Which college is better for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering: IIT Delhi or IIT Bombay?

Please share the details on the basis of course outline, faculty, placement and college infrastructure.

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Madhav Ranka | Beginner-Level 4

2 years ago

The course outline of mechanical in IIT Delhi or IIT Bombay is similar and is quite well aligned with the course structure of top ranked international universities and the mechanical is one of the most desired and demanded branches in the IITs. The universities stand on similar QS ranking level and

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Sai Sharath Reddy Appidi | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

Hi, Both the colleges are very similar in placements, infrastructure, faculty, etc. Many people prefer IIT Bombay when compared to IIT Delhi. IIT Bombay absorbed the candidates with the highest rank (in JEE advanced) among those who opted for mechanical engineering. So, it has the best already and c

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Shreemad Patel | Guide-Level 14

9 years ago

Hello, IIT Bombay vs IIT Delhi: This is a topic of eternal debate. Both IITs offer quality education, with the experience of staying in metro cities. IIT-Delhi is ranked 179 and IIT Bombay is ranked 202 in the QS World Rankings. They are the highest placed Indian institutes and though the numbers a

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

9 years ago

IIT Mumbai and IIT Delhi are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in All India ranking for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. Both are equally good and you can choose any based on you personal location preference.

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