IIT non-CS or IIIT CS?

Name: Sumangal Vinjamuri

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am Sumangal and I have given my Class XII exams in Visakhapatnam. I am very much interested in Computer Science and wish to pursue CS in Engineering. Now, I have given the IIT-JEE and I am expecting a reasonably good rank in it, though insufficient to get me into the CS program in the best 5-6 IITs. Now my point of concern is that, should I instead choose to go for admission into IIIT-Hyd (yes, IIIT, not IIT) CS which I am quite confident of getting, or opt for other streams in the top IITs? I am willing to forego CS if it so happens that my career wouldn't be as bright if I do not pursue it from the IITs. I have been hearing comparisons of IIIT-Hyd with the IITs as an excellent alternative for CS and that it is on par with them. What do you think of these claims? Are they sufficiently true? I'd be highly indebted to you if you would give me your opinion about it. Thank you.

A:

Go for IIT, if you are getting CS or ECE.

Go for CS in IIIT-H – if you are not getting CS or ECE in any of 5 top IITs

If you want to pursue higher studies, like an MBA or MS in a Foreign University then go for IIT. IIT has a brand image out there in foreign universities.

Remember ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) and EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) are excellent alternative to CS. ECE is a very good branch and you can get top placement in Software, Networking, VLSI and Telecom compnies.

IITs have a big brand name behind them and that is good enough to get you a good placement across the world. (Top 5 IITs)

It is a fact that IIIT-H is an excellent alternative for CS. IIITs have risen sharply in the past few years and are already competing with IITs in terms of placements etc but still to catch up in terms of placement, reputation and brand visibility.

Please do research about faculty, infrastructure etc before deciding to join any institute even IITs.