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What should I take: IIT BHU Electronics or IIT Kanpur Chemical Engineering?
I am a student of IIT Kanpur. In terms of infrastructure and facilities, IIT Kanpur is way ahead of IIT BHU. It is one of the oldest and topmost IITs. Even though IIT BHU was actually established in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College, it became an IIT in 2012.
Here is a comparison between the Electronics branch of IIT BHU and Chemical branch of IIT Kanpur based on multiple factors:
|
Parameters |
IIT BHU Electronics (2023 Placements) |
IIT Kanpur Chemical (2024- Phase1 Placements) |
|
Year of Establishment |
Originally-1919; Became an IIT-2012 |
1959 |
|
NIRF 2023 Engineering Ranking |
15 |
4 |
|
Placement % |
90.83 % |
82% |
|
Median Package |
INR 30 LPA |
INR 16 LPA |
|
Highest Package |
INR 50 LPA |
- |
|
Average Package |
INR 29.56 LPA |
INR 18.9 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, Apple, Samsung, etc. |
- |
(The branch-wise data for 2024 placements of IIT BHU is not yet available. On the other hand, the IIT Kanpur 2024 placements are still ongoing, because of which, the figures are comparatively very small).
If you wish to jump into an IT career, Electronics is a better choice as compared to Chemical. However, IIT Kanpur will provide you with much better exposure, and much wider opportunities as compared to IIT BHU. Additionally, you can learn coding even as a student of Chemical Engineering. This way, even if you don’t get as many IT-based job opportunities on campus, you’ll easily get an off campus offer. The IIT Kanpur tag will help you get into top international universities for higher studies and research work.
Based on these factors, I would suggest you choose Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur over Electronics at IIT BHU.
Should I prefer BITS Pilani Computer Science or IIT KANPUR Chemical Engineering?
According to my knowledge, IIT Kanpur Chemical Engineering will give you a better perspective even in your noncore fields. So if you get a chance in IIT K then just go for it, it's one of the finest IITs in India, and the experience you will get there is incomparable.
- IIT Kanpur is situated in a developed place though not much but better than Pilani for sure. Also, connectivity is good.
- Chemical engineering is a Good branch with lots of opportunities.
- Fees- IIT Kanpur fees for 4 years is 8 lakhs while BITS fees is around 19 lakhs.
- IIT Kanpur has a NIRF ranking of 4 while BITS Pilani has an NIRF ranking of 25.
- The median salary of BITS Pilani is 18.2 LPA while the median salary of IIT Kanpur is 22.07 LPA
- More than 250 companies like Microsoft, Fujitsu, Samsung, Reliance, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey visited IIT Kanpur campus in 2023.
- Great alumni - No doubt BITS also has alumni at par with those of IITs but the thing is that all IITians prefer IITians, by that I mean to say that no matter whether that guy sitting there is from IIT Bombay or Kanpur or any IIT for that matter, they will prefer any IITian over BITSian if no other criteria are available for differentiation.
Which one is better for an MBA, IIT Kanpur or IIM Jammu/Sirmaur?
Below are the details of IIT Kanpur:
- Knowledge aspect: Experienced professors are available for each domain, including finance, marketing, analytics, operations, strategy, and human resources.
- The aspect of placement: The highest salary offered is 22 LPA, with an average salary of 16.6 LPA. In comparison to last year, the average salary increased by 22%.
- Fees: The total cost of a 2-year program (tuition fees + hostel + mess) is INR 2.8 L - 13.1 L.
- Ranking: According to the NIRF listing 2022, IIT Kanpur is ranked 20th in the management category.
Below are the details of IIM Sirmaur:
- Knowledge aspects: It provides a two-year full-time, regular, a residential sectoral MBA program with a specialization in Tourism & Hospitality Management. There are six trimesters, with three trimesters in each academic year.
- Placement aspects: It has kept its 100% placement record, with a 29% increase in the Average Package of INR 12.74 LPA and a 66% increase in the Highest Package of INR 26.5 LPA.
- Fees: A two-year program will cost INR 1,575,000 in total (tuition, housing, and meals).
- Ranking: According to the NIRF listing 2022, IIM Sirmaur is ranked 69th in the management category.
Below are the details of IIM Jammu:
- Knowledge aspects: The faculty members are phenomenal. They are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The majority of them have taught at previous IIMs. Aside from the faculty, the institute has a decent culture.
- Placement aspects: The highest package is INR 32 LPA. The average and median packages are INR 13.53 LPA and INR 11.4 LPA, respectively.
- Fees: The total tuition fees are ?13.2 L - 30.11 L.
- Ranking: According to the NIRF listing 2022, IIM Jammu is ranked 36th in the management category.
You should get your MBA from IIT Kanpur as soon as reasonably practicable. Don't be swayed by the IIM label.
Which institute is better for theoretical physics (especially quantum mechanics) - IIT Kanpur or IISC Bangalore?
IIT Kanpur is a better choice if you want to opt for theoretical physics (especially quantum mechanics) than IISC Bangalore.
- IIT Kanpur holds 4th rank as per NIRF ranking
- It is known for its excellent curriculums and highly qualified faculties who offer both theoretical and practical insights to the students.
- The placement scenario at IIT Kanpur is great with more than 90% of students being placed.
- The median packages of INR 19.2 LPA.
