What should I prefer: IIITM Gwalior or DA-IICT?
Posted On - Sep 15, 2020To evaluate which institute is the best fit for you, consider the following factors:
- Evaluate based on placements: Consider the kind of profile and role you want after graduation.
- Consider the reputation of the institute: This is important while applying for higher education.
- Look at the quality of academics and research during the course.
- Consider future opportunities in the related field.
- Look at the exposure to industries and industrial training.
- Evaluate the return on the money you spend on the course.
Based on these factors, you should consider the following institutes:
- For industrial exposure and better return on investments, DAIICT is a good option.
- For higher education and research, IIITM Gwalior is a good choice.
It's important to keep in mind that:
- IIITM Gwalior offers a dual degree program, which takes five years to complete.
- DAIICT offers a four-year course.
This difference in course duration could impact your choices while pursuing future courses of action.
Indian Institute of Information, Technology and Management (IIITM), Gwalior, and Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) are both excellent colleges for Engineering and Science courses.
Tabulated below is a brief overview of both institutes:
|
Criteria |
IIITM |
DAIICT |
|
Institute type |
Autonomous |
Private |
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Admission Criteria |
Entrance Exam |
Entrance Exam, Merit-based |
|
Courses Offered |
B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, P.hD |
B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.des, P.hD |
|
JEE Cutoff |
7536-9403 |
10-114 |
|
Fee |
1.49 - 1.79 LPA |
1.97 - 3.75 LPA |
|
Campus facilities |
Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports |
Library, IT Labs, Food Courts |
Courses:
Both these colleges offer courses in B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, and P.hD, with IIITM offering a course in MBA whereas DAIICT has a special master’s degree for design M.des. Along with the ordinary courses, IIITM offers integrated courses as well in a B.Tech + MBA and B.Tech + M.Tech format.
Admission and Scholarships:
IIITM and DAIICT are both famous for their engineering courses however their JEE cut-offs are very different. IIITM offers Scholarships to students on the basis of merit whereas DAIICT has numerous scholarships sponsored by Reliance based on merit cum means.
Campus:
- In terms of campus area, IIITM Gwalior has a 200-acre campus area with a library, hostel, laboratories, and other sports facilities. They also have an auditorium, yoga centre and numerous other recreational activities.
- DAIICT has a modern campus with a library, 24/7 Wifi facilities, IT Labs, and up-to-date infrastructure as well as 7 food courts offering a number of delicacies and food types.
Placements:
- In terms of placements. IIITM records over 90% placements with the highest salary package of 42 LPA and averages being 14.58 LPA. The top recruiters include Microsoft, Makemytrip, EY, Morgan Stanley, Google, Reliance, and Goldman Sachs.
- DAIICT has a tremendous placement record with 372 out of 400 students receiving a placement letter and has tie-ups in many multinational companies like Flipkart, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.
Both colleges offer equal opportunities for students to grow and pursue their passion. It is up to the student dispensing on the area, type, and method of education they prefer to choose one out of the following institutes.
