A lot of my friends have shared their thoughts already, but I think there are a few more things to mention. Let's dive in.
Campus: When I joined in 2014, the campus was in pretty rough shape, but it's been improving steadily. Recently, we became an autonomous institute and are now recognized as a Private University. This is a big shift compared to other colleges in Pune. Getting to the campus isn't a hassle anymore since cabs and public buses can take you right there. There's a boys' hostel on campus, but the food there isn't great. Overall, the campus is decent.
General public: The college is near a slum area, but you won't feel that once you're inside, and it hasn't affected the quality of students. The crowd here is great, mainly because the education is top-notch. Since the campus isn't huge, you'll likely make friends across different departments.
Faculty: The faculty for the Entc, Comp, and IT departments are well-experienced and qualified. You'll learn a lot from them, and they're always ready to help. Many are pursuing PhDs and have good industry exposure.
Food: Besides the boys' hostel, there are a few small food spots inside and outside the campus. They don't offer a wide variety, but they'll keep you from going hungry.
Hangouts: There's not much around the college for quick hangouts. If you want to go somewhere in Pune, you'll need to plan ahead. There aren't popular spots like CCD or Domino's nearby, so not much in terms of hangout places.
Attendance: Attending classes to meet the 75% attendance requirement is important, or you might face issues. But since we're now an autonomous institute, things might change.
Placements: The placements are decent, as we share placement activities with VIT. Computer Science students tend to get better offers, with average packages around 5-6 lakhs, while Entc and IT students see packages about 3-4 lakhs. Keep in mind these figures are estimates and can vary.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Honestly, my first day at MNIT Jaipur wasn't all that exciting. It felt pretty dull. I ended up chatting with two guys who were sitting on the bench behind me—we're pretty close now and hang out a lot at night. Most of the teachers just did some introductions, and a few gave tests on what we learned back in school. That was about it. Once classes were done, I felt really let down and headed back home since I'm a day scholar. Cheers.