Good evening fellow prospective juniors. Via this post I intend to reach out to those going through the counselling process and facing confusion as to which branch should they opt for and which they shouldn't. Rather than telling you which branch should be higher up in your preference list I'll briefly discuss as to what you'll be studying in which branch. I'll be focusing only on circuit branches since my knowledge about other branches is extremely limited. This post will be long but I urge you to bear with me since a lot of your doubts will be cleared after going through this. All views expressed are solely my own and others may beg to differ.
Let's start with everyone's favourite first, the Computer Science and Engineering department (CSE). The department is the most sought after department of DTU and runs three courses, namely Computer Engineering (COE), Software Engineering (SE) and Information Technology (IT, IT is probably going to be made into a different department, however nothing has been officially declared yet). 90-95% of the course curriculum is the same and has various courses like Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPs etc. and deals with software/web/ app development and allied fields. The major difference lies in the presence of various courses related to computer architecture and hardware in COE and their absence in SE and IT. Between SE and IT, IT has some courses in telecommunication and computer networks that are probably not their in SE. I advice you to look into the curriculum of all the three branches available on the DTU website. Talking about placements, all companies offering the software development profile open up for all three branches and these branches are ideal for software/app/web development. The average CTCs offered are pretty much the same for all three with statistical differences existing due to differences in the upper end of the spectrum (which shouldn't be of much concern). In terms of higher studies, the prospects are almost the same for all three branches.
Next I'll talk about the Applied Mathematics department which runs the course Mathematics and Computing and is the second most sought after department of the university based on cut offs. As the name suggests, the branch will teach you about applied mathematics and it's applications in computing (computing =/= computer science or coding, contrary to a popular misconception). There are a lot of courses the branch has in common the the CSE branches (like DS and algos) and has many courses which are subtly different from the ones in CSE. Based on your electives in 3rd and 4th year you'd major either in computer science, finance or applied mathematics. This branch is ideal for Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science and Finance. Placement prospects are extremely promising with most companies that open for CSE branches opening for MCE as well and a lot of finance, analytics, IB etc. related companies giving preference to MCE students over others. Prospectives of highest studies are also extremely promising.
Next off is the Electronics department which runs the course Electronics And Communication Engineering. As the name suggests, the branch deals with Electronics and Communication technologies. The chapter on semiconductors and communication which you studied in 12th standard form the basis the course and this is what you'll be studying for the next four years albeit in much more detail. It would give you enough exposure of coding as well. A lot of core technical companies (like Texas Instrumentation) visit the campus. Quite a few CS companies as well as almost all non-technical companies open up for ECE. The average placement CTCs are on par with MCE and even CSE. My knowledge about ECE is only rudimentary and very limited. I advice you to look carefully into the curriculum and talking to someone who is pursuing the branch if you find the information I have provided insufficient.
Now, I'll talk a bit about Electrical Engineering, the mother of all circuit branches. My knowledge about the branch is extremely limited. One thing about Electrical however is that the department is an extremely strict one and the course curriculum is perhaps the most difficult UG course in the college. So, take it if and only if you are absolutely interested in the branch. Otherwise it will most probably end up being a pain in your ass.
A bit about other branches:
Engineering Physics (EP): Has a lot of electronics in curriculum. Most companies hiring electronics students open up for EP too.
Mechanical and MAM: One of the most chilled department in the college. Should take a look into the curriculum and talk to someone from the branch.
Civil: Boom aane vaalaa hai (on a serious note, not much idea here. Try to get in touch with someone from the branch).
If required, I will discuss about the difference between the three colleges (DTU, NSIT and IIITD) in a separate post discussing about the culture and the environment that DTU and the other colleges have to offer. Hope you find this post useful.
Now, I'll talk a bit about the colleges under JAC Delhi (IIITD, NSIT and DTU. Won't talk much about IGDTUW since I don't know much about it). All views expressed are my own and I do not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments. Before I delve any deeper into the discussion, I'd like to make it clear that all three institutes are amongst the finest, most prestigious institutes of the country and you can't go wrong with either of them. Getting that out of the, let's now talk about the colleges.
