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How is IIT Kanpur mechanical?
Mechanical at IIT Kanpur is a very poorly managed branch and I am strongly against anyone joining it. Here’s why
- There are excessively monotonous compulsory courses
- The academics lack flexibility in terms of choice, of course,
- The professors lack empathy and teach just for the sake of it with no real passion. They hardly motivate and praise you.
- The placements scenario of Mechanical at IIT Kanpur is equally haywire with only a handful of companies like ITC and HUL offering mediocre packages
- Most of the students have to resort to programming or other CS concepts to make themselves employable and secure good packages
- Top CS companies don’t even open roles for Mechanical students.
- The program is lacking in terms of research as well and is not interesting at all
A few options better than ME IIT Kanpur are
- BS in Mathematics and Computing
- Electrical Engineering or CS in a newer IIT
- Branch change to EE or CSE which is actually very difficult.
- A double major in CSE, which requires an excellent CPI at the end of the second year.
All in all, I will strongly condemn you for choosing ME IIT Kanpur. Let’s hope for some revision in the program in the future.
How is the mechanical engineering department in IIEST, Shibpur as compared to departments like EE and ETC (placement & research wise)?
I am a first year B.Tech mechanical student at IIEST Shibpur. I will try providing some information about my department.
It is one of the best departments at IIEST. The faculty members are highly qualified, and their teaching methods are really good. They are actively engaged in research, and will happily encourage your research ideas on being approached.
The department performs decently well during placement season. Last year, 61 out of 75 B.Tech mechanical students were successfully placed. Companies like Tata Steel, CESC and Hyundai visit the department, and offer good packages to students.
IIEST has been known for its excellent teaching of core branches. Its EE and mechanical branches have one of the oldest and best labs in India. You can rest assured that the mechanical branch of this college is a pretty good one.
What should be my preference among mechanical at IIT Mandi, Jodhpur, Patna, Electrical at Dhanbad, or newer IITs or CSE at IIT Jammu?
If you are considering Mechanical at IIT Mandi, Jodhpur, Patna, Electrical at Dhanbad or newer IITs, and CSE at IIT Jammu, we recommend you to go for IIT Jodhpur for the following reasons:
- IIT Jodhpur has a student-friendly mechanical faculty who can provide you with quality education and guidance throughout your course.
- IIT Jodhpur offers an Industry Immersion Program (IIP) which provides students with internships from the first year itself and continues till the third year. This program can help you gain practical experience and exposure to the industry, making you industry-ready before you graduate.
- Apart from the academic benefits, IIT Jodhpur provides independent air-cooled rooms to its students, which ensures privacy and comfort during your stay.
- The institute also has a strong alumni network which can help you in getting placed in reputed companies after graduation.
- The location of IIT Jodhpur is also advantageous as it is situated in a historical and tourist-friendly city like Jodhpur, which provides you with many opportunities for extracurricular activities and exploring the city's rich culture.
- The campus of IIT Jodhpur is well-equipped with modern facilities such as well-equipped labs, libraries, sports facilities, and modern classrooms.
Overall, if you are looking for a top-notch academic experience, strong industry exposure, excellent campus facilities, and a student-friendly environment, IIT Jodhpur can be a great choice for you.
How is mechanical engineering in UIET Chandigarh?
Although the Punjab University was established as early as 1882, its UIET, the engineering department was established in 2002. Here are a few highlights pertaining to Mechanical Engineering at UIET
- Curriculum: UIET Mechanical Engineering has a decent course structure at par with top NITs and some IITs. Exclusive subjects like Finite Element Methods, Robotics, Mechatronics, and Automatic Controls are taught in this branch.
- Faculty: Most of the professors are learned and experienced although you will find some average teachers too.
- Extracurriculars: UIET is well-known for its dynamic campus life owing to a variety of events. Students here can be seen participating in the national level events organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE) such as BAJA, Efficycle, etc. Occasionally events like AAVISHKAR and GOONJ are held in addition to other cultural and literary fests.
- Achievements: UIET has a list of achievements the biggest is that it hosts SAE Efficycle which is a huge event. Additionally, a team from UIET went to NASA for the “Moonbuggy” project in 2013. UIET also has a record of excellent performance by Mechanical Engineers in GATE, CAT, and other Competitive Exams. The cutoffs are increasing every year.
- Alumni: UIET has an elaborate alumni pool that can be found in big PSUs like IOCL, BPCL, ONGC, HPCL, SAIL, Government Research Organisation, and almost every top management college.
- Placements: Although good, UIET placements can never be at par with IITs and NITs. The department is new and still needs to grow to attract big recruiters. Currently, it’s visited by companies like Honda, HMEL, Technip, Oceaneering, Mondelez International, ZS Associates, DESL, JSW, Nestle, etc
In all, UIET focuses on the holistic development of its students thereby helping you grow as a person thanks to its lively hostel and campus life.
