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Which would be better, metallurgy or biotechnology in NIT Durgapur or metallurgy or mining in IIEST Shibpur?
NIT Durgapur and IIEST Shibpur both are excellent universities for pursuing Bachelor's and Master's in Engineering. Both institutes are located in different parts of West Bengal in famous areas. NIT Durgapur has been ranked and 46th in Engineering Category by the NIRF Rankings in India. It does carry a reputation value to the degree by being a premier institute of Engineering. IIEST is a lesser-known institute but well advanced in their research faculty and content.
In a nutshell:
|
Colleges |
Admission |
Placements |
Tuition fee |
|
NIT Durgapur |
JEE Main |
70% |
1,49,100 |
|
IIEST Shibpur |
JEE Main |
Metallurgy: 68.6% Mining: 80.1% |
1,37,000 |
Courses:
- Metallurgy or Biotechnology at NIT can only be selected after the first year depending on the marks scored by the candidate. Since it is a premier institute, it will be relatively difficult to get the subject of your choice.
- At IIEST, metallurgy is offered in B.Tech however, mining engineering is only offered in the dual program of B.Tech + M.Tech. Thus students who wish to pursue mining engineering at IIEST Shibpur will have to go for the dual degree program.
Admission:
Admission at NIT would be much more competitive than IIEST. It requires a higher JEE mains rank. The choice of the subject involves even more competitiveness as it is done at the end of the first year based on CGPA. Most students who get selected at NIT do not wish to go for metallurgy, however, if you are interested, then it is one of the best institutes. IIEST is relatively easy when it comes to admissions and choice of subjects.
Placements:
- At IIEST metallurgy and mining are considered as research-based subjects and thus do not have high paid placements at the start. However, the mining course does offer better placements and opportunities to study at other premium and specific institutes in India which can land a good job in the future.
- NIT Durgapur, on the other hand, can provide better placements due to its reputation standard.
The B.Tech. program at IIEST may not hold much value, but it is supplemented by excellent research professors who encourage students to take part in national missions and research projects. The competitiveness at NIT won’t provide that opportunity to every student.
Which is better: metallurgy in MNIT or civil in NIT Hamirpur?
Both MNIT and NIT Hamirpur are reputed institutes in India. Every coin has two sides, so you need to choose your path wisely at this point; otherwise, you will regret it throughout your life. Priority should be given to your interest in the subject. Now let's talk about the colleges.
MNIT Jaipur
- It is ranked 70th among the other Engineering colleges in India by MHRD
- The location is commendable, and connectivity to different parts of the nation is possible
- You can easily access all the shopping malls and famous shops
- The climate is very bad; it is difficult to tolerate the hot weather
NIT Hamirpur
- Ranked 59th among other Engineering institutions in MHRD
- Well-road connectivity, you can easily access to bus, trains, or planes
- The weather conditions are manageable
- This institute is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. You can enjoy the beauty of lush, green nature. Here, you will have the best days of your life
Therefore, NIT Hamirpur is a better choice than MNIT
Which is better, metallurgy in NIT Jamshedpur or IT in Jadavpur University?
Both Metallurgy at NIT Jamshedpur and IT at Jadavpur University seem to be good options so the choice really depends on your preferences. I hope you aren't someone who is obsessed with tags because, in the long run, the tag of your college does not even matter. Moreover, both NIT Jamshedpur and Jadavpur University have a considerably good reputation in the industry. However, it's true that Nit Jamshedpur metallurgy placements are slightly better than JU metallurgy placements because of their favorable location. JU IT placements are decent too with many 20_ LPA offers. Here is why I will suggest you go for JU IT instead of NIT Jamshedpur Metallurgy
- Metal processing units are not very favorable working places if you are considering getting employed after graduation.
- JU has a good record of students opting for higher studies from all departments every year.
- JU is ranked 6th in India in research after IISC and other top IITs. Its professors have collaborations with foreign universities and their Letters of Recommendation carry great value.
- Location-ise Kolkata is a much better place than Jamshedpur.
Additionally, consider the following table before making the final choice.
|
Particulars |
NIT Jamshedpur |
JU |
|
Placement% |
100% |
- |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 14 LPA |
- |
|
Average CTC |
INR 9.42 LPA |
INR 13.5 LPA |
|
Batch Strength |
- |
74 |
|
Offers |
- |
79 |
Hope this helps you make the right decision.
Which is a better course to pursue at NIT Jamshedpur: civil engineering or metallurgy?
