I think, bringing down the reputation of top institutes and falsely defaming them has become a trend just to get more comments and attention. It's the students who are unable to make it into IITs and NITs that can be seen calling them overrated, overhyped, etc.

NIT Trichy is a highly regarded institute and is considered better than most of the IITs. If anything it is underrated just because it lacks the so-called IIT tag. One of my friends is an alumnus of NIT Trichy and claims its research output to be way higher than those of IITs and in fact some IIMs.

Placements-wise too, NIT Trichy is doing excellent and NIT Trichy Placements 2022 recorded the highest package of INR 40 LPA. Its excellent rankings are also a testament to its worth and credibility. In the engineering category, NIT Trichy ranks 8th right below the top 7 IITs, and above IIT Hyderabad.

NIT Trichy is worth the hype it deserves in terms of all; placements, ranking, and research.

No, a gap year hardly affects your admission to IIMs or any B schools. The only thing to consider is that you should have a valid reason for the same and make your panelists understand it well. If you are able to convince them, then your gap does not affect your future endeavors. 

In case of health issues, you should provide proof. Reasons such as job hunting or preparation for CAT might sound illogical to the one listed and thus might work in your favor. So it’s very important to prepare well in advance for this question.

It’s advisable to prepare for CAT and work alongside to gain experience rather than just taking a gap year for CAT preparation. B schools give great importance to work experience and a fresher's resume might not seem lucrative enough.

The gap year has zero effect on your MBA placements as these are based on parameters such as skills, quality of previous work experience, academic profile, etc.

Make the most out of your gap year to prove that it wasn’t a bad idea. Here are a few things you can do to utilize it to the maximum.

• Professional Courses & Certifications
• Online courses
• Research papers
• Live projects
• Pursuing your interests 

It’s safe to conclude that the gap year has no or very little impact on your MBA admission and all you need is a valid reason to justify it.

In general, life at BITS Pilani is pleasant. The academic portion is quite typical. But you'll have to live with the results of your choice. BITS Pilani differs from most colleges in this way. It educates you to take responsibility.

•  Academics: BITS Pilani is known for its rigorous academic programs. The workload can be demanding, and students are expected to put in a lot of effort into their studies. However, the quality of education and the faculty are generally well-regarded.
• Campus: The Pilani campus is the oldest and has a traditional feel, while the Goa and Hyderabad campuses offer a more modern and vibrant environment. The institute has well-equipped dorms with a common area, TV, phone, internet connection, solar water heating systems, and other amenities. The BITS Pilani gym is open to both male and female students. A trainer is also present at the gym to assist students.
• Hostel Life: BITS Pilani is known for its hostel culture. Most students live in hostels on campus, and this forms a significant part of the college experience. Hostel life is an excellent opportunity for students to build friendships, network, and engage in various activities.
• Extracurricular Activities: In addition to academic rigor, BITS Pilani Social Life offers students lots of chances to engage with and associate with their classmates. The yearly student projects and several year-round programs organized at BITS Pilani are well-known. Among the significant occasions are BITSMUN, APOGEE, and BOSM.
• Placements: BITS Pilani has a good placement record, with many top companies visiting the campus for recruitment. However, getting placed in a preferred company can still be competitive, and students are encouraged to prepare well. BITS Pilani Placements 2023 has been concluded. BITS Pilani average package stood at INR 30.37 LPA whereas the highest package stood at INR 60.75 LPA.
• Social Life: Social life at BITS Pilani can be quite active, with numerous events, parties, and gatherings happening throughout the year. It's an excellent place to make friends and build lasting relationships.

Overall, life at BITS Pilani is what you make of it. It can be academically challenging but also rewarding in terms of personal and professional growth. Your experience will depend on how you balance your studies with extracurricular activities and social interactions.

BITS Hyderabad campus life is very fulfilling and vibrant giving you the best college life experience you could ask for. Here are a few highlights that make life here exciting

