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Which one should I choose, IIIT Allahabad (IT), MNIT Allahabad (IT), NIT Bhopal (CSE), or NIT Jalandhar (CSE)?
IIIT Allahabad is better than MNIT Allahabad if you are interested in coding. Although NITs and IIIT Allahabad both are centrally funded technical institutes. The only difference is the course curriculum as IIIT Allahabad focuses only on IT and ECE. Due to this, minor subjects like Chemistry, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Drawing are dropped in 1st and 2nd semester itself.
NITs have a long legacy making it more reputable with strong alumni across all domains. On the other hand, IIITA is a young institution and follows innovative academic policies. Its alumni members are even present in Silicon Valley in a short span of time.
You can decide your own priorities in the career. If you are interested in coding culture and look forward to great internships and placements with a small cozy campus, you should prefer IIIT Allahabad. You should opt for MNIT Allahabad if you are interested in meeting new people with diverse backgrounds. It will help you in enhancing your personality.
If you ask me, my vote goes for IIIT Allahabad on all these below parameters.
- College Life: IIIT Allahabad is an institute of national importance, and boasts one of the best campuses in the country. Whereas, MNNIT is not even on the edge.
- Placements: 96% of the students got placed and received job offers from more than 120 companies. All major Computer Science companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Adobe come to IIIT Allahabad's campus and make offers.
The following table shows the placement statistics of IIIT Allahabad:
|
Particulars |
Amount |
|
B.Tech |
|
|
Highest CTC |
43 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
21.05 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
19.27 LPA |
|
M.Tech |
|
|
Highest CTC |
35.55 LPA |
|
Median CTC |
12 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
14.45 LPA |
IIIT Allahabad has placements in Google Mountain View/ Europe/ Australia/Japan from almost every Batch from the past 4-5 years. IIIT Allahabad was preferred by these companies because a lot of alumni already worked in these companies and better industry perception has been built up.
The strength in NIT-A is approximately twice as compared to IIIT-A. And every year this strength keeps increasing. As you know that the quality decreases with the increase in strength, I would again suggest you choose IIIT-A.
Should I join MANIT (NIT Bhopal) Chemical Engineering while I get CSE at IIIT Sri city? I've no particular inclination towards any branch.
Why do you want to opt for engineering? Is it because you enjoy Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics? If that’s the reason, then there are two possibilities for you.
Joining IIIT Sri City for CSE-
- You can sharpen your coding skills and work better on Computer Science learning more about ethical hacking, cybersecurity, etc. This is how CSE would prove to be fruitful to you.
- But if we perceive the other side of the situation, if you do not hold any interest here, you might find it hard to cope with and eventually lose interest. Since IIIT Sri City is a new college, it will not be able to impart the essential communication/soft skills to you.
Joining Chemical Engineering at MANIT Bhopal-
- Apart from developing a great interest in Chemical Engineering, you have the opportunities to either go for higher education via GRE or ensure placement via GATE.
- But again, comparing the other side of the situation, if Chemical Engineering does not spark your interest, you can go for other domains like Management. MANIT offers all the adequate communication/soft skills that would be essential for that.
If you have no particular inclination, then choosing CSE may be better. As it has two domains, i.e. coding and non-coding. Plus, the internet is full of great ebooks and tutorials to teach you.
What should I choose, mechanical engineering at MANIT Bhopal or CSE at NIT (Manipur, Mizoram, etc.)? People say it would be better if you choose CSE.
Having friends studying in both the institutes, I can say that MANIT Bhopal and NIT both are good in every criterion. When it comes to choosing between colleges and courses, the first preference should be given to the course you want to study.
- Speaking of courses in between Mechanical and CSE branches, CSE has more advantages in today’s world.
- It is the most demanded course in the field of engineering and has a lot to offer in the real and corporate world.
- CSE branch has further specializations and has more scope than any other branch in engineering.
- MANIT Bhopal and NIT are almost on the same level with NIT leading slightly due to its brand recognition, placement stats, and records.
- Both the institutes have good faculties and a revised curriculum.
- CSE branch gets to see more offers for placements and internships from various tech giants and from many MNC’s.
- NIT also has the brand name attached to it so it will prove useful in the future when you will look for a job.
In the given choices CSE has better growth and demand than Mechanical and NIT is slightly better than MANIT Bhopal. So the clear choice here will be CSE at NIT unless you wish to study mechanical then the other is fine too. Choose a college that is good which includes not just the NIT tag but also about management, faculty, students.
What is the status of placements for CSE in NIT Hamirpur this year? Which is better MANIT Bhopal or NIT Hamirpur?
The highest package was offered to a CSE student in this institution. Some of the top recruiters are Samsung, Oracle, Reliance, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, etc.
- The placement rate of CSE at NIT Hamirpur was 98.76%.
