Looking for the best engineering programs? The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and IIT Guwahati stand out. In the latest NIRF Engineering 2024 rankings, IIT Madras claimed the top spot, while IIT Guwahati secured the seventh position.

Both IIT Madras and Guwahati excel in placing their Computer Science Engineering (CSE) students. But which one offers better placements? Find out here.

Average salary

• IIT Guwahati's average salary for the last batch (2022-23) was Rs 41 lakh per annum, slightly lower than IIT Madras' Rs 41.72 lakh per annum.
• Over the years, both institutes have seen significant increases in average salaries. In IIT Madras, the average salary rose from Rs 29.28 lakh in 2018-19 to Rs 41.72 lakh per annum in 2021-22. Similarly, in IIT Guwahati, it increased from Rs 28 lakh per annum in 2018-19 to Rs 41 lakh per annum in 2022-23.
• Notably, IIT Madras boasted 25 offers exceeding Rs 1 crore per annum by the end of session 1.1. The highest package offered to its UG students was Rs 2.14 crore per annum.
• In IIT Guwahati, the highest package for BTech CSE students often exceeds Rs 1.2 crore, with the latest reaching Rs 2.4 crore.

Registrations, Placed Students

• The number of registered students for BTech CSE has steadily risen in both institutes. IIT Guwahati saw an increase from 84 to 108 students in the past five years, while IIT Madras jumped from 108 in 2017-18 to 159 in 2021-22.
• In the 2022-2023 academic year, IIT Guwahati achieved a placement rate of 96.30%, with 104 out of 108 registered students securing placements.

Student Intake & Placement Rates

• Both institutes have seen an increase in the number of students enrolled in BTech CSE.
• IIT Guwahati has a near-perfect placement record, with a 96.30% placement rate for the 2022-23 batch.

The Verdict: Both IITs Are Top Choices

Both IIT Madras and IIT Guwahati offer exceptional placements for CSE graduates. While IIT Madras boasts a slightly higher average salary and more high-paying offers, IIT Guwahati has impressive growth and a near-perfect placement rate. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your individual priorities and goals.

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