Which is better: BS Economics at IISER Bhopal, BTech Chemical Engineering at IIPE Vizag, or BTech Mechanical at IIITDM Jabalpur? I'm looking for an interdisciplinary course.

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Rajveer Dutta · Accepted Answer

Alright, let's break down these options for you. If you're aiming for an interdisciplinary vibe, Chemical Engineering at IIPE Vizag could be a solid bet, especially since IIT Kharagpur helped design the curriculum. IISER Bhopal is also known for its multidisciplinary approach, giving you flexibility in their economics program with open electives.

IIITDM Jabalpur's Mechanical Engineering program is pretty good for placements and offers a research-focused experience. Here’s a quick comparison:

Rankings: * IISER Bhopal: Ranked 28 by NIRF in 2018. * IIPE Vizag: Ranked 22 for Oil and Petroleum Institutes in India. * IIITDM Jabalpur: Ranked 65 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff in 2019.

Admissions Info:

Particulars	IISER Bhopal	IIPE Vizag	IIITDM Jabalpur
Course	BS in Economics Sciences	Chemical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Eligibility	10+2 with science, Math	Min 75% in 10+2	Min 75% with PCM/Bio
Qualifying Exams	IISER, KVPY, JEE Advanced	JEE Advanced	JEE Mains
Total Seats	50	60	125
Fees (Approx. in L)	3.15	3.21	5.29

Infrastructure : All three have decent facilities, but IISER Bhopal is particularly tech-forward. IIPE Vizag has a modern, new campus, and IIITDM Jabalpur has well-equipped labs and good LAN facilities.

Faculty : IISER Bhopal has top-notch researchers. IIPE Vizag's faculty are mostly IIT/IIM alumni. IIITDM Jabalpur's teachers are helpful and research-oriented.

Placements : IIITDM Jabalpur tends to have higher placement rates, but all three offer decent opportunities.

Particulars	IISER Bhopal	IIPE Vizag	IIITDM Jabalpur
Placement Rate	85%	70%	90%
Highest CTC (LPA)	11	14	17
Average CTC (LPA)	7.2	8	7.5
Top Recruiters	ICDSC, ISRO, BARC	ONGC, Sun	Amazon, Bhel, Canon

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