How is IEM Kolkata? Which is better, CS at IEM Kolkata or civil/IT at Jadavpur?

This question is often asked by students whose WBJEE rank ranges from 1000-2000.

Comparison - Institute:(Winning Institute - IEM)

• People supporting JU usually exalt their alumni network, brand name, and the fact of how old the institute is. Of Course, these things matter to a certain extent but the truth is that engineering at Jadavpur University is currently on a downhill journey. This accounts for the reason why their cutoff is almost equal to that of many new institutes.
• Jadavpur gives you an edge when it comes to ROI. Moreover, Jadavpur University is funded by the government so the cost of attendance is less compared to IEM Kolkata. But IEM Kolkata is affordable too.
• The CSE department of IEM boasts of almost 100% placement rate. The major recruiting companies are not only limited to TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, top rankers also get internship offers at Microsoft, Flipkart, Amazon, etc. 

Comparison - Branch:

Now coming to your confusion about choosing a branch, you need to opt for the branch in which you are interested. If you don't have a specific preference of your own it's better to opt for CSE as CSE is any day better option than Civil or IT.

Quick Overview 2021:

Overall CSE at IEM Kolkata is a better alternative.