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How is NIT Rourkela for mechanical engineering?
Mechanical Engineering is one of the best branches of NIT Rourkela in terms of placement opportunities and exposure. Here are some of the pros of choosing the branch.
- Faculties of the branch are great. Professors are cooperative and student-friendly.
- It has a good infrastructure. The atmosphere on campus is ideal for studies.
- The mechanical branch has a few clubs. Make sure you join one of the clubs according to your interest.
- The institute provides adequate support to students who want to join various competitions.
- If you want to try out any design, you can ask any faculty. You will get the required helps.
- During tech fests, participate in paper presentations and other activities, you will get to learn a lot.
- Seniors of this branch are quite helpful.
What should be my preference among mechanical at IIT Mandi, Jodhpur, Patna, Electrical at Dhanbad, or newer IITs or CSE at IIT Jammu?
The newer IITs like IIT Goa lacks in some fields, such as infrastructure, alumni, and several other factors that make any institute good.
Preference Order: For the IIT’s you mentioned the preference order should be as following.
IIT Patna>> ISM Dhanbad>> IIT Mandi>> IIT Jodhpur
The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes mentioned in the question.
|
Parameters |
IIT Patna |
ISM Dhanbad |
IIT Mandi |
IIT Jodhpur |
|
Average CTC |
14.76 LPA |
14 LPA |
13.5 LPA |
16.73 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
40 LPA |
48.38 LPA |
40 LPA |
43 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Uber, etc. |
Deloitte, Barclays, KPMC, etc. |
Amazon, Wipro, ISRO, etc. |
DE Shaw, Go Jek, Morgan Stanley, etc. |
If you don’t conventionally think about Patna, then the Patna campus is eventually growing in terms of infrastructure, location, and other factors. It would definitely be a great choice. Apart from that, IIT Patna also has a better location as compared to IIT Dhanbad. In terms of placements too, IIT Patna has improved. So, don’t judge IIT Patna based on stereotypes.
Which is better, mining in IIT Kharagpur or mechanical in IIT Patna?
No particular brand is better than the other as it all depends on your own preference and inclinations. One needs to stop thinking that mechanical is the most demanded branch. In my opinion, every branch is important and has the scope to attract people who are passionate about it. Hence it is illogical to say that one branch is superior to another.
I suggest you go for a branch not because it has scope but because you are genuinely interested in that branch and are ready to pursue a career in it. For instance, my brother chose mechanical engineering not because he thought it had a higher scope than mining, but because my father himself is a mechanical engineer and he wanted to continue the legacy.
Rather than following the sheep mentality and choosing a certain branch, you can refer to the following options
- Check the curriculum of the particular branch and course you are opting for. This will give you a fair idea of what you are going to invest your time and effort
- Another way is to go through the Gymkhana websites of every college and get an idea about the activities done by them.
- Contact your seniors to get an idea about the BTech projects.
- Mechanical engineering is not necessarily the safest option. Hence you should be open to non-core jobs as well.
- I suggest you refrain from being influenced by an infrastructure of the campus is IITP is new and is currently operating from a temporary campus, its facilities and not in the same level with the IIT Kgp campus. However, very soon it is going to shift to a permanent campus.
- IITP is relatively new and as you can use your own inputs to bring about changes whereas IIT KGP is an old institute, which has a foundation that ages way back so you won’t be able to input much of your own.
- No other person can make this decision for you, but you yourself. This is a big decision that is going to affect your entire college life. So choose your branch wisely.
Which is a better option: IIT Guwahati CSE, IIT BHU CSE, IIT Bombay mech or IIT Kharagpur electrical and electronics communication?
I assume that you haven’t decided on a specific branch and hence you have multiple options open from different institutes and branches. Before I give you my suggestion it’s important to know that most non-CS students at IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur try to get a job in CS only. For this, they learn programming and sit for non-core placements.
For the same reason, I am recommending you join either BHU or Guwahati (CSE).
- BHU is known for its elaborate and old alumni base leading to better placements whereas Guwahati speaks highly of its infrastructure.
- BHU has much better connectivity owing to its city locations whereas Guwahati is situated outside the city.
- Guwahati has a larger faculty pool than BHU
In the end unless you are a North-Eastern, BHU is the best option for you. Either way you are good to go and thus can make a decision that suits your location.
Why is K.J. Somaiya so famous in Mumbai when I can’t see any mechanical placement there?
The first thing you need to understand is that a college's worth does not depend on its placements. It’s much more than that. Even if you don’t land a high package you might learn better skills than at any other college. The same is the case with KJ Somaiya, it offers the following advantages which overlook its average placement statistics
- Comprehensive curriculum: The curriculum here is vast as it covers versatile audit courses like Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Sales, History of Mumbai.
- No minimum attendance rule: The lack of a minimum attendance rule makes it possible for the students to engage more in extracurricular activities and thus leads to overall development.
- Incubation center: KJ Somaiya’s incubation center Ridll has given birth to many entrepreneurs.
- Experienced faculty: KJ Somaiya mechanical's department is as old as VJTI in terms of experience.
Also, the placement here is quite similar to other engineering colleges in Mumbai.
I graduated from IIT Roorkee studying mechanical engineering with a 6+ CGPA. Now I am unable to find any job. How do I go about it?
If you are extremely desperate for a job, you should switch domains instead. 6 years is a long time for one to realize that their domain did not offer them any good opportunities.
