My brother is a recent graduate of Instrumentation and Control Engineering at NIT Trichy, so let me share some facts about its overall performance. 

There are some pros and cons of the department which include:

Pros:

1. Vibration control research in ICE at Nit Trichy is really good.
2. Robotics, Control, and Electronics are also good for pursuing your graduate studies.
3. Career/ Job aspects across a variety of profiles are accessible for ICE graduates in campus placements.
4. Seniors help a lot with academics.
5. You will be trained to work under pressure.
6. Classrooms are neat and have a great environment. No uniform is required for entering the labs.

Cons:

1. There are only 11 faculties in the department out of which only two faculties teach properly. 
2. Labs are not up-to-the-mark. Most of the electronics components don’t work properly. The guidance is inadequate.
3. Assignments provide little help.
4. Due to continuous fests in the college, it might be difficult to concentrate on your studies.
5. Like every college, there should be 4 classes per week, but here in ICE, the faculty members tend to keep 6-8 classes per week with students attending the classes just for the attendance.
6. Subjects like PDD, Engineering Mechanics, and Analytical Instrumentation are taken for granted. 

If you are really interested in Instrumentation, only then you should join this department. Otherwise, join some other branch in NIT T so that you are able to learn something.