Sir, please advise which one to choose, Mechanical at NIT SURATHKHAL or Electrical at NIT Rourkela/ Calicut or ECE from NIT, Jamshedpur....not particular for any branch but mainly from placement perspective. Kindly advise.
Ans: NIT Surathkal's Mechanical Engineering program boasts 93% B.Tech placement rates in 2025, with NBA/NAAC accreditation, PhD-qualified faculty, and advanced manufacturing, CAD/CAM, thermal sciences, and automation laboratories featuring over 22 specialized labs including robotics, automotive electronics, and microsystems. The department maintains strong industry partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and top PSUs, achieving an average package of ?13 LPA with median ?12 LPA. NIT Rourkela's Electrical Engineering achieved 90% placements over three years with 100% placement rates in 2022-23, featuring specialized faculty in power systems, power electronics, control automation, and signal processing, alongside a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Electronics & Robotics. The department recorded an average package of ?13.62 LPA in 2024. NIT Calicut's Electrical & Electronics program secured 97.01% placements in 2024 with an average package of ?10.99 LPA, supported by NBA-accredited programs, modern electrical machines, power electronics, control systems laboratories, and dedicated research centres. NIT Jamshedpur's ECE achieved 90.29% placements in 2024 with an average package of ?15.65 LPA, featuring PhD-qualified faculty, advanced VLSI and communication labs, and strong industry connections.
Final Placement Recommendation
For highest placement consistency and strongest brand value, recommendation is NIT Surathkal Mechanical Engineering with 93% placements and prestigious NIRF #17 ranking. Next, choose NIT Rourkela Electrical Engineering for PSU drives and 100% placement history, then NIT Calicut Electrical Engineering for 97% placements, and finally NIT Jamshedpur ECE for specialized electronics roles. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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