Which is better, ceramic engineering in IIT BHU or chemical engineering in Jadavpur University?
Posted On - Aug 13, 2020If you are willing to join Management/Analytics/Consulting or IT sector then choose Ceramic Engineering in IIT BHU. Compared to JU, IITs offer much better non-core placements.
If you want to join core companies or PSUs then you should choose JU over IIT BHU. Many core recruiters offer job opportunities to JU Chemical Engineering students. Some of the major core recruiters that visit the campus placement regularly are PepsiCo, Cocacola, ITC, Budwiser, RIL, etc. Well-renowned non-core companies like L&T Infotech, TCS Digital, Infosys, etc visit the JU campus placement as well. One other advantage of choosing Chemical Engineering at JU over Ceramic Engineering at IIT BHU is the public sector. SMPCIL and Vizag Steel are the only two PSUs in Ceramic Engineering.
If the branch is not your first priority than between ceramic engineering in IIT BHU and chemical engineering at Jadavpur University you should give preference to ceramic engineering in IIT BHU. Being an IIT, it provides a large number of opportunities and better exposure. If you have an interest in extracurricular activities IIT BHU gives you a platform. Also, in IIT BHU sports, and hostel facilities are better when compared with Jadavpur University. Although, IIT BHU has a strong alumni base getting placed in the ceramic branch is difficult but there is always an option of non-core companies. And the hallmark of IIT has certain perks.
Jadavpur University’s chemical engineering is one of the oldest branches in Jadavpur; the labs are equipped with modern machines which will give a better environment to work in. Research options are also good at Jadavpur University. Talking about placements, they are quite good for chemical engineering.
If you seek better opportunities irrespective of the branch then you should go for IIT BHU. IIT BHU also gives an option of branch change after completion of your first year. This branch change is done on the bases of what your CGPA is after the second semester. The branch change option is not present in Jadavpur University.
