Which of these colleges is better for computer science: BIT Mesra or IIIT Delhi?
Posted On - Apr 16, 2021Among these, IIIT Delhi is the better choice for a Computer Science degree. It is a research institute, so you will get to learn through hands-on experience, and projects, rather than just theory. IIIT Delhi CSE syllabus puts more emphasis on core subjects. You will study subjects like Intro to Programming, and Systems Management, from the first year itself.
The programming community at IIIT Delhi is amazing. They have clubs like Byld and Foobar. IIIT Delhi will offer you endless opportunities to upskill yourself.
In terms of placements, IIIT Delhi and BITS Mesra are almost on the same level. As per the 2021 placement highlights, the average CTC for IIIT Delhi was INR 14 LPA.
I can give you information regarding IIIT Delhi, as I know a few people there.
Highlights:
- IIIT-D is a research institute, it's about learning things that are implemented in real-world projects. Though some colleges teach Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and other subjects which are not related to the computer science field, IIIT-D has IP(Intro to Programming) and System Management. You are allowed to take laptops in class and explore things freely and clear all your doubts with the faculty member.
- Students are taught Python in the first sem and the professor scribbles code on the blackboard. The learning experience is great and professors here won't spoon-feed you, but they will teach you more advanced concepts like recursion, loops, etc.
- The course here is project-based and 60% weightage is for labs, 20% for mid sem, and 20% for end sem.
- They have great faculty. Teachers are very approachable. They are always available for discussions.
- Coming to sports, they have annual sports tournaments as well which includes games like basketball, table tennis, etc.
- They have a great programming community and hack nights and hackathons are hosted regularly. They use various stacks like Django, Ruby on rails, etc.
- There are startups coming out of the institutes like Backpack, and wizters.com.
Internship and placements are great here and it is a great place to learn.
