In terms of academics, infrastructure, and placements, IIIT Sri City is average at best.
If you want good facilities and academics don’t choose IIIT Sri City.
IIIT Sri City is a great option for a CSE degree. The curriculum and course stricture is excellent. Unlike most technical colleges, you will learn the core subjects, from the very beginning. Computer science department boasts of a brilliant faculty base. You will receive the necessary guidance and support from the professors.
Major industry giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, etc. take part in IIIT Sri City placements. The average CTC for CSE is INR 12 LPA.
IIIT Sri City is better than JNTU Hyderabad. It has a better peer group which is reflected in the higher cutoff requirements. IIIT Sri City follows the course structure and curriculum of IIIT Hyderabad. So, you will receive better learning and resources.
The institute has maintained an excellent placement record over the years. Companies such as Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, etc. take part in IIIT Sri City placements. The average CTC offered is around INR 6 LPA.
IIIT Guwahati is better than IIIT Sri City. It has an excellent placement record. As per the placement statistics of recent years, the average and highest CTC offered in campus placement are INR 11.59 LPA and INR 32 LPA, respectively. Companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, UpGrad, Toppr Technologies, Tekion, Wipro, etc. are the major recruiters that take part in IIIT Guwahati placements.
The institute has a locational advantage as well. The campus is only 4 km away from Guwahati airport.
IIITDM Kancheepuram is an institute of national importance and it has an advantage over the other two institutes as both the institutes are IIITGs in PPP Mode. The bill to declare PPP mode as institutes of national importance is still pending in parliament.
Here are a few pieces of information about the CSE/IT in the campuses mentioned in the question.
IIIT Guwahati:
The institute started in the year 2013 and has a strong CS department with a good number of experienced faculties.
IIIT Sri City:
Both the colleges have their advantages and disadvantages. You have to analyze which is better for you to pursue B.Tech in CSE/IT as per your parameters. Good luck.
You should take IIIT Sri City. It follows an updated curriculum. You will get many opportunities to explore beyond classroom teaching. IIIT Sri City has coding clubs and robotics clubs. You can join any of these communities based on your interest
IIIT Sri City placements have been good over the recent years. According to recent placement highlights, the average and highest CTC offered were INR 12.02 LPA and INR 43 LPA, respectively. Some of the major recruiters that take part in the placement drive are Microsoft, IBM, L&T, Amazon, TCS, etc.
No, IIIT Sri City is not an inferior institute. It is decent to invest your time and money in it. Below mentioned are a few features of the institute.
It is a good institute, so try to make the most out of your experience there. It is important to make the right choices in terms of peers, college groups, clubs, etc.
Among the above two institutes, IIIT Pune is the definite choice, considering a number of factors including IT industry exposure, internal competition, and overall development in the institutes. I know a few people from both institutes, so I can give you an idea about them.
Location:(Winning Institution - IIIT Pune)
Student Intake:
IIIT Pune takes in a total of 120 students per year, 60 in CSE, and 60 in ECE. On the other hand, IIIT Sri City takes in 270 students per year, 200 students in CSE, and 70 in ECE. Therefore, it is evident that a lesser number of students will get better attention from professors, less internal competition, more opportunities, and a focused learning experience.
Mentor Institute:
IIIT Pune’s mentor institute (College of Engineering, Pune) is located in Pune itself, whereas IIIT Sri City’s mentor institute is IIIT Hyderabad, 608 km away from it. So it is easier for IIIT Pune students to attend mentor institute events, lectures, and facilities.
Extra-curricular:
Students from IIIT Pune have excelled in several sports events too, like IIT BHU’s Spardha. There are several Coding, Robotics, and technical events in which IIIT Pune students excel.
Future Development:
Considering all of the above factors, IIIT Pune is a definitely better choice, providing several opportunities to students in the industry and research fields.
Among the above two institutes, IIIT Sri City is the better option, considering several factors like placement and overall development of students in the institute. The table below gives a brief level of comparison among the two institutes.
Particulars |
IIIT Sri City |
IIIT Guwahati |
Total Fees (B.Tech) |
Rs. 10.3 Lakhs |
Rs. 9 Lakhs |
Highest Salary Offered |
Rs. 20 LPA |
Rs. 17 LPA |
Median Salary Offered |
Rs. 8 LPA |
Rs. 6.5 LPA |
Cut-off (CSE) |
JEE Main - 25846 JEE Advanced - 31796 |
JEE Main - 21601 JEE Advanced - 22823 |
Key highlights:
Therefore, you should prefer IIIT Sri City as their first option, following with IIIT Guwahati for a B.Tech degree in CSE.
Among these, IIIT Sri City is better for CSE or ECE. The environment on campus is ideal for learning and exploring. The institute has a pretty active research interface. Each year the institute witnesses many international publications.
According to the highlights of IIIT Sri City placements of recent years, the average CTC for CSE is around INR 12 LPA, whereas, the average CTC for ECE is around INR 8.6 LPA. Popular tech companies such as Intel, Amazon, etc. take part in the placement drive.