No, VIT is not better than NITs at all. In fact, its a private engineering college so it will cost you much more than studying at a government college like NIT. Here is why I think NITs in general or NIT Durgapur, in particular, is better than VIT
Here is a brief overview of these colleges
Particulars |
NIT Jamshedpur |
VIT Vellore |
Fees |
INR 1.88 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
INR 1.98 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
Ranking by NIRF (BTech) |
101 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
11 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
Highest CTC |
INR 83 LPA |
INR 1.02 CPA |
Average CTC |
INR 15.98 LPA |
INR 9.23 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Alstom, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, KPMG, Adobe, etc |
TCS, Microsoft, Airbnb, Qualcomm, etc |
Ultimately, it depends on your passion for studying because if you are passionate enough, even an average college will bring out the best in you.
I am an alumnus of NIT Jamshedpur. Based on my experiences, here are a few pros and cons of joining this institution-
NIT Jamshedpur has a very good environment. Its faculty, curriculum and placements are good as well. Tata steel and Tata Cummins are located near the college campus. This enhances training and industrial exposure opportunities for the students. The college hostels are newly built, and filled with good facilities.
However, the infrastructure and campus maintenance need to improve. Also, workshops aren’t regularly conducted for some of the branches.
Overall, NIT Jamshedpur is a good college, and you can definitely consider it for your engineering studies.
IIEST Shibpur CSE department is one of the oldest and most established departments in the country.
IIEST Shibpur is one of the top engineering institutes in West Bengal, along with IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, and Jadavpur University. Its placement record is on par with the top NITs, making it a popular choice among engineering students.
Honestly, I don’t know if there is any bias between the students of IIIT Ranchi and NIT Jamshedpur. However, I can point out some common differences between these institutes that might help you get the answer yourself
Here is a detailed comparison of these institutes
Particulars |
NIT Jamshedpur |
IIIT Ranchi |
Fees |
1.88 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
2.14 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
Ranking by NIRF (BTech) |
101 out of 200 in 2023 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 83 LPA |
INR 20 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 15.98 LPA |
INR 7.2 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Alstom, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, KPMG, Adobe, etc |
Amazon, Google, Adobe, Ola, etc |
The B.Tech placement figures of NIT Jamshedpur have been quite good in the recent years. This is especially true for CSE, ECE and EEE. NIT Jamshedpur is one of the few NITs (apart from the top 3), which perform well in their core branch placements. This may be due to its industrial location.
Last year, in 2023, the highest package of 83.4 LPA was recorded by B.Tech CSE, ECE and EEE. Mechanical recorded the highest package of 21 LPA, Metallurgical and Materials recorded it at 14 LPA, Civil at 20 LPA, and Production and Industrial at 22 LPA.
The average package for B.Tech CSE was 26.63 LPA, and for ECE, it was 22.03 LPA. ECE, EEE, Mechanical and Metallurgical reported 100% placements. CSE reported 97.20% placements. Alstom, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, KPMG, Adobe, etc. were some of the top recruiters for the 2023 placement season.
You can check the NIT Jamshedpur placement details for further information.
BIT Mesra is better than NIT Jamshedpur, especially for branches like Computer Science and Information Technology. It offers excellent placements for these branches. Companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Walmart, Direct-I, etc. recruit from the institute. While many of these institutes don’t visit NITJ. According to the recent highlights of BIT Mesra placement, the average package for CSE is around INR 13 LPA.
NIT Jamshedpur is a premier technical institution in India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering and technology fields. The institute has a residential campus, and all students are required to stay in the hostels provided by the institute.
Here are some aspects of hostel life at NIT Jamshedpur:
In conclusion, hostel life at NIT Jamshedpur is a unique and enriching experience. The institute provides comfortable accommodation, good food, and various facilities to its students. The hostel life also offers a chance for students to interact with their peers from different backgrounds, participate in cultural activities, and develop a sense of community and belonging.
My friend recently graduated from NIT Jamshedpur. Here is her review.
Location: The campus is located in Adityapur, surrounded by industries. It is a bit away from Tatanagar Railway Station. Since Jamshedpur doesn’t have an airport the best way to reach the campus is from Ranchi via NH-33.
Infrastructure-wise: Both the hostels and the computer centers are revamped. The main buildings of the campus are still under further development but are expected to be in maintenance soon. However, the mega hostels, known as J & K, are an enhanced sight of the campus.
Academics
Placement Reports:
A few major recruiting companies are (in respective branches) as follows.
FIITJEE, Rao Academy, Career Point, etc, are examples of coaching institutes that recruited as well. The highest package received was 30 LPA while the average salary was 12 LPA
Extracurricular Activities:
The TechnoManagement fest, Ojass, and Cultural fest, Culfest are the major events of the institute. There are several automobile teams as well, like Team Phoenix, the aircraft team; Team Rays, the hybrid car team and Team Daksh, Off road car team.
This is the in-depth scenario of the institute.
I have a friend at NIT Jamshedpur, so I can give you a brief idea about the CSE department.
The placement of the CSE department in NIT Jamshedpur somehow reached some new highs over the last few years. Students from the CSE department have a placement average of around 95%.
Here’s a little highlight of the 2020 placement drive at the institute.
Average CTC |
12 LPA |
Highest CTC |
30 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
TATA Powers, Deloitte, Amazon |
Although if you are aspiring for an MS or MBA, then NIT Jamshedpur is probably not the best choice for you. You will get ample time during vacations to prepare but the environment of the institute is not ideal for the preparation of these examinations.
There are several groups of students, from the past few years, who have not qualified for examinations like these from the CSE department.
One of my friends studied at NIT Jamshedpur. I will share his experience of his first day at college, this might give you a basic idea about the college.
Now he doesn’t forget his wallet, not shy away from talking with strangers, and doesn't complain about food quality.
Therefore, the first day of college may not be what one would be expected. But you will surely learn a lot of things. With time you will become responsible, good in communication, and learn how to manage yourself.