When it comes to choosing between IIT Bhilai and IIT Dharwad, there are certain factors to consider. Here are some points to keep in mind: Faculty: One of the most important factors to consider when choosing an institute is the faculty. IIT Bhilai, although a recently established institute, boasts of some renowned and dedicated professors who are committed to providing the best education to their students. Course curriculum: IIT Bhilai has a well-designed curriculum that is constantly updated to meet the changing needs of the industry. This ensures that students are well-prepared for their future careers. Campus infrastructure: IIT Bhilai has state-of-the-art facilities, including well-equipped labs, libraries, and sports facilities. Placements: The ultimate goal of any student is to secure a good job after completing their degree. IIT Bhilai has a good placement record, with many reputed companies visiting the campus for recruitment. Location: IIT Bhilai is located in a serene and peaceful environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This can help students focus on their studies without any distractions. Hostel facilities: For students who need to stay on campus, hostel facilities can be an important consideration. IIT Bhilai has well-maintained hostels with all the necessary facilities to ensure a comfortable stay for students. Based on the above factors, if you are looking for an institute with dedicated faculty, a well-designed course curriculum, state-of-the-art infrastructure, good placement opportunities, a peaceful location, and comfortable hostel facilities, then IIT Bhilai would be a good choice for you.

IIT Goa will be a better option for joining CSE. It was under the mentorship of IIT Goa and a good coding culture is slowly developing on campus. The placement has been great for CSE over the last few years. Reputed MNCs like Microsoft, Google, Intel, Bosch, Paytm, etc. visited IIT Goa placements. During the last placement drive, students of CSE received the median CTC of INR 21 LPA.

If you are interested in pursuing Computer Science, then according to me, BITS Pilani is a great option for you. However, IIT Dharwad is also a good choice, but BITS Pilani already has a well-established reputation and a large alumni network. The start-up culture at BITS Pilani is growing every year, giving you an opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship. Before deciding, you should check out the seniors at both colleges and see where you fit in easily. On the other hand, if you are interested in Civil Engineering, IIT Dharwad is an excellent option. It is a well-established institute with a good reputation in the field of engineering. If you haven't figured out your interests yet, then it is suggested that you opt for BITS Pilani in Computer Science. The placement opportunities and the chance to study abroad/startups in CS are higher. It is difficult to study CS subjects on different MOOCs while pursuing Civil Engineering at IIT Dharwad. So, choose your branch and college according to your future plans.

The best options among these are BITS Pilani EnI and BITS Hyderabad EC. BITS is a well-recognized name in the industry. It will be easier to leverage the brand value to secure good internships, projects, and placement opportunities.  According to recent highlights of BITS Pilani placements students of EnI receive an average CTC of around INR 20 LPA. The median CTC for EC at BITS Hyderabad is around INR 19 LPA.  Choosing BITS campuses will certainly give you a competitive edge in the industry.

IIT Dharwad is a relatively newly established institute and the first batch of engineering graduates in 2020 only, it is yet to be ranked by NIRF. While NITK Surathkal is one of the oldest NITs of the country and is ranked 33rd by NIRF for Engineering. The Table given below briefly compares factors like seat intake and fees. Category IIT Dharwad-EE NITK-CSE Total Fees 8.6 lakhs 5.5 lakhs Cut Off JEE Advanced: 2500-4000 JEE Main: 1500-2500 Seat intake 40 46 Curriculum IIT Dharwad Since it is a new college, it is mentored by old colleges like IIT-K, IIT-M and students are even taught by SWAYAM courses offered by professors from the old IITs.  Control systems, Electrical Power Quality, Network theory, fundamentals of microprocessors, IOT are some important subjects included in the curriculum. NITK The faculty-student ratio at NITK is 1:35.  Along with theoretical knowledge, practical coding sessions and hackathons are regularly organised to encourage students to develop an excellent grasp at programming. Placement  NITK The CSE branch has a placement rate of 100%. 200+ companies took part in the recruitment drive with top recruiters being Amazon, IBM, Google, Accenture, etc. Highest CTC offered was 84 LPA Average salary package received was 14 LPA IIT Dharwad Average placement rate for EE was around 60% Highest offer bagged was 12 LPA Average salary package received was in the range 5-7 LPA In 2019, average stipend received was 20,000 Top recruiters were Nasdaq, Adobe, TCS, Infosys, etc. amongst 20+ other companies Campus  NITK- Spread over 100 acre area, it is a very beautiful campus and has it’s very own private beach as well. It has state-of-art-infrastructure with modern smart classrooms and well equipped labs and sports facilities. IIT Dharwad- It currently functions in a transit campus hence all facilities cannot be availed as of now but the proposed campus is supposed to be spread across 400 acres and full of ample opportunities for students. Electrical labs are an essential part of the course but since this is the transit campus, labs are not completely equipped. NIT Surathkal or NITK is one of the premier engineering institutes of the country and has a strong alumni network and industry connect. Training sessions are even organised by industry giants like IBM, CoCubes. IIT Dharwad being a new institute needs time and resources to make its mark. Apart from this, computer science is the most sought after skill-set at present and attracts lucrative offers. Hence, students should make an informed choice according to their discretion.