Some of my friends attended Uttaranchal University. Their experience at the institute has been good. 

According to my friends, the infrastructure of UU is quite good. The faculty members are well-qualified and supportive of the students. The environment on campus is great for studies. Although UU has strict rules and regulations regarding attendance. 

Uttaranchal University is an average university at best. However, infrastructure wise it is one of the best universities in Uttarakhand. The university has a huge green campus. It also has a huge library. However, if you want decent academics, it will be better to not opt for this university. The student crowd is average. There are also no placement opportunities available. 

The Sant Longowal Institute Of Engineering & Technology is an autonomous institution situated in Longowal, a small town in the district of Sangrur in Punjab. I have a known relative who is an alumnus of the institute. The following points are based on his experiences:

Pros

• The infrastructure of the institute is spread over 450 acres.
• The semester fee for a bachelor of engineering is 26,000 INR.
• The campus has a playground as well as a stadium.
• The ME and CSE department are renowned and the faculty is alumni of foreign universities and institutes like IITs.
• It has scientifically oriented clubs like Endeavour for Robotics and Aeromodelling which take part in SAEINDIA Aero design Challenge, Junkyard warriors. They participate in SAEINDIA Baja competition and Juggernauts participate in F7 racing. The teams have achieved commendable results.
• You will have a lot of time to prepare for GATE, IES, CDS, Civil Services, etc.
• Placement for mechanical and computer science is ever-improving in this institute.

There are cons as well. The institute is situated in a remote area and it would be difficult for you to get coaching classes for GATE and other competitive exams. 

The facilities provided by the institute leave a lot to be desired and so does the management which you will see in every technical institute funded by the government.

Yes, KIIT is a great college in terms of both education and faculty. One of my friends completed his BTech in Civil Engineering from KIIT and was glad of his decision. The faculty base comprises a mix of highly learned professors and fresh post-graduates generally from IITs or other reputed colleges. But the major issue here is the quality of students getting admission here. KIIT usually averages students who could not make it into other engineering colleges. 

No matter how good the teachers are, the level of education can never be great if the students are average and have no interest in studying. Because of the luxurious life the institute offers, students have started taking faculty and education in general for granted. They can be seen frequently skipping classes and exams. This carefree approach toward studies is causing major problems and is destroying the academic ambiance as well as the career of many. 

Owing to such an attitude on the part of students, the professors too have little interest in teaching. They dont run behind students and have found comfort in their laid-back attitude. So, the faculty although good is of no use if the students are not willing to extract benefits from them. 

My cousin’s brother is currently pursuing his B.Tech from NIT Manipur (2018-2022). Before joining, he was also going through the same dilemma, however, now he has had enough experience to share his honest opinions.

• Infrastructure: It is one of the newly established NITs, hence, the campus is still under construction and developing as the years are passing. Currently, the college has been run temporarily at Langol Campus. Thus, there is a lot more scope of improvement in this area for now.

• Faculty: There is nothing so exceptional about the faculty. Overall, you can find both excellent and average professors. To mention, Chemistry department is one of the best.

• Peers: You will not be disappointed with the crowd as most of them are talented and intellectual. A healthy competition will drive you to perform better too! The helpful and supportive seniors are the cherry on top.

• Library: You can find most books there however if you want advanced books, you need to visit the Takyel Campus.

• Sports & extracurricular: The annual sports event hosts various sports like cricket, kabaddi, kho-kho, chess, carom, etc. You can also enjoy the annual cultural fest OUGRI which is fantastic where almost the whole Imphal participates. 

• Mess: Earlier it was worse, however, it got somewhat better after strikes by the students. Still, better be prepared.

• Placements: Just like every engineering institute, the CSE branch enjoys the best placements. You can grab packages up to 18 LPA by big companies like Microsoft. The second highest placements are enjoyed by Mechanical followed by core branches like ECE & EE.

All in all, being a part of NIT Manipur is a mixed bag of experiences. Despite issues like food and campus, you’ll always find your way out as you make friends with different talents from across India.

Yes, BITS Pilani is worth taking a year drop irrespective of whichever branch you will be getting. 

I will tell you an anecdote about a friend who wanted to get admission at BITS Pilani but failed to clear it in the first year. He ended up taking ECE in an average college but still yearned for BITS Pilani and decided to give himself a second chance. Surprisingly enough he got MSc. Economics in BITS Pilani. He decided to take the dual degree and convinced his parents who were against the idea of dropping ECE and taking Economics at a remotely located college. 

Fortunately, luck stayed on his side and he was offered a stipend in his internship much higher than what his counterparts were earning in their full-time jobs. Later, he got admitted to the Masters of Finance program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The year drop did not stop him from achieving great heights and fulfilling his dreams.

Ultimately, more than academics and faculty, it is the environment you are taught under and the people you interact with that affect your college life greatly. BITS has the best crowd because of the no-reservation policy and the opportunities and exposure offered are excellent.