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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 06, 2025

I cleared jee adv and am confused about taking ECM IIT Delhi or ECE IIT Roorkee/Guwahati/Kharagpur

Ans: Choosing between ECM (Electrical Engineering) at IIT Delhi and ECE at IIT Roorkee/Guwahati/Kharagpur hinges on priorities:

Placement Consistency: IIT Roorkee ECE leads with 85% placements (2024) and robust roles in embedded systems/AI, followed by IIT Guwahati (85% placements, Intel/Qualcomm roles) and IIT Kharagpur (87.05% placements, semiconductor focus). IIT Delhi’s ECM lags at 55% placements (2024), though its alumni network and Delhi’s tech ecosystem offer broader opportunities.

Curriculum: IIT Delhi’s ECM blends power systems and electronics with interdisciplinary projects, while Roorkee/Guwahati/Kharagpur ECE emphasize VLSI, telecommunications, and AI/ML with specialized labs.

Research: IIT Delhi’s Centre for Automotive Research (Hyundai EV collaboration) and 5G labs suit R&D aspirants. Kharagpur’s E&ECE excels in quantum technologies, and Guwahati integrates nanotechnology.

Infrastructure: IIT Delhi’s modern labs and Delhi’s industry access contrast with Roorkee/Kharagpur’s established campuses and Guwahati’s growing facilities.

Location: Delhi offers proximity to startups/MPCs, while Roorkee/Kharagpur provide quieter academic environments.

Higher Studies: IIT Delhi’s global reputation aids MS/PhD applications, whereas Kharagpur’s research output (NIRF #5) strengthens academia pathways.

Faculty: All institutes have seasoned faculty, but Delhi and Kharagpur lead in industry-funded projects.

Alumni Network: Delhi and Kharagpur alumni dominate core tech leadership roles; Roorkee/Guwahati networks favor PSUs and startups.

Internships: Delhi’s location ensures diverse internships, while Guwahati/Roorkee partner with regional industries (e.g., oil, energy).

Branch Flexibility: ECE at Roorkee/Guwahati/Kharagpur allows minors in CS/AI, whereas Delhi’s ECM focuses on power/electronics.

Prioritize IIT Roorkee ECE for placements and specialization, IIT Delhi ECM for research/global opportunities, or IIT Kharagpur E&ECE for balanced rigor and innovation. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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