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Which is better - Sharda or Amity University?
Sharda University and Amity University are famous for their placements and career opportunities. While Amity University is among the top choice for MBA applicants, Sharda University also offers a wide range of courses.
Choosing among these two universities also depends on the course curriculum, scholarships offered, fees, placements, faculty, social life, etc. You must analyse all the factors as every student has a different perspective.
In terms of exposure, Amity University is a better choice as many international students join the university across the globe. Also, the university has a lot of campuses in India making it possible for students to interact with each other during various fests and competitions.
For admission, Sharda University conducts a Sharda University Admission Test called SUAT for various UG and PG courses. It is a 90-minute CBT mode exam having 150 MCQs with no negative marking. The test is not so tough and the minimum passing mark required is 35%. While Amity University's admission criteria are merit-based. The applicants are also required to appear for a personal interview round for the final selection.
Talking about fee structure, Amity University Noida charges higher fees in comparison to Sharda University. The B.Tech fees range from INR 9.08 Lakhs to INR 16.52 Lakhs at Amity Noida whereas B.Tech fees start from INR 7.32 Lakhs at Sharda University.
Both of the universities have tie-ups with top MNCs for offering placement opportunities. The highest package of Amity Noida is INR 61.75 LPA (B.Tech) whereas the highest package of Sharda University stood at INR 1 CPA so far. During Amity University placements 2023, the highest recruiter was Accenture with 3582 job offers followed by Wipro with 3268 offers.
Amity University students have a more vibrant college life as they get to attend multiple fests, like Amiphoria, Amity Youth Fest, Utsav, Sangathan, Amimun, Literature Festival, etc. Also, it has 25 clubs which you can join as per your interest. Celebrities like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Guru Randhawa, etc have also visited the campus.
What is essentially wrong with Nirma University and how could those things be changed?
One of my friends, who is working in Cognizant, has studied Electronics & Communication Engineering at Nirma University. As per her insights, the following are the things essentially wrong with the University.
- If you are pursuing ECE and inclined towards programming, it is problematic.
- There are companies like Motorola, ARM, STM, and others with 7.5 points as cut-off criteria. Even if you miss the cut-off by a margin, yet you cannot sit for interviews in these companies.
- Some of the faculty is discouraging. They focus on bookish knowledge and are not open to new ideas. It is more like a school than a college.
- Most top-scoring students are believed to be Idols, and the average scorers do not get any spotlight.
- The labs are well-equipped, but most of the instruments do not work. Practical teaching is like spoon-feeding.
- Attendance is given utmost importance on the campus. You will find students worrying more about attendance than academics.
- You cannot afford to become a defaulter as there are consequences for it. The minimum attendance should be 85%.
Overall, the only way all this can go smoothly is to change the mentality by focusing on why and what to learn, future benefits, and practical approaches.
Which college is better: the Manipal Institute or the Vellore Institute of Technology? Why?
I am a student at VIT and have friends at Manipal Institute of Technology. Here are some facts about both-
- Placements - Both have good placements in CS. Just like other engineering colleges, most other branches aren’t usually offered high packages. Both the colleges are visited by similar companies. An IT job is assured even if you fail to land a core job.
- Examination- VIT has easy examination questions. However, getting a grade 9 requires dedicated efforts.
- Academic flexibility- At VIT, you can choose your own subjects, teachers and timings. Given that you satisfy the basic requirements for a degree, you can choose to study any subjects. This means you’ll get to see new faces during each class. It’s a great opportunity for building your network.
- Cost- The fees at Manipal are much higher than VIT.
- College Life- Manipal offers a much better college life. It has fewer restrictions and better eateries. Its campus is more picturesque as well. If you like to travel, Ooty, Pondicherry, Kodaikanal and Tirupati are situated near Vellore.Manipal on the other hand, has Goa, Gokarna and the Agumbe rainforest near it.
- Language-barrier- Outside the VIT campus in Vellore, you’ll feel difficulty due to language barrier. This problem is faced less in Manipal.
- Faculty- Almost every branch at VIT has some very qualified teachers. However, it's not necessary that they teach well. If you wish to pursue higher studies, take initiative and approach your teachers, they will assist and support you.
The faculty at Manipal isn’t great.
Both the colleges have enormous student populations, and are great for building networks. You can choose either of them as both are at par with each other.
What are ATKT rules for Mumbai University engineering course?
According to Mumbai University ATKT rules, engineering students are allowed a maximum of 5 end-semester and 3 internal KTs. Including end-semester and internals, you can have a maximum of 8 KTs in the first year.
You need to clear your first-year KTs by the end of 2nd year, i.e. 4th semester. Students aren’t allowed to carry any first-year KT to the third year. Even if you clear all first-year KTs by the 4th semester except 1, you have to take a drop. It is the golden KT rule.
