Both G L Bajaj and Galgotias University are decent options for CS or IT branches. However, you will like to refer to the following points before choosing one
Choose G.L. Bajaj if you are self-motivated and determined to work hard because the institute has a rigid academic environment with many restrictions on attendance and such. Galgotia University on the other hand offers a huge sense of freedom with no restrictions at all. You are free to do whatever you want.
Another major factor to consider is the distance from Greater Noida. G.L. Bajaj is situated in the heart of Greater Noida, whereas Galgotias University is situated almost 15-17 Km from Greater Noida.
Honestly, the faculty pool of both colleges is below average. However, if I were to compare then G L Bajaj still has a handful of experienced professors
Addressing the elephant in the room, it can be said that the placement scenario isn't very different at both the colleges. Galgotias University is newly established but is doing quite well in terms of placements. Here is a comparative analysis of the placement scenario of both the colleges
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Particulars |
G L Bajaj placements 2022 |
Galgotias University placements 2022 |
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Highest Package |
INR 47 LPA |
INR 44 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Amazon, Disney Hotstar, Commvault, Dunzo, etc |
Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, DXC, Accenture |
The placements are similar with G L Bajaj giving a slight edge to Galgotias University.
I will personally recommend you to opt for a better engineering college than these two institutes.
For a better understanding, I will compare both IIIT Delhi and NSIT Delhi based on some common aspects
Overall, if you want a rigorous campus life more focused on academics choose IIIT Delhi but if you are looking for a relaxed experience NSIT is the one for you.
Had I been in your place, I would have chosen IIIT Hyderabad over IIT Hyderabad. While both colleges offer a good CS program, IIIT Hyderabad is the clear winner when it comes to CS. Consider the following points of comparison
I have my cousins in both the institutes and from their discussions I have concluded that IIIT Hyderabad leads in CS opportunities.
The "10K rank getting CSE at IIT Bombay" claim — this is almost certainly not CSE at IIT Bombay main campus. Let me explain what's actually possible at rank 10K.
CSE at IIT Bombay closing rank (JEE Advanced 2024, General category):
What a 10K rank could actually get at IIT Bombay:
What a 10K rank CAN get overall:
So if your friend genuinely got CSE at IIT Bombay with 10K rank: Either the information is inaccurate, they're referring to a different IIT, OR this was under a specific reserved category (SC/ST where cutoffs are very different) or a different program path (like postgraduate/lateral). Ask for clarification — this doesn't add up for regular JEE Advanced general category.
When it comes to engineering placements, PEC ranks far higher than NIT Jalandhar. However, the branch is extremely important. Nowadays, if you major in CSE, you will earn significantly more than if you majored in Mechanical/Civil, for example. However, when comparing the same branches between PEC and NIT, PEC stands out.
According to recent media reports, the highest package offered during Punjab Engineering College placement in 2022 was INR 64.5 LPA to 7 students. In addition, the average package offered in 2022 was INR 13.5 LPA. The participating recruiters placed 509 college students in various sectors such as software, consulting, analytics, and so on. Apple, Microsoft, Arcesium, American Express, and JP Morgan & Co. were among the top recruiters for PEC Chandigarh 2022.
PEC Chandigarh is one the pioneer engineering colleges in Punjab. It is ranked 68th for BTech by NIRF 2020. It is a deemed university approved by AICTE and affiliated to Punjab University.
CSE is the most popular engineering course involving computer programming and networking, programming languages, computer software and hardware, etc. Due to the rapid growth of the corporate industry companies are in a constant search of qualified individuals to work after their CSE graduation.
Placements -
PEC has their own training and placement cell which conducts workshops, industry visits, seminars, mock interviews and group discussions. They provide career guidance and internships to students.
Tabulated below gives an insight into the placement of the university:
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Categories |
PEC University |
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Placement Percentage |
70-80% |
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Highest CTC |
42 LPA |
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Average CTC |
14 LPA |
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Lowest CTC |
6-7 LPA |
Recruiting Companies - Microsoft, ITC, Infosys, TATA, JP Morgan, Mu Sigma, Loreal, Arcesium, Goldman Sachs, etc.
Internships
Out of 63 students 36 received internships. Companies offered internships - Goldman Sachs, American Express, Deutsche Bank, Sapient and RBS.
Tabulated below gives an insight into the internship statistics of the university:
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Categories |
PEC University |
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Placement Percentage |
57.14% |
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Highest Stipend |
30,000 |
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Average Stipend |
24,736 |
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Lowest Stipend |
18,000 |
CSE graduates can work as System Database Administrator, Computer Programmer, Engineering Support Specialist, Data Warehouse Analyst, System Designer, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Lecturer or Professor, Computer Operator and Research Analyst.
Every Institute has its unique aspects as well as its own strengths and weaknesses. Some factors to consider include the quality of the faculty, the resources available to students, the research opportunities, and the campus culture.
IIT Roorkee, BITS Pilani, and IIT BHU CS are definitely excellent but IIIT Hyderabad wins the race when it comes to CS. It’s second only to IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, and Madras. Because of only 2 branches, the entire focus of the Institute is on CS only. The opportunities, ambiance, and faculty are aligned with the requirements for a good CS branch. Another good option is IIT BHU because of its high ROI.
Having known a few friends in all 4 institutes, I can confidently say that those who chose IIIT Hyderabad CS over IIT Roorkee are doing better now. The IIT tag certainly is helpful but only to a limited extent. The exposure provided by IIIT Hyderabad and its excellent placement opportunities overshadows the much coveted IIT Tag making it a better choice among all institutes. But those looking for stability, facilities, academia, and vast opportunities can go for IIT Roorkee.
Choosing between colleges requires evaluating multiple factors aligned with your career goals and personal preferences.
Key comparison points:
Visit campuses, talk to current students, and review official placement reports. Your decision should balance academic quality, career prospects, and personal comfort.
Don’t even think about this much and right away it is for IIIT Hyderabad, it will never disappoint you in CS. In fact, If CS is your only preference then the only options better than IIIT Hyderabad are the 5 old IITs.
Here is why I recommend you to go for IIIT Hyderabad
So, IIIT Hyderabad is the best option for you unless you are not interested in coding.
Being a part of the more prestigious department of IIT Kanpur, a CS student will definitely have a very happening life.
All in all, the life of a CS student will be nothing short of an adventure!