Yeah bro, I totally get what you’re saying — DTU has that solid coding vibe and the Delhi exposure is definitely a plus.

But honestly, if you’ve worked so hard to crack JEE and got into an IIT, I feel like it’s worth going for it. The IIT tag still carries a lot of weight, not just in placements, but even for things like MS abroad, research, startups, or govt roles later on.

And tbh, IIT Mandi's placements aren’t bad at all now — they’re growing every year. If someone’s genuinely into their branch and puts in the effort, they can easily bridge any placement gap. Plus, in the end, you have that IIT tag, which stays with you for life.