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Which is better: IIT Guwahati mathematics and computing or ECE?
I am assuming you have no specific interests and are looking for a branch that offers good job opportunities. In that case, Maths and Computing at IIT Guwahati is best. With the unique blend of Mathematical concepts and CS concepts, this program has become one of the most coveted ones only second to CSE. Indeed, MnC has an immense workload and is considered difficult but so is ECE. However, if you are not interested in Maths at all, and are a research enthusiast, Electronics is better than MnC. Electronics will give you an opportunity to explore both IT and hardware industries. However, it’s very difficult to secure internships in CE than MnC and this might demotivate you a bit.
Concludingly I would like to comment that MnC is a good option in the short run while ECE will prove to be beneficial in the long run.
How are the packages for ECE at PEC Chandigarh?
One of my friends studied at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, so I will be able to share some information about their placement process, drives, etc.
- Companies like Arcesium and Amazon might offer a 30+ package, though few students receive this offer based on their coding skills.
- Core companies like Sandisk, Texas Instruments, MediaTek, etc. may hire 4-5 candidates from CS, ECE, and EE departments combined.
- The remaining students get placed in different sectors like IT, Consulting, Banking, etc. These include BCG, JP Morgan, Amadeus, Smartcube, etc.
- TCS and Infosys are the mass recruiters, they will offer you many opportunities, though they might sometimes not be up to the mark. So try to stay ahead in the competition.
In the below table you will get the placement record of the ECE course of Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
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Category |
ECE at PEC |
|
Placement Percentage |
70% |
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Recruiters |
Airtel, Atkins, Siemens, USHA, Tata, Panasonic, Minda, Samsung, Honda, Hero, NBC, JSW, Mahindra, Hyundai, Orient, L&T, Google, Infosys, Yahoo, Oxigen, WSP, ZS, EXL |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 42 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 10.2 LPA |
Students also get placed by mass recruiters like TCS, or Infosys. But it will be better if you get recruiters from core companies. Therefore, a package of Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, is good. Most students get placed. So, if you are thinking of joining PEC, then go ahead with it.
What are the reasons that IIIT-Hyderabad ECE is not as good as its CSE?
The question is highly illogical as no branches are comparable, rather it’s a matter of preferences. You can say that placements of CSE are better than ECE but to say that to the entire branch would be making a false claim.
In any engineering institute you will find the average packages of the CSE branch higher than other branches but does this mean the other branches are not as good? The answer is no. The placements are directly affected by the demand in industry and it has nothing to do with the credibility of the branch. If you are genuinely interested in ECE, then CSE won’t be a good choice for you irrespective of how lucrative the package you are offered. So it’s a subjective matter.
People tend to adopt the sheep mentality and flock to CSE just because everyone is doing so and fail to analyze their own passions and interests. The increasing size of packages and international offers has resulted in a preconceived notion that CSE is better. In reality, both ECE and CSE branches are equally good with equally good opportunities, faculties, and education.
So it’s advisable to make the decision without any preconceived notions.
Is electronics and computers a good option at Thapar University?
One of my friends had been in the very first batch of B.E Electronics and Computer branch. I might be able to share some facts about the college and the course which can be useful.
- The batch size consists of 68 students.
- The placement records were pretty good.
- This branch was considered for recruitment in the core companies of both ECE and CS.
- Students were placed by some of the top recruiting core CS companies that include D.E Shaw, Microsoft, Walmart, Samsung, Wipro as well core Electronics companies such as NXP, Mentor Graphics, etc.
- The average placement package for the first batch was 7 LPA while the highest was 16 LPA for this branch.
- The course curriculum of this branch includes the core subjects from both ECE and CS branches.
- The student gets a sneak peek at the common subjects required for the placement criteria for the core CS as well as ECE branches.
If the students are not a big fan of coding cultures that the CS branch usually offers nor good at ECE setups then they would not regret getting into this branch. In the end, the placement will only be availed by the students with their hard work and efforts.
How is the placement of electrical engineering in IIEST SHIBPUR?
IIEST Shibpur placement for Electrical Engineering is good. Recruiters offering core job profiles usually offer an average CTC of around INR 5 LPA. Some of the major recruiters from the Electrical Engineering field that visit the campus placement frequently are Larsen and Toubro, CESE, Haldia Petrochemicals, etc.
Students from EE also get recruited in non-core profiles. These job profiles usually have higher pay structure.
How’s ECE at SVNIT Surat?
I have a close friend who studied from here, according to her experience, the preference order for branches at NIT Surathkal among students is as follows.
CS>Mech>Electrical~ECE
ECE - Highlights:
- Faculty- The lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable. But the faculty for other branches is better than ECE. Students aiming for CGPA above 9 should work hard.
