Which is the best engineering branch in terms of placements among computer science and IT?

Both have very good scope. You can choose any branch according to your interest. If we compare both the branches then CSE has more scope than IT. CSE: Job openings for Software professionals is much higher in the corporate sector than in public sector.

Computer science engineering is always the most preferred branch of engineering as compared to IT, ECE or mechanical in terms of better placements, decent salary packages and wider career prospectives. All the best!