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Which is better, IISc or IIT Bombay?
IISc Bangalore vs IIT Bombay — two of India's finest institutions but quite different:
IISc (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore):
- India's #1 research institution (QS, NIRF). world-class for basic sciences and engineering research
- primarily postgraduate (MTech, ME, PhD) — undergraduate is the 4-year BS research program
- for research careers: IISc is unmatched in India. alumni in top global research labs, faculty positions worldwide
- not the right choice if you want a corporate job after 4 years — the BS program is research-oriented
IIT Bombay:
- India's top engineering institution (alongside IIT Madras) for technology and industry-facing careers
- excellent placements in tech, finance, consulting. placement is a major strength
- strong research too, but more balanced between research and industry compared to IISc
- BTech programs are primarily engineering-focused
simple guideline: if you want a career in fundamental research, PhD, or academic science — IISc. if you want a technology/industry career with strong placement and brand — IIT Bombay. both are world-class institutions in their domains.
Why is getting into IIT Bombay tougher than getting into Harvard?
IIT Bombay vs Harvard — why does people say IIT is harder to get into?
it's about acceptance rates relative to applicants:
- Harvard: ~3.5% acceptance rate from ~57,000 applicants = ~2,000 students admitted per year
- IIT Bombay CSE (and top IITs overall): approximately 0.02% of JEE Main aspirants get the top IIT branches. About 13 lakh students appear for JEE Main; ~1.7 lakh qualify for JEE Advanced; roughly 16,000 get IITs — that's about 1.2% of all JEE Main takers. For CSE at IIT Bombay specifically: ~150 seats for 13+ lakh JEE Main takers = 0.01%
so on pure acceptance rate math for the top programs, IIT Bombay CSE is more selective than Harvard's overall admit rate.
however the comparison isn't fully apples-to-apples: Harvard selects holistically (essays, recommendations, extracurriculars) while IIT is purely exam-based. Harvard's applicant pool is global and self-selected; JEE has near-universal participation from Indian 12th-grade science students.
different systems, different difficulty types. but the math of selection ratios supports the claim.
How good is the Computer Science program at IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay CS program is like a dream come true even for those who cracked JEE easily. IIT Bombay is located in Powai, Mumbai, India. The institute has become a big brand over the past few years and everyone who passes out from this college cannot stop praising it. IIT Bombay offers one of the best CSE programs in India. The academic ambiance and exposure offered are unmatched.
- The CSE faculty of IIT Bombay is well-educated and has a big achievements record. Frequent industrial visits add to the industrial exposure.
- Last year the average CTC for the CSE branch in IIT Bombay placements 2022 was INR 17.91 LPA. This year the stats look like this:
|
Branch |
CSE/Electronics |
|
Name of the Company |
QuadEye |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 1.02 CPA |
|
Sector |
SDE And R&D |
IIT Bombay CSE is not only about writing code or mastering a variety of programming languages. The students are taught a variety of courses. The required core curriculum rarely covers any one topic thoroughly. The department also offers a wide range of electives that students can choose from based on the sub-fields that intrigue them.
Overall, the CSE program of IIT Bombay is the best in the country and should be considered at any cost.
What is highest package for IDC, IIT Bombay?
IDC Technologies is a company that offers a range of technology solutions to businesses and organizations. As with any company, there are various positions within IDC Technologies, each with its own salary range.
According to available data, the highest-paying job at IDC Technologies is that of a Solution Architect, with a salary of INR 26.6 Lakhs per year. This indicates that this position is a highly sought-after and desirable role within the company. It is worth noting that this salary figure may vary depending on factors such as the employee's experience, skills, and performance.
The top 10% of employees at IDC Technologies earn more than INR 11 lakhs per year. This suggests that there is room for growth within the company for employees who perform well and demonstrate a commitment to their work. Additionally, the top 1% of employees earn more than INR 23 lakhs per year. This indicates that there are some highly successful and well-compensated individuals within the company.
It is important to note that salary estimates are based on data from 5.9k IDC Technologies employees.
Who are some of the most famous IIT Bombay alumni?
IIT Bombay boasts a long list of notable alumni in various industries. Some of the most eminent figures have been listed below
- Nandan Nilekani: Chairman of UID and ex-head of Infosys.
- Manohar Parrikar: Present Chief Minister of the state of Goa
- Kanwal Rekhi: Ex-chairman of Citicorp, who has a building named after him at IIT Bombay.
- Jairam Ramesh: He is an Indian Economist and Politician belonging to the Indian National Congress in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ruling coalition of center-left political parties heading the Government of India.
- Bharat Desai: He is currently a chairman of Syntel, a KPO and IT organization. His current net worth is around 1.4 billion Dollars.
- Udaya Kumar: He designed the Indian rupee sign.
These famous alumni from IIT Bombay have made the institution's name and are highly considered idols by many IITians.