- Subjects- The subjects covered in the course are quite interesting. You will have a chance to core electronics, communication, programming, and the electrical side.
- Placements- There is no big core company for ECE grad. in Surat, still, the on-campus placements are fine. John Deere, Master Card, and Airtel, and some software companies like JPMC, Carwale, etc are some of the recruiters for this course.
The main reason for ECE being behind Mechanical is top-quality professors, core companies, being one of the oldest branches & huge class strength. ECE is not behind mechanical but mechanical is way ahead of ECE in SVNIT.
Statistics-
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Particular |
SVNIT Surat (for ECE) |
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Total fees |
4.84 lakhs |
|
Average salary |
7 LPA |
|
Highest salary |
17.5 LPA |
There are definitely a few shortcomings for the ECE branch, but it is still ECE from NIT Surat.
Is ECE at IIIT Allahabad worth choosing over CS at NIT Kurukshetra, Surat or Bhopal?
Yes, ECE at IIIT Allahabad is surely worth choosing over CS at NITs like Kurukshetra, Surat, or Bhopal. I may not have much information about Surat and Bhopal but here is a detailed comparison between IIIT Allahabad and NIT Kurukshetra
|
Parameters |
NIT Kurukshetra CS |
IIIT Allahabad ECE |
|
Eligible Students |
92 |
112 |
|
Students Placed |
92 |
109 |
|
Placement% |
100% |
97.32% |
|
Median CTC |
INR 14.88 LPA |
INR 23.75 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 18.30 LPA |
INR 29.11 LPA |
Another reason I am suggesting you join IIIT Allahabad is that if you work hard in the first year, you can upgrade your branch to IT and avail some amazing opportunities.
How is ECE at NIT Rourkela?
ECE at NIT Rourkela is good. However, this branch is tough compared to branches like Ceramics, Meta, etc. Some of the advantages of choosing ECE are the great placement opportunities, highly structured course curricular, etc. Whiles few of the cons of joining this branch are time-consuming workload, strict faculties, etc. The department is also quite further away from the hostels.
What is the management fee for an ECE at Malla Reddy?
One of my friends is an alumnus of Malla Reddy. He passed out recently and according to him the management fees for ECE were 8 lakhs.
He advises joining Malla Reddy college if you are really passionate about engineering, because the image of doing engineering that is imprinted on our mind from society, media and movies is not 100% true. Engineering days are not as happy or relaxed as it is portrayed. If you have a good percentage till 4th year you will be placed in IT companies for tech support, system management, or admin-related posts and if you are not placed then they will send you to amazon or uber BPO jobs interviews in college.
So, the institute if you are genuinely interested in engineering. As you can simply get placed in tech support jobs in Dell, Amazon, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, etc. through walk-in interviews. So, don’t waste your parent’s money or your precious 4 years unless you are sure.
How is Panimalar Engineering College for ECE?
The Panimalar Engineering College in Chennai is affiliated under Anna University and approved by AICTE. It has a faculty strength of 3500 members and was ranked 201 for BTech by NIRF 2020 among top engineering colleges.
The institute offers a BE program for ECE. ECE deals with the researching, developing, designing, and testing of electronic equipment. They also consider and supervise the manufacturing of communications and broadcast systems.
Here are some of the key information about the BE ECE program at the institute.
|
Entrance Exam |
TNEA |
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Cut Off |
6072-9018 |
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Course Fee |
60,000 |
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Average CTC |
2 LPA |
Admission Requirements -
- Students seeking admission for BE ECE should have 50% in their 10+2 qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- For final selection, TNEA ranks are considered.
Placements:
An ECE graduate can work as an electronics engineer, field test engineer, network planning engineer, electronics and communications consultant, electronics technician, service engineer, and technical director.
- More than 50 companies participated in the placement process in the last placement drive of the institute.
- The top recruiting companies included Wipro, Infosys, TCS, HCL, Google, DBS Bank, Mindtree, HTC Global Services, DRDO, ISRO, Accenture, Phillips, Texas Instruments, DMRC, etc.
- The placement average at the institute is 84%.
- The highest CTC offered was 8 LPA.
Industry-Institute Interaction:
- The In-plant training cell of the ECE department offers In-plant training to interested students in collaboration with various industries during summer and winter vacations.
- Many industrial visits are also arranged around the academic year to provide the students with an insight into the internal working of the industries.
- The department signed MOU's with ABE Semiconductor Design, Einnel Technologies, Infosys Private Limited, Suntastic Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd., and many more.
Faculty:
The ECE department has a dedicated group of faculty members, consisting of 54 professors.
Facilities:
Apart from the central library, there is an ECE departmental library. The departmental library has subscriptions to 32936 National and International E-Journals.
The institute also has well-equipped labs, cafeteria, computer labs, healthcare centers and also provides hostel facilities.
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