BITS Pilani vs IIT vs NIT vs IIIT Hyderabad vs DTU vs NSUIT vs IIIT Delhi

BITS Pilani vs IIT vs NIT vs IIIT-Hyderabad vs DTU vs NSUIT vs IIIT-Delhi

 

Selecting the right higher education institution is a pivotal step that can significantly impact your academic and professional journey. In the realm of engineering and technology education in India, several prestigious institutions stand out, each with its unique strengths and offerings. 

In this extensive comparison, we will delve into the various facets of BITS Pilani, IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology), NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IIIT-Hyderabad, DTU (Delhi Technological University), NSUT (Netaji Subhas University of Technology), and IIIT-Delhi to aid prospective students in making an informed choice.

Introduction to the Institutions

BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (commonly known as BITS Pilani) is a private deemed university in Pilani, Rajasthan, India, founded in 1964. BITS's other three campuses are in Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai. 

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani is NAAC recognised with a 'A' grade and UGC approved. The deemed university is ranked 18 and 29 under the 'University' and 'Engineering' by the NIRF 2022 Rankings. BITS Pilani Deemed University, through 13 of its departments, offers UG, PG, PhD courses to students across the Pharmacy, Management, Engineering, and other streams. 

The Aditya Birla Group is a supporter of the deemed university, which was one of the first six universities in 2018 to be named an Institute of Eminence. BITS administers the BITSAT (BITS entrance Test), an all-India computerized entrance test. The sole instrument utilized to judge admission is the BITSAT Exam.

IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are a network of government-controlled public technological institutes spread across India. They are owned by the Government of India's Ministry of Education. They were classified as Institutes of National Importance by the Institutes of Technology Act of 1961, establishing their authority, responsibility, and governance structure as the nation's top technological institutions. 

There are now 23 IITs, as defined by the Institutes of Technology Act of 1961. Each IIT is autonomous and is linked to the others by an inter-institutional council (IIT Council), which oversees its activities. The IIT Council is officially presided over by the Indian Minister of Education. Sir Jogendra Singh of the Viceroy's Executive Council convened a committee in 1946 to investigate the construction of Higher Technical Institutions for India's post-war industrial growth, which is almost where the history of the IIT system began. 

The 22-member team, chaired by Nalini Ranjan Sarkar, proposed the creation of these schools, modeled after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with linked secondary institutions.

NITs (National Institutes of Technology)

The Government of India founded National Institutes of Technology, which are renowned for their high-quality education and research. NITs are located around the country and provide undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, science, and management.

In the 1950s and 1960s, India founded the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) as a network of regional engineering schools with the purpose of improving technical education and research throughout the country. These colleges have matured through time into renowned institutions of national importance, providing exceptional education in a variety of engineering areas.

IIIT-Hyderabad

The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, established in 1998, is dedicated to information technology and research-based education. It provides programmes in computer science, electronics, and other related subjects, with a focus on innovation.IIIT Hyderabad is the first private deemed university formed under a non-profit public-private partnership (N-PPP). The institute is placed 55 in the engineering category in the NIRF 2023 rankings. 

Undergraduate, graduate, dual degree, and doctorate programmes in engineering, science, and information technology are available at IIIT Hyderabad. The institute is well-known for its BTech program. Candidates seeking admission to BTech programmes at IIIT Hyderabad should have a JEE Main score ranging from 800 to 2000. There are 140 open seats in the BTech programme at IIIT Hyderabad. There are 120 places reserved for students who take the JEE Main test, and 20 reserved for those who use the SPEC technique. IIIT Hyderabad offers MTech, MS, PhD, and dual degree programmes. 

Who gets into these programmes is determined through exams conducted by the institutions themselves. The UGEE for Dual Degree Admissions and the PGEE for MTech, MS, and PhD Admissions are administered by the institute. By taking the LEEE test, students may also apply for lateral entry admissions at IIIT Hyderabad.

