USICT is considered a premier college for engineering in IPU mainly due to its strong curriculum and faculty. I chose to pursue B.Tech in Information Technology here because the faculty is highly qualified, with many holding PhDs. The curriculum is designed to keep up with industry needs, which really helps us prepare for jobs after graduation.

Plus, the placement opportunities are excellent; companies like Amazon and Adobe visit our campus, and last year, the highest package was 45 LPA. This combination of good faculty and strong placement support makes USICT stand out.

I opted for the B.Tech in Information Technology at USICT and it’s been a good experience so far. The coursework is comprehensive, with a strong focus on programming and core IT subjects. I appreciate that the exams are not too tough, and you can easily pass if you start preparing a couple of weeks in advance.

The internship opportunities seem promising, with many companies like Amazon and TCS coming in. However, the placement packages have dropped this year compared to last year, which is a concern. Campus life is vibrant, with events like Anugoonj happening annually, making it a fun environment. Overall, I'm satisfied with my decision to study here.

As a former student of USICT from 2012 to 2016, I can share my thoughts. USICT is one of the 12 schools within the main campus of IP University.

In short, USICT offers a solid college experience with impressive infrastructure, affordable fees, and good peer learning. However, placements are just average. Some alumni have done really well, going on to study at IITs, IIMs, and universities abroad, or working at companies like Flipkart and Paytm.

When it comes to rankings, USICT is the fourth-best college in Delhi NCR, just behind IIT Delhi, DTU, and NSIT. Colleges like IGITDTUW and IIIT Delhi are also at a similar level and may even outshine USICT in certain areas.

Admissions require taking a common entrance test organized by the university (back in my day it was IPU CET). As the top choice within IP University, you need a high rank to secure one of the 210 seats available across three branches: CSE, IT, and ECE. The test isn't tough, but you need to be quick and precise to score well. Achieving a rank under 1200 out of more than 80,000 candidates gives you a chance to grab a seat.

Regarding infrastructure, being on the main campus means USICT has top-notch facilities across its more than 60-acre grounds, keeping you busy throughout the year.

The central library, UIRC, provides all necessary course materials and a wide array of books and journals. Plus, students have free access to IEEE research papers.

Classrooms and labs are better than those in government colleges and rival many private institutions. Labs are well-equipped, offering curious minds the chance to explore various instruments thoroughly.

Teaching, however, might let you down if you're expecting excellence. Some teachers aren't great, but your exam success largely hinges on self-study and peer learning, often happening right up until exam time.

In terms of gender ratio, the classroom will mostly be boys, around 95%. However, the overall campus gender balance is better, thanks to other schools.

Sports facilities are shared with other university schools and are excellent, featuring a large football-cricket ground, plus courts for basketball, badminton, tennis, and volleyball.

Hostel rooms are spacious singles that you share with students from different courses, which isn't typical in standalone engineering colleges.

In recent years, student-driven tech clubs focused on coding and electronics have done well.

Extracurricular activities offer plenty of chances to explore interests beyond academics, though not all clubs are fully active. Drama, dance, music, literary, and nature clubs were functional during my time.

The cultural fest, Anugoonj, is a highlight for IP University students. As a USICT student, you'll enjoy it to the fullest and feel the pride among peers from affiliated colleges.

Placements might be a bit disappointing. Big companies rarely visit, with mass recruiters like TCS and Wipro hiring most students. Better companies come, but not in large numbers. Given the student quality, the companies invited by the placement cell could be better. However, mastering coding and competing in coding contests can lead to better opportunities. Electronics students, unfortunately, have fewer options.

Overall, USICT is a good college offering a university experience early on. But if you have offers from better colleges, you might want to consider those first.

USICT is quite decent overall. I chose the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology mainly because of my interest in coding and the reputation of the college. The faculty here is mostly qualified, with many PhD holders, which is a plus. The exams are manageable if you start studying a bit in advance.

The campus life is good too, with fests like Anugoonj that bring everyone together. However, the fees have increased to 132,000 for the first year, which is a bit steep compared to previous years, but still reasonable for a government college.