Firstly, give up the idea of core jobs and open yourself to IT, the most demanded discipline right now.
For those who have basic knowledge of coding, things will become a tad bit easier. But if you are new to the coding world, don’t worry, you will be able to cope well. Start with learning one programming language preferably JAVA. After gaining a certain level of knowledge, appear for either of these exams
- AMCAT - Easy evaluation with a plethora of noncore-opportunities from mediocre to average package
- Elitmus - Quality assessment, a bit challenging for beginners but opens doors for high-paying jobs at MNCs. Additionally, your IIT tag will help.
Based on your inclination and level of preparation choose anyone one of these 2 exams and wait for excellent job opportunities.
If you are still adamant about Mechanical, ask any of your friends who work in a reputed firm to drop your resume or refer you for internships that can be later converted to full-time jobs.
Which is better for mechanical engineering, PDPU or Nirma?
According to the reviews online, pursuing Mechanical Engineering from PDPU will be a better choice than Nirma University.
- Though Nirma is a more experienced university, it lags behind in exposure and facilities provided to the students.
- PDPU being a newer institution satisfies all the requirements of the students, be it well equipped labs or classrooms.
- PDPU has a well experienced faculty.
- They provide proper industrial exposure through seminars, industrial visits, internships, etc.
| Categories | Nirma University | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 7.24 lakh | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 70% | 70% |
| Highest CTC | 12 LPA | 10-12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 5 LPA | 6 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | L&T, Bosch, etc. | Hindustan Unilever, Nayara Energy, etc. |
The placements are also better at PDPU. Nirma University, though more experienced, has deteriorated a lot in recent years, therefore it is better if you go for PDPU to pursue Mechanical Engineering.
Is it possible for an IIT Roorkee metallurgy student to change branch to mechanical?
Yes, It certainly is possible for an IIT Roorkee metallurgy student to change his branch to Mechanical.
In fact, based on recent stats, the metallurgy branch has the highest number of students opting for a branch change around 16 students out of 36 branch changers. Yet, I would like to bring to light the fact that IIT Roorkee has a bit of a complex branch change policy in comparison to other IITs.
- The availability of seats for branch change intake is low around 2-3 only. This also includes seats for the reserved categories.
- The CGPA required for branch change is very high due to less availability of seats. To get a branch change into CSE, one needs around 10 CGPA, for Electrical and ECE, one needs 9.7+ while other branches require around 9.4+ CGPA.
- Lastly, branch change in IIT Roorkee takes place right after the first semester giving you less time to excel in adjusting alongside adjusting to your new life. You don’t have a second chance to score better in the second semester to compensate for the low marks in the first.
Although branch change at IIT Roorkee might seem difficult, with the right mindset and determination one can surely get into his preferred branch.
What should be my preference order: NIT Surathkal Mech, NIT Warrangal Mech, NIT Bhopal Mech, NIT Calicut Mech, MNNIT Allahabad Mech?
Among the above institutes, Mechanical at MNNIT Allahabad is quite good, considering the placements in PSUs. When compared to institutes like NIT Bhopal, MNNIT Allahabad is definitely much ahead in terms of placement and education.
The table below gives a brief level of comparison of the institutes.
|
Particulars |
NIT Surathkal |
NIT Warangal |
NIT Bhopal |
NIT Calicut |
MNNIT Allahabad |
|
NIRF ’20 Ranking |
13 |
19 |
65 |
23 |
48 |
|
Total Fees (Mechanical Engineering) |
Rs. 5.45 Lakhs |
Rs. 5 Lakhs |
Rs. 5.59 Lakhs |
Rs. 5.42 lakhs |
Rs. 6.55 Lakhs |
|
Median Salary (Mechanical Engineering) |
Rs. 8 LPA |
Rs. 901 LPA |
Rs. 6.5 LPA |
Rs. 8.05 LPA |
Rs. 8 LPA |
|
Mechanical cut-off (JEE Main) |
10648 |
10675 |
24790 |
17234 |
17607 |
Key highlights:
- The mechanical department of MNNIT Allahabad is one of the oldest departments, consisting of excellent faculties.
- Several Public Service Units recruit students from Mechanical Engineering at MNNIT Allahabad.
- For students who are genuinely interested in core mechanical jobs, putting effort into preparation would definitely lead to a job with a decent salary package in MNNIT Allahabad.
Considering the above factors, MNNIT Allahabad is definitely a very good option for mechanical engineering, with excellent faculty support and a good rate of placement.
Which one would be better: production in Jadavpur university, power in Jadavpur university, mechanical in Jalpaiguri, or government engineering or mechanical in Kalyani govt. engineering?
Choose the course that interests you, college is a secondary thing. Here are some of the facts that may help you in choosing the right branch for you.
- If you want to work in PSUs or Govt. sectors, it’s better to not choose Production Engineering as there are fewer recruiters.
- Jadavpur is the best college you can get through WBJEE. If you choose Production or Power in JU, you will have good on-campus job opportunities.
- Production Engineering is a branch of Mechanical Engineering itself. The syllabus will be more or less the same.
- Mechanical at Kalyani University will be slightly better than Jalpaiguri. You may not get lucrative job packages at on-campus placement from Kalyani University but in the long run, you will have a much better hold with your Mechanical degree. You can expect well-paid jobs in the future.
Your future will depend on the branch you are choosing so choose according to your interest. All these Universities will offer you enough opportunities and resources to prosper. It’s up to you to use that well.
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