my son going to iit roorkee chemical while he was able to upper branch in lower iit and lower branch in upper iit is this good decision?

Ans: IIT Kharagpur’s B.Tech in Chemical Engineering is highly regarded, ranked #5 nationally for engineering, and features a flexible curriculum with options for interdisciplinary learning, international exchange, and dual degrees. The department consistently achieves strong placement outcomes, with 83–90% of students placed in 2023–24 and average packages ranging from ?20–22 LPA, while top recruiters include major companies from the gas, oil, semiconductor, and technology sectors. The program covers a comprehensive range of subjects, blending theoretical foundations with practical skills, and prepares graduates for diverse roles in industries such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, and environmental engineering. Faculty are highly qualified, research opportunities are abundant, and the campus environment is vibrant, with numerous technical and cultural events and scholarships available for meritorious students. Students also benefit from robust internship opportunities, and many secure positions in both core engineering and technology companies.

Recommendation: Chemical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur offers excellent academic rigor, strong placement rates, and broad career prospects in both core and allied industries, making it a very good choice for your son’s future. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: IIT Ropar's B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Engineering (AIDE), established in 23-2024 as a newly dedicated School of AI & DE, is delivered by PhD-qualified faculty in cutting-edge AI/ML, neural networks, computer vision and data-science labs, backed by a Rs.300+ crore Centre of Excellence in AI and strong industry partnerships. The AI/data-science sector in India is experiencing explosive growth with 33.4% year-on-year hiring increases and projected 20% job growth in 2025, offering career prospects ranging from Rs.6-36 LPA and addressing critical demand-supply gaps of 60-73% in ML engineering and data science roles.

Final recommendation: For superior career prospects, and alignment with India's fastest-growing tech sector, recommendation is IIT Ropar AI & Data Science (though established in 2023-24). The program offers specialized AI training, and access to emerging technologies with significant long-term growth potential compared to traditional core engineering branches facing placement challenges and market saturation. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear
I recommend rethinking your decision again. You did not mention the clear reason for specifically choosing chemical engineering over CSE. If you have a particular goal with chemical engineering, then the move can be welcome. But if it is chosen randomly, please reconsider your decision. (No doubt Chemical @ IIPE is also good)

Good luck.
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