- 81 students participated in the placement process and 80 were selected.
- 106 jobs were offered to the students.
- Highest CTC offered was: INR 14 LPA.
Now to know which is better between MANIT Bhopal and NIT Hamirpur, one must look at some of the following points that will help them in taking the decision.
Ranking for MANIT Bhopal and NIT Hamirpur
- NIRF has ranked NIT Hamirpur #151 out of 200 (in India) for the year 2020 and ranked #98th out of 300 for B.Tech.
- On the other hand, MANIT Bhopal was ranked #65th in India 2020 for B.Tech courses
Courses
- NIT Hamirpur: B.Tech in 7 streams, MBA in 4 streams, M.Tech in 20 streams, MSc. in 3 streams, B.Arch and M.Arch in 1 stream, Ph.D. in 19 streams, and B.Tech + M.Tech in 2 streams.
- MANIT Bhopal: B.Tech in 7 streams, M.Tech in 28 streams, MCA in 1 stream, MBA in 5 streams, and Ph.D. in 16 streams.
Faculty
Most of the faculties in NIT Hamirpur have completed their Ph.D. course as compared to MANIT Bhopal. Faculty at NIT is very well educated and has completed Ph.D. According to the reviews provided by the students, the faculty at the institution is very good. Whereas, in MANIT some of them have Ph.D. degree and some have completed M.Tech, March, etc.
Placements
NIT Hamirpur:
- 86% was the placement rate for last year’s session.
- The highest package was offered to a CSE student of INR 12 LPA.
- The average package offered to the students was INR 6.78 LPA.
MANIT Bhopal:
- The highest CTC offered was INR 27 LPA and the average was INR 6.23 LPA.
- Frequently visited companies in MANIT Bhopal are Microsoft, INFOSYS, Amazon, Maruti, CEAT, Bharat Petroleum Cooperation Limited, Hero, Bajaj, Oracle, Wipro, Cisco, TATA Consultancy services, etc.
On looking at the above information, the students can decide which institution will be better for them.
What is better, ECE at NIT Bhopal or mechanical at MNNIT Allahabad?
MNNIT Allahabad is ranked 48th among top engineering institutes in India by MHRD’s 2020 NIRF rankings. The 2 years of M.Tech specializations offered by MNNIT in Mechanical Engineering (ME) include Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing, Design, Production Engineering, Product Design & Development, and Part-Time Production Engineering.
NIT Bhopal is ranked 65th among top engineering institutes in India by MHRD’s 2020 NIRF rankings. It offers 4 years B.Tech in ECE with a total of 139 seats currently. The 2 years M.Tech in ECE offers specializations in two fields viz., Digital communication and VLSI & embedded systems. The entire faculty of the ECE department holds a doctorate in their respective fields.
Admission Process and Cut-off:
- Both the NITs consider JEE Main score for B.Tech and GATE score for M.Tech admissions.Admission for B.Tech is offered via JoSAA and that for M.Tech via CCMT.
The cut off for JEE Main 2019 (round 7) of is as follows:
| Institutes | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| MNNIT Allahabad (ME) | 6602 | 13393 |
| NIT Durgapur (ECE) | 8723 | 13274 |
Placement:
The mechanical branch usually gets lesser core companies as compared to ECE and have to appear for non-core placement companies.
- MNNIT Allahabad:
- ME branch gets core companies like Tata Motors, Tata Power, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals Limited, L&T, General Motors, Ashok Leyland, BHEL, HPCL, DRDO, IOCL, GAIL, etc.
- The placement percentage for the year 2019 was 93.64% of the ME branch.
- The average salary package offered in 2019 was 6.94 lakhs and the maximum package offered was 17.3 lakhs.
- NIT Bhopal:
- Toppr, JP Morgan, Samsung, Airtel, Nokia, John Deere, Cognizant, Wipro, etc. visit the campus for the ECE branch.
- The placement percentage for the year 2018 was 91.04% of the ECE branch.
- The average salary package offered in 2019 was 5.87 lakhs and the maximum package offered was 13 lakhs.
The choice of opting for either ME at MNNIT Allahabad or ECE at NIT Bhopal entirely lies with the students wanting to pursue it. Both of them are entirely different courses offered by nationally ranked institutes, hence should be opted by considering the stated facts and statistics.
Which college is better for mechanical engineering, VJTI Mumbai or MANIT Bhopal?
