PES University (People’s Education Society University), Bangalore, is ranked 93 among top engineering colleges in NIRF 2019 Rankings.

Infrastructure:

• The college is well advanced in terms of infrastructure. It has also the machines and equipment available like 100 ton UTM, Salt Spray Tester, Subsonic Wind Tunnel, Pin-on-disc, Hydraulic Press, Air Jet Erosion Machine, Vickers Microhardness Tester, Rapid Prototyping Machine, Scratch Test Machine, Grit Blasting Machine, Water Tunnel, High-Velocity Oxy-fuel Spraying Equipment, Slurry Test Machine and more.
• There are several research programs, conferences, both national and international, various seminars, and induction programs. They have developed several research teams and are hardworking on their respective projects.

Faculty: They are well experienced and trained. They have been a part of a lot of government funded research programmes and projects.

Cut off: For admission in Mechanical Engineering at PES University, the cut-off for the general category went up to 7493 in KCET.

International Accreditations:

• PES University attained the International IET-UK accreditation for its eight B.Tech and M. Tech programmes.
• They have matched the International Quality Benchmark.

Placement:

At PES University, placement rate for Mechanical Engineering is somewhat around 40-50% and the rest opt for higher studies or research. The mechatronics branch recorded the highest ever placement rate of 95%. Other key highlights are:

• The students received the highest package of INR 9 LPA
• The lowest package was INR 2 LPA
• The average package was 3.5 LPA.
• The top recruiters of the college include Bosch, Infosys, Mahindra, Volvo, L&T, Wipro, and many others.

Mechanical is a core branch, hence if one studies diligently, he/she can excel in the field despite limited opportunities. Most of the universities follow a fixed curriculum hence it is difficult to distinguish. So it is up to an individual, how they select a given course in a particular college after much scrutiny.

PES University ranked at 26 in India 2020 by The Times Of India and 93 for its B.Tech course by NIRF in India 2020. NMAMIT on the other hand was ranked at 151 by NIRF in the Top Colleges in India 2020 and 170 by India Today in their India 2020 rankings for B.Tech course.

Presented below is a comparison of the necessary factors to help decide between these universities.

Admission Criteria:

PES University (Mechanical Engineering) -

• Students require a minimum of 45% with the science stream in their 10+2 examinations.

• Also, one of the following entrance exams needs to be undertaken – KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) or PESSAT (conducted by PES University).

NMAMIT (Computer Science And Engineering) -

Along with a 45% score in the results of 10+2 examinations students need to undergo the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Undergraduate Entrance Test (COMEDK UGET) or KCET examination for admission in NMAMIT. The said criteria are 40% for the SC/ST category candidates.

Campus Placement:

PES University -

• A total of 56 companies visited PES University for recruitment in 2019, offering the highest package of INR 48 Lacs Per Annum and an average package of INR 39.2 Lacs Per Annum.

• Some of the top recruiters were Deloitte, Amazon, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, Flipkart, Tech Mahindra, Mercedes Benz, Cleartrip, Intel, IDS, Ikea, Infosys, etc.

NMAMIT -

• Over 80 reputed companies frequently visit the campus for recruitments, including Amazon, TVS, Toyota, Sony India, Indian Navy, Microsoft, etc.

• In the recent placements, the highest package offered was INR 18.5 Lacs Per Annum and an average package of INR 4 Lacs Per Annum.

Eventually, all the factors relevant in an individual case need to be analyzed before selecting in between these universities.

PES University ranked 6th among the top 50 private State Universities in India in 2019 by Outlook India. It has also ranked 26th for MBA by Times 2020. On the other hand, RVCE has ranked 70th for B. Tech by NIRF in 2020. It can get really difficult at times when it comes to choosing the proper stream for your future alongside the proper college. Given below are the few things that you need to consider while choosing the institute and branch.

Admission:

• Those who aim at enrolling for B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at PES University have to clear the JEE Main exam. The course fee remains around 10 Lakh.