Talking about IIITD first, this is the place you want to come to if you are actually interested in CS and any form of coding (Software/web/app, ML, AI anything). The faculty here is superior to that at NSIT and DTU and so is the curriculum. IIITD also has an amazing coding culture and environment. If you love CS and coding, this is the place you want to be at. However, there isn't much you can do if coding and CS are not your cup of tea. Looking for an alternate career path (IAS, MBA etc.) can be extremely tedious due to the rigorous curriculum and the major focus of everyone around you to become a better technical professional. The campus is also much less culturally diverse, when compared to DTU and NSIT, with fewer cultural societies and much less cultural activity throughout the year. The non-tech placements also lack far behind with much less companies visiting the campus. The campus is also much smaller amongst other things.
Next up are DTU and NSIT. Considering how similar the two colleges are, I'll refrain from writing a separate para for two and discuss them in one common para. The major point of difference lies between the administration. The administration at NSIT is unnecessary strict imposing vague and illogical restrictions. So much so that they cancelled the official fresher's night and, for all practical purposes, made it impossible for the students to organise a decent cultural fest. The functioning of societies and student bodies is also extremely restricted The administration at DTU is also quite ineffective and inefficient but doesn't really interfere much with student affairs hence making it extremely tolerable (even good at times). Another thing that plays against NSIT is the sad state of their campus. It simply isn't good enough for the area they have. But they do provide hostels to all their students, something which DTU doesn't (but should). Another thing about NSIT is that it is primarily a college for only CS, IT and ECE. All core branches are new and do not have the faculty, facilities or infrastructure to match that present in DTU. However, due to the strict administration, the students are generally slightly more studious at NSIT compared to DTU and hence it has a better coding culture than DTU, however, the difference is small and negligible. On the other hand DTU is more culturally active and diverse with much more societies and cultural activity making it a better place to develop on your soft skills and build a better non-tech CV. For placements, the same companies visit both the campuses and the cut-offs are also more or less the same. However, DTU is more competitive simply due to there being more students applying for the same job (DTU has a higher student intake). I'd reiterate the fact the differences that exist b/w DTU and NSIT are marginal and not something that would interfere with your future prospects.
About IGDTUW, well the girls are hot and, based on my little interaction with students from there, quite smart as well. My lack of knowledge about the institute is not due to not caring about the college but because it simply wasn't a prospect for me at the time of my counselling.
To sum it up, go to IIITD if you are really into CS and want to excel in it. Go for DTU if you are inclined towards core branches like (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical etc.). If you are or branches like CS and IT NSIT is slightly better for building a technical profile while DTU is better for building a non-technical profile. Again, all three are really good institutes and you can't go wrong with any of them.
Another thing I'd like to talk about (which I ideally should have mentioned in the previous post) is the scope of a branch. Now, more often than not, there isn't anything like a branch having "more" scope than other while talking about core and circuit branches. Branches like CS, ECE and MCE give you a better start with higher pay however, in such branches, stagnation occurs much more quickly and people hit a plateau at around 40-45. Contrary to this, in core branches you don't get a head start but experience here is the key. The more you work the more you learn and the more you earn. So, when CS/IT professionals would be at the dawn of their careers, you'd be at the peak.
I believe this post, coupled with my previous post is all that I have to offer related to this topic and I hope that these posts aid you in making a more informed decision. You might want to note that in both my posts I have not "told" you which branch is "better" and which you should take. All I have done is tried to make the situation clear to the best of my knowledge so that you know which branch is more suitable for you and which college offers what. Now, you need to be the shepherds of your own lives and make a call. The final decision has to be yours, not anyone elses. I suggest you visit the campuses, talk to people around you, get to know about the branch you wish to pursue and take an informed and responsible decision rather than just accepting your parents will or a senior's advice. The final decision will be yours and so will be the fall or glory that comes with it. I'll be attaching the link to the various course curriculums offered at DTU along with last years cutoff. Go through them thoroughly. For cutoffs, you'll have to rely on the list. All I believe I can say about them is that you can expect them to fall due to increase in seats but don't expect anything miraculous or off the charts to happened. Beyond that my guess is as good as yours. If you have any other queries, feel free to ask them in the comment section or in the group or get in touch with any student from DTU. I guess that's all from my side. I wish you best of luck in all your endeavours.
