u/Far-Suggestion-5144

Hey everyone, I’m currently stuck in a major dilemma regarding my college counseling and could really use some perspective from seniors or folks familiar with the current placement trends.

My Options:

• BIT Mesra: ECE or EEE
• DTU / NIT Bhopal: Civil Engineering
• IIIT Bhubaneswar: CSE
• IIIT Pune / IIIT Nagpur: ECE

My Priorities:

1. Placements: I’m leaning towards tech/coding roles eventually, but I’m okay with core ECE if the packages are solid.
2. College Life/Brand: I know DTU and BIT Mesra have massive legacies, but does that outweigh the branch disadvantage?
3. Location/Peer Group: IIITs usually have a focused coding culture, but Nagpur/Pune are still "Tier 2" and relatively new.

My Doubts:

• Is BIT Mesra ECE still considered "Tier 1" in terms of opportunities compared to the newer IIITs?
• Is it worth taking Civil at DTU just for the Delhi/DTU tag if I ultimately want to end up in software? (I've heard the curriculum is chill, but will I be eligible for most tech companies?)
• How does the IIIT Bhubaneswar CSE curriculum compare to BIT Mesra ECE in terms of workload?

I’m currently confused if I should pick a "better" branch at a mid-tier IIIT or a "better" college like BIT Mesra or DTU. Any insights on the campus culture, recent placement stats (2024-25), or the "ROI" of these choices would be greatly appreciated!

i am from chandigarh and not enough data available on there website// i might also get ece at bit mesra ... please help me out