What is the average package in nit raipur mechanical engineering?
As a student of Mechanical at NIT Raipur, I am sharing important placement details for this branch with you-
The average package offered to Mechanical branch last year was INR 7.56 LPA. The package offered varies according to the company which accepts you.
- Core Jobs-
- In the core sector, Automobile companies like Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Tata Motors, and FIAT offer decent packages between 5.5–6 LPA.
- Companies like Vedanta Resources Plc offer higher packages than these automobile brands. But a large part of that amount is variable pay which depends on the performance of the individual and the company. In the end, the in-hand salary turns out to be equal or even less than the automobile brands.
- PSUs like Coal India Ltd, BPCL and HPCL offer really good packages of 10-12 LPA. But you can’t rely on them. BPCL and HPCL strictly allow a handful of branch toppers to appear for placements. On the other hand, Coal India Ltd. doesn’t have vacancies for mechanical engineers each year.
- Non Core Jobs- Some software firms as well as analytics companies are open to all engineering branches. But they offer very low packages, around 3.5 to 5 LPA.
Mechanical Engineers earn comparatively less than CS/IT students. However, this branch offers more job security. Based on this data, you can figure out the current state of placements for Mechanical at NIT Raipur.
How Is Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Bangalore in pursuing Mechanical Engineering??
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology is an autonomous institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It is approved by AICTE, accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade, and is one of the 15 institutes that receive funds from the World Bank under TEQIP. The institute has been ranked at the 163rd position by NIRF in its engineering college ranking. Moreover, it has signed MoU with various industries.
Admission Procedure: The department offers BE and MTech courses.
- Selection to the BE programs is based on the score obtained in KCET or COMEDK UGET and MTech admission is through GATE.
- The prerequisite for B.Tech is 10+2 with minimum 45% marks and for MTech students are required to have B.Tech/B.E degree in relevant specialization with 50% marks
- The closing cutoffs for BE Mechanical in 2019 were KCET : 24292; COMEDK - UGET : 45472.
- The first year course fee for BE and MTech is INR 30,195 and INR 36970 respectively.
Placement :
The training and placement cell of the institute tries its best to provide job offers and internships to its students.
- The highest package offered is around INR 7 LPA and the average being almost INR 3 LPA.
- The top recruiters of the institute are Accenture, Cognizant, Cummins, Hewlett Packard, Infosys, Mind Tree, Siemens, Tech Mahindra, Volvo
The mechanical department of the institute has highly professional and experienced faculty members. Maximum faculty members have Ph.D and the rest have master’s degrees. The labs for the department are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and software such as CAD and CAM.
How much CGPA one must score in IIT (BHU) to change branch from mining to mechanical?
The first semester at IIT BHU Mining branch has 6 subjects. All the students are required to get A/A* grades in all 4 Institute Courses sparing ED and ManuPrac.
- Students willing to get into CSE should have CGPA >=9.80 for CSE.
- For those interested in changing their branch to Mechanical, anywhere a CGPA of 9.2 is preferable. One must be among the top 9 students of their batch.
- For branch change to Electrical, a CGPA>=9.6 is preferable given that you don’t have more than one A- in Institute Courses.
While filling out the branch change form, no one selects Metallurgy as an option so branch change to Metallurgy is very easy and you just need to be among the top 9.
I am an NIT Patna student in mechanical. I want a high package of 8 lpa. What should I do?
The mechanical branch of NIT Patna has a decent placement scenario. The following stats will give you an idea of the same
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Particulars |
NIT Patna Placements |
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Students Placed |
74 |
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Highest CTC |
16.8 LPA |
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Average CTC |
8.23 LPA |
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Median CTC |
7.6 LPA |
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Lowest CTC |
4.25 LPA |
Now, the highest package is INR 16.8 while the average is INR 8.23, quite near to the target you have set for yourself. So, with enough hard work and determination, it won’t be impossible to achieve your goal. Here are a few tips that might help you
- Choosing the branch of your interests is very crucial. Don’t run after placements. Rather focus on your interests and good packages will come your way.
- Add value to your CV by inculcating soft skills such as communication skills, imagining skills, writing skills, etc.
- Groom your overall personality and adopt a decent attitude.
- Add a unique aspect to your CV by doing a new course or learning a new language that sets you apart from other candidates.
- Involve yourself in extracurricular activities to contradict the notion that all engineers can do is study.
- Socialize well, especially with your seniors and alumni.
Follow the above points to get a high package in NIT Patna.
What should I choose, IIEST Shibpur for electrical or Jadavpur for mechanical?
