If you're considering pursuing IT, Manipal, Jaipur could be a good option for you as the faculty is supportive and helpful, and the syllabus is somewhat similar to Computer Science with some changes in the 3rd and final year. While the speaker has no personal experience with SRM, Chennai, it's worth noting that branches like CS/IT are rarely dependent on the faculty or college.
In IT, at some point in your course, you will have to learn languages on your own and accordingly code using those languages. So, it's crucial to have a good understanding of the basics and develop problem-solving skills. Keep in mind that the field of IT is continually evolving, and it's essential to keep yourself updated with the latest technologies and trends.
I have a few friends from Manipal University, so I can give you some information regarding this. The scholarships that you can avail of at Manipal University are as follows.
Freeship Scholarship:
AICTE Scholarship:
But if you change your branch in the first year, you will have to forgo the scholarship and pay the full fee from the second year.
There are also other scholarships, check the official website to know more about them.
Therefore, if you are thinking of joining Manipal university then go for it and don’t worry much about tuition fee. There are several scholarships given by Manipal university to students.