Should I choose mechanical at Thapar University or metallurgy at NIT, Jamshedpur and Durgapur?
Posted On - Aug 6, 2021Both Mechanical from Thapar University and Metallurgy at NIT Durgapur are great options. However, if you want to attach a NIT tag to your degree, then NIT Durgapur is a great option.
The Metallurgy and Material Science branch at NIT Jamshedpur has a decent faculty pool with a mix of good and bad professors. Additionally, companies like Tata Steel, JCAPCPL, and many more visit during placements.
Here is a brief comparison of these institutes
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Parameters |
NIT Durgapur |
Thapar University |
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Fees |
1.86 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
4.61 Lakhs (BTech First Year) |
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NIRF Ranking |
90 out of 200 in 2023 |
22 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 13.64 LPA |
INR 10.97 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft |
Amazon, J.P.Morgan, Deloitte, CISCO, IBM, Flipkart, Accenture |
Ultimately, the kind of job opportunities and career prospects offered by the Mechanical branch may differ from the Metallurgy branch as both are diverse fields. Ensure that your choice aligns with your inclinations and prospects.
I can only provide you with some basic facts about Thapar University. As some of my friends are from NITs, I can assure you that NIT Jamshedpur is definitely a good choice for Metallurgy.
- It is an institution of national importance under the MHRD.
- The faculty members are good there.
- As far as placements are concerned, Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hindalco, etc. are some of the top recruiting companies.
- You can also sit for placements in IT firms and organizations.
- Metallurgy is one of the oldest branches all over India. It has great alumni support.
- 'Technica' is the oldest branch fest of NIT Jamshedpur.
- The new AC furnished labs on the campus are well maintained.
- Jamshedpur has enough industrial and research exposure through TATA Steel and National Metallurgical Laboratory.
| Categories | Metallurgy at NIT Jamshedpur |
| Course Fee | 7.16 lakhs |
| Highest CTC | 20-25 LPA |
| Average CTC | 12-16 LPA |
Being one of the oldest and most reputed branches in NIT Jamshedpur, It is suggested that you go for Metallurgy. There is a huge scope in Jamshedpur as well as all over India.