DTU (Delhi Technological University)

DTU University is an independent teaching and research institution. Delhi Polytechnic was created in 1941, while DTU Delhi was founded in 1952. NIRF 2023 ranks DTU 61st in the overall category. It is the mother institution of numerous national institutions, including IIT Delhi, NSIT, and the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), as well as the country's second-oldest engineering college. 

The university has been in operation for approximately 78 years. DTU provides BTech, MTech, PhD, and MBA programmes. It has 14 departments that provide scientific and technological education and research opportunities.

NSUT (Netaji Subhas University of Technology)

Formerly known as NSIT, Netaji Subhas University of Technology is a premier engineering institution located in Delhi. NSUT, State university is located in Dwarka, Delhi. It was founded in 1983 and changed its name from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) in 2018. NSUT provides technological courses such as BTech and MTech. It provides engineering, applied sciences, and management programmes with a focus on holistic development.

NSUT has experience in engineering, research, management, consulting, technology, automotive, software, electronics, biotechnology, and instrumentation. The university provides 43 courses in all, including 12 for undergraduate students, 20 for postgraduate students, and 11 for doctoral students. The NSUT (NSIT) Delhi campus offers BTech, BBA, MBA, MTech, and PhD degrees.

IIIT-Delhi

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi, established in 2008, is well-known for its concentration on information technology teaching and research. It provides courses in computer science, electronics, and other related subjects.

IIIT Delhi campus spans 25 acres. IIIT Delhi is ranked 69 in the engineering category by NIRF 2022. IIIT Delhi offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. IIIT Delhi also offers postgraduate diploma programmes with two specializations.

IIIT Delhi offers 8 courses in BTech. The major course provided by IIIT Delhi is BTech. JEE Mains results are used to determine admission to the BTech curriculum, which is subsequently followed by JAC counseling. The BTech programme at IIIT Delhi costs INR 9 lakhs in total. For the general category, the JEE Main cutoff for CSE at IIIT Delhi varies from 9446 to 10285.

Academic Programs and Specializations

Each of these institutions offers a diverse array of academic programs and specializations, catering to a wide range of interests. While IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani, and IIIT-Hyderabad provide programs across various engineering disciplines, DTU, NSUT, and IIIT-Delhi offer engineering as well as non-engineering programs. Prospective students should explore the programs offered by each institution to align their academic aspirations with available choices.

Faculty and Research Opportunities

Faculty quality and research opportunities play a crucial role in shaping students' learning experiences. IITs, BITS Pilani, IIIT-Hyderabad, and DTU are known for their accomplished faculty members who engage in cutting-edge research. Research is a strong point for these institutions, allowing students to work on innovative projects and contribute to advancements in their fields.

Teaching Methodologies

Teaching methodologies vary across these institutions, but all emphasize a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Project-based learning, industry collaborations, and interactive lectures are common approaches. IITs and BITS Pilani often have rigorous academic curricula that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Infrastructure and Facilities

The learning atmosphere is improved with modern infrastructure. Every university invests in cutting-edge classrooms, labs, libraries, sports facilities, and dormitories. The availability of resources and extracurricular activities enhances campus life at each school.

Placements and Industry Connections

Placements are a crucial factor for many students. IITs, BITS Pilani, and DTU have strong industry connections, resulting in impressive placement records. NITs, IIIT-Hyderabad, NSUT, and IIIT-Delhi also have commendable placements due to their academic rigor and industry collaborations.

BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani Placements 2023 has been concluded. BITS Pilani's average package was INR 30.37 LPA, while the highest package was INR 60.75 LPA. BITS Pilani Placements 2023 attracted 109 recruiters. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, and Cisco were among the top recruiters. 

BITS Pilani Summer Internship Placements 2023 have also over. The highest monthly stipend at BITS Pilani was INR 3.16 Lakhs. During the summer internship placement campaign, students got 303 PPOs.

