IIT Bhubaneswar is the better option in this case. Civil engineering from IIT Guwahati has less scope as compared to ECE from IIT Bhubaneswar. Although IIT Guwahati is in the category of old IIT’s unlikely IIT Bhubaneswar and also comes at 7th among the engineering colleges in India.
IIT Bhubaneswar offers better placements for electrical and electronics & communication engineering. In 2019, electrical engineering had an 86% placement rate and the average package was around INR 11.44 LPA at IIT Bhubaneswar. At IIT Guwahati there were 77% placements for civil engineering.
If we compare on the basis of streams; Civil Engineering lacks behind ECE. Civil is easier than ECE but the decision depends on your interest and whichever course interests you more should be the first priority.
Key Differences
Aspect |
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Focus |
Hardware, electronics, communication systems, embedded systems, VLSI, signal processing |
Software development, algorithms, data science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud computing |
Core Subjects |
Digital/analog electronics, communication systems, control systems, microprocessors |
Programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, computer networks, operating systems |
Job Roles |
Electronics engineer, communication engineer, embedded systems developer, VLSI designer, network engineer, robotics engineer |
Software developer, data scientist, cybersecurity expert, cloud engineer, web developer, AI/ML engineer |
Industry Sectors |
Telecommunications, consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, defense, semiconductors |
IT, software, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, entertainment, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud services |
Salary Trends |
Competitive, especially in telecom, VLSI, and embedded systems; generally slightly lower than CSE in software roles |
Generally higher in software/IT roles; top salaries in AI/ML, data science, and cybersecurity |
Future Scope |
Strong in electronics, IoT, embedded systems, and telecom; growth in automation and robotics |
Very strong in software, AI/ML, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud computing; rapid growth in digital transformation |
Best For |
If you are interested in hardware, electronics, communication, and embedded systems |
If you are interested in coding, software, data, AI/ML, and cybersecurity |
Keeping every aspect, we can conclude that CSE is generally considered the best branch in 2025 for those interested in software, data, AI/ML, and cybersecurity, due to higher demand and salaries in these fields.
Feature | NIT Jamshedpur – ECE | NIT Calicut – EEE |
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NIRF Rank (2024) | 101–150 | 31 |
Avg. Package (2024) | 15.65 LPA (ECE-specific) | 11.7 LPA (UG overall) |
Highest Package | 83.4 LPA | 47 LPA |
Placement Rate | 90.29% (ECE) | 84.76% (UG overall) |
Top Recruiters | Amazon, Atlassian, ZS, Deloitte, etc. | Microsoft, Qualcomm, Infosys, etc. |
Cutoff (Gen-EWS) | ~11,364 (ECE) | Slightly higher for EEE |
Campus Life | Mid-tier city, good peer network | Metro proximity, rich campus diversity |
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All three are top-tier institutes and offer excellent career prospects in electronics, electrical, and communication engineering.
Aspect |
IIT Kharagpur (ECE) |
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Official Program Name |
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering |
B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering |
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering |
Duration |
4 years |
4 years |
4 years |
Fees (approx.) |
8 lakh (4 years) |
8–10.7 lakh (4 years) |
8 lakh (4 years) |
Placement (Median/High) |
15–18.75 LPA (B.Tech overall); ECE-specific: Up to ?24 LPA (as per some sources) |
17–22.54 LPA (B.Tech overall); ECE-specific: High packages common |
20–25 LPA (EE placements reported, but official median may be lower) |
Cutoff (JEE Adv. Rank) |
2443 (ECE, Gen, Round 7) |
Generally lower than IIT KGP/Kanpur for similar branches |
2974 (EE, Gen, Round 7) |
Infrastructure |
Excellent (large campus, modern labs, hostels, sports, medical. |
Excellent (large campus, modern labs, hostels, sports, medical) |
Excellent (modern labs, hostels, sports, medical) |
Academic Reputation |
Strong in core, large alumni network |
Strong in core, good research output |
Very strong in core, research, and innovation |
Industry Exposure |
Good (many companies, both core and IT) |
Excellent (strong industry-academia link, many research projects) |
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Student Reviews |
Generally positive |
4.7/5 (EE) |
Since IIT Kharagpur ECE has a larger faculty, campus, and history, it is typically thought to have a little better reputation and greater resources.
Although the latest placement data is yet to be released by IIT Kharagpur, the average package for BTech ECE students is around INR 28 LPA.
BITS Pilani does offer a B.E. in ECE. The expected cutoff 2024 for B.E. ECE at BITS Pilani is between 287-296, the total marks for BITSAT being 390.
Expected Cutoff 2024 for B.Tech ECE (and related branches) at BITS Campuses-
COURSE | TOTAL MARKS | BITS PILANI | BITS GOA | BITS HYDERABAD |
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B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 390 | 253-266 | 234-244 | 232-244 |
B.E. Electronics & Communication | 390 | 287-296 | 252-267 | 258-265 |
B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 390 | 264-272 | 247-252 | 246-252 |
I hope this gave you an idea of the minimum marks required for admission into B.E. ECE at the three different BITS campuses.
The per-semester fee for BTech ECE at Parul University is INR 1.49 Lakhs each. Therefore the total fee for the four-year program is INR 5.96 Lakhs.
I studied B.Tech ECE from LPU from 2018-2022. Here are some of the top companies that visit the department with job opportunities during placement season-
Amazon, Wipro Alight Solutions, Sagacious IP, Cognizant, Cap-Gemini, Emrill, NTT Data, Hitachi, HCL Technologies, and Extra Marks Private Limited.
ECE graduates get good placement opportunities at LPU. You can consider this university for your degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
LPU conducts two types of placement drives: Joint Placement Drives and Normal Placement Drives. In Joint Placement Drives, multiple colleges/universities and LPU organize the drive, allowing students from those institutions to participate. The minimum eligibility criterion for Normal Placement Drives by LPU is a CGPA of 5.0 (50%).
Different companies have specific eligibility criteria; for example, Company A may require a CGPA of 7.0 or above with no backlogs. Company B may accept students with a CGPA of 6.5 or higher and a maximum of one backlog.
LPU automatically registers eligible students for upcoming company placements, with a one-day window to deregister if uninterested. Company visits are announced daily on the LPU Touch App, which provides details such as the registered student list, location, and reporting time.
Students facing issues regarding a specific company placement can inform the placement coordinator. Proper formal attire, including the LPU logo blazer, full-sleeve pastel-coloured shirt, matching pants, tie, formal shoes, and well-groomed appearance, is mandatory for all students attending placements.