- More than 250 companies like Microsoft, Fujitsu, Samsung, Reliance, and Goldman Sachs visited IIT Kanpur campus in 2023.
How can I choose between IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur?
Choosing between IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras can be a daunting task, but there are a few things to keep in mind while making this decision.
- If you are from the North and want to be near home, then choose IIT Kanpur. For a South Indian, IIT Madras might be a better option.
- If you want to explore different parts of the country and experience diverse cultures, then you should consider the IIT in the other region. For example, a north Indian should choose IIT Madras and a south Indian should opt for IIT Kanpur.
- Don't get caught up in the rankings or the location. Both institutes are highly prestigious and offer excellent education and opportunities.
- In the past, IIT Kanpur used to close early, but that should not be a decisive factor.
You must keep in mind that both institutes are highly respected and highly regarded that offer excellent academic programs, faculty, and research opportunities.
Is IIT Kanpur underrated?
IIT Kanpur is well known for its cutting-edge research facilities in India. It has many unique aspects like the unique wind tunnel facilities for Aeronautical Engineering to supercomputers for CSE. It also has a rich research culture and contributes to Industrial trends.
Most of the professors here are involved in research and thus there are excellent research opportunities in every field at IIT Kanpur. Due to this many students willingly pursue research despite the placements being very good. IIT Kanpur gives equal opportunities to students of all fields and lets you explore all your passions.
Infrastructure-wise too, IIT Kanpur is better than most IITs providing the best hostel facilities, and extracurricular and academic facilities.
So now the question arises, despite being excellent in every aspect, why do people prefer IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi over IIT Kanpur? Well to state the most common reason, top rankers want to follow the herd and thus end up either in Delhi or Bombay. Other reasons might be
The location of IIT Kanpur may also affect one’s decision of joining it
The trend of top 100 rankers going to Bombay or Delhi also leaves Kanpur underrated
Bombay and Delhi slightly enjoy better placements than Kanpur
The rankings also consider Kanpur below Delhi and Bombay. In reality, these rankings are subjective but for students, these become the basis on which they make their decision.
To conclude, there is nothing wrong with IIT Kanpur and yes it is indeed underrated because of the trend of top rankers flocking to Bombay or Delhi with no clear reason.
IIT Kanpur Placements 2023 Branch Wise
|
Branch |
Number of students placed |
Highest CTC |
|
All |
1128 |
INR 1.9 CPA |
|
CSE, Mech, Civil, Math, Aero |
92 |
INR 1.02 CPA |
Since the Institute releases no official data on branch wise placements, we have to depend on individual students' reviews. A student claims that In mechanical engineering, the placement percentage is 80% with the highest package standing at INR 2.25 cr and the average CTC at INR 15 lacs.
Top Recruiters: Top recruiting companies are Amazon, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs, Quadeye, etc. About 50% of students got internships in companies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Quadeye, Samsung, Quant Box, etc.
Top roles: The top roles offered to mechanical engineering students are Machine design, Manufacturing process, Vibrations, Thermodynamics, etc.
Should I prefer IIT Hyderabad mechanical or IIT Kanpur chemical? Please guide me.
One of my close friends is a third-year undergraduate student in the Department of chemical engineering at IIT Kanpur. After considering all the other choices that his rank allows he finally chose Chemical Engineering.
A majority of IITians take non-core jobs because of their easy availability and much better packages. If you are one of them, then definitely go for Chemical instead of Mechanical. This is because Chemical Engineering has a lesser workload and rigor in comparison to Mechanical, which gives you a lot of time to prepare for non-core jobs. However, it’s important to note that this is applicable only if you are targeting non-core jobs in finance or coding.
But if you are planning to go for Civil Services preferably IES, it’s better to opt for mechanical because you cannot prepare for IES along with chemical engineering.
For core jobs, going for an old IIT like IIT Kanpur is the safest and best you can make Hyderabad doesn't even stand a chance in that case.
Which is better, Kanpur civil or IIT BHU electrical?
Both IIT BHU and IIT Kanpur are one of the best and oldest institutes in India. But according to me IIT Kanpur is better than IIT BHU here are some reasons:
- IIT Kanpur generally ranks higher than IIT BHU in the NIRF rankings. As of the most recent rankings IIT Kanpur is usually within the top 5 engineering institutes in India and IIT BHU typically ranks between 10 to 15.
- Both IIT Kanpur and IIT BHU have excellent placement records. Electrical Engineering at IIT BHU has placement records with an average CTC is 18 lakh whereas Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur also has strong placement statistics with an average CTC is 22 lakh.
- When it comes to research education and course curriculum IIT Kanpur is better than IIT BHU.
Considering the above points I could say go for IIT Kanpur over IIT BHU. Although, it depends on personal choice.
What's the highest package yet for aerospace engineering in IIT Kanpur?
Usually, the average salary of an Aerospace Engineer is in the bracket of INR 35, 000-INR 40,000 per month. To date, the highest APJ bar offered to any Aerospace Engineer that completed his graduation from IITs is INR 15 LPA.
The package offered to Aerospace Engineers depends on a number of factors and varies from person to person
- The candidate’s performance in the interview
- The job location
- Recruiting company
In IIT Kanpur, the students of the Aerospace Engineering branch usually secure an average package of 9-12 LPA meanwhile the highest around 15 LPA.
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