NIT's or IIT's vs UC Berkeley

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>Actually, this is a question by my friend who does not use internet. He was accepted to UCB EECS, and is confident that he will get in a NIT, but he is not sure about a good IIT? What should he choose? With May 1 looming, he has to SIR at Berkeley.</p>

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<p>UC Berkeley definitely.</p>

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<p>Good, but more than 1 crore on undergrad. Will it make any difference?</p>

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<p>Any IIT > NIT >= Berkeley (1.2++ Cr).</p>

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<p>you think so?</p>

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<p>Its just dependent on how rich the guy is :confused:
Also, funny that he can spend crores of money yet no access to internet xD</p>

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<p>1.2 crore for the whole course right?
If finance is not an issue then is IIT still better?</p>

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<p>@robots156 Yes because his parents are very strict.
@seamon Yes 1.2 crore for the whole course … I was only asking the second question.</p>

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<p>I think it depends on what factors are important for you.</p>

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<p>Actually IIT(s) would still be on par to UCB in terms of academics, though lacking in social life</p>

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<p>I think it depends on what factors you consider important.</p>

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<p>Hey, Since you wanna work in Silicon Valley and want a good CS education, UCB definitely. But if finances are a concern, IIT’s all the way. Or if a hefty loan doesn’t make you lose sleep, take the loan (if possible, that is). You ROI is much better that way.
@Robots156

No. Far from it. IIT’s<<<UCB in every damn aspect. I am unable to see a single reason why IIT’s are even compared to such colleges.</p>

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<p>I agree with you on this @BetterThanBest</p>

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<p>whelp let every (wo)man have his/her opinions.</p>

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<p>If one seeks a job in India after undergrad, I don’t see any institute beating IIT in terms of sheer brand presence.</p>

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<p>@hezekiel: Very True.</p>

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<p>Yeh I too agree with @hezekiel and @Robots156 … but what if someone wants to become an entrepreneur?</p>

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<p>Then the 1.2 crores would be much better spent on your start up founded by you and your fellow IIT’ians :D</p>

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<p>I want to start working after graduating so which is the better option for admission as an undergrad - IIT or a US university?</p>

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<p>IIT all the way</p>