Link for all the course curriculums:
http://dtu.ac.in/Web/Academics/ordinance.php
Link for cutoffs:
https://www.collegepravesh.com/cutoff/dtu-cutoff-2016/
Let's start with everyone's favourite first, the Computer Science and Engineering department (CSE). The department is the most sought after department of DTU and runs three courses, namely Computer Engineering (COE), Software Engineering (SE) and Information Technology (IT, IT is probably going to be made into a different department, however nothing has been officially declared yet). 90-95% of the course curriculum is the same and has various courses like Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPs etc. and deals with software/web/ app development and allied fields. The major difference lies in the presence of various courses related to computer architecture and hardware in COE and their absence in SE and IT. Between SE and IT, IT has some courses in telecommunication and computer networks that are probably not their in SE. I advice you to look into the curriculum of all the three branches available on the DTU website. Talking about placements, all companies offering the software development profile open up for all three branches and these branches are ideal for software/app/web development. The average CTCs offered are pretty much the same for all three with statistical differences existing due to differences in the upper end of the spectrum (which shouldn't be of much concern). In terms of higher studies, the prospects are almost the same for all three branches.
Next I'll talk about the Applied Mathematics department which runs the course Mathematics and Computing and is the second most sought after department of the university based on cut offs. As the name suggests, the branch will teach you about applied mathematics and it's applications in computing (computing =/= computer science or coding, contrary to a popular misconception). There are a lot of courses the branch has in common the the CSE branches (like DS and algos) and has many courses which are subtly different from the ones in CSE. Based on your electives in 3rd and 4th year you'd major either in computer science, finance or applied mathematics. This branch is ideal for Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science and Finance. Placement prospects are extremely promising with most companies that open for CSE branches opening for MCE as well and a lot of finance, analytics, IB etc. related companies giving preference to MCE students over others. Prospectives of highest studies are also extremely promising.
Next off is the Electronics department which runs the course Electronics And Communication Engineering. As the name suggests, the branch deals with Electronics and Communication technologies. The chapter on semiconductors and communication which you studied in 12th standard form the basis the course and this is what you'll be studying for the next four years albeit in much more detail. It would give you enough exposure of coding as well. A lot of core technical companies (like Texas Instrumentation) visit the campus. Quite a few CS companies as well as almost all non-technical companies open up for ECE. The average placement CTCs are on par with MCE and even CSE. My knowledge about ECE is only rudimentary and very limited. I advice you to look carefully into the curriculum and talking to someone who is pursuing the branch if you find the information I have provided insufficient.
Now, I'll talk a bit about Electrical Engineering, the mother of all circuit branches. My knowledge about the branch is extremely limited. One thing about Electrical however is that the department is an extremely strict one and the course curriculum is perhaps the most difficult UG course in the college. So, take it if and only if you are absolutely interested in the branch. Otherwise it will most probably end up being a pain in your ass.
A bit about other branches:
Engineering Physics (EP): Has a lot of electronics in curriculum. Most companies hiring electronics students open up for EP too.
Mechanical and MAM: One of the most chilled department in the college. Should take a look into the curriculum and talk to someone from the branch.
Civil: Boom aane vaalaa hai (on a serious note, not much idea here. Try to get in touch with someone from the branch).
If required, I will discuss about the difference between the three colleges (DTU, NSIT and IIITD) in a separate post discussing about the culture and the environment that DTU and the other colleges have to offer. Hope you find this post useful.
Now, I'll talk a bit about the colleges under JAC Delhi (IIITD, NSIT and DTU. Won't talk much about IGDTUW since I don't know much about it). All views expressed are my own and I do not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments. Before I delve any deeper into the discussion, I'd like to make it clear that all three institutes are amongst the finest, most prestigious institutes of the country and you can't go wrong with either of them. Getting that out of the, let's now talk about the colleges.