• Those who want to take admission in RVCE for an EEE degree have to pass exams like COMEDK and KCET. The course fee remains the same.

Placement:

PES University- More than 90% of PES University students get placed every year by several companies. Apart from jobs, several internship opportunities are also provided by several companies.

• Some of the top recruiters are Robert Bosch Eng. & Business Sols, Sapient, Mu Sigma, L&T Tech Services LTD, Genpact, Tata Elxsi, Deloitte, Cisco, Capgemini, Wipro, Atos, and more.

• The highest and the average salary package for the ECE students remain to be around 48 LPA and 6.8 LPA.

RVCE-

• The top recruiters who offer internship and job opportunities to the RVCE EEE students are Accenture, Deloitte, Adobe Systems, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Delphi Automotive Systems Pvt Ltd, Responsys Business Solution India Private Limited, and more.

• The highest salary package stays around 50 LPA and the average salary package remains to be around 7 LPA- 8 LPA.

• More than 92% of students get placed every year and more than fifty reputed companies visit the campus for placements.

Other important factors like infrastructure, faculty are extremely good at both the institutions. These are some of the essential details that will eventually help you make a decision.

PES and Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, both are located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The admission criteria is similar in both the institutes - the candidates must have a valid KCET/ PESSAT score.

Tabulated below is a brief overview of both the institutes:

PES University:

• Nearly 70% of the students get internship opportunities from different companies.
• The top recruiting companies providing placement opportunities are Cure, Fit, Microsoft, Google, Mathworks, Thoughtspot, Signalchip, IBM, Cisco, Qualcomm, Robert Bosch, Deloitte, Accenture, MuSigma, Atos and others.
• The roles offered are Data Scientist, Software Engineer and Software Developer.

Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology:

• The internship opportunities are quite good where some students are paid a stipend of around Rs. 30000 per month in companies like Juniper Networks, Betsol and Infosys.
• The top recruiting companies for the placement process are TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, IBM, CGI, Betsol, Juniper Networks, Cognizant, Subex and others.
• The top roles offered are of System Engineer Trainee and Software Engineer Trainee.

PES University, Bangalore, and SASTRA University, Thanjavur are private institutions that have been accredited by NAAC. Both universities are recognized by UGC as well. The CSE program is a popular branch of engineering studies offered by both institutions.

The table given below gives a brief overview of both institutes:

About the Course:

• Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is a professional engineering program that focuses on practical and theoretical knowledge of computer hardware and software.

• The areas of employment include communication, IT, electronics, manufacturing industries, etc.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• PES: The campus comprises 3.5 million sq. ft. of built-up area and acres of open ground. The university offers facilities such as hostels, library, sports complex, and grounds, labs, cafeteria, gym, amphitheater, seminar and conference halls, healthcare, etc.

• SASTRA: The university has been recognized as a SIRO by DSIR, Government of India for its research facilities. The institute hosts numerous student activities and events such as DAKSH, BIOTIKOS, etc. Other facilities it offers include a library, clubs, auditorium, hostels, canteen, etc.

Placement Statistics

PES:

• 851 students were placed in 56 top recruiting companies such as Deloitte, Amazon, LinkedIn, Flipkart, JP Morgan, Tech Mahindra, Intel, Mercedes Benz, etc.

• The highest and average package offered was 48 LPA and 6.8 LPA, respectively.

SASTRA:

• 2400+ (i.e., 70%) were placed in recruiting companies such as Accenture, ICICI Bank, Oracle, HUL, Maruti Suzuki, Wipro, Hyundai, Johnson & Johnson, TCS, IBM, etc.

• The highest and average package offered was 28.5 LPA and 9.3 LPA, respectively.

• 90% of students also got internships at various companies and organizations.

CSE is a decent program at these institutions and thus, it is an individual’s personal discretion as to which one will be the best choice for him or her. One must thoroughly learn about both the universities before taking the decision.