I will first give you a brief about each. Civil deals with building houses, bridges etc. Metallurgy deals with building high quality metals which are then used in houses, bridges, cars etc.
I’ll compare these two at NIT Jamshedpur to help you with your decision-making-
- Placements- As Jamshedpur is a TATA city, it has more metallurgical companies. These companies provide good internship opportunities to NIT Jamshedpur students. This in turn fetches companies from outside during placement season. Civil students usually prepare for GATE or other exams. There’s a high chance for you to get placed in a startup or IT company, in both the branches. If this suits you, prepare for those placements accordingly.
- Professors - The civil department does not have a good faculty. In terms of faculty, Metallurgy is better.
- Curriculum- Both the branches have a rich curriculum which is equally huge.
- Events- Technica is the tech fest of the metallurgy department.
- Stress-factor- Civil has a lot of classes. Civil students have to put in extra hard work with less core companies offering placements. This causes a lot of stress during the 4th year.
- Gender Ratio- Metallurgy has a better boys to girls ratio.
I recommend you research both these branches and then make your decision. If you have interest in one of these, go for that branch. Other than that, as per me, the Metallurgy branch is better.
What should I take, IT from COEP or Metallurgy from NIT Surathkal?
The answer to this question is very subjective. On one hand, you are getting a top-notch branch at a not-so-celebrated college, on the other, a top NIT is offering a mediocre branch. Your interest matters as much in this situation.
As a student of Metallurgy at NIT Surathkal, I can shed some light on this option. The branch has a small strength of around 38-40 students in each batch. Your peers will be very supportive people. The faculty for metallurgy is experienced, learned, and supportive. Metallurgy, in fact, is one of the most student-friendly branches of NIT Surathkal. The professors are always there to solve any doubts and queries of their students.
As for the curriculum, the majority of it revolves around steel and its properties, ceramics, polymers, etc. With an interest in your branch, the curriculum is quite easy to get through. The placements are good, and maximum students are offered jobs on campus. The average package isn’t too high for this branch. This is because core profiles don’t offer more than 3-9 LPA. You can expect a bit higher packages in non-core job profiles. NITK is a highly esteemed institution, for this reason, a wide range of companies visit the campus during the placement season. The crowd at NITK is very friendly, and the Metallurgy branch has some amazing seniors.
I have provided you with all the relevant information about the Metallurgy branch at NIT Surathkal. Try to reach out to some seniors from COEP IT branch. Make your decision based on what matters the most to you- college name, branch, or your own interest.
What should be the preference order in NIT Jamshedpur Metallurgy, Civil, production for JoSAA Counseling?
One of my friends chose ProductionCivil and Metallurgy at NIT Jamshedpur. Honestly, the preference may vary from person to person depending on their career prospects and inclinations. However, I can certainly guide you to decide the right one
- If you are a Physics or Maths guy who wants to study Mechanical or is planning to pursue an MBA later then the right choice for you is Production Engineering
- If you are interested in Chemistry and want to pursue a research-based career in or outside India then go for Metallurgy.
- If you want to land a decent government job or prepare for UPSC, then Civil is the right option for you.
So the preference order in my opinion is Production>Metallurgy>Civil. Ultimately it’s your own preferences that will determine the choice.
Which is the best choice, metallurgical engineering at NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Jaipur/Rourkela, or IIEST?
Considering this question, it can be mentioned that if you want the best institute, then opt for NIT Rourkela. Besides, if you want to be engaged in other things besides study, then NIT Jamshedpur is the best choice. This is because the students of this institute get a huge time to think about their dreams.
However, my friends personally do not have much idea considering IIEST, so he told me some facts which may be helpful for the student to understand their best choice.
- My friend is from NIT Jamshedpur, and he once told me that he represented the institute in the inter NIT Volleyball competition in NIT Surathkal in the year 2017. This institute is considered one of the best NIT in India.
- Another interesting thing is that only 4 students among the total students got jobs in the core companies. My friend has heard this from one of the students of NIT Surathkal.
- Concerning this, NIT Jamshedpur is far better.
In the following, some facts are tabulated considering the placement facts of these three institutes.
|
Criteria |
NIT Jamshedpur |
NIT Rourkela |
IIEST |
|
Highest CTC |
30 LPA |
42 LPA |
39 LPA |
|
Lowest CTC |
4 LPA |
3 LPA |
10-15 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
12 LPA |
10 LPA |
5-8 LPA |
|
Placement Stats |
81 % |
90 % |
90 % |
However, it is completely the personal opinion of my friends, and the decision may vary from person to person. So, you must take your decision very wisely, considering your future perspectives.