BITS Pilani Placements 2023 Report

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2023	Placement Statistics 2022
Number of Students Placed	-	975
Percentage of Students Placed	-	71.83%
Number of Companies Participated	109	87
Number of Offers	-	329 (Till August)
PPOs	-	287
Highest Package	INR 60.75 LPA	INR 1.33 CPA
Average Package	INR 30.37 LPA	INR 28.99 LPA
Median Package	INR 30 LPA	-
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, Cisco	Microsoft, Walmart, Service Now

 

IIT 

Highest Packages Offered by IITs

Institute	Highest Packages
IIT Bombay	3.75 CPA
IIT Kharagpur	2.68 CPA
IIT Kanpur	1.9 CPA
IIT Delhi	1.5 CPA
IIT Madras	1.4 CPA
IIT Roorkee	1 CPA
IIT BHU	90 LPA
IIT Patna	82.5 LPA
IIT Gandhinagar	62 LPA
IIT Dhanbad	60 LPA
IIT Hyderabad	52 LPA
IIT Bhubaneswar	45 LPA
IIT Guwahati	40 LPA

 

NIT 

NIT Delhi placement report 2023 is not released.The median package provided during NIT Delhi BTech and MTech placements 2022, according to NIT Delhi NIRF report 2023, was INR 14.75 LPA and INR 15 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, during NIT Delhi BTech placements 2022, 142 students were placed out of 163 candidates, whereas 33 students were placed out of 56 students during NIT Delhi MTech placements 2022.

 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Median package (BTech)	INR 8 LPA	INR 14.75 LPA
Total students (BTech)	164	163
Students placed (BTech)	96	142
Students selected for higher studies (BTech)	32	15
Median package (MTech)	INR 11.98 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Total students (MTech)	54	56
Students placed (MTech)	16	33
Students selected for higher studies (MTech)	13	5

 

IIIT-Hyderabad 

During the IIIT Hyderabad placements 2022, the highest and average packages provided were INR 74 LPA and INR 32 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, 398 candidates were placed out of 400 during the IIIT Hyderabad placements 2022. In previous years, the top recruiters at IIIT Hyderabad were Google, Bloomberg, Uber, Facebook, Swiggy, and others.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Students registered	321	400
Students placed	309	398
Highest package	INR 56 LPA	INR 74 LPA
Average package	INR 30 LPA	INR 32 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2 LPA	INR 4 LPA

DTU 

Delhi Technological University has released the 2023 placement statistics. According to the research, the highest and average packages offered to BTech (COE, IT, MCE) and BTech (IT) candidates during placements 2023 were INR 82.05 LPA and INR 25.22 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, during DTU BTech placements 2023, a total of 1,635 offers were made and 1,499 candidates were placed.

The highest package and average package offered to MBA (USME) were INR 23.78 LPA and INR 9.02 LPA, respectively. Additionally, the highest package and average package offered to MTech during placements 2023 stood at INR 51.03 LPA and INR 26.96 LPA, respectively. 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Average package	INR 12.21 LPA	INR 15.16 LPA
Median package	INR 8.94 LPA	INR 11 LPA
Highest package	N/A	- INR 1.8 crore per annum (international) - INR 64.23 LPA (domestic)
No. of companies	355	403
No. of offers	1,723	2,459
No. of offers between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA	549	889
No. of offers above INR 20 LPA	205	413
International offers above INR 1 crore per annum	N/A	14

NSUIT

NSUT Placements 2022 is concluded with 1044 placements. The median package at NSUT was INR 6.20 LPA for the three-year UG cohort, INR 16 LPA for the four-year UG batch, and INR 11.75 LPA for the two-year PG class. Every year, recruiters from Microsoft, Amazon, Texas Instruments, Google, Qualcomm, Cisco, Hero Moto Corp, and other companies come to NSUT Placements.

