Being a new IIM, IIM Sirmaur is still in its developing period. It offers good learning resources such as Harvard case studies, Bloomberg terminals, etc. The institute offers a hands-on learning environment. You will learn through group projects, assignments, industry visits, etc. 

IIM Sirmaur placements in 2022 witnessed an average CTC of INR 12.74 LPA. The highest CTC offered this year was INR 26.5 LPA. 

The course structure is very similar to that of the full-time course with very few exceptions like 

• Less courses per semester but longer duration
• No hostel facilities provided
• Not allowed to sit for general placements 

Apart from these, both part-timers and full-timers can access the same lab facilities, attend the same classes and sit for the same exams and are also evaluated together.

Even though colleges like LPU, Sharda and Amity spend a lot of money advertising themselves, these private institutions provide plenty of opportunities to their students. It is ultimately the students’ responsibility to make use of these opportunities. Deserving candidates are offered scholarships by these educational institutions. 

Private Universities are the face of the modern Indian Education System after the IITs and NITs. The high end infrastructure and research facilities at top private engineering colleges has resulted in projecting India as a center of excellence in higher education. Moreover, the faculty and teaching standards at these institutions are of good quality.

Thus, Lovely Professional University, Sharda University, Amity University, etc. have a good reputation and credibility.

If you're looking to change your branch at IIT Bombay, there are two main factors that will determine how easy or difficult it is for you:

1. Other students who are also looking to change their branch - The demand for different branches at IITB is divided into three categories: high-level demand (Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering), mid-level demand (Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering), and low-level demand (all other branches).
2. Your own priorities and aptitude - You'll need to decide how much time you want to dedicate to studying vs. extracurricular activities, and where you fit relative aptitude compared to other students.

Here's a breakdown of what these factors mean for you:

Role of the first factor:

• Demand for different branches at IIT Bombay is based largely on which branch offers better job opportunities and salaries, so some branches are more competitive than others.
• Depending on the level of demand for your desired branch, it may be harder or easier to get a COB.

Role of the second factor:

• Depending on how much time you want to dedicate to studying vs. extracurricular activities, and where you fit relative aptitude, you may find it easier or harder to get a COB.
• Specifically, you can think of yourself as falling into one of the following categories:

• Most of the time dedicated to studying and least to the extracurrics (MSLE)
• Equal amount of dedication and time to both studies and extracurrics (ESE)
• Least time given to studies and most to the extracurrics (LSME)
• Students with above average aptitude (AAA)
• Students with average aptitude (AA)
• Students with below-average aptitude (BAA)

Overall, getting a COB at IIT Bombay will depend on a combination of these factors, so it's important to be realistic about your chances and make sure you're prepared to put in the effort needed to succeed.