Amrita University has ranked 4th among the top engineering colleges by NIRF in 2020. Cochin University of Science and Technology has ranked 89th among the top engineering colleges by NIRF in 2020 and has been marked as an ‘A’ graded institution by NAAC.

Both these universities have several advantages and each one of them has evolved in their own ways over the years. Both of them offer good facilities to their students, which is why it can get difficult to choose either one of them. However, in order to get over the dilemma about which one would be perfect for you, go through these points which will eventually help you make the final call.

Admission:

Amrita university- It offers MTech courses in various specializations, such as Cyber Security, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.

• Admission to the MTech program is through GATE. For non-GATE qualified candidates, the selection is based on past academic records and personal interviews conducted by the University.

• Students applying for admission to MTech programs should have passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate in BE/BTech/MSc in relevant engineering disciplines.

The course fee for MTech at Amrita University is 3.57 lakhs.

Cochin University of Science and Technology- It offers full-time and per-time MTech courses in various specializations.

• Students should have BE/BTech/BSc degree with 60% aggregate from any recognized university.

• The selection of the programs is through GATE/DAT/JNU Entrance Test.

The total course fee for CUSAT is INR 34,675.

Placement:

Amrita University-

• Some of the top recruiters of the Amrita University students are Amazon, Google, TCS, CTS, Microsoft, and more.

• The highest salary package remains around 30 LPA and the lowest one is 3 LPA-5 LPA.

CUSAT-

• The top recruiters who offer placements to the CUSAT students are HCL, IBM, IBS, ORACLE, MAHINDRA, INFOSYS, and more.

• The highest package is 18 LPA and the average salary package remains around 5 LPA.

Infrastructure:

• Amrita University offers good facilities to the students which include a well-designed library, sports fields along with hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

• CUSAT, similarly provides modern classrooms with all the necessary equipment, alongside a library, sports facilities, and more. Each department is provided with its individual laboratories.

These are some of the major factors that you should be taking into consideration before making a decision about which one you would choose as your future institution.

The biggest problem with most industries is that they don’t support students for Internships. However, India's Top 3 NITs due to its location advantage can still get away with it but mid-tier NIT students are suffering. So I would suggest you look for an institute that can provide an Internship. In order to get jobs in Semiconductor Companies, an Internship is a very effective tool. 

Here is a brief comparison of the institutes. 

Your preference order should be as follows. 

NIT Bhopal > NIT Nagpur~> NIT Kurukshetra ~> NIT Durgapur > NIT Delhi ~> NIT Goa.

It is not just KJ Somaiya, but every college you decide to go to, find out the following, especially for post-graduate studies:

• Qualifications of the professors in your college
• The crowd of the college and scope for securing internships on different topics
• If there is any research going on in the college and if so, how is the research cell? Many M. Tech students wish to do something new and collaborate with people having the same interests as well.
• Opinions of others about the college. When you interact with the students you will come to know what places are nice and where you can hang out

A friend of mine completed her M. Tech from KJ Somaiya and her experience was average. The research cell is not great and some teachers are well versed in their subject whereas others struggle with basic knowledge.

If you are concerned about placements, those are definitely improving over the years and this college will only be a good option for you if you are not looking for placements. 

Yes IIEST Shibpur wants to give the choice of doing B.Tech and M.tech degrees from two different institutes. As most of the students opt for M.tech degrees after passing out from this college. If you have cleared GATE then you are also eligible for the scholarship program. After completing six semesters the students are asked about their choices for an M.Tech degree.

The college has signed an MOU with University of California Irvine in which the universities will be providing dual degree programs to the students. In this the students will have to complete a total 10 semesters in which 8 semesters from IIEST and 2 semesters from University of California. This will be a five year integrated program. The students who would like to continue with 9th and 10th semesters will be given a choice by the university to do a masters program from the universities that are tied up with IIEST Shibpur. You will also get the chance to do projects at reputed places. In any case the college will provide an opportunity to do at least one semester internship as a part of a master's project in any industry. The college is also trying an MOU with IITs and universities abroad for a five year integrated program.

Parul University is a leading private Educational institution of Vadodara which is ranked among Top 100 Engineering colleges in India by Times Engineering Institute Survey 2019. It is approved by AICTE thus guaranteeing students of the most enriching quality learning experience. Parul university provides masters in branches and sub-discipline of civil engineering. Parul University offers two specializations in master's in civil engineering:- Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering.

Here are a few highlights of Civil Engineering programs offered by the institute-

Admission Criteria:

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in the relevant field.
• Minimum Aggregate of 50% following with personal counseling conducted by the university
• Candidates are selected on basis of merit

Faculty:

Parul University is a culturally global destination with an elite league of highly qualified and well-experienced faculties from renowned IITs and NITs, along with the industrial experts. 

Infrastructure:

• Parul University has a campus area of 100 acres with a Lush green environment with a magnificent and comprehensive range of facilities within the campus for its students. 
• The following facilities are provided by Transport, Banking Health Care, Cafeteria, Classrooms, Auditorium, computer centers, and hostel facilities for Students.

Placement:

Parul University has a placement cell that bridges a gap between students and industry. 

• There are over 600 recruiters annually that recruits over 1,600+ students.
• Placement opportunities are provided in almost 160 multinational companies, 310 national companies, and 58 of the most highly innovative startups.
• The highest package offered at the institute is INR 18 lakhs per annum and an average package of ranging from INR 5 to 6 lacs per annum.
• Top recruiters include L&T, Tata, Sandvik, John Deere, Reliance, Amazon, Mahindra, HDFC bank, and Alembic pharmaceuticals.

The course curriculum of civil engineering of Parul university has been designed in such a way that increases innovations and experiential learning. Civil engineering has more scope than other departments. So go through the information given above and choose according to your convenience.

As of now, IIEST has recently become an institute which is part of the INI, yet it somehow has not procured enough time to evolve as an Institute of National Importance. It is in fact known to be a very well-reputed institute, however, IIEST is yet lesser heard of outside West Bengal.

If compared on the basis of placements, it does not occupy the space which most of the IITs and NITs have covered, such as Warangal, Surathkal, Tiruchi, Allahabad, Nagpur, Delhi, Mumbai, and several others, but IIEST still has established in factors concerning placements in the past years.

Although, certain years have seen numerous students getting placed in larger percentages by different companies. Having said that, the highest package seized was by the Computer science department with 32 LPA by a student working in Google now.

This time forward, it is now an individual’s responsibility to decide whether or not it is worth joining a 5 year course. You should sort your priorities in the first place, deciding if you want to perform in either Research or the Job sector. If you end up opting for Research, then the only logical option seconding IITs and IISc, is IIEST. You can stay assured of not repenting your period of time in the 5 year course you are required to do, once you choose research.

However, if you are wondering about moving to the job sector, then it probably would be better to join an institute that offers students a 4 year course. All things considered, there is an added advantage of joining a 4 years course which is that if you wish to pursue M.Tech, you will have better options in your hand, like the U.S., by preparing to sit in exams such as GATE or GRE, with a good rank whatsoever. This can stand as an advantage if you are planning to enroll in IIEST, because it is only then that your extra 1 year would definitely not be wasted.

Although, lastly, it largely is your personal decision whether or not IIEST is worth to put your hands on.