M.Tech VLSI: NIT Rourkela vs NIT Kurukshetra — Which would you choose and why?
I’m trying to finalize my CCMT choice between NIT Rourkela (M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded Systems) and NIT Kurukshetra (M.Tech VLSI Design).
I’m looking for inputs specifically from current students, alumni, or people who have interacted with these departments.
I’d appreciate comparisons on:
1. Placements (2024–2026 preferred)
● Core VLSI companies visiting (Qualcomm, Synopsys, AMD, Intel, TI, NXP, MediaTek, etc.)
● Internship and PPO opportunities
2. Academics
● Course structure
● Faculty quality
● Research culture
● Ease of maintaining CGPA
3. Labs & Infrastructure
● EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, etc.)
● Lab quality
● Computing resources
4. Industry Exposure
● MoUs with semiconductor companies
● Sponsored projects
● Alumni network in VLSI
5. Campus Life
● Hostel and mess
● Student clubs
● Overall environment
● City and connectivity
6. Overall ROI
If you had these two options today, which one would you choose, and why?
I’m only comparing these two institutes, so I’d prefer comments focused on this comparison.
Whats I have researched is: NIT KKR have good internships. And avg/median packages hover around 23~24LPA. Whereas NIT Rourkela have better brand name TIER-1, TOP-4 NIT. And good “ECE” median packages, sole VLSI isn’t stated.
Thanks in advance!