As some of my friends are related to the above-mentioned careers, I will give information on both PSU jobs and NITIE PGDIE so that you will get a basic idea and make the right choice.
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Therefore, both PSU and NITIE have their own pros and cons. So, make a conscious decision before entering any field.
The decision of choosing the course depends upon you and according to your interest. Having to know some people studying in both these colleges, I might be able to give you some facts about them.
Both the courses are equally good in terms of career. It depends upon your interest in what you want to choose; technical sector or management sector.
My uncle had done his PGDIE from NITIE Mumbai, back in 1979. NITIE enhanced his knowledge and self confidence by a huge extent. This institution offers top notch placements, and a good alumni network. Some of my uncle’s seniors went on to become CEOs and high ranking professionals at reputed firms.
After graduating from NITIE, you’ll get plenty of opportunities. It is a well renowned college in India. However, a lot depends on your own hardwork and dedication. Try to make the most of your stay at this college.
There are 3 main reasons why NITIE Mumbai is so underrated
Ultimately, it's the input and output which is valued by people. NITIE has quality input and output as domain expertise of Management who can do anything. So I wouldn’t consider it undervalued just not overhyped.
NITIE is a very reputed and popular college of our country and it is among the top 20 colleges for MBA. Doing an MBA from this college will give you a better perspective of business. Here you will also get the chance to explore more options apart from civil engineering.
Placement Statistics
| Categories | NITIE Mumbai | NICMAR Pune |
| Course Fee | 14.63 lakh | 1.75 - 10.56 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 28 LPA | 20 LPA |
| Average CTC | 15 LPA | 13 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Wipro, IBM, TCS, HP, etc. | Ambuja Cement, Tata Steel, Aditya Birla, L&T, etc. |
Hence, NICMAR will be a very good option if you want to be in the field of civil engineering and want a decent job in this field. Placements in this college are excellent. But if you are interested in exploring more options then you can go for NITIE.
No, not at all. NITIE is one of the most reputed colleges in India. In fact, NITIE is a brand of its own. It is basically a government institute that falls directly under the MHRD. It has been standing tall and strong for the past 54 years.
NITIE has built tie-ups with the industry, all with the help of the several pillars on which it thrives be it Deans, Directors, Faculty, alumni, Student volunteers, and others. It has only been possible because of the trust and integrity that is shared between NITIE and its stakeholders.
No, 27 isn’t too late to join NITIE. Usually, NITIE PGDIE batch profiles include people with ages 22-30. You won’t be treated any differently by the faculty or recruiters because of your age.
NITIE placement trends show that experienced students usually have a better chance at Ecommerce, Finance, Manufacturing, and Consulting companies. Naturally, there are exceptions.
NITIE accept GATE scores for PGDMM and PGDPM courses. The GATE cutoff for 2021 selection was as follows.
| NITIE GATE Cutoff 2021 | |
| Category | GATE Score |
| General | 609 |
| OBC | 473 |
| SC | 345 |
| ST | 317 |
| Physically Disabled | 473 |
Students who are shortlisted based on their GATE score need to go through group discussion and personal interview for final selection.
For Supply Chain and Operations, you can choose NITIE over IIM ABC. It offers best academics and placements in this field. All major companies from Ops and Supply Chain take part in NITIE Mumbai placements. Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon, Flipkart, etc. were among the major recruiters that took part in the placement drive. The average CTC offered this year was INR 25.41 LPA.
My cousin's brother enrolled in NITIE last year. So I am well aware of this criteria. According to him it’s not very difficult.
If your family income is less than 2.5 lakhs, you can get a 30% tuition fee waiver, and if your family income is less than 1 lakh, you can get a 50% tuition fee waiver.