Despite being a new IIT, IIT Bhubaneswar is doing quite well, both in academics and placements. The department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar has experienced professors and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. IIT Bhubaneswar has also signed an MoU with several universities for research and student exchange purposes. 

It collaborates with foreign universities such as the University of Warwick, University of Southampton, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Western Ontario, University of New York, University of North Dakota USA, and McGill University. 

Here is a placement-wise comparison for the Mechanical branch at IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Durgapur and NIT Kurukshetra:

IIT Bhubaneswar is doing well in terms of placements for B.Tech Mechanical. Its placement percentage is better as compared to these NITs, and the package is quite satisfactory. Additionally, the IIT tag is an added advantage of IIT Bhubaneswar. 

Thus, IIT Bhubaneswar is a better choice as compared to NIT Durgapur and NIT Kurukshetra for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering.

Both Civil Engineering at IIT Madras and Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar are great options for students to pursue. However, if you ask me I have limited knowledge about IIT Madras but being a student of IIT Bhubaneswar I can share some insights on the institution.

• The Mechanical Engineering department at IIT Bhubaneswar offers excellent academic curriculums, research opportunities, and placement opportunities as well.
• It is an undergraduate full-time program for four years.
• In 2023, around 82% of the students were placed in this department with a median package of INR 12 LPA.
• Some of the top recruiters were Google, Amazon, Microsoft and more.

Both IIT Indore and IIT Bhubaneswar offer good academics and placements in the field of engineering. As you must know, Metallurgy is a sub branch of Mechanical Engineering. 

IIT Bhubaneswar collaborates with foreign universities like the University of Warwick, University of Southampton, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Western Ontario, University of New York, University of North Dakota USA, and McGill University. This offers great opportunities for foreign internships and exchange programs.

Both the colleges have the same major recruiters such as COAL India, TATA Advanced Systems, TATA Steel Group, DRDO, Usha Martin, JCAP, etc. 

Some other companies that visit IIT Indore for placements are- JSW Steel, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), VISA Steel, and Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO).

Here are the 2023 B.Tech Metallurgy placements at IIT Indore and IIT Bhubaneswar:

Both IIT Indore and IIT Bhubaneswar are a good choice for Metallurgy. But out of personal experience, I can assure you that IIT Bhubaneswar is a good choice for this degree. 

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Eligibility for Full-time Ph.D. at IIT Bhubaneswar (Engineering/Science)

With 73% in M.Tech, you are academically eligible, but for regular full-time Ph.D. admission (institute-sponsored) in IIT Bhubaneswar, a valid GATE score is required.

But you can still apply under sponsored, project, or special categories, where GATE is not required, but other requirements (such as work experience or organizational sponsorship) are there.

The round 1 JEE Main 2025 closing ranks (General category, All India Quota) for B.Tech programs at IIIT Bhubaneswar are:

Note: Cutoffs may relax in later rounds.

To get admission in popular branches such as CSE at IIIT Bhubaneswar, an AIR of ~33,000 or higher in JEE Main is the best suited for General category students under the AI quota. Reserved category candidates can get away with much higher ranks.

With a GATE 2025 score of 42.33 marks in Computer Science, your son has comfortably crossed the General category qualifying cut-off mark of 29.2 marks and can be eligible for admission into a number of top institutes in India. Here is a quick analysis of where he stands and the options that actually confront him:

Admission Possibilities

Recommendations: Apply through COAP (for IITs) and CCMT (for NITs/IIITs). Keep looking for related fields like Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, which may have slightly lower cutoffs. And take all rounds of counseling, including spot rounds, as cutoff trends fluctuate every year. Also visit state universities and centrally funded colleges that accept GATE scores.

Your son is rightly positioned for M.Tech admissions in all NITs, IIITs, and new IITs. CSE and this score will not make the top 5 IITs feasible, but there are plenty of good colleges where he can build a strong academic and professional life. Wishing your son best of luck for future admissions.

If you're not getting CSE at the older IITs, IIT Bhubaneswar is a solid option with a strong academic reputation, growing placement trends, and a competitive peer environment.

CSE at IIT Bhubaneswar—Here is an overview

Both IIT Bhubaneswar and BITS Pilani are good institutions with decent Mechanical Engineering programs. So it’s hard to choose one institute over another. But because of its government status and affordable fee-structure, IIT Bhubaneswar is a better choice. 

Despite being a new IIT, the Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Bhubaneswar is quite good. The department offers well-experienced faculty members and state-of-the-art laboratories. IIT Bhubaneswar recently signed MoUs with many universities for various purposes like research and student exchange.

These foreign universities include- University of Warwick, University of Southampton, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Western Ontario, University of New York, University of North Dakota USA, and McGill University. This means excellent research and internship opportunities for the students of IIT Bhubaneswar.

Here are the placement details for IIT Bhubaneswar and BITS Pilani:

IIT Bhubaneswar offers equally good placements for core branches like Mechanical, and it is also much more affordable. Thus, I would recommend you choose IIT Bhubaneswar over BITS Pilani for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. 

MSc in Chemistry at IIT Bhubaneswar is better, keeping in mind the quality of education that you’ll receive, and the reputation of the institute:

•  You can opt for a joint MSc+PhD in Chemistry if you want to pursue a more research-focused program. 

• We have regular workshops and conferences at our department, wherein MSc. and PhD scholars can actively collaborate.

• The Chemistry department of IIT Bhubaneswar is active in research in various areas like-

• Coordination Chemistry

• Molecular Recognition for the synthesis of Exotic Organic and Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials

• Magnetic Materials and Magnetostructural Correlation

• Catalysis for Fine Chemicals

• Design and Development of Metal Complexes towards Catalysis and Anti-Cancer Drugs

As you can see, all of this is high-impact and extremely significant.

Thus, I would recommend you opt for IIT Bhubaneswar over Hyderabad School of Chemistry, for an MSc. in Chemistry.