Which college has the better life- ISM (IIT) Dhanbad or IIT Patna?
Posted On - Feb 26, 2021If you're considering pursuing higher education in engineering, you may be wondering whether to choose IIT Patna or IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. Here's some information that may help you make a decision:
IIT Patna:
- IIT Patna is located far from the main city of Patna, which may be a disadvantage for some students who prefer to be closer to the city.
- The university has some new hostels and buildings, as it was established in 2008.
- The weather in Patna can be pretty hot, which may be uncomfortable for some students, especially during the summer months.
- Patna is a major city, which can be a plus for some students who prefer a more urban environment.
IIT(ISM) Dhanbad:
- IIT(ISM) Dhanbad is located in the main city of Dhanbad, just 15 minutes away from the railway station. It is situated in front of the main market area, which can be convenient for students.
- The weather in Dhanbad is cool and comfortable, with frequent short drizzles that can add to the charm of the place.
- Dhanbad is a smaller city than Patna, which can be a plus for some students who prefer a quieter and more peaceful environment.
- The brand value of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad is considered to be high, making it a preferred choice after the top 7+ IITs, along with Hyderabad and BHU.
In summary, both IIT Patna and IIT(ISM) Dhanbad have their own advantages and disadvantages. While IIT Patna is located in a major city and has newer infrastructure, it is far from the main city and the weather can be quite hot. On the other hand, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad is located in a smaller city but is closer to the railway station and the main market area. The weather in Dhanbad is cooler and the brand value of the institution is high.
Being an IITian, I can say most of my batch mates chose to opt for IITs mostly Mumbai or Roorkee, above the rest. One of my seniors chose to study at IIT Patna. It is a good institute and ranks #26 on the NIRF ranking portal.
As for a comparison you'd like to read the following points:
- Faculty- IIT Patna has a better faculty than ISM Dhanbad and most of the faculty members have PhDs and Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharya is the director there from the CSE dept. which has the best faculty at IIT Patna. He was amongst the 'Top 10 Machine Learning(NLP) Researchers in India'. which is well deserved by a man of his stature.
- Infrastructure- As far as the departmental infrastructure is concerned, IIT Patna's CSE department has excellent facilities but equally good is ISM's Mech Department. The general infrastructure includes two hostels for boys and girls; a gymnasium; games rooms; a sports ground for football, basketball, etc. But ISM Dhanbad doesn't lag behind in this as well- it is built on 218 acres of land, has 2 auditoriums, 1 open-air theatre, swimming pool, and multiple eateries.
- Alumni Network- ISM is an old institute whereas IIT Patna is a new one. Hence, ISM definitely has a stronger and denser alumni base than IIT Patna.
Here's a table of comparison too-
|
Parameters |
IIT ISM Dhanbad |
IIT Patna |
|
Ranking |
#12- NIRF |
#26- NIRF |
|
Placement Rate |
34.62%-65.06% |
50% |
|
Top Recruiters |
Goldman Sachs, Phone Pe, Sprinklr, Udaan etc |
Microsoft, Google, Code Nation, Samsung etc |
|
Average Salary |
INR 7.95 LPA |
INR 14.76 LPA |
|
Highest Salary |
INR 43 LPA |
INR 38 LPA |
As far as life at these institutes is concerned, it'll depend on the sort of opportunities and peer environment you seek. Anwesha is the annual cultural college fest of IIT Patna and Srijan is that of ISM Dhanbad and if you'd ask the seniors they'd bet that Anwesha is hands down the winner. It is also the second-largest Cultural festival in the area. The colleges hold sports and cultural meetings as well, which are an IIT tradition. Both institutes have comparable infrastructure as well as clubs. So you may decide according to your location and needs.
