Yes, according to my preferences a computer science and engineering course at Thapar University is definitely worth it. One of my friends studied there, and here are some things I got to know from him. He was recruited via on-campus placement by Oracle for a prominent job role at the corporation. 

• The University provides you with a relaxed course scheme and many skilled and experienced faculty members. 
• The placement scenario at the university is also good. If you maintain a CGPA of around 7.5, there is a very high probability for you to get recruited on-campus. 

Given below are some facts about the University:

The major recruiting firms that visit the campus of the university for recruitment almost every year include IBM, Oracle, Wipro, D.E. Shaw, Microsoft, TCS, and Infosys. 

Well, this all depends upon your choice of preference. 

• If you are going after a brand name then you can choose IIIT Guwahati. Also, it is worth joining IIIT’s of all new ones for their coding culture is on a boom. 
• If you are planning to prepare for MBA, Civil Services, MS abroad then choosing IIIT G is a better choice.
• If you find the IIIT tag more appealing go for it. Yes, infrastructure wise Thapar University gives a quiet edge to many IIITs and NITs. 
• See, you’re comparing different branches, from which I can directly conclude that you’re interested in CSE more. So, keep this factor in mind too while deciding.
• If you are getting IIIT it means you do hold a good rank. That means you are okay with getting into IIITG even with high fees. If you have got a board percentage of 95+ you can get a 100% TF+DF waiver right from 1st semester.
• One of the important factors for choosing an institute is fees, if you are okay with higher course fees, you can definitely opt for Thapar. Infrastructure at Thapar is way better as compared to IIITs and NITs. 

This was an overall review on IIITG and Thapar University. Factor all these in and make a wise decision.

Yes, extracurricular activities matter a lot. Placements are not only about knowledge but also about how you present yourself and how you interact with people.

• A 9-Pointer Grade only shows your capability of learning or in some subjects.
• A project will enhance your CV and your ability to get selected as it indicates that you have done something worthwhile other than attending college.
• Taking part in societies and holding a position where you lead a team of students indicates your leadership and management skills.
• Your CGPA will help you clear the cutoff, but extracurricular activities will help during the interviews. 

Involvement in extracurricular activities speaks about your multidimensional personality which every organization coming for placement in every institute aspires to hire. Involvement in these activities teaches you to work in a team, think creatively, and develop time management.

First, you should decide which branch you want to pursue Mechanical or CSE, as that would help you choose the institute.

Thapar University which is the foremost university for Mechanical in the country ranked 29 among NIRF rankings. On the other hand, Bharati Vidyapeeth and Maharaja Agrasen, both the colleges are the foremost universities for CSE Branch in the country that placed 38th and 114 respectively.

About Courses And Admission:

All the Universities offer a full-time 4-year B.Tech program to the students. The basic eligibility of all the University is the student must have passed the 10+2 examination with any recognized board and the admission will be based on JEE Main Rank.

The table given below shows the fee structure of all three institutions:

Internship And Placement Statistics:

Both the universities, Bharati Vidyapeeth and Maharaja Agrasen provide good placements CSE Branch.

• Due to the boom in the Software industry IT, graduates are having good placements opportunities.

• The major companies visiting both the campus for recruitment include Maruti Suzuki, Trident, IOCL, Bajaj Motors, Tata Motors, etc with the average package of 5.5 lakhs.
• Almost 80-90% of students get placed in the top MNC companies at Thapar University.

World-class Faculty:

• The faculty members of all three Universities are not only considered amongst the best within the country but also highly recognized for their achievements in the field of science, technology, and research.
• Nearly all faculty members have doctorates and well experienced in their field and also most of the students having extensive industrial & teaching experience in globally renowned organizations & universities.

The CSE and Mechanical department of both the universities conducting professional activities such as organizing workshops, seminars, and expert lectures to gain insight and impart awareness about the challenges in the IT industry. However, considering all the aspects and the associated pros and cons, choice should be made.

A few of my friends graduated from both these institutes mentioned above and here are some things they shared about them.

Though a lot of people have always discouraged the ones taking admission to the Derabassi campus. They feel the Patiala campus of Thapar University is far better.

You can study hard and change your stream by scoring good marks in your first year. And there is always an option for personal counseling.