Both MANIT Bhopal and VJTI Mumbai are AICTE approved institutes for engineering. For mechanical engineering, students can compare the fee structure for the program, eligibility as well as placements and curriculum offered at each college for mechanical engineering. The following points listed below highlight these aspects for both institutes:
Fee structure and eligibility:
The table below provides information for B. Tech in mechanical engineering at both colleges:
| College | Fee structure (first year fees) | Eligibility |
| VJTI Mumbai | INR 84,051 | 10+2 with 50% MHCET |
| MANIT Bhopal | INR 64,939 | 10+2 with 75% and JEE Main |
Curriculum:
VJTI Mumbai:
- The course aids students in problem analysis, modern tool usage, introduce them to engineering and society as well as the environment and sustainability.
- Topics like nanotechnology, mechatronics, innovation, and entrepreneurship are the thrust areas at the department.
- Students will also learn more about rolling contact bearings, clutch types, gears, and also the basics of power transmission devices.
MANIT Bhopal:
- Core subjects along with lab sessions at the institute include physics, basics of civil engineering as well as engineering graphics.
- Other top subjects that students will learn in the program include solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and machine design.
- A number of open electives including material management, solar energy, composite materials, etc. are also available for selection.
Placements:
VJTI Mumbai:
- Students from mechanical engineering easily reach a high package of INR 24 LPA and an average package of INR 9 lakhs per annum.
- Placements are bagged in organizations like Siemens, L&T, Tata group, Mahindra, etc.
- Most students from the college boast a placement rate near 100% every year.
MANIT Bhopal:
- As of 2017-2018, the mechanical branch at the institute had a placement rate of 67%.
- About 34 different companies like Samsung, Birla, Microsoft hired about 108 students from a total of 164.
- The highest package offered was INR 17.3 LPA with an average package of INR 5.86 LPA.
Finally, when it boils down to making a choice between the two, students can make a choice depending on location and their placement preferences, in which case VJTI tops MANIT.
Which is better: NIT Bhopal for electrical or IIEST, Shibpur for a mechanical dual degree?
NIT Bhopal also called MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology) is approved by MHRD and AICTE. It is ranked 65 for BTech and 101 overall by NIRF 2020. BTech in Electrical Engineering is offered as a 4 year full time course.
IIEST is considered to be one of the top engineering colleges in India. It is ranked 43 overall and 21 for BTech by NIRF 2020. The Mechanical Engineering dual degree is a 10 semester course with 3 specializations: Machine Design, Thermal Engineering and Manufacturing Science.
Tabulated below is a brief overview of both institutions:
|
Categories |
NIT Bhopal |
IIEST, Shibpur |
|
Department |
Electrical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
|
Degree |
BTech |
BTech+MTech |
|
Course Duration |
4 years |
5 years |
|
Intake |
108 |
92 |
|
Course Fee |
64,939 (1st year) |
70,000 (1st year) |
Admission Details
- Students must have passed 10+2 exams with 75% marks conducted by a recognized Central or State Board.
- Selection will be based on the JEE Main ranks.
- Application fee at IIEST, Shibpur is INR 1500.
- The application fee of NIT Bhopal is INR 650.
Placements
Tabulated below gives a brief insight into the placement of both institutes:
|
Categories |
NIT Bhopal |
IIEST Shibpur |
|
Placement Percentage |
85% |
68.6% |
|
Highest CTC |
20 LPA |
39.12 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
6 LPA |
10.75 LPA |
NIT Bhopal
- The median salary package offered was 6.5 LPA.
- Therecruiting companies include Accenture, TCS, Wipro, L&T Infotech, HCL, Microsoft, Saint Gobain, Adobe, etc.
IIEST Shibpur
- Out of 603 eligible students 146 were placed.
- 90 companies participated in the placement program.
- Therecruiting companies include TATA, ITC, GE Digital, Reliance, PWC, IBM, Mu Sigma, etc.
Facilities
NIT Bhopal
- They have 9 boys hostel and 2 girls hostel.
- Facilities like a Library, Extracurricular Space for Sports, Swimming Pool, Basketball and Badminton Courts, Gym, Meditation Hall and other facilities like an auditorium, cafe, children’s park, post office, computer centre and Rolta Incubation Centre.
IIEST Shibpur
- They have a faculty of over 250 members.
- They have a total of 18 hostels 3 of them being girls hostels.
- They also have sports facilities, computer labs, hospitals, mess and canteens.
Both the colleges are reputed and are considered the top Engineering colleges in India. A BTech degree is of 4 years, if you want to opt for a dual degree you will receive an MTech degree too all in the span of 5 years. The choice depends on you and your preferences, both are equally important and respected institutions for Engineering.
What should be the preference order: MNNIT Allahabad ECE, NIT Surathkal ECE, NIT Warangal ECE, MANIT Bhopal (hometown) ECE?
According to the NIRF 2020 rankings, MNNIT Allahabad was ranked 48th, NIT Surathkal was ranked 13th, NIT Warangal was ranked 19thand MANIT Bhopal was ranked 65th in India 2020 for B.Tech courses (including ECE). Admission to each institute is done on the basis of rank secured in JEE Main.
