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What should I choose, CS at NIT Hamirpur or CS at NIT Raipur?
NIT Hamirpur is ranked 98 among the best engineering colleges of India by NIRF, 2020. Admissions for CS in this university are based on the rank of JEE mains followed by counselling and interview. NIT Hamirpur also has a good placement rate.
NIT Raipur is ranked 67 among the best engineering institutes in India by NIRF, 2020. The admissions process for NIT Raipur is similar to NIT Hamirpur, based on JEE rank followed by counselling.
Given below is a tabulated difference between CS at NIT Hamirpur and CS at NIT Raipur.
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Category |
NIT Raipur |
NIT, Hamirpur |
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Total course fee |
5.52 lakhs |
5.84 lakhs |
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Total seats available |
126 |
114 |
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Application fee |
1,250 INR |
1,200 INR |
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Eligibility criteria |
JEE Main |
JEE Main |
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Cutoff |
11571 |
25597 |
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Average salary |
6.5 lakhs |
6.8 lakhs |
Admissions process:
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Admission process for both institutes is the same and done via online mode.
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Admissions are fully based on the rank of JEE Main followed by counselling and interview.
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With these students are also required to have at least 75% in 10+2 in required subjects. There is 10% relaxation for SC and ST students.
Placements:
NIT Hamirpur:
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Companies like ACCENTURE, Bloomberg, Bosch Ltd, CA Technologies, Capgemini, GODREJ, HSBC, IBM, Infosys, etc visit campus in search of good placements.
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The average salary package offered to students is 6.8 lakhs and the highest salary package is 30 lakhs.
NIT Raipur:
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Companies like 3DPLM Software, Analytics Quotient, Belzabar Software, Cognizant, Drishti Soft, DS Group, HINDALCO, Incture Technologies, Info Edge (India) Ltd, etc visit the campus every year.
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The average salary package offered to students is 6.5 lakhs and the highest salary package is 25 lakhs.
Facilities:
NIT Hamirpur:
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The infrastructure of the college is really good. Classrooms set up with modern instruments, the library is open to all, medical facilities and equipped labs are also available in college.
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Along with this the Institute also has a huge ground for sports activities. Teachers are well qualified in their particular fields and very helpful.
NIT Raipur:
All necessary facilities are available on campus. The CS Faculty is well-qualified and cooperative. Teachers guide students regarding their career opportunities and placements.
Overall NIT, Hamirpur and NIT Raipur are really equally good Institutes for CS. Placement rate of the universities is almost 92%. So, choose an institute according to your convenience.
May I know how much did you secure in your JEE Main in order to get Computer Science in IIIT Bangalore?
A few years ago my brother appeared for JEE Main and scored 222. He got admission to IIIT Bangalore. His batchmates scored a similar score and the highest score was 230. The majority of the batch scored in the range of 190–195.
As for the rank, here is the recent IIIT Bangalore cutoff
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Round 1 |
6000 |
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Round 2 |
9645 |
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Round 3 |
8500 |
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Round 4 |
8997 |
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Round 5 |
18547 |
The overall cutoff for IIIT Bangalore CSE is 6000-18547 which means roughly a score between 130-170
What should I choose between BITS Goa CS and IIT Roorkee Applied Maths?
Applied Maths at IIT Roorkee is a more viable alternative than BITS Goa CS provided that you have an interest in coding.
- The course structure of Applied Mathematics is quite similar to that of KGP MnC. Unlike the general assumption, this program isn’t research-oriented. Only a few who have a deep passion for Maths take up research as a much later endeavor.
- The best part of the program is the excellent job opportunities it offers. Its placements are second only to CS, the most preferred branch.
- You get to avail top-notch facilities provided by a leading IIT, Roorkee
- IIT Roorkee has the highest intake of this program even more than IIIT Hyderabad.
- The Applied Maths team bagged the 68th position in the ACM ICPC world Finals and the 2nd position in India.
- The course structure covers diverse topics like data structures, design, Analysis of algorithms, and discrete mathematics. All these topics help to strengthen the Computer programming base of students.
So, Applied Mathematics is a much better option than BITS Goa CS.
Which is better for CSE, Amity University Lucknow or Galgotia University Greater Noida?
If you are living in Lucknow, Amity University Lucknow is more feasible. It is better than Galgotias University for many reasons. Amity University is a more reputed university.
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Particulars |
Amity University Lucknow |
Galgotias University |
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Average CTC |
INR 4.5 LPA |
INR 4.35 LPA |
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Entrance Criteria |
60% in Amity JEE Entrance |
JEE Main: 40%ile/rank up to 5 lakh |
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Fees (annually) |
INR 1.7 lakhs |
INR 2.24 lakhs |
Accommodation: (Winning Institute - Amity University Lucknow)
- Sometimes it becomes difficult to socialize and adapt to a new place. The hostel facilities at Galgotias University are not up to the mark.
- Many people opt to live in PGs and flats after their first year, as the hostel facilities are not good.
Faculty: (Winning Institute - Amity University Lucknow)
The faculty for CSE at GU is not up to the mark at GU. Hardly, one out of the 7 teachers is good at Galgotias University. Amity has a better ratio than this.
Campus:
- The fees for Galgotias is not economical and feasible for the least facilities they provide.
- The university neither has playgrounds for every sport nor the sports equipment. It does not have an auditorium either.
The suggestion will be to choose Amity University Lucknow for BTech CS.
How difficult is it to change branches in NIT Patna from mechanical to CSE?
It certainly is difficult to change branches in NIT Patna from Mechanical to CSE. The change of branch allotted by JoSSA in NIT Patna is done after two semesters. As per the policies,
- Students of B.Tech. or Integrated M.Sc. can change their branch to any other branch of their choice.
- Students of B.Arch. are not allowed to change their branches because their admission was done on the basis of Paper - II of JEE (Mains), not Paper - I.
- The total strength of a particular branch cannot exceed 110% of the original strength
- The total strength of a particular branch cannot be dropped beyond 90%.
Basically, there can only be an increase of 10% in the strength of a particular branch.
To be eligible for branch change students have to complete the following criteria
- The students must have completed all credits of the first two semesters in their first attempt.
- The student must have scored a CGPA not less than 8.25 in the first year.
The criteria appear to be quite simple but the reality is changing the branch to CSE is a bit tricky and challenging. The seats usually vanish up to 9 CGPA for CSE, because the competition is tough for this particular branch.
So, opt for branch change only if you are genuinely interested in the branch you want to get into.
Which is better for a CSE stream, IIIT Kota, or LNMIIT, Nirma, Thapar Patiala?
LNMIIT is definitely the best among the lot as it has a good alumni network, decent fees, good placements and it recently got accredited with a grade A NAAC certificate.
Talking about the other colleges-
- Thapar University- Thapar provides great infrastructure, curriculum, faculty, and international exposure but as it takes admission through management quota, the quality of students may not be the same. Also, the fees are high and not everyone can afford it.
- IIIT Kota- IIIT-Kota despite being an IIIT is new and hence doesn't have a rich alumni network.
- Nirma University- Nirma is a good choice, but only if you are a Gujrati as 50% of seats are reserved for Gujaratis.
For the above reasons, you should choose LNMIIT for a CSE degree.
How is IIT Patna computer science placement?
IIT Patna CSE branch is the highest-placed branch of the institute and secured 98.65% of placements this year. The placements statistics of CSE have been tabulated below:
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Number of students registered |
74 |
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Number of students placed |
73 |
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Placement Percentage |
98.65% |
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Highest CTC |
INR 82.05 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 35.57 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 32.85 LPA |
The maximum almost 45% of placements were from the IT sector and the top recruiters were Google, Microsoft, DE Shaw, Amazon.
What would you advise a CS fresher at IIIT Delhi?
IIIT Delhi is one of the leading institutions suffering higher studies in Computer Science in India. Students are exposed to the core subjects right from the first year which might be quite overwhelming for the freshers. IIIT Delhi has a myriad of research opportunities, internships, and the like available to first-year students but they often fail to make the most of these opportunities.
If you haven't programmed before, you'll feel lost when faced with unfamiliar terms. Follow these tips to overcome your struggles
- Take out at least 30 minutes to 1 hour every day to write codes. Write a program different from the one you are required to make in the Intro To Programming course.
- Dont hesitate to ask for help whenever you have a doubt or get stuck on some error. Seek the help of your instructor, TAs, seniors, and batchmates with programming experience.
If you know basic programming but are not too confident then your knowledge to your advantage and get involved with
- Another great support structure that exists in IIIT-D i.e. its technical student clubs -
FooBar and Byld. - Attend the competitions and sessions hosted by these bodies as they will teach you a lot.
If you feel lost as a CS fresher at IIIT Delhi, remember that everyone has started from the beginning and so can you!
Which is better for CSE: SRM University Ramapuram or Presidency University, Yelahanka, Bangalore?
Presidency University is a relatively newly established institute in 2013 whereas SRM was established in 2004 and is a highly reputed private institute across the country specially for engineering, having a strong alumni network in the industry. SRM also has international collaborations with universities from USA, UK, France and a few other countries, allowing scholarly students to undergo semester abroad programme.
Fee Structure and student strength:
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College |
NIRF Ranking |
Fee Structure for B. Tech CSE |
Seat intake |
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Presidency University |
Top 200 engineering colleges in 2018 |
INR 11 lakhs for entire course |
180 |
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SRM University Ramapuram |
#41 for engineering in 2020 |
INR 8.1 lakhs for entire course |
600 |
Curriculum:
SRM University Ramapuram, B. Tech CSE:
- Students learn a diverse set of subjects ranging from basics in programming, mathematics to theory of computation, operating systems and cellular automata.
- Moreover, QOS in IP networks, wireless network operations and data communications are some of the other aspects included in the course.
Presidency University, B. Tech CSE:
- The course is divided into a number of mandatory and elective courses.
- Topics included in the course range from discrete mathematics, digital design lab as well as programming languages, modern technologies like ML/IOT & AI.
- Other subjects like analysis of algorithms, computer networks and software engineering are also taught.
Placements:
SRM University Ramapuram, B. Tech CSE:
- Average placement rate around 100%
- The highest package offered is INR 41 lakhs LPA with an average salary of INR 4-5 LPA.
- Top recruiters are Amazon, Wipro, TCS, Capgemini, Infosys amongst 100 others
- 20% students get PPOs in pre-final year with average stipend of 20,000
Presidency University, B. Tech CSE:
- The average placement rate is around 90%
- The highest package offered is INR 16 LPA, the average package is between 3-5 LPA.
- Major recruiters are Reliance, Vivo, Capillary, VVDN, Mindtree amongst 30+ other companies
These institutes have highly qualified faculties and provide ample opportunities to hone one’s skills and excel in the field chosen.
Should we prefer CSE in new IITs over IT at IIIT Allahabad?
If IIT is the most important thing in your life then you should definitely choose the new IITs. You can take any trade at the old IITs because that makes much more sense considering there are already so many new IITs. The government isn’t going to stop opening new IITs, so the question arises that IIT is a brand name and that by the virtue of being an IIT, it should be preferred over all other non-IIT institutions.
When IIIT Allahabad was opened by the Central Government, it was given the status of an IIT. With the coming of the IIIT Act 2014, it is a de facto IIT for IT. IIIT Kancheepuram was mentored by IIT Madras whereas IIIT Jabalpur was mentored by IIT Kanpur. These centrally funded IITs can also claim the privilege that the new IITs claim which is, that they are an IIT and that they have been mentored by old IITs so that they should be preferred. People see that extra ‘I’ and do not apply the same logic and create a hierarchy of their own making and choosing that IIT> IIIT which is not backed by any evidence.
In the 2015 Allahabad High Court case, the court struck down the cancellation of the appointment of faculty using UGC norms as the excuse. The court said that since it was set up as an IIT, it must comply with IIT norms.
You should make a decision based on the learning atmosphere and the reputation of the college in the area which you want to pursue. In QS World University Rankings for Computer Science and Information Systems, IIIT Allahabad was ranked 11th in India just after the old IITs. The parameters for ranking use the quality of research and industry reputation. Moreover, the IITs are for science and technology having on an average 20 departments whereas IIIT specializes in IT.