You might get into CSE if your JEE mains score is above 75 in the last round. But even if you don’t, study hard in the Derabassi campus as it will not disappoint you no matter what others say or claim to know.

PEC Chandigarh is one of the pioneer engineering institutes in Punjab and provides quality education in electrical courses. The institute ranks 68th as per NIRF 2020 Ranking and also one of the oldest and premier institutes. The university is famous for its placement packages and is great for pursuing Electrical engineering. 

Thapar Institute of Information Technology (TIET) has been ranked 2nd among 13 Indian Private Institutions by ‘THE’ Asia. They offer both BTech and MTech courses of 4 years and 2 years respectively. The learning process at Thapar for CSE is more inclined towards practical knowledge.

Admission Process:

PEC Chandigarh

• The candidates must have a minimum of 75% marks in 10+2 with PCM with a valid score in JEE Main.
• The cutoff required for Electrical engineering is 12781 - 17622.
• The total seats allocated is 37 per department. 
• The course fee required is INR 96,750.

TIET

• The candidates must have 60% marks in 10+2 with PCM with a valid score in JEE Main.
• The total fee for CSE is INR 3.25 LPA. 
• The seats available for the CSE course is 60.

Placements:

Tabulated below are the placement statistics for the institutes:

The top recruiters are Panasonic, Atkins, Schneider Electric, TATA, Philips, Vedanta, Microsoft, JP Morgan, Accenture, Infosys, etc.

Faculty

• PEC Chandigarh comprised 60 members in each department with each of them being cooperative and helpful towards the students. 
• TIET focuses on the overall development of the students. They deliver the knowledge to the students by following a practical approach and thus helping them to secure a better future.

Facilities

• PEC Chandigarh consists of a central library having a collection of 1.19 books on various topics. 
• PEC Chandigarh has separate hostels for boys and girls. There are six hostels with four hostels for boys and two for girls.
• The central library of TIET consists of a collection of 89759 books.
• TIET consists of eight hostels for boys and five for girls.

It depends on the student’s preference of the subject with which they want to move their career further. Thapar Insitute is located in Patiala, on the other hand, PEC is located in the capital city i.e. Chandigarh, which can offer the students great advantages.

NIRF has ranked MAIT, MSIT, BVP, and Thapar University in 251, 263, 98, and 29 in India. MAIT, MSIT, BVP offer a BTech program in CSE whereas Thapar offers a BE program for the same.

Admission & Cutoff:

• For admission in the CSE branch at MAIT, one has to secure a place in the top 500 ranks in the IPU CET exam or must have JEE Main rank falling under 27,611.

• MSIT demands IPU CET rank under 1000 and JEE main ranking under 39,497 for the CSE branch.

• In BVP students should have MHT CET below 300 and JEE mains rank under 80,000 to secure a place in CSE.

• To get admitted to the CSE branch at Thapar university, one must have a JEE main Ranking under 25,000.

Placement statistics:

MAIT (IPU):

• 150+ companies participate in the recruitment process every year. Top recruiters include Amazon, Expedia, IBM, TCS, Accolite.

• 80% of the students get placed at top companies with an average salary of 4.95 LPA.

• The highest domestic CTC offered to the CSE branch was 28 LPA by Amazon in 2019.

MSIT:

• MSIT has a placement rate of 90% for CSE. Around 200 companies participate in the recruitment process every year.

• Top recruiters are Amazon, JP Morgan, Infosys, HDFC bank.

• The highest domestic CTC offered to CSE students was 29.97 LPA and the average CTC offered was 4.5 LPA in the last placement drive.

BVP:

• Around 150 companies take part in the recruitment process including TCS, Zensar, Varroc, Infosys.

• Highest CTC offered in 2019 for the CSE branch was 34 LPA. The average CTC offered on campus is 5.5 LPA.

Thapar University: CSE department holds the record of maximum students being placed every year in MAIT.

• 282 companies visited the campus for recruitment in 2019. Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, DE Shaw, JP Morgan, and Infosys.

• Highest CTC offered was 43 LPA and the average CTC offered during campus recruitment-2019 was 7.2 LPA.

• All four Universities offer quality education with decent placement for CSE. Go through the facts mentioned above and choose the institute according to your convenience.