The Department of Architecture at PES University is quite good and offers only Bachelors’s in Architecture. The university is recognized by AIU, AICTE, and UGC. It is also ranked 43rd among 155 top private universities by Outlook India.

Admission Procedure: The 5-year long B.Arch course has a total course fee of 16.5 lakhs.

• The prerequisite for seeking admission to the course is more than 50% in 10+2 with mathematics or having passed a three-year diploma with 50% marks.

• Further, students must secure 40% in the All India National Aptitude Test in Architecture.

• The college offers 80 seats for this course.

Infrastructure & Facilities:

The college is built over a large 25-acre campus. The campus comprises a library with a collection of e-journals, coursebooks, and e-books. It offers in-campus hostels for both boys and girls. The campus also has various sporting facilities such as cricket, football, and basketball. A number of other facilities such as cafeterias, a gym, medical facilities, and auditoriums are available.

Placements:

The course has a placement rate of approximately 80%. Students also receive internships.

• Recruiters such as ITC, Infosys come for placement for B.Arch.

• The college boasts of having an average package of 6.8 LPA being offered to its students.

The college is ranked highly among private universities across the nation. The fees for the course are on the higher side, however, the college provides an enriched learning experience with hands-on experience and state-of-the-art facilities. The college also boasts of a great placement cell making architecture at the college a sought after course.

Being ranked 93 for engineering in India by NIRF 2020, PES University offers a B.Tech degree in EEE which majorly focuses on aspects like devices, power electronics, control theory; signal processing. The department has 15 experienced faculties along with several visiting professors from national institutes.

RVCE is ranked 70th by NIRF for Engineering. It offers a 4 years BE degree in telecommunication offering core specializations in Networking, Wireless Communications, Signal Processing, and Embedded Systems.

Admission:

PES University:

• PES University considers K-CET, JEE main or PESSAT scores during the admission process.
• KCET rank falling under 920 can assure you a place in the EEE branch.
• Cutoff for 2A, 3A, SC, ST categories is 2864, 1650, 15482 and 8722 respectively.
• PESU offers 120 seats in the EEE branch with an annual Tuition fee of 3.3 lakhs.’

RVCE:

• One must clear KCET to get admitted to RVCE.
• Scoring a rank under 1403 can fetch you a place in the telecommunication branch at RVCE.
• Cutoff in 2019 for students under 2A, 3A, SC, ST categories are 5077, 3639, 22375 and 19302 respectively.
• RVCE offers 60 seats with the fee of 2LPA

Placement statistics:

PES University:

• 140+ companies visit the campus every year for the recruitment process with 856 offers being made this year.
• 77 students from EEE branch got placed in top companies with an average package of 6.8LPA
• Highest domestic CTC offered so far for an EEE graduate is 48LPA at PES University.
• EEE branch has a placement rate of 84%
• University even offers a summer internship program for 80-90% of students with an average stipend of 38k/month.

RVCE:

• 249+ companies visited campus in 2020 with 1274 offers being made so far.
• 87 students are placed from telecommunication branches with an average package of 8.63 LPA.
• Highest CTC offered for a TCE graduate is 38 LPA.
• Current placement rate of the telecommunication branch is 76%.
• Core companies visiting campus are very few which includes Aircel, Dell India, Motorola, Honeywell, LG Electronics. Thus most of the students from the telecommunication branch land up in IT sectors.

Aspirants must decide which college is best for them as per their passion towards the subjects. Comparatively, the telecommunication branch has less opportunities in RVCE or anywhere in India in general. It must be noted that if you aim for higher studies by clearing GATE, EEE has an upper hand as there is no paper for telecommunication thus aspirants must attend ECE paper.

It depends on how passionate you are in either of the fields. If your interest lies in Chemical engineering, you cannot go wrong with BITS Goa. Being ranked 30th for engineering in India by NIRF 2020. BITS offers a BE degree in Chemical engineering and has a faculty-student ratio of 1:15 with highly qualified and experienced professors.