Talking about IIITD first, this is the place you want to come to if you are actually interested in CS and any form of coding (Software/web/app, ML, AI anything). The faculty here is superior to that at NSIT and DTU and so is the curriculum. IIITD also has an amazing coding culture and environment. If you love CS and coding, this is the place you want to be at. However, there isn't much you can do if coding and CS are not your cup of tea. Looking for an alternate career path (IAS, MBA etc.) can be extremely tedious due to the rigorous curriculum and the major focus of everyone around you to become a better technical professional. The campus is also much less culturally diverse, when compared to DTU and NSIT, with fewer cultural societies and much less cultural activity throughout the year. The non-tech placements also lack far behind with much less companies visiting the campus. The campus is also much smaller amongst other things.
Next up are DTU and NSIT. Considering how similar the two colleges are, I'll refrain from writing a separate para for two and discuss them in one common para. The major point of difference lies between the administration. The administration at NSIT is unnecessary strict imposing vague and illogical restrictions. So much so that they cancelled the official fresher's night and, for all practical purposes, made it impossible for the students to organise a decent cultural fest. The functioning of societies and student bodies is also extremely restricted The administration at DTU is also quite ineffective and inefficient but doesn't really interfere much with student affairs hence making it extremely tolerable (even good at times). Another thing that plays against NSIT is the sad state of their campus. It simply isn't good enough for the area they have. But they do provide hostels to all their students, something which DTU doesn't (but should). Another thing about NSIT is that it is primarily a college for only CS, IT and ECE. All core branches are new and do not have the faculty, facilities or infrastructure to match that present in DTU. However, due to the strict administration, the students are generally slightly more studious at NSIT compared to DTU and hence it has a better coding culture than DTU, however, the difference is small and negligible. On the other hand DTU is more culturally active and diverse with much more societies and cultural activity making it a better place to develop on your soft skills and build a better non-tech CV. For placements, the same companies visit both the campuses and the cut-offs are also more or less the same. However, DTU is more competitive simply due to there being more students applying for the same job (DTU has a higher student intake). I'd reiterate the fact the differences that exist b/w DTU and NSIT are marginal and not something that would interfere with your future prospects.
About IGDTUW, well the girls are hot and, based on my little interaction with students from there, quite smart as well. My lack of knowledge about the institute is not due to not caring about the college but because it simply wasn't a prospect for me at the time of my counselling.
To sum it up, go to IIITD if you are really into CS and want to excel in it. Go for DTU if you are inclined towards core branches like (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical etc.). If you are or branches like CS and IT NSIT is slightly better for building a technical profile while DTU is better for building a non-technical profile. Again, all three are really good institutes and you can't go wrong with any of them.
Another thing I'd like to talk about (which I ideally should have mentioned in the previous post) is the scope of a branch. Now, more often than not, there isn't anything like a branch having "more" scope than other while talking about core and circuit branches. Branches like CS, ECE and MCE give you a better start with higher pay however, in such branches, stagnation occurs much more quickly and people hit a plateau at around 40-45. Contrary to this, in core branches you don't get a head start but experience here is the key. The more you work the more you learn and the more you earn. So, when CS/IT professionals would be at the dawn of their careers, you'd be at the peak.
I believe this post, coupled with my previous post is all that I have to offer related to this topic and I hope that these posts aid you in making a more informed decision. You might want to note that in both my posts I have not "told" you which branch is "better" and which you should take. All I have done is tried to make the situation clear to the best of my knowledge so that you know which branch is more suitable for you and which college offers what. Now, you need to be the shepherds of your own lives and make a call. The final decision has to be yours, not anyone elses. I suggest you visit the campuses, talk to people around you, get to know about the branch you wish to pursue and take an informed and responsible decision rather than just accepting your parents will or a senior's advice. The final decision will be yours and so will be the fall or glory that comes with it. I'll be attaching the link to the various course curriculums offered at DTU along with last years cutoff. Go through them thoroughly. For cutoffs, you'll have to rely on the list. All I believe I can say about them is that you can expect them to fall due to increase in seats but don't expect anything miraculous or off the charts to happened. Beyond that my guess is as good as yours. If you have any other queries, feel free to ask them in the comment section or in the group or get in touch with any student from DTU. I guess that's all from my side. I wish you best of luck in all your endeavours.
Link for all the course curriculums:
http://dtu.ac.in/Web/Academics/ordinance.php
Link for cutoffs:
https://www.collegepravesh.com/cutoff/dtu-cutoff-2016/
No comments:
Post a Comment