding culture, and placements, NIT Durgapur is a better choice than NIT Bhopal.

Here are a few points of differences between NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, and NIT Rourkela based on some common parameters.

1. Ranking : NIT Rourkela has the best ranking among these colleges and it’s considered the second-best NIT in North India after Allahabad.
2. Research: NIT Rourkela has the best research culture as the professors are involved in and encourage research much more than other colleges. This is why only NIT Rourkela was included in the TIMES World Ranking along with IIT Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Madras.
3. Campus life : NIT Rourkela has a number of clubs ranging from coding, dancing, robotics, debating, and many more thus offering a very vibrant college life.
4. Infrastructure : NITR has the best infrastructure among all NITs.
5. Faculty: The faculty pool like any other college is a mixed bag. In the end, you will have to depend on YouTube videos and self-study. 
6. Placements: Refer to the table below

Make your choice wisely!

Here are some key points about both colleges which will help you in your decision-making-

• Campus Life- The campus life at NIT Durgapur is much better. You’ll get ample freedom to play sports, to party, etc. You can do everything on campus, at all hours. The senior-junior and peer-to-peer bonding is great over here. There is relatively more cultural diversity in the NIT Durgapur campus.

• Academics- The CSE department of NIT Durgapur isn’t good. If you are serious about academics and quality education, NIT Durgapur CSE isn’t a good choice. The quality of research is very poor, apart from the DST-FIST project. Have a look at the faculty profile of both institutions to get a clearer picture.

• Placements - On ground level, CSE placements are better at JU. For a smaller number of students, it receives the same number of companies during campus placements. Also, bigshots offering high packages visit the JU campus exclusively.

• Startups - NIT Durgapur doesn’t provide many opportunities for startups/entrepreneurship.

• Higher studies - Both are at par if you wish to pursue higher studies in India. However, for foreign colleges/universities, an NIT tag will be more advantageous.

• ROI- The ROI for JU is much higher. This is because its tuition fees are much more affordable.

According to me, a CSE from Jadavpur University is a better option.

I would like you to consider certain important things before making your decision-

• College- Without a doubt, NIT Warangal is ahead of NIT Durgapur in terms of faculty, infrastructure and hostel facilities.

• Subject - You need to choose your subject based on your interests. Without that you’ll either hate your profession or choose a completely different career path altogether. If you are into math, coding, logic and problem-solving, choose CSE. On the other hand, if you want to study materials, metals, extraction, etc, choose Metallurgy. 
• Profession - CSE will give you better opportunities in the IT sector. You might get a fat check, work for a good company, and live in metropolitans. As you know, IT jobs are basically office jobs.On the other hand, core Metallurgy jobs deal with steel plants, mines and such. You’ll end up working in a remote area if you choose a core job.The placements for CSE are overall much better than Metallurgy, across all engineering colleges. But if you have a passion for metallurgy, you might end up in a good brand or get selected for a government position. 
• Location- Both the places are culturally very different. Research a bit, and figure out which place’s food habits, climate, and culture suits you better.

According to me your college will last for 4 years. However, your branch will become an intrinsic part of your personality and profession. Unless you have an interest in Metallurgy or a good chance at sliding to another branch, choose CSE at NIT Durgapur.

NIT Warangal is better in terms of infrastructure, faculty, campus, faculty, and placement support. But the recruiters prefer students from the software field; the metallurgical students only get an average salary package, which is pitiful.

The decision can be made by giving primary importance to your interests and you should keep in mind that the selection of a better branch decides your future and not the college

IIEST Shibpur is better for CSE. It offers better academics, and facilities. IIEST receives more funding than NIT Durgapur. It has a better peer group as well, which is clearly reflected on the cutoff. 

The placement rate for CSE is around 80%. Students receive an average CTC of around INR 10 LPA. The highest CTC offered goes up to INR 39 LPA. Microsoft Media, Deutsch Bank, Mentor Graphics, Well Fargo’s, etc. are among the major recruiters that take place in the placement drive.