Which will be a better choice for B. Tech, Production Engineering at VSSUT, Metallurgy at VSSUT, Burla or Electrical at IGIT, Sarang?
IGIT Sarang is one of the best government colleges in Orissa. It is also only one government college of Orissa that is eligible to submit an Institutional Development Proposal. The admission process for Electrical Engineering is based on the results of JEE Main and Orissa-JEE.
The NIRF ranking of VSSUT University is 119 all over India. Likewise in IGIT Sarang, the admission process for Production Engineering and Metallurgy is based on the results of JEE.
Tabulated below shows the difference among both institutions:
|
Particulars |
IGIT Sarang |
VSSUT Burla |
|
Total course fee |
2.89 lakhs |
1.12 lakhs |
|
Total seats available |
120 seats |
60 seats |
|
Average salary |
4 lakhs |
3.6 lakhs |
Admission process
- The admission process is the same for all the courses. The application process is fully online.
- Admissions are based on the results of JEE mains or OJEE valid rank followed by interviews and counseling.
- With this students are also required to have at least 45% in 10+2 with required subjects(Physics and mathematics should be primary subjects).
Placements
IGIT Sarang
- Companies like Ananda, Bhushan Steel, Infosys, Kanbay international, Larsen and Toubro, Satyam Computers, TATA Consultancy Services, Visa Steel, etc visit the campus every year in search of good placements.
- The average salary offered to students is 4 lakhs and the highest salary package is up to 10 lakhs.
VSSUT Burla
- Companies like Aricent, Ashok Leyland, Bosch Ltd, Cap Gemini, CSC, Cummins, HP, Jindal Steel, Maruti Suzuki, and so on visit campus every year.
- The average salary offered to students for this course is 3.6 lakhs and the highest package is up to 10 lakhs.
Infrastructural Facilities
IGIT Sarang
- The infrastructure of the college is really good.
- Classrooms are nice, the library is open to all, medical facilities and equipped labs are also available in college.
- Teachers are well qualified in their particular fields.
VSSUT Burla
- The infrastructure and facilities of this university are really good. Air-conditioned classrooms, upgraded labs, medical facilities, sports facilities, gym, etc all available on campus.
- The faculty is also well experienced.
Both the universities are good choices for the above courses. Both courses have the same admission process among universities. The placement rate is quite better for IGIT Sarang than VSSUT Burla but if we talk about which one is affordable and has good quality teaching then VSSUT should be the choice.
How’s metallurgy at NIT Raipur? Is it worth considering upgradation after the 1st year? What about M.Tech in IITs through the GATE?
One of my close friends graduated from NIT Raipur Metallurgy and did not find the branch worth the money he spent. The placement opportunities were rare and no exposure was offered. Most of his batchmates had to go for non-core options because only that would pay them well. Another major issue is that there are no coaching classes available in Metallurgy for GATE. The workload is considerably less than other branches. There are a few professors with excellent profiles like Neha Gupta who will assist you in genuine research work.
Honestly, I dont see a promising future in the field of Metallurgy so I will suggest you go for other options for branch change like Chemical and IT. Their placement scenarios are very promising and they are likely to be the next big thing after CS. In chemical, the GATE, and college placements have better vacancies while IT will help you in this world of Artificial intelligence.
Coming to the next part of your question, regarding MTech in IITs, I will suggest you only choose between IIT Bombay. Moreover, your chances of getting selected for a PSU increase through GATE in comparison to core branches because the competitors are plenty.
Which is better, NIT Silchar's electrical or NIT Surathkal's metallurgy?
One of my friends studied in NIT Silchar and also has friends in NIT Hamirpur. I asked him the same question and he claimed NIT Hamirpur to be a better choice.
Stating reasons for the same he said:
- NIT Hamirpur campus is extremely beautiful and well-equipped with modern facilities.
- The level of academics is better at NIT Hamirpur than at NIT Silchar.
- The faculty pool of NIT Harimpirbis more experienced and approachable.
The major issue that NIT Silchar faces is the connectivity between cities. As a result, many recruiters are interested in coming here affecting the placement scenario and crowd quality largely. NIT Hamirpur on the other hand is located close to Delhibso the exposure r and opportunities are better.
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