{"id":274007,"date":"2023-07-03T16:01:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T10:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=274007"},"modified":"2023-08-16T12:34:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T07:04:54","slug":"should-you-settle-for-nit-or-opt-for-a-year-drop-for-iit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/should-you-settle-for-nit-or-opt-for-a-year-drop-for-iit\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Settle for NIT or opt for a Year Drop for IIT?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After cracking JEE, many candidates plan to select a good career path. With multiple options available and some upcoming, it can take time to make the correct decision. Are you among those candidates who need clarity on whether to opt for IIT or NIT? Many students search for the answer to one of the most common questions- Should you opt for NIIT or opt for a year drop for IIT? Well, the answer is here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of NIT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The advantages of NITs over IITs are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITs are more affordable than IITs. The yearly tuition fee at NITs is Rs. 50,000, whereas, in IITs, the tuition fee can start from one lakh Indian rupees. Some NITs offer excellent packages so students from all economic backgrounds can get a chance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The courses in NITs are more practical. For example, an undergraduate student can select subjects like electrical engineering, whereas a student in NIT can choose among subjects like business communication, law, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITs are renowned for providing students with solid technical skills and practical experience, essential in the highly competitive job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The admission standards in some NITs are low. Although cracking JEE Mains is essential to secure a seat in NITs, a few NITs accept students with low grades. Even if you scored 50%, you might get a chance in NITs in the Class 10 board examinations and more than 65% in the Class 12 board examinations. On the other hand, in IITs, having a score of 80% out of 100% is a must.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some NITs collaborate well with local business enterprises, allowing you to gain real-world experience while studying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of IIT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The merits of IIT over NITs are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IITs are more esteemed than NITs. Most Indian companies wish for an employee with a degree from an IIT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although NITs offer good technical courses than IITs, the courses that IITs offer are more challenging and help you for higher studies or individual careers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The infrastructure in IITs is better than in NITs. Although some NITs have good infrastructure, some need well-equipped libraries, laboratories, and other infrastructure. IITs have the high-quality infrastructure to support high-quality research programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IITs have great alumni success. Several leading entrepreneurs in India were students at IITs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IITs focus more on research opportunities and skill development in professional fields. On the other hand, NITs emphasise more vocational courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which One Should You Opt for?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIT and IITs have great courses and are two prominent educational institutions. However, before opting for one, consider the following points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students graduating from NITs often move on to multinational companies, while students from IITs may opt for research institutions or technology startups. So before opting for one, consider what type of job you desire to pursue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITs offer more specialization courses than IITs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you should opt for IIT or not is completely your choice. NITs and IITs are prestigious educational institutions in India; getting into one is every student&#8217;s dream. Both are ideal institutions for pursuing a career in engineering. Explore the benefits of IITs and NITs, and then decide which one to opt for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Can you secure a seat in NIT with a one-year preparation?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can secure a seat in NIT with a one-year preparation by following your timetable strictly and giving daily mock tests.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is a one-year drop worth it for NIT?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Opting for a drop year to get into IITs and NITs is always valuable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What do IITs and NITs consider for admissions?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>IITs consider JEE Advanced ranks, whereas NITs consider JEE Mains for admissions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is an ideal JEE score for admissions to IITs and NITs?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A JEE Mains score of 85 to 90 percentile is perfect for admissions to IITs and NITs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who offers higher packages, IITs or NITs?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>IITs offer higher packages than NITs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Can you get into IITs with 70% in boards?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can get into IITs with 70% in boards.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After cracking JEE, many candidates plan to select a good career path. 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