 

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2022	Placements Statistics 2021
Total Number of Graduating Students	1165	988
No. of Students Placed	1044	699
Median Package	INR 16 LPA	INR 13 LPA
Top Recruiters	Microsoft, Amazon, Texas Instrument, Google, Qualcomm, Cisco, Hero Moto Corp, etc

 

IIIT-Delhi

During the IIIT Delhi placements 2023, 156 firms visited the campus and 604 full-time offers were made, two of which were overseas offers. Furthermore, the placement rate in IIIT Delhi placements 2023 was 96.58%. During the IIIT Delhi BTech and MTech placements 2023, the maximum domestic package offered was INR 51.03 LPA. Aside from that, the average package provided during the IIIT Delhi BTech and MTech placements in 2023 was INR 25.39 LPA and INR 20.66 LPA, respectively.

 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Eligible students	525	614
Companies visited	140+	156
Full-time offers made	585 (7 international offers)	604 (2 international offers)
Internship offers made	145	156
Placement rate	98.10%	96.58%
Highest international package	INR 183.94 LPA	INR 51.30 LPA
Highest BTech domestic package	INR 44.00 LPA	INR 51.03 LPA
Highest MTech domestic package	INR 29.00 LPA	INR 51.03 LPA
Overall average package	INR 19.76 LPA	INR 23.72 LPA
BTech average package	INR 20.86 LPA	INR 25.39 LPA
MTech average package	INR 17.41 LPA	INR 20.66 LPA
Overall median package	INR 16.75 LPA	INR 18.50 LPA
BTech median package	INR 17.00 LPA	INR 18.50 LPA
MTech median package	INR 15.41 LPA	INR 18.17 LPA

Campus Life and Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are essential for holistic development. All institutions offer a vibrant campus life with clubs, societies, cultural events, and sports activities. Students can engage in technical competitions, cultural fests, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Alumni Network and Industry Exposure

The alumni network can significantly impact students' professional journeys. IITs, BITS Pilani, and DTU have well-established alumni networks with connections to various industries. This network often provides mentorship, internships, and job opportunities.

BITS Pilani 

1. Prithviraj Chavan: Former CM of Maharashtra
2. Sriharsha Majety: Co-founder and CEO of Swiggy
3. Govindan Rangarajan: Director of IISc Bangalore
4. Anant Maheshwari: President of Microsoft India
5. Anil Goel: CTO and Chief Product Officer at Oyo Rooms
6. Amitabh Chaudhry: MD, CEO, Axis Bank
7. Sabeer Bhatia: Co-Founder of Hotmail
8. Hari Menon: CEO and Co-Founder of Bigbasket
9. Phanindra Sama- Co-Founder and CEO of Redbus.in 
10. Abhinav Asthana- Founder and CEO of Postman

IIT 

1. Chetan Bhagat is an Indian writer, known for his bestselling English-language novels
2. Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar is an Indian politician from the BJP 
3. Raghuram Govind Rajan  is an Indian economist
4. Deepinder Goyal is the Founder and CEO of Zomato.
5. Nandan Nilekani was the Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
6. Arvind Kejriwal is the Chief Minister of Delhi
7. Biswapati Sarkar is a Writer, Director, and Actor
8. Biswa Kalyan Rath is a Stand-up Comedian and Writer
9. Anurabh Kumar is the Co-founder and CEO of TVF
10. Duvvuri Subbarao was the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

NIT

1. R. K. Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, WAPCOS (Govt. of India Undertaking)
2. Rajeev Kapoor, CEO, Fiat India Automobile Private
3. P. K. Munjal, MD, Hero Honda
4. Adesh Gupta, Chairman, Liberty Shoes
5. Srini Raju, Chairman, Peepul Capital, iLabs VCF, former CEO of Cognizant Technology Solutions and Satyam Enterprise Solutions
6. Rakesh Bakshi, Padma Shri awardee
7. R. Aravindhan, Visiting Scientist, IISC
8. Sanjay Dhawan, President and CEO, Symphony Service
9. Biraj Adhikari, Deputy CM of Sikkim
10. Ramasubramanian T.K., Professor Emeritus, TIME; writer.
11. K. K. Agarwala, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
12. Rohit Sharma, founder and CTO ONI systems (acquired by Ciena Corp.)
13. V. K. Suri, Chief Director, National Co-operative Development Corporation (Govt. of India)
14. Amit Singh Dahiya,CEO- Hewitt Associates,India
15. Ved Pal Jangra,MD-Infoysis Ltd,Chandigarh
16. Deepinder Singh Kapany, Vice President & Business Head, Reliance Retail Ltd
17. Shailesh Rao, Director, New Products & Solutions, Google Enterprise, Google
18. Amar Nath, IAS, Administrator of Lakshadweep
19. Anil Kaul,Co-founder Absolute Data.

