Which is better, civil engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar or chemical engineering at BITS Hyderabad?
Both choices are good, but it will depend on your priorities — branch interest, campus life, or brand value. Here is a condensed comparison to guide your decision:
Quick Comparison: IIT Bhubaneswar (Civil) vs BITS Hyderabad (Chemical)
| Category | IIT Bhubaneswar (Civil) | BITS Hyderabad (Chemical) |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Type | Govt. (IIT), NIRF Rank 47 | Private (BITS Pilani campus), well-ranked |
| Admissions | JEE Advanced | BITSAT |
| Avg. Package | 12–13.6 LPA (Civil avg. slightly lower) | 10–13 LPA (Chemical) |
| Placement Rate | ~68% (Civil) | ~80–90% (Chemical) |
| Highest Package | 64 LPA (IITBBS overall) | 30–40 LPA (BITS Hyd overall, rare) |
| Academics | Traditional IIT model | Flexible curriculum, dual degree options |
| Campus Life | Growing student life, IIT tag | Very vibrant, student-run fests & freedom |
| Brand Value | IIT system legacy | Strong BITS industry reputation |
Both of these colleges provide good education and placements, but IIT Bhubaneswar provides you with the IIT label and main civil exposure, while BITS Hyderabad provides a free-flowing, student-oriented experience with good placement support in and outside chemical engineering. Decide according to what suits your long-term interests and learning pace.
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IIT Bhubaneswar and BITS Hyderabad are ranked 22 and 30 for Engineering by NIRF Ranking of 2020. IIT Bhubaneswar offers a BTech program for Civil Engineering, whereas, BITS Hyderabad offers a BE program for Chemical Engineering.
Civil engineering in IIT Bhubaneswar:
Admission:
- The students need to qualify in JEE Advanced with minimum cut-off to take admission in BTech Civil Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar.
- The JEE Advance cut-off for Civil Engineering lies in between 7054-9269.
The total number of seats in CE is 40 and the course fee is 7.91 lakhs.
Placement:
- The placement rate for civil engineering is 89%.
- The highest salary of the institution is 43 LPA while the average salary is 15.80 LPA according to the placement statistics of 2020.
- The top companies visiting the college are ISRO, Texas Motors, L&T, Tata Power, IOCL, and many more.
Chemical engineering in BITS Hyderabad:
Admission:
The admission to BE Chemical Engineering is through the BITS entrance exam, BITSAT. In 2019 the minimum cut-off mark for Chemical Engineering was 252. The total course fee is 15.6 Lakhs.
Placements:
- The BITS Hyderabad college stands among the 6th position in engineering with a 100% placement rate.
- The highest salary of the BITS Hyderabad is 14 LPA. While the average salary for chemical engineers in this college is 5.25 LPA.
- Companies visiting the college for chemical engineering students are Aurobindo, Hyundai, Pharma companies, Research-based companies, ADM Agro, and many more.
Civil engineering has more scope than chemical engineering. However, you should choose the course you are more passionate about and the institute according to that.
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