IIEST Shibpur is the 2nd oldest engineering college in India. It is ranked 43 overall and 21 for BTech by NIRF 2020. It is approved by AICTE having a student population of over 4000 students.
CSE in VIT Vellore is offered as a 4 year BTech and a 2 year MTech program. VIT Vellore has its place in Limca Book of Records. It is ranked 28 overall and 15 for BTech by NIRF 2020.
Tabulated below is a brief overview of both institutions:
|
Categories |
IIEST Shibpur |
VIT Vellore |
|
Department |
Civil Engineering |
CSE |
|
Cut off (closing rank) |
19625 (JEE Main) |
15000 (VITEEE) |
|
Course Fee |
1,36,500 (1st year) |
1,98,000 (1st year) |
|
Placement Percentage |
68.6% |
100% |
Admission Details
Students should have 60-75% in their 10+2 qualifying exams.
Placements
IIEST Shibpur
VIT Vellore
Facilities
IIEST Shibpur
VIT Vellore
VIT Vellore made it in the Book of Records, India for placing the highest number of students since its advent. IIEST Shibpur is the 2nd oldest engineering college in India. It has a faculty strength of 250 highly qualified members. Both the institutes are superiors in their respective places. Though if you get to study at VIT Vellore make sure to consider it.
NMIMS has been ranked at 62 for Engineering by The Week 2020 and offers 21 courses across the BTech department with the most popular streams being IT and Computer Science Engineering. VIT on the other hand offers 23 programs across BTech and has observed a ranking of 13 for Private Engineering by Outlook 2020.
Given below are some important factors based on which you can make an informed decision regarding your college of choice:
Admissions
|
Particulars |
VIT |
NMIMS |
|
Eligibility |
Minimum 60% n 10+2 with PCM. |
Minimum 50% in 10+2 with mandatory PCM. |
|
Qualifying Exams |
JEE Mains, SAT, VITEEE |
JEE Mains, NPAT |
|
Total seats |
60 to 1200 depending on the stream, |
60 for all streams except Computer science, which is 120. |
|
Fees |
6.66 to 7.83 L |
4.8 to 12.4 L |
Infrastructure
VIT:
NMIMS:
Faculty
VIT:
NMIMS:
Placements
|
Particulars |
VIT |
NMIMS |
|
Placement Rate in BTech |
85% |
75% |
|
Highest CTC |
41.6 LPA |
12.4 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
7.25 LPA |
4 LPA |
|
Top recruiters |
Cognizant, TCS, Wipro, Infosys |
Accenture, PWC, HSBC, Deloitte |
Students can choose either of the institutions based on their requirements, choice of subjects, and factors mentioned above.
CSE from VIT Vellore is the better option. In fact, after IIITs and BITS, it is considered best for the CS domain. The video below will give you an honest review of VIT Vellore
If you have a good command over Data Structure, Algorithm Design, and a bit of competitive coding, you can easily bag lucrative salary packages from reputed companies like Cisco, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, etc. According to the placement highlights of recent years, VIT Vellore CSE average CTC stays around INR 7 LPA.
Both IIIT Ranchi and VIT Vellore can help you build a strong profile if you want to pursue your MBA abroad after your B.Tech, but they have different benefits:
| Criteria | IIIT Ranchi CSE | VIT Vellore CSE |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Type | Government (IIIT, Institute of National Importance) | Private Deemed University |
| Placements (Avg. CSE) | 12–16 LPA | 9.9 LPA overall, ~12+ LPA for CSE |
| Highest Package | 28 LPA | 88 LPA |
| Fees (Approx.) | 5–6 lakhs total | 7–9 lakhs (varies by fee category) |
| Global Exposure | Limited but growing | Strong international tie-ups (2+2, 3+2, etc.) |
| Alumni Network (Abroad) | Small but credible | Large and active globally |
| Campus & Infra | Functional, developing campus | Excellent infrastructure |
| Brand Value Abroad | Good due to govt. tag | Popular in Asia and the Middle East, gaining recognition |
Good placements and a government-approved degree that enhances educational credibility are two benefits of pursuing an MBA from MBA Abroad View IIIT Ranchi. But apart from its greater alumni community and more structured international exposures, VIT Vellore has experiences that will be useful while seeking an MBA abroad, particularly through networking and word-of-mouth recommendations.