IIIT-Hyderabad 

1 Raghvendra Mall Bioinformatics Research Scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

2 Mohammad Wazid Associate Professor at Graphic Era Deemed to be University

3 Siladitya Padhi Scientist at TCS Innovation Labs

4 Rajat Gupta Co-founder of Stealth Startup

5 Tarun Jain Co-founder of Autochat.io

6 Yaswanth Narvaneni CTO at Classplus

7 Surya Chandra Rao Gandreddi Founder of BlueSapience

8 Sainath Gupta Founder and CEO of KnitFinance

9 Ajay Somani Software Engineer at Instagram

10 Anshuman Singh Co-Founder of Scaler Academy and InterviewBit

11 Yashwanth Naravaneni Founder and CEO of Fortuity Infotech 

12 Anand Mishra Assistant Professor at IIT Jodhpur

13 Suresh Gorle Research Scientist at The Texas university

DTU 

1. Ravi B. Grover is a nuclear physicist and mechanical engineer from India.
2. Raghbir Singh Bhola, an officer in the Indian Airforce and a professional hockey player
3. Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian actor best known for performing in Hindi cinema.
4. Vinod Dham is a venture capitalist, engineer, and entrepreneur.
5. Arpita Singh is an Indian artist famous for her figurative work and modernist style.

NSUIT 

1. Ashok Gaur is the Chief Operating Officer of IInterchange Systems Private Limited
2. Deeksha Joshi is the Managing Director of Liberty Mutual Insurance
3. Gagan Bhatia is a Co-Founder and CEO of Diaspora
4. Krishan Saxena Chief Information Officer of Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company Ltd.
5. Rajat Bansal working as a Senior Manager, Software Development - Amazon Instant Video Team in Amazon.com Inc.
6. Saurabh Aggarwal is the CEO and President

Global Exposure and Collaborations

IITs and BITS Pilani have strong international collaborations, facilitating student exchanges, joint research, and global exposure. IIIT-Hyderabad, DTU, and IIIT-Delhi also offer opportunities for international engagement through partnerships and exchange programs.

Location Advantage

The location of an institution can influence students' access to internships and industries. Delhi-based institutions like DTU, NSUT, and IIIT-Delhi benefit from their proximity to the capital's industrial hub. IITs, NITs, and BITS Pilani are situated in different parts of the country, providing unique local experiences.

Fee Structure and Financial Aid

Fee structures vary among these institutions, with BITS Pilani often having a higher fee due to its private status. IITs, NITs, and government institutions generally offer lower fees for Indian students. All institutions provide scholarships, financial aid, and opportunities for economically disadvantaged students.