IIEST Shibpur is a government institute in Howrah, whereas Jadavpur University is a public state university in Kolkata. IIEST has 21st position in Engineering colleges as per NIRF Rankings 2020. The mechanical department of Jadavpur stands at 8th/9th position and one of the top two departments of Jadavpur University.
Admissions:
IIEST Shibpur:
Students can take admission based on their rank in JEE Main.The final selection will be done through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round.Last year, the cut for Electrical engineering went up to 21436 as compared to last year which was 17529.
Jadavpur University:
- Being a state university, Jadavpur conducts its entrance through WBJEE scores.90% of seats are reserved for the domicile General category and 10% of seats are for All Indian students.
- Getting admission here is not a cakewalk. A person has to get rankings under 1500 to secure a place.Last year, the cut off for Mechanical engineering was 379.
Fees:As of fees, BTech in IIEST Shibpur costs 1.37 lakhs fee per year.Comparatively, Jadavpur University charges a minimum of INR 2,400 per annum.
Placements:
IIEST Shibpur:
- IIEST Shibpur offers Indian and abroad internships based on the students' academic performance.
- The placement rate for Electrical Engineering in 2019 was 63.24%, which was a drop of 11.76% from 2018. The highest placement rate is INR 26.88 lakhs LPA.
- The top recruiters were Ericsson, Daikin, ITC limited, Google, Hindustan Motors, etc.
- There were 68 eligible students from the Electrical department, out of which 81 offers were made, and 51 got placed.
- MTech in Electrical Engineering saw a 100% placement rate as 3 were offered a job and all 3 got placed.
Jadavpur University:
- Jadavpur University students get internship offers from Samsung, Oracle, Siemens, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.
- JU has an overall placement rate of 80%. The highest annual package to date is INR 42 lakhs LPA. The average annual package stands at INR 19.96 LPA.
- The total companies that made offers were 55 in number. Out of which, the majority were of Core Engineering with 84%.
- While more than half the students got placements, other students shifted to other countries for further studies.
- The recent highest package for the Mechanical department in JU was 17.6 LPA by Gail. The other core companies which offer placement are Reliance Industries, Wipro, Maruti Suzuki, etc.
Considering all the factors, Jadavpur University has more value of money, placement rate, and rankings. IIEST Shibpur is good but lacks behind in every aspect of JU.
Which college should I choose for mechanical engineering - Manipal (main campus) or MAIT (GGSIPU, Delhi) (read description)?
Both Manipal University and MAIT are amongst the top 20 colleges for pursuing engineering in India.
Admission Criteria:
Manipal University-
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Students who wish to pursue a BTech degree must appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and score within the closing rank of 6138 to get a seat on the main campus.
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Students must have a minimum aggregate of 50% in their 10 +2 with Physics, Memetics, and English as a compulsory subject and Biology/Chemistry/ Biotechnology as an optional subject.
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Manipal has a total of 200 seats with a tuition fee of INR 16.3 lakhs for four years.
MAIT-
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For MAIT, applicants must sit for the JEE main examination and obtain a rank within 7000 to acquire a seat.
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A minimum of 55% aggregate in 10+2 and English as a compulsory subject is required. Students who wish to take admission through lateral entry must sit for the IPU CET test.
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MAIT has a seat matrix of 180 with a tuition fee of INR 4.62 lakhs for four years for Mechanical Engineering.
Infrastructure:
Manipal University- It is known for its excellent infrastructure with high-end labs which are updated every three years to add in the latest equipment. The classrooms are well maintained and are fully air-conditioned and equipped with projectors, speakers, and microphones. The entire campus is Wi-Fi-enabled, and hostels are provided on the basis of merit.
MAIT- It has one of the best and largest campuses in Delhi. Classrooms are air-conditioned and come with smart classes, and labs have all the latest equipment. The library has a system called ‘Book Bank’ where students with financial difficulties can get books for free.
Faculty:
Both the colleges provided top-tier faculty who are supportive and have the highest degree of education. The mechanical department of Manipal has faculty from IIT and NIT, and all faculties of MAIT either have a Ph.D. or are pursuing one.
Placements:
The placement details of the universities are given below.
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University |
Minimum Package |
Maximum Package |
% placed in 2020 |
% received internships in 2020 |
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Manipal |
1.5 LPA |
14 LPA |
Over 60% |
50-60% |
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MAIT |
3.5 LPA |
28 LPA |
Over 50% |
- |
Top recruiters at the institutes are Accenture, Tata Motors, Deloitte, LeadSquared, Infosys, etc.
Internships and job offers are given from the fifth semesters for graduating students in Manipal. Each year over 250 companies visit Manipal to recruit interns and offer placements.
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