• The student body is diverse and you get to interact with geniuses from across the country. Moreover, students are admitted on the basis of merit so the quality of the peer pool is top-notch.
• The faculty here is even more experienced than the Pilani campus as some come after teaching at the Pilani campus.
• The grading system is rigorous and challenging so you will have to work hard to maintain a good CGPA here
• Life here is comfortable owing to the excellent facilities and infrastructure.
• Another major perk here is the No attendance policy so you are at your own freedom to attend or skip classes.
• The students are also given the freedom to make their own timetable. This means that you can choose your classes, their timings, and even the professors as per your choice. 
• All the lectures are recorded and uploaded in the official app so you don’t have to personally attend the classes.
• The well-stocked library with its peaceful ambiance is a great place to study during your exams. The wifi here is great and it’s fully air-conditioned. There are computers to extract more study material and the library stays open till 1 in the morning.
• BITS Pilani Hyderabad has a number of 
• clubs, associations, and departments that help you showcase your interests and talent.
• There are 2 common messes for boys and girls serving pretty decent food. Occasionally delicacies are served.
• The hostel facilities are excellent with huge rooms and high-speed internet. LAN ports are available to every student there. The hostels also have play areas and common rooms with TV, TT table, foosball, chairs, and air cooler for recreation. 
• There is also a student activity center(SAC) with a gymnasium, rooms for playing billiards, TT, carrom, chess, etc., and outside sports facilities include courts for basketball and tennis and grounds for kabaddi, football, hockey, cricket, and frisbee.

Overall, life at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus is very dynamic!

One of my friends graduated from VIT Chennai with a Mechanical Engineering major last year. It is one of the best colleges in Chennai and offers good placement opportunities for the students.

Infrastructure:

• VIT Chennai has a stellar 192-acre campus. It comprises all facilities a student would need. 
• There are two academic blocks, auditoriums, conference halls, smart classrooms, and well-equipped general amenities. 
• The campus also boasts of state-of-the-art sports facilities and gyms. 

Academics and Facilities:

When it comes to academics the college boasts of top-notch faculties and facilities. 

• The campus is well equipped with lab facilities for all the departments to explore your field of study. 
• The faculties are well qualified and have years of experience in teaching. 

Teaching Methodology:

• The teaching style followed by most of the faculty is the presentation method. Only a few faculties teach by following books. 
• The college follows the Fully Flexible Credit System that allows students to choose their own courses along with the faculties. 
• CAT 1, CAT 2, and FAT are the 3 divisions of semester examinations. The institute follows an open book examination system.
• The students need to do projects for each and every subject in all the semesters. This helps the student with a better understanding of concepts.

Hostels:

• There are 4 hostels in VIT Chennai 2 separate hostels each for boys and girls. The hostel provides 2 & 3 Bedded accommodation for the students. 
• The hostel also boasts of State-of-the-art Gym and Indoor games. 
• There are four messes that provide North Indian Veg, North Indian Non- Veg, South Indian foods. The fourth mess provides juices, milkshakes, etc. 
• For boys, the hostel time is 9.30 p.m.- 10 p.m. and for girls, in time is 7 p.m.

Placements:

Placements are great in VIT Chennai as the college has the reputation of providing placements for nearly all the students. 

• For 2019-20 a total of 713 companies came for recruitment and a total of 7771 offers were made. The students have the opportunity of bagging dream packages in core companies as well. 
• The highest package offered was 39 lakhs and the average package was 6.5 lakhs.

The competition in placement is fierce. Some recruiting companies choose 2 or 3 students out of 1000 applicants. Even if you have a good academic record, you have to do well in the placement to secure a job. 

VIT Chennai will provide you access to top-quality education and will ensure you succeed in it. It is definitely one of the best places to do your graduation from.

To be honest, IGNOU is an undesirable university in India. Don't believe those who claim that "it's the best open university" and other such nonsense. They don't give a damn about you, your future, or your time. When you go to the regional center, they tell you to go to the IGNOU headquarters. And the office of concern in the headquarter of Ignou will tell you to go to the post office, and the post office will tell you to bring the dispatch number from the headquarters of IGNOU, and they will tell you that the regional center will provide the dispatch number of the book but it would not get into your hands even at the end. 

IGNOU is the worst open university; they value the number of students over the quality of education. They do nothing to help students, and IGNOU is just a big scam run by undeserving people and goons. It is strongly advised to avoid IGNOU. AMU and Jamia are far superior for open studies.

Both IITs and BITS are leading technical institutes in the country and are often compared to each other in terms of placements and the quality of education offered. While IIT is the dream college of many engineering aspirants you will be surprised to know that anyone who makes the bold decision of choosing BITS over IITs has never regretted it. 

One of my friends recently joined BITS and was all praise for the institute. He got pre-placement offers from a six-month Practice School internship and also gained a lot of exposure through various clubs. His family had taken this decision after much anticipation preferring BITS over the IIT tag and their decision fetched big profits. 

BITS has some unique aspects in contrast to IITs such as the No attendance rule followed in foreign universities. Moreover, BITS is considered highly in terms of industrial ties, placements, Practice School for Internship, clubs, academics, location, infrastructure, faculty pool, and the elaborate alumni base. All this makes BITS an excellent choice over IITs!