BITS Pilani 

Courses	Total tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech (23 courses)	4.8 L - 19.9 L	10+2 : 45-75 % Exams : BITSATTS EAMCETCBSE 12thRBSE 12th
M.Sc. (18 courses)	2.4 L - 19.9 L	10+2 : 75 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : BITSAT
B.Sc. (16 courses)	19.9 L	10+2 : 75 % Exams : BITSAT
M.E./M.Tech (62 courses)	2.4 L - 9.3 L	Graduation : 60 % Exams : GATEBITS HD
B.Pharma (2 courses)	19.9 L	10+2 : 75 % Exams : BITSATCBSE 12thTSBIE
MBA/PGDM (9 courses)	2.4 L - 9.3 L	Graduation : 60 % Exams : XATCAT
M.Pharma (4 courses)	9.3 L	Graduation : 60 % Exams : BITS HDGPAT GATE
BBA LL.B. (1 course)	33.8 L	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, MHCET, Law
PG Diploma (6 courses)	1.2 L - 2.5 L	Graduation : 60 %
Ph.D. (5 courses)	78.6 K - 1.6 L	Exams : UGC NETCSIR NET, BITSAT
B.A. LL.B. (1 course)	33.8 L	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, MHCET Law
M.Phil (1 course)	1.7 L	-

Scholarship 1

Merit in Qualifying Examination:

1. Students with a Qualifying Examination aggregate score of 90% or higher are awarded a merit scholarship of 20% of the first semester tuition cost.
2. Students who have obtained 80% or above but less than 90% in the aggregate of the Qualifying Examination are given a merit scholarship of 15% of the first semester tuition fee

Scholarship 2

Merit-Cum-Means (MCN) Scholarship -

The Institute's own merit-cum necessity rewards programme - Scholarship amount

3% Students - 80% of total tuition fee

6% Students - 40% of total tuition fee

12% Students - 25% of total tuition fee

IIT 

IIT	Tuition Fee (Approx.)	Other Fees (Approx.)	Total Fees (Approx.)
IIT Bombay	Rs. 2,00,000/year	Rs. 25,000/year	Rs. 2,25,000/year
IIT Delhi	Rs. 2,00,000/year	Rs. 20,000/year	Rs. 2,20,000/year
IIT Kanpur	Rs. 2,00,000/year	Rs. 22,000/year	Rs. 2,22,000/year
IIT Kharagpur	Rs. 1,89,000/year	Rs. 17,000/year	Rs. 2,06,000/year
IIT Madras	Rs. 2,00,000/year	Rs. 23,300/year	Rs. 2,23,300/year
IIT Roorkee	Rs. 2,00,000/year	Rs. 21,500/year	Rs. 2,21,500/year

NIT

NIT Name	Tuition Fees (per semester) (INR)	Other Fee (One time payment) (INR)	Hostel Fees Charges (INR)
NIT Andhra Pradesh	62,500	27,500	38,000
NIT Warangal	62,500	Not Available	39,000
NIT Uttarakhand	62,500	33,000	20,291
NIT Tiruchirappalli	62,500	24,000	11,100
NIT Silchar	48,500	Not Available	25,500
NIT Rourkela	62,500	10,000	17,500
NIT Mizoram	69,350	Not Available	26,400
NIT Manipur	77,000	Not Available	28,800
NIT Kurukshetra	62,500	Not Available	93,500

Scholarship Offered by NIT are as follows:

• Engineers India Limited Scholarship
• Fee Remission for General/OBC/EWS category
• Merit Cum Means Scholarship
• Merit Scholarship
• Pradeep Gundappa Memorial Scholarship
• NIT Scholarship (SC, ST & PWD)
• TCS scholarship (CSE)
• Indian Oil Scholarship
• ONGC scholarship
• Merit-cum-means Scholarship (Professional & Technical Courses) Central Sector 
• National Talent Scholarship

IIIT-Hyderabad 

COURSE	FEES	ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech	?3.6 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 + JEE Main
M.Tech	?3.6 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation + IIITH PGEE
M.Sc	?1.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
PG Program	?76,000 (Total Fees)	Graduation
B.Tech + M.S	?3.6 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 + JEE Main
Ph.D	?60,000 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation + IIITH PGEE
PG Certification	?2.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation

Scholarship

Every admitted student who requires financial support is provided with it by IIIT Hyderabad. The following are the avenues for such assistance:

• The State Bank of India (IIIT branch) guarantees an SBI Scholar student loan of up to INR 20 lakh to an applicant who gets admitted to IIITH. Furthermore, the loan can be obtained even if the applicant's family has other current loans.
• The alumni of the institute have established a fund to support successfully admitted students based on their financial situation. It is, however, provided on a pay-it-forward basis.
• Students whose family income is less than INR 8 lakh per year are granted complete tuition funding. Students with incomes beyond these limits may also apply for the scholarship programme.
• Tuition assistance is likely to be granted to them if the committee judges their case to be deserving.

