I am a third year Civil Engineering student at IIT Bhubaneswar. Here is a comparison of IIT Bhubaneswar Civil Engineering and IIT Guwahati Design on several parameters:
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Parameters |
IIT Bhubaneswar Civil |
IIT Guwahati B.Des |
|
NIRF Ranking 2023 (Overall) |
91 |
9 |
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Placement Details (2023) |
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Placement % |
80% |
74% |
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Highest Package |
INR 38.70 LPA |
INR 51.32 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 12.85 LPA |
INR 20.59 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters on campus |
Google, Microsoft, Amazon |
Sprinklr, Ola |
The Civil Department at IIT Bhubaneswar has a highly knowledgeable faculty. The department faculty members hold degrees from top institutes in India and abroad. The department holds technical seminars and workshops on a regular basis.
Even though the NIRF Ranking and placement statistics for IIT Bhubaneswar Civil are not as good as those for B.Des at IIT Guwahati, I can assure you that the Civil Engineering course of our college will provide you with good academics and placements.
You must make the final call based on your own interest and preferences.
As a student of IIT Bhubaneswar, civil engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar is better than IIT Guwhati's design. I can share some insights about the institution.
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Branch |
Placement Percentage |
Highest CTC |
Lowest CTC |
Average CTC |
Median CTC |
|
Civil |
80% |
INR 38.7 LPA |
INR 6.5 LPA |
INR 12.85 LPA |
INR 10.57 LPA |
There is no such thing as placement strategy but talking of placements, very few students of the civil branch are interested in it.
India is a developing country and there is a huge requirement for Civil Engineers and will be in the coming future for Infrastructure development. So, it would be good, just stay focused on the core subject.
I am a second year B.Tech Electrical Engineering student at IIT Roorkee. The NIRF 2024 ranking of IIT Roorkee and other colleges is given below:
Though all the options mentioned by you are equally good, I am mentioning below the highlights of B.Tech Electrical at IIT Roorkee-
During 2023, IIT Roorkee recorded the highest package of INR 1.3 CPA, and the highest international package of INR 1.06 CPA. Total 63 recruiters visited the campus with 500 job offers. Some of the top recruiters for the placement season were- BCG, Bajaj Auto, Flipkart, and Tata Steel.
During 2024, Flipkart offered a package of INR 34 LPA, and the position of Software Developer. This offer was open to B.Tech CSE, Electrical and ECE students.
Myntra offered a INR 30 LPA package for the role of Software Development Engineer, and this offer was open to students of B.Tech (CSE, ECE, EE) & MSM. These are just two examples.
The choice would ultimately depend upon your goals and interests, but I can assure you that B.Tech Electrical at IIT Roorkee will provide you with great academics, research opportunities, and placements.
On an overall scale, Civil Engineering from IIT Bombay will be a better option. But you should always give preference to branch over the institute. If you aren’t an IT enthusiast, choose IIT Bombay. It offers better career prospects and placement opportunities. IIT Bombay offers unparalleled academics, peer learning opportunities, exposure, and placement opportunities.
During the recent IIT Bombay placements, Civil Engineering students received the average CTC of INR 8 LPA. The highest CTC for the branch goes up to INR 60 LPA.
Choosing between BITS Goa CS and IIT Roorkee (Civil or Chemical branch) majorly depends on different factors including your preference, interest, and career goals.
Among IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar, and SVNIT Surat, IIT Mandi is a better choice for Civil Engineering. Here are the reasons why.
Infrastructure:
At IIT Mandi you will get good infrastructure for civil engineering as a large amount of money has been sanctioned to build advanced laboratories, classrooms, and many other relevant things.
Faculty:
The faculty of this college is also very good and has much expertise in their field.
Placements:
The placement records of the Civil Engineering branch have also been very good at this college as many top companies like L&T, ISRO, DRDO have selected students during campus placements.
Competitive Examinations:
Students of this college who appeared for exams like GATE and UPSC have produced remarkable results.
So, do your proper research, prioritize your needs, and then make a decision.
VIIT is the first preference of many students for civil engineering. NIRF and the Outlook rated this college 155th and 132nd respectively for engineering. VIIT Pune offers a B.Tech program in Civil Engineering.
Admission:
Faculty:
In the department, the faculty members are excellent with the majority of them having a Ph.D. degree and years of experience in teaching.
Infrastructure:
A well-organized technical lab and the departmental library is there and can be accessed by the students. A fully ventilated auditorium cum conference room is also available where guest faculty take up the workshops and conferences.
Placement:
Students here are trained for placements by mock interviews and industrial visits during their final year. The college has a placement rate of 95 percent in the civil engineering department which again makes it a better choice for this course.
Internships are also available with a stipend during vacation times. On compilation of the internships, many students get job offers.
VIIT Pune is a good option for Civil Engineering with decent placement opportunities.
Before diving into any conclusion, it is important that you understand the basic difference between B.Tech and B.E degrees. Following which, you have to clarify the doubts you have regarding both NIT Goa and Goa Engineering College.
| Categories | EEE at NIT Goa | Civil at GEC |
| Course Fee | 5.38 lakh | 2.90 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 16 LPA | 6-7 LPA |
| Average CTC | 6-8 LPA | 3.5 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | TCS, Infosys, Bosch, Schneider Electric, etc. | IBM, Wipro, TCS, Tata Steel, etc. |
Therefore, it is suggested that you opt for NIT Goa, as it will provide you with better opportunities. They have an active placement cell, which not only helps with placements but also conducts seminars, internships and industrial visits.
Both IIT Mandi and IIT Ropar are well-respected engineering institutions. The institute which is most suitable for you depends on your individual needs and preferences. Some parameters you would like to consider are location, campus culture, research opportunities, and faculty expertise.
In my opinion, IIT Ropar fares better in terms of infrastructure, college life, labs, and resources. IIT Mandi on the other hand is lacking in terms of infrastructure and its campus is still in the development phase. The facilities and infrastructure are crucial to a conducive learning environment and IIT Mandi has failed to do so. IIT Mandi is also located remotely and thus students cannot avail of facilities easily and the exposure offered is also limited. IIT Mandi labs have failed to meet IIT standards and are decked with outdated equipment.
The labs of the School of Engineering and the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering are not at all good and have very limited operational capacities.
Keeping all the above factors in mind, it's better to go for IIT Ropar. Additionally, it is recommended that you visit the websites of both institutions and speak with current students or faculty members to get a better sense of what each has to offer.