Two years ago, one of my friends was in the same situation. He could have taken electrical and sit for every company’s placements. If he chooses mechanical, then only core opportunities are open. Given the circumstances, he chose electrical in the first round of counseling. It was so because he would at least get a chance to sit in almost every business. 

Sitting in a good company does not guarantee a good job, and mechanical engineering at PEC is far superior to that of many NITs and even IITs. Trusting his seniors and teachers, he switched to mechanical on the spot round to which he doesn't regret till now. 

If you're interested in electrical, go for it. Since my friend had no particular interest in any of these subjects, he preferred mechanical over electrical.

You need to compare the two universities to make a decision between the two. Having friends studying in both the institutes, I might be able to help you with the question.

Metallurgy at NIT Rourkela:

• Campus-wise, the college has a very large campus.
• But, if you are planning to pursue metallurgy, let me tell you that you will have lesser job opportunities in both the public and private sectors in India.
• You might have to shift to another country to get a well-paying job and earn decently in your field of study.

Electrical at NIT Silchar:

• There are also some really good facilities here including the largest digital library in South Asia.
• The campus is really good too.
• The placement records are amazing. Moreover, electrical is an evergreen branch with decent scope in the public sector. This would surely make a good alternative.

Finally, it all boils down to your interests and which field you prefer more. Both fields come with their own pros and cons.

Since my cousin used to be a student of IIT Dhanbad, I might be able to give you some facts about the college which might give you a proper insight.

• IIT ISM was formerly known as ISM Dhanbad. It boasted of a rich legacy and an equally rich infrastructure which is not true for the newly established IITs.
• IIT ISM is technically a new IIT but practically it is not.
• Because of the IIT tag, IIT Bhubaneswar and a number of other IITs had a very low opening and closing ranks.
• IIT ISM initially had a high opening and closing rank. Many candidates did not want to join IIT ISM even after cracking JEE.
• Many major companies visited the campus of IIT ISM during placements.
• The salary package has been going up and the number of companies visiting the campus has also been increasing.
• Some of the big names are PSUs namely OIL, MECL, CIL, IOCL, BPCL, ONGC, etc.

You can get a good job if you go for IIT ISM, as good as a job you can get from its Bhubaneswar counterpart.

Both IIT Jodhpur and IIT Tirupati are reputed institutes. However, IIT Jodhpur is a second-generation IIT whereas IIT Tirupati is a third-generation IIT and has a long way to go to be at par with IIT Jodhpur.

Based on what I heard from my friends at IIT Jodhpur, I can say it has a terrific campus. It is the first fully planned technical campus with unique Incubation and Technology Park. IIT Jodhpur is making good advances in its placement and research work. Students at the institute get placed in core and non-core companies. Many alumni of the institute are also pursuing their studies in foreign universities.

Here are some recent statistics regarding the two institutes.

If you have to choose between two IITs that are not old, it’s wise to choose the campus which is more developed and older. Outline your evaluation by comparing the faculty and research activities of both the IITs. Refer to your seniors there and friends to gain better knowledge. Hope this helps you in making a decision.

Before selecting among institutes, you should decide which branch to opt for. As per the question asked, you must have an interest in both EE and CSE at the two specified institutes.

The points followed will give certain guidelines, based on which you can come to a conclusion.

• CSE has a much better placement opportunity in the private sector all over India. But for electrical engineers, there is a good scope in the government sector.
• Considering the reputation of institutes, NIT Hamirpur is a much better institute than IIIT Vadodara.
• In NIT Hamirpur, the alumni base is obviously much stronger than that of IIIT Vadodara.
• The campus life too is much better in NIT H. The only disadvantage is its location with no direct access to the city. On the other hand, Vadodara is a well-established city with proper communication to other cities. But, Hamirpur is not as bad a location as Mandi, and so is somewhat accessible.
• NIT Hamirpur has one of the most beautiful campuses in India. So, the four years of engineering are very spent inside the campus of NIT H. No one regrets being on the campus by any means.

Considering the above points, it can be deduced that EE at NIT Hamirpur is a better option, having a better college reputation and good campus life.