If you are inclined towards Computer science, PES University must be your priority. Ranked 93 for engineering by NIRF in 2020, PES offers a B.Tech degree in CSE as its flagship course. It has well-experienced and qualified facilities withholding 76 on-campus teaching staff and several visiting professors from National Institutes.

The tabulation below gives a brief overview of both the Institutes:

Admission:

BITS Pilani Goa:

• BITS Goa conducts an entrance exam namely BITSAT for admission in BE.
• For admission in the Chemical engineering branch, 254 was the closing score in BITSAT 2019.
• The branch offers only 60 seats, thus making the process highly competitive.

PES University:

• Besides accepting K-CET and JEE main test scores, PES University conducts its own entrance exam- PESSAT for B.tech admission.
• KCET rank under 450 andwas considered as a cutoff for B.tech CSE admission in the first round previous year.
• A rank under 600 in PESSAT can also fetch a seat in the CSE branch at PESU.

Placement statistics:

BITS Goa:

• Overall 160+ companies worldwide participate in the recruitment process every year. Top recruiters include Amazon, IBM, TCS, Maruti Suzuki, Accenture.
• Placement rate is around 50-60% with 30 students being placed this year with an average CTC of 7.5LPA
• Core companies visiting the campus are very few which includes Schlumberger, Cairn, Exxonmobil, UOP Honeywell, Shell.
• Highest CTC offered to date for the CE branch is 15LPA.

PES University:

• 100+ companies participated in the campus recruitment process in 2020.
• 11 students were placed from the CSE branch in Microsoft this year, with an average CTC of 39.2 LPA.
• Top recruiters in recent years include Accenture, Amazon, Bosch, HCL, HP.
• 851 students were placed in campus recruitment this year with an average CTC of 7LPA.
• The highest domestic CTC offered in 2020 for a CSE student is 48LPA by Atlassian.
• CSE department at PES University holds the record of the maximum number of placements to date with the current placement rate being 99.14%

Both BITS and PESU are prestigious Institutes in India that offer quality education. The deciding factor here is the field in which you dream to build your career. It is to be mentioned that opportunity is quite less for Chemical engineering students when compared to CSE at BITS or anywhere in India in general. But if you are passionate about the subject you should go for it.

Both PES University as well as BMS College of Engineering are well-established colleges for MCA. In order to decide which college is better, students can look into parameters like eligibility, fee structure as well as program content and placements.

Admission:

• PES University requires Graduation with 50% and a valid PGCET score for MCA admission.

• BMS College takes admission through KMAT. The eligibility criteria are graduation.

The course fee for MCA at PES University and BMS College is INR 2 lakhs and INR 25,800 for the first year respectively.

Placements:

PES University:

The college has established a placement cell which helps students get job and internship opportunities.

• Most MCA students have an average salary between INR 3 to INR 8 lakhs per annum.

• Some of the popular recruiters visiting the institute include Amazon, Nokia, Cisco, Volvo, etc.

BMS College: All students are placed via the placement cell established in the college for job opportunities and more.

• TCS, Wipro, JP Morgan, SAP, Sony, and KPMG are some of the popular organizations that visit the institute every year to recruit students.

• The average CTC offered at BMS is 5 LPA.

Course Curriculum:

PES University:

• The course includes software testing and practices, data mining and warehousing, and software quality management.

• Students learn about system conception, nested state diagrams, command processors, and proxy.

• Other subjects include cloud computing, storage, learning about google and amazon web services, etc.

BMS College:

• The course includes details of mathematics, software engineering, web technologies, and computer networks.

• Concepts like machine learning, java programming as well as cloud computing and cybersecurity are some of the core areas of the subject.

• Additionally, students are also taught about the user interface, artificial intelligence, and big data.

Both colleges are equally good at MCA with the main difference being PES University is private whereas BMS College is an autonomous college. Go through the information given above and choose which institute will be better for you.