DTU 

COURSE	FEES	ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech	?2.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 + JEE Main
BBA	?98,500 (1st Year Fees)	10+2
B.Des	?2.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
B.Tech {Lateral}	?2.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+3 + JEE Main
MBA	?2.13 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation + CAT
M.Tech	?1.66 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Pass in Graduation + GATE
BA {Hons.}	?98,500 (1st Year Fees)	10+2

Scholarship 1

The university provides merit scholarships to students from the SC/ST/OBS/Minority categories, as well as a post-matriculation plan for SC candidates.

Scholarship 2

For B.Tech continuous education program:

Students whose household income from all sources is less than Rs. 4,50,000/- per year are eligible for fee discount for students in need.

NSUIT 

COURSE	FEES	ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech	?2.29 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 60% + JEE Main
BBA	?98,500 (1st Year Fees)	10+2
M.Tech	?1.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
MBA	?2.29 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
Ph.D	?28,800 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation with 60%
M.Sc	?42,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 55%
MA	?42,000 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50%

 

National Merit Scholarship Scheme:-

Scope:

Scholarships will be distributed based on the outcomes of the senior secondary exams. 82000 new scholarships will be offered each year [41000 for males and 41000 for girls] for graduate and postgraduate studies at colleges and universities, as well as professional courses such as medicine and engineering.

Eligibility:

Students who are above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream for a particular Board of Examination, in class Xll of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent, and who do not belong to the creamy layer as defined by the Department of Personnel and Training in their Notification No. 3601 2t22t93-Estt. (SCT), dated 8.1 1.93 (Annexure IV), and as modified vide their OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res),  studying conventional courses (not correspondence or remote mode) from recognised educational institutions and not availing of any other scholarship plan, would be eligible for consideration under this plan (Annexure V), and as may be subsequently modified from time to time. This applies to both 'regular' and'reserved' student groups.

IIIT-Delhi

COURSE	FEES	ELIGIBILITY
B.Tech	?2.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
M.Tech	?55,300 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + GATE
Ph.D	?83,300 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation with 60%
B.Tech + M.Tech	?2.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
MBA	?11.2 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 60% + CAT
M.S	?1.9 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + GATE
M.Des	?1.9 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 60% + CEED

Scholarship 1

Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships for Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate engineering and technology students can apply for Merit-cum-Means scholarships from the Institute. These scholarships are offered to about 25% of the students whose annual family income is up to 4.5 lahks. The present value of Merit-cum-Means scholarship is INR 1000/- per month for General/ OBC/ EWS students and the recipient is exempted from paying tuition fees.

Students must maintain a minimum CGPA and SGPA of 6.0 in order to renew this MCM Scholarship.

Scholarship 2

Scholarship provision for SC, ST, & PwD students:

Tuition cost exemption is available to all SC/ST/PWD students, regardless of their parents' or guardians' income. The Institute also provides various other privileges to students in these categories.

Conclusion

In conclusion, each of these institutions—BITS Pilani, IITs, NITs, IIIT-Hyderabad, DTU, NSUT, and IIIT-Delhi—offers distinct strengths and opportunities. The choice should be based on individual preferences, including academic interests, teaching methodologies, research opportunities, campus life, and future goals.

Prospective students should evaluate their aspirations, consider the factors mentioned, and conduct thorough research. Visiting campuses, interacting with current students, and exploring academic offerings can provide valuable insights. Ultimately, these institutions pave the way for students to embark on a successful academic journey and contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields.