It depends on your future goals and interests. If you want to pursue a job afterward then CSE will be the best branch for you. It will give you better opportunities than any other branch. You can choose Mechanical if you are interested in the automobile sector. If you are interested in robotics then the ECE branch would be a better option for you.

The CSE branch is good at Amrita University because the college has various types of technical groups like FOSS. This group is dedicated to creating open-source projects and completing various technical projects like Google's summer code. There are a large number of selects for this kind of project as well. If you are interested in security systems then this college has got the number 1 CTF team. If you are interested in programming then there is a dedicated programming group as well. There are a large number of competitions held in these groups. These groups will strengthen your core skills. The faculties of the CSE branch are also quite experienced and cooperative.

This is really a personal question because if you are confident about yourself and determined enough, then you can certainly repeat another year to crack JEE (Mains) the next year and get into some of the coveted IITs or NITs. Definitely, they will have superior peers, placements, facilities, and many other things.

If however you are unsure of yourself and do not want to repeat another year, then certainly Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University) at Ettimadai, Coimbatore will be a good option for pursuing computer science (CS). You could also consider the Amritapuri, Kerala campus of the university which is known better for its CSE program. The reasoning for the same is as follows.

• The cybersecurity club of the campus, bi0s, was ranked number 1 for two consecutive years by CTFtime.org.
• The FOSS club of the campus finished in the top 10 worldwide in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) in 2016.
• The course and facilities are also comparable to some NITs. The placements are also good.

Amrita Institute Coimbatore - Placements:

Finally, if you are OK with not getting IITs or some top NITs and can get with that then Amrita University is a good option. If you want more then you can certainly drop another year.

A rank of 3861 is not enough for getting a seat in CSE at Amrita University, Coimbatore. The points below provide a brief overview of the chances of getting a CSE seat on other campuses.

• In the Coimbatore campus of Amrita University, CSE is the department to get its seats filled first. So, there are no chances for you if you are from Andhra Pradesh.
• However, if you are very much interested in Computer Science, you can try for the Amritapuri campus.
• A rank of 3861 is somewhat close to the closing rank of CSE at the Amritapuri campus for students from other states. So, you have few chances of getting a seat at the Amritapuri campus too. But, you should apply for counseling as there are some chances left.

Therefore, it is very much clear that such a rank is not enough for CSE at Amrita University, Coimbatore, but may fetch a seat in the last rounds of counseling at the Amritapuri campus.

My brother completed his B.Tech from Amrita University and trust me, getting into top US universities is not an easy job even after trying hard. You need to maintain the following profile to get into MIT or any other top US varsity.

• Good GPA: 9.0+
• Good GRE scores (For MIT 336+)
• Good TOEFL Score (For MIT 115+)
• High-level projects that are relevant to your opted research field
• A good number of Journals or international conference publications or presentations.
• Relevant work experience at some Core Company may be preferred.

Maintaining such a profile is quite tough especially in universities like Amrita University. It is a fairly new university and has a great Mechanical Dept but the emphasis on research is pretty narrow, mostly limited to Standard research in Robotics and Automobiles. High-level projects and research is not that remarkable as you can achieve in IITs which might help you get into MIT.

A few of my friends are pursuing CSE at Amrita University and here are some tips according to their experience -

Considering many reviews that Amrita University is not up to the mark, it is suggested to drop one year and prepare well so that you can get a good seat at NIT at least.

You can try BITSAT as well. But don’t spoil your future by going into any college, which you will regret throughout your life.

However, make the right choice. It is suggested you opt for better colleges and drop out and prepare for the exams this year. So that there will be a chance of getting into a better college.

Before choosing the institute, you should decide on the branch. Among Computer Science and Mechanical choose what interests you and decide the institute based on that.

If you really have a flair for computer science and you love learning coding languages then Amrita University is the best for you. Apart from high rank, the university consists of many clubs that can help you in learning various domains and make you a perfect master in the field. Also, the infrastructure of the college is appealing with excellent facilities being provided to all the students including labs, library, and well-qualified faculty.

Here is a brief outline of the two institutes.

So, choose the branch first and decide on the college based on that.

For CSE, the Amritapuri campus of Amrita University will be better. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose Amrita University.

Academics:

Amrita is one of the best institutes in India, for CSE. The faculties are well-experienced. You will have plenty of research opportunities. The computer labs are well-equipped with all the necessary software.

Extra-curricular:

Apart from academics, you will have many opportunities to show your talent through various international competitions under the guidance of experienced mentors.

• FOSS club was among the top clubs to secure maximum numbers of GSoC selection in 2016. Students from this club also got selected for GSoC in their first year. This club follows a method of code, share, and grow. Where juniors-seniors work collaboratively and help each other. Students from this club are mentoring students in international competitions like SHE++, Learn IT girl, Google Code Inc, etc. Many students have got the opportunity to work and study in Foreign Universities like CERN, EIT, Tel-Aviv, and many more.
• If you are interested in cybersecurity, you can join the Cyber Security club at the institute. There you can participate in international competitions like CTF’s. The BiOs team in Amrita is one of the best in the world.
• If you are more into logical problem solving, then the ICPC club is the right place for you. Students of the institute reached the world finals for ACM ICPC.

Placements:

Amrita has a good placement record. The major recruiters at the institute are SAP Labs, CISCO, Google, etc. The recent placement highlights for the institute are as follows.

• Average CTC - 4.20 LPA
• Highest CTC - 25 LPA

It’s true that the institute is quite strict regarding the rules and regulations. But Amrita University is definitely a great choice for a CSE degree in terms of academics, exposure, placement, etc.