IEM Kolkata and NIT Sikkim are some of the most reputed engineering colleges in India. However, it is difficult to choose between the two as the branches you have mentioned are different. To make a more precise decision, first, decide which branch you want to opt for.
Here is a brief overview of the courses.
Particulars |
IEM Kolkata |
NIT Sikkim |
Fees (Total) |
5.88 Lakhs |
5.38 Lakhs |
Placement Rate |
100% |
64.61% |
Highest Package Offered |
72 LPA |
22 LPA |
Average Package Offered |
4 LPA |
6 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
TCS, Amazon, Cognizant, Infosys, HDFC, Wipro, Lupid, Vodafone, ICICI Bank, etc. |
Wipro, Microsoft, LG, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Bosch, IBM, L&T Construction. etc. |
In the end, it all comes down to the branch you have an interest in. Choose wisely between these two options.
Among the above two institutes, CSE at IIIT Kota is a good option, considering the placement statistics of the institute. The table below gives a brief level of comparison of both the institutes, specific to the branch of CSE.
Particulars |
IIIT Kota |
NIT Sikkim |
Total Fees (B.Tech) |
8.5 Lakhs |
5.4 Lakhs |
Highest package offered |
30 LPA |
18 LPA |
Average package offered |
11 LPA |
8.5 LPA |
JEE Main cut-off (CSE) |
23144 |
27838 |
So, considering the placements and curriculum into account, IIIT Kota is a better choice for Computer Science and Engineering.
There are many things to consider before choosing a college. It depends on your home town and the distance of your home from the institutes.
If you want to live in a place that looks like heaven on earth, then you may choose NIT Srinagar. But then you should consider that Jammu and Kashmir is not a very peaceful area. If you want peace then choose one from NIT Sikkim or NIT Agartala.
Here is a brief highlight of the placement statistics of NIT Srinagar, NIT Agartala, and NIT Sikkim.
Institute | NIT Srinagar | NIT Agartala | NIT Sikkim |
Highest salary | 22 LPA | 36 LPA | 18 LPA |
Average salary | 13 LPA | 4.5 – 5 LPA | 8 LPA |
Top recruiters | HP, Reliance, Honda | L&T Infotech, Vedanta, Axis Bank | Amdocs, DRDO, Bosch |
So, go through the above factors and choose according to your convenience.