Some necessary facts about the institutions regarding ECE course are tabulated below:
|
Particulars |
MNNIT Allahabad |
NIT Surathkal |
NIT Warangal |
MANIT Bhopal |
|
Eligibility criteria |
Passed10+2 in Science stream with minimum 75% marks |
Passed 10+2 in Science stream with a minimum 75% marks OR Have got top 20 percentile in 12th exam. |
Passed 10+2 with PCM acquiring minimum 75% marks |
Passed higher secondary exams acquiring 50% (minimum) in PCM and must have passed the AIEEE exam |
|
Fees (1st year) |
Rs 84,666 |
Rs 151,426 |
Rs 94,500 |
Rs 64,939 |
Placements:
- MNNIT Allahabad:
- 90.63% was the placement rate of MNNIT Allahabad for theECE department.
- Some of the top recruitersof MNNIT Allahabad are the Indian Navy, Dell, Canon, BHEL, E-bay, Adobe, Bharat Institute of Technology, etc.
- The highest salary package offered to the students was INR 25.33 LPA whereas the average salary was INR 10.95 LPA.
- NIT Warangal:
- 85.48% was the placement rate of NIT Warangal for theECE department.
- Some of the common recruitersof NIT Warangal are Amazon, Ford, HP, Intel, Oracle, Nestle, Microsoft, Jio, Loreal, Bank of America, L & T, etc.
- Students received an average salary of INR 10.67 LPA while the highest salary was INR 43 LPA.
- NIT Surathkal:
- Top recruitersof NIT Surathkal are Axis Bank, Oyo, Microsoft, Amazon India, Samsung R & D, Myntra designs, Byjus, Uber India, Wipro Limited, Oracle India, etc.
- The highest salary package offered to the students was INR 39 LPA whereas the average salary was INR 14.15 LPA.
- MANIT Bhopal:
- Frequently visited companies in MANIT Bhopal are Microsoft, Infosys, Amazon, Maruti, CEAT, Bharat Petroleum Cooperation Limited, Hero, Bajaj, Oracle, Wipro, Cisco, TATA Consultancy services, etc.
- Students received an average salary of INR 6.23 LPA while the highest salary was INR 27 LPA.
Based on all the above facts and data, the preference order can be - NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, MANIT Bhopal, and then MNNIT Allahabad (if you want an advantage of home state quota). Otherwise, you can also prefer the preference order as NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, MNNIT Allahabad, and MANIT Bhopal.
How is Computer Science Engineering at MANIT, Bhopal and what are the prospects if you are really a hard worker?
MANIT, Bhopal offers a good Computer Science Engineering course. In recent years, some new courses have been added as electives for the course. These courses include Machine Learning, Image Processing, Big Data, etc. Students can study these courses from their 3rd year. However, there are no good faculties to teach these courses in depth.
The course work includes only one programming language, i.e. C programming. It is very basic and taught by contract professors. Students are required to do two projects. Most students do Machine Learning projects.
The computer labs aren’t in good condition. You will need to do most of the work on your personal computer.
Compared to most NITs, MANIT Bhopal offers good placement opportunities for CSE. Recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, etc. visit the campus placements. For CSE, the average CTC stays around INR 12.5 LPA.
Which is better : IIIT Allahabad IT or MANIT Bhopal CSE?
Among the above two institutes, MANIT Bhopal is definitely the better choice, considering the placement scenario of CSE.
The table below gives a brief level of comparison among the two institutes.
|
Particulars |
MANIT Bhopal |
IIIT Allahabad |
|
Total Fees (B.Tech) |
Rs.5.59 Lakhs |
Rs.5.34 Lakhs |
|
Average salary offered |
Rs.16-18 LPA (approx) |
Rs.10-15 LPA (approx) |
|
Total Number of seats |
230 (CSE) |
267 (IT) |
|
JEE Main cut-off |
6672 (CSE) |
5938 (IT) |
Comparison: (Winning Institution - IIIT Allahabad)
- Considering the recent placement data, MANIT Bhopal (NIT Bhopal) is a better institute than IIIT Allahabad. In MANIT Bhopal, a maximum salary of about ?40 Lakhs per annum is offered to students in Computer Science and Engineering.
- The NIT brand fame has a higher glory than the IIIT fame among relevant industries that offer placement opportunities.
- People often get confused as IIIT Allahabad has a lower opening and closing rank in comparison to MANIT Bhopal IT. But it is because of the location advantage. Most students from UP and neighboring states prefer Allahabad over Bhopal. So, this has no relation with the quality of the institutes or opportunities provided by them.
So, considering the placement scenario and opportunities in both the institutes, it can be concluded that NIT Bhopal (MANIT) is a much better institute than IIIT Allahabad.
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