Metallurgy

1. Metallurgy is an old field of science and it's an unconventional field of engineering, which students generally don't prefer because they think this field is not much in demand.
2. Actually, this field is the mother of every other field. Just imagine the world without metals and non-metals. It's unimaginable. Modernization of the human race started due to discovery in this field. The big machines (mechanical), automobiles, chemical engineering, etc.
3. The boom in new discoveries in Metallurgy gave way to a boom in industrialization, thus it will remain an important branch of engineering and science. People will always use metals and non-metals for numerous purposes. Guess what? In future, there would be robots extracting precious metals on other planets.
4. Imagine the world without iron, steel, copper, gold, etc. This is your answer.
Technology of extraction, purification may change but the need of this field will always remain.
5. Materials Science is the branch of future, whether it's nanotechnology or polymers or composite materials. These materials will form the base of engineering in coming future.

If you are willing to put in some extra effort, study further and work in a core job, then it is totally worth it. The courses taught are not purely metallurgy based, i.e a healthy amount of materials Science is taught as well, such as polymers etc. The department has enthusiastic professors, and more will be joining soon. They are quite helpful and willing to involve undergraduates in research and seniors are always there to guide you appropriately. There is an atmosphere of active research here, and if you show interest, you'll probably do very well here. On the other hand, if you like to work in the IT industry, you have the option of a double major in another department (in this case, CSE). This entails an extra 24 credits, which will get you two UG degrees and might help you secure a well-paying job in the industry. Alternatively, minors are also offered, in most of the engineering departments, as well as a minors in entrepreneurship. Lastly, if you are looking at a branch change, that is also possible. Every year quite a few people take it, and are doing well. Their CGPA is affected for a while, but they are usually able to compensate for the loss later on. Hope this helps.

Metallurgical Engineering is a broad field of engineering that deals with all sorts of metal-related areas. It is branch of engineering that deals with a study of Science of metals and their properties, including separating metals from their ores, the making and compounding of alloys, and the technology and Science of working and heat-treating metals to alter their physical characteristics. Metallurgical Engineers can become a part of the industry that produces, buys, sells refines or manufactures metals or metallic products. In India metallurgical graduates can expect some exciting career opportunities in government undertakings as well as in private companies. One can also be a research fellow or a scientist or professor in various labs and universities located in India and abroad. Apart from the traditional metallurgical jobs, Metallurgical Engineering also has scope in defense, aviation, and nano Science. Even quasicrystals were discovered here! Last years noble prize for chemistry went to researcher in this area. You can also go for research abroad if you have decent research credentials.

Look, it totally depends on you. It depends on your field of interest and what you want to do. I personally feel there are two ways of choosing a college.
1. If you have decided your field and branch of study and you are determined in that than go for the branch irrespective of NIT, IIT or IIIT.
2. If you are unsure of the branch, then I would recommend, first research the course guidelines of the above-stated branches and outcomes of the same and then see which matches your interest best because 4 years is not a short period. Based on your decision, you have to study the particular branch for a long period. If you can see yourself studying that, then do apply. You have to be very careful while deciding this. Now, let's come to the studies, environment and other factors and most important to me. As I have seen, observed and talked to the peers in the IIT NIT and other colleges as well. Teaching is more or less same everywhere. In college, you have to study yourself and it is totally up to you, whether you limit yourself to college level studies or you study more advanced topic yourself, which you can do in every college. So, what all factors are left? Overall development: If you choose any old IIT, you will get tremendous opportunities to showcase yourself. IITs are the best in extracurricular. You name it and they have a club for each and every field be it related to technology, dance, debating, designing, journalism etc. The best platform to develop your personality, to try everything, to be around a good environment, to build good connections and networks is IIT. What I feel personally is, it is the best platform to discover yourself, to discover your interests and what not irrespective of branch. IIIT: They are the best in the field of IT, better than most of the IIT. And the graduation outcomes are awesome. But the extracurricular and the exposure cannot be compared to IIT. But then again, it totally depends upon you. Personally, if I would not have decided the branch then my preference level would be.
1. IIT
2. IIIT
3. NIT
4. DTU