Old IIT vs New IIT Comparison by Ripu Daman Singh

Introduction

• Comparison between old and new IITs
• Clarification on why old IITs might be better in some cases and new ones in others
• Debunking some myths about IITs

Old IITs

• Examples: Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati
• Advantages:
  • Alumni Network: Strong network aiding in job applications and referrals
  • Funding: Alumni donations increase funding beyond governmental support
  • Reputation: Established reputation in the market (e.g., Sundar Pichai from Kharagpur)
  • Stable Campus: Fully constructed campuses
• Disadvantages:
  • Some old hostel buildings
  • Variation in hostel quality

Old Colleges but New IITs (1.5 Gen)

• Examples: IIT-BHU, IIT Dhanbad
• Advantages:
  • Strong alumni network due to historical legacy (e.g., BHU from 1919)
  • Good placement records, sometimes comparable to top 7 IITs
  • Established as IITs recently
• Disadvantages:
  • Infrastructure still developing
• Placement Examples: BHU (34 LPA Avg.), Dhanbad (27 LPA Avg.)

New IITs (Second Gen)

• Examples: Hyderabad, Indore, Patna, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Mandi, Ropar
• Advantages:
  • Modern infrastructure
  • Good hostel facilities (e.g., AC in Jodhpur)
• Disadvantages:
  • Weak alumni network
  • Lesser reputation than old IITs
  • Ongoing construction in many campuses

Detailed Comparison

• IIT Hyderabad vs IIT Guwahati:
  • Better in IIT Hyderabad:
    • Infrastructure
    • Location
  • Better in IIT Guwahati:
    • Alumni network
    • Placements
    • World rankings
  • Examples showing Guwahati has better placement stats compared to Hyderabad.

Key Insights

• Top 7 vs Newer IITs: Always prefer Top 7 IITs even if lower branch, unless new IIT offers significantly better branch.
• Branch vs College: For long term, college matters more due to alumni network and reputation.
• Placements: Various stats showing top IITs have better overall placement records.
• World Rankings: Higher world rankings for top IITs.

Conclusion

• Choose wisely between old and new IITs based on thorough comparison and data.
• Always aim for top 7 IITs if possible.
• Long-term benefits of college reputation and alumni network.