What are the pros and cons of studying in IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay is the dream college of many Engineering aspirants. Some major pros and cons of IIT Bombay are mentioned below:
Pros
- IIT Bombay is the elite Engineering college in India with almost 75% of 100 rankers targeting this institute.
- IIT Bombay offers a variety of courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- It provides holistic development of students.
- The MNCs that visit during placements offer high packages that are quite appealing.
- Some of the top branches include CSE, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical. The faculty of all these branches are extremely learned. CSE students are busy with projects and usually get recruited by top IT companies while chemical engineering promotes research.
Cons
- IIT Bombay is not a university providing courses in other fields such as arts, dance, painting, or the law.
- Most of the courses focus on application only. For instance, even math is not pure but applied
- The quality of education is gradually deteriorating over the past few years despite all efforts to save it from the fall
- Most top students prefer to go for jobs rather than become researchers
The cons are not major enough to overshadow the pros yet and the Institute is expected to remain among the top for a few more years.
What are the differences you noticed between IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay?
There certainly are many differences between IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay promotes freedom whereas IIM Ahmedabad teaches you accountability. IIT Bombay gives you the ability to dream whereas IIM Ahmedabad helps you change them. IITB is more generic in nature whereas IIMA focuses strictly on core concepts. Both carry equal importance in one’s life and one cannot be considered better than the other. They both are like two wheels of a vehicle indispensable to each other.
The table below states the primary differences through statistics.
|
Particulars |
IIT Bombay |
IIM Ahmedabad |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 4 CPA |
INR 1.16 CPA ($1,40,599) |
|
Average CTC |
INR 23.26 LPA |
INR 89.71 LPA ($1,08,405) |
|
Top Recruiters |
American Express, Honda Japan, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group |
Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Bain & Company, Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, TAS, and TCS |
|
Number of Recruiters |
400+ |
190 |
Do you regret joining IIT Bombay?
I know a friend who is currently in her second semester and she shared a few pieces of information regarding the scenario there.
As everyone says, joining IIT Bombay was indeed a very fun-filled experience and it satisfies all your cravings for a rich college life experience.
However, after a few days, she became aware of some harsh realities. Due to the relaxed ambiance, she stopped focusing on academics and was not among the toppers anymore. This affected her confidence a lot. She started feeling inferior to her peers and considered herself just an average student. She started anticipating if her decision to join IIT Bombay was even worth it. Eventually, she realized that she was mistaken and the truth was way different. She realized a few things she wasn’t able to ascertain before
- She was able to learn such things she could not have learned anywhere else
- She had learned to work more than her capabilities and push her limit by studying with many geniuses
- She got to know her worth when compared to people in the same field
- Life at IIT Bombay made her all the more humble and mature, ready to face life challenges strongly.
She eventually did not regret joining IIT Bombay even a bit. She gave it the credit for grooming her overall personality.
Can you share hostel room photos of IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay offers 17 hostels in total for students. Every hostel is a distinct entity with its own common areas, washrooms, etc. Basic amenities include:
- Furniture including bed, table, fan, tubelight, cupboard in rooms.
- High-speed internet connectivity.
- Mess or dining hall
- Computer room
- Gym
- Indoor and outdoor sports ground
The hostels always have a tonne of events going on, which makes life enjoyable here away from home. All year long, there are numerous intra- and inter-hostel competitions/events based on sports and culture activities. In addition, a number of festivals including Janmashtami, Lohri, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali, etc. are observed at the hostels. Flag Hoisting takes place on Republic Day and Independence Day. These events facilitate mingling and breaking the ice with seniors and fellow batchmates.
Here are some pictures of the IIT Bombay hostel rooms:
Double Occupancy Room- Girls’ Hostel, Image Source: Quora
Single Occupancy Room- Girls’ Hostel, Image Source: Quora
Single Occupancy Room- Boys’ Hostel, Image Source: Quora
Double Occupancy Room- Boys’ Hostel, Image Source: Quora
What rank is required in JEE Advanced to get CSE in IIT Bombay?
To get CSE in IIT Bombay, you need a JEE Advanced rank of 60 if you belong to General Category. This rank keeps getting lower every year. If you are certain of studying CSE at IIT Bombay, then start studying without further hesitation. In case you are still not sure, I have a friend's experience that might help you make the decision. He was interested in Mechanical and was not sure about CSE. With a rank of 70, he went for Mechanical Engineering.
Now there is a course at IIT Bombay that is compulsory for all freshers. The course comprises the fundamentals of Computer Science. Once he studied that, he became certain that he wanted to pursue CSE instead and requested a branch change. In fact, I know many who changed their branch after becoming aware of their passion and inclinations. So you don’t have to necessarily make a decision right now, and can always avail of the branch change option later on. But make sure to make an early decision. Also if your JEE rank is average then you can always change your branch later on. However, an important thing to keep in mind is that this branch change option is possible only if your first-year CGPA is up to the mark.
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