– In case you would like to choose, pick IIIT Ranchi: lower fees and improved placements, a government degree (occasionally useful for MBA or scholarship exams), and greater personal attention are outcomes of having fewer students.
– In case you would like to choose, pick VIT Vellore, in consideration of international programs and transfer possibilities, a large, engaged alumni community overseas, and further assistance to construct an MBA record through internships, activities, and clubs.
I am a student at VIT Vellore, so I can only comment on my college. Here are some reasons why I chose VIT Vellore for my engineering degree-
These reasons are enough to explain why I preferred VIT Vellore for my engineering studies. I would recommend you consider VIT as it has a lot of opportunities and facilities to offer.
VIT offers BTech courses in around 20 specializations. Some of the popular specializations at VIT for BTech courses are AI, Cyber Security, ML, CSE, etc. The BTech fees is divided into 2 groups which is as follows.
Group A – BTech (Civil, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Fashion Technology)
| Parameter | Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (Per Annum) | INR 1,73,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment) | INR 3,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,76,000 |
Group B- All Other BTech Specializations
| Parameter | Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (Per Annum) | INR 1,95,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment) | INR 3,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,98,000 |
No, VIT Vellore does not offer BTech Admission directly. You must compulsorily appear for the VITEEE to seek VIT Vellore BTech Admissions. To be eligible for VIT Vellore BTech Admission, you must have completed your 10+2 from the Science stream with a minimum of 55% marks. You must have a rank below below one lakh to participate in the VITEEE counselling. You will be allotted a seat as per your rank. The tentative VITEEE Seat Matrix for some of the most popular BTech courses at VIT Vellore is given below.
| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| BTech CSE | 1560 |
| BTech (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | 720 |
| BTech (Mechanical Engineering) | 720 |
| BTech (Information Technology) | 360 |
| BTech Electronics Engineering | 300 |
| BTech CSE + Information Security | 240 |
| BTech Civil Engineering | 60 |
| BTech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 120 |
| BTech Chemical Engineering | 120 |
| BTech CSE and Business Systems | 180 |
| BTech CSE + Data Science | 180 |
| BTech Civil Engineering | 180 |
| BTech Biotechnology | 180 |
According to the previous year’s VIT Vellore cutoff category-wise, you can get a seat in VIT Vellore in the CSE branch as you have rank under 27,000. You fall under category 4 based on the previous year’s cutoff.
| Campus | Program | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | CSE | 950 | 3500 | 19000 | 22000 | 25500 |
| CSE with specialisations | 2800 | 9000 | 23000 | 27000 | 31000 | |
| VIT Chennai | CSE | 8000 | 14000 | 25000 | 29000 | 34000 |
| CSE with specialisations | 11500 | 20500 | 26000 | 32000 | 42000 |
VIT Vellore has one of the best placement records. With a rank of 11 in the NIRF 2023, graduates from VIT Vellore have been receiving several placement offers from top recruiting companies. In the last 2 years VIT Vellore students also backed up packages of more than INR 1 Crore. The average package usually ranges between INR 9 - 10 LPA. There are more than 900+ companies who visit and offer job opportunities to students at VIT Vellore. The placement stats for the previous year are given below.
| Particulars | Placements in 2023 |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 1.02 CPA |
| Average Package | INR 9.23 LPA |
| Number of Recruiters | 900+ |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Adobe, Amazon etc |
Based on the previous year's cutoff and closing ranks, the cutoff rank for the CSE branch is 8,000 and the ECE branch is 16,000. VITEEE 2024 cutoffs will be published separately for each engineering branch. Candidates with a score of 118 or higher would most likely be put in the 1-250 range. Candidates with marks of less than 31 are predicted to secure a ranking of 20,000 or lower.