The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) are two of India’s most prestigious institutions for engineering and technology. They are dream destinations for aspiring engineers, consistently attracting top talent and offering world-class education. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2024, IIT Delhi secured the second spot while IIT Bombay claimed the third position in the engineering category. This trend has remained consistent since 2020, cementing their position as leading institutions.
While both institutes excel in academic rigor, advanced research facilities, and distinguished faculty, a crucial factor that sets them apart is their placement records. Today, we delve into a comparative analysis to determine which of these esteemed IITs shines brighter in terms of placements.
A Comparative Analysis of Placement Records
To understand the placement trends, let’s examine data from the last three years for both institutes’ four-year undergraduate programs, as published by the NIRF under the management category in 2024:
| Academic Year | IIT Delhi | IIT Bombay |
|—|—|—|
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2020-21
| Number of graduates: 672Number of students placed: 541
Median salary: Rs. 17.6 Lakh | Number of students graduated: 663
Number of students placed: 500
Median Salary: Rs. 13.9 Lakh |
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2021-22
| Number of students graduated: 685Number of students placed: 621
Median salary: Rs. 20.5 Lakh | Number of students graduated: 674
Number of students placed: 591
Median Salary: Rs. 18 Lakh |
|
2022-23
| Number of students graduated: 835Number of students placed: 676
Median salary: Rs. 20 Lakh | Number of students graduated: 798
Number of students placed: 644
Median salary: Rs. 19.6 Lakh |
Trends and Insights
Over the three-year period, IIT Delhi consistently achieved a higher median salary for placed students. In 2020-21, while 672 students graduated from IIT Delhi, 541 secured placements at a median salary of Rs 17.6 lakh. Interestingly, 101 students chose to pursue higher studies. This trend continued in 2021-22, where 621 out of 685 graduates were placed, with a median salary of Rs 20.5 lakh, and 64 students opted for further education. In 2022-23, the number of graduates increased to 835, with 676 securing placements at a median salary of Rs 20 lakh, while 50 opted for higher education.
IIT Bombay, on the other hand, while initially lagging in placements, exhibited significant improvement over time. In 2020-21, 500 of 663 graduates secured placements with a median salary of Rs 13.9 lakh, and 163 opted for higher education. This improved in 2021-22, where 591 of 674 graduates were placed at a median salary of Rs 18 lakh, with 83 students choosing further studies. By 2022-23, 644 out of 798 graduates secured placements with a median salary of Rs 19.6 lakh, while 154 pursued higher education.
Conclusion: A Tale of Two Leaders
In conclusion, while IIT Bombay demonstrates a growing trend in placements and an increasing number of students pursuing higher education, IIT Delhi maintains its edge in terms of median salaries across all three years. Both institutes stand as leaders in the field of higher education, preparing students for successful careers and academic pursuits, showcasing the remarkable talent produced by these institutions.
