NIT Sikkim will be better among these. It offers better academics and has a good faculty base. NIT Sikkim placements are pretty good, especially for branches like CSE, and ECE. The major recruiters that frequently visit the campus placement are Deloitte, TCS, Godrej, Capgemini, etc. According to NIT Sikkim placements 2021, the placement rate for BTech branches was 72.8%. The ‘NIT’ tag is an added perk of attending the institute.
Comparing the two universities, NIT Sikkim offers better programs academically than DIT Dehradun. For instance, NIT is popularly known for its course and placement facilities in the CSE and ECE branch. Although, in terms of the other branches the placement facilities are not quite up to the mark.
NIT Sikkim is also great for those who are looking for a degree that holds national importance. Also, the fee is relatively cheaper compared to DIT Dehradun, so it is an economic as well as academic option for students.
At DIT Dehradun the ECE and EE branch is said to be at par with NIT Sikkim but still does not compete with excellent facilities at NIT Sikkim, which offers a great combination of excellent faculty members, great academic programs, and the tag of a university of national importance.
If location is not an issue, NIT Sikkim would be a good option for students looking for admissions in CSE or ECE branch. It offers the best placements and recorded the highest CTC of 24 LPA.
In terms of placements, tabulated below is a brief idea on both the institutions:
Particulars |
DIT Dehradun |
NIT Sikkim |
Highest CTC |
INR 12 LPA |
INR 18.5 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 6 LPA |
INR 8 LPA |
Overall Placement Rate |
70% |
80% |
While placements vary from branch to branch, it is important to note that getting a good placement is dependent on many factors such as your overall CGPA, communication skills, knowledge and approach, creativity, and hard work.
Therefore, students who do not have an issue with location and are looking for a premium heritage university can opt for NIT Sikkim. Compared to DIT Dehradun, NIT Sikkim is a more preferable option.