How are the hostels in IIT BHU?
Freshers are allotted these three hostels(the first two are for boys and the last one is for girls): Vishweshvarayya Hostel, S N Bose Hostel, and Gandhi Smriti Mahila Chhatravas.
My brother lived in IIT-BHU Hostel and got to experience all the good and bad of hostel life at IIT-BHU. According to him:
ROOMS
- The rooms are very small and are shared by 2 to 3 people
- On first entering, you will not like the rooms at all. The rooms are covered in spider webs everywhere and some of the old used belongings from the previous occupants
- You will need to clean your room and get all the required items
- A bed, table, and chair are provided by the hostel administration
- Cupboards are in-built and you have to share them with your roommate
- The rooms have hardly any space, but the lawns are big and the hostel corridors are long
- There’s a sufficient number of washrooms on each floor. Each floor has water coolers.
OTHER FACILITIES: Common rooms, Canteens, Mess, TV Room, Badminton court, TT tables, and lawns. There’s also high-speed internet which can be connected through both, Wi-Fi and LAN
FOOD AND HOSTEL CANTEENS- The food is above average, better than other colleges and most of the other IITs.
Hostel canteens close between 2:30 A.M to 4:00 A.M. Students can still obtain food from within the campus at any time
HOSTEL TIMINGS- Apart from the first few months, there are no in-and-out hostel timings for boys. However, for girls, there is a strict time restriction, 10 PM.
HOSTEL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION- The hostel staff and administration are friendly and supportive. You can also ask your Maharaja to make a dish that you wish to eat.
You will certainly face some challenges as you try to adjust to your new life. Living in and sharing small rooms with strangers will be difficult at first. You will have to learn to manage with very basic facilities, but as you make more and more friends at your hostel, you will come to enjoy every day that you spend there.
Also, some of these experiences are subjective, while others can also be different for a different academic batch. My brother completed his graduation in 2018.
Should I opt for DTU mechanical or IIIT Delhi CSE?
The choice depends on what matters the most to you.
If placements, faculty and research opportunities are your top most priority, choose IIIT Delhi CSE. In this respect, IIITD CSE beats DTU Mechanical by a large margin. But if you want the best of campus, college environment, cultural fests and brand name, DTU Mechanical is a much better choice.
I would personally recommend IIIT Delhi, as it offers top notch placements. But if you’re truly passionate about Mechanical, choose that branch. Do not take your interest for granted while choosing your branch/degree.
How are the placements at NIT, Durgapur?
NIT Durgapur has been recording excellent placements over the last few years. The placements are exceptionally good for the CSE branch followed by ECE. Other branches have an average growth and Civil and Biotech have performed poorly.
During NIT Durgapur placements 2023, the highest CTC offered was INR 70 LPA while the average salary stood at INR 13.64 LPA.
The top recruiters included TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft, and many others. More than 100 recruiters participated in the placement drive and 633 students were placed. The table below mentions some details of branch-wise placements at NIT Durgapur
|
Branch |
Average CTC |
Placement% |
|
Biotechnology |
INR 9.02 LPA |
64.91% |
|
Civil |
INR 7.39 LPA |
78.69% |
|
Chemical |
INR 8.87 LPA |
83.33% |
|
CSE |
INR 21.45 LPA |
83.80% |
|
ECE |
INR 17.49 LPA |
88.37% |
|
Electrical |
INR 14.61 LPA |
87.50% |
|
Mechanical |
INR 9.72 LPA |
82.21% |
|
MME |
INR 8.79 LPA |
90.32% |
Overall, During NIT Durgapur Placements 2023, MME branch achieved 90.32% of placement percentage. The placement scenario is great!
How do I get my original Engineering Degree certificate from RGPV Bhopal Graduated in 2010 and I do not live in Bhopal or MP?
You can apply for the original RGPV Bhopal degree certificate online, by following the below steps.
- Visit the university service portal and log in.
- Select the student services tab.
- Click on the degree tab and you will get an option to apply for degree.
- Click on show my online degree form.
- After, you are done filling out the degree form, check if all the details are correct. Then go for online payment.
- After your payment is confirmed, you will get a confirmation receipt.
This is how you can apply online for your engineering degree.
How is BIT MESRA? Is it equal to IIT OR NIT?
Honestly speaking, BIT Mesra is nowhere near the IITs and top NITs. It can however be compared to other NITs like NIT Rourkela, Jamshedpur. Surat, etc.
The institute is known to have excellent campus facilities but the opportunities in core branches are limited. BIT Mesra is a brand name well-known among private colleges. It can be compared to the new IITs to a little extent and is even better than VIT and Manipal University. The only drawback is that getting a high GPA here is quite challenging.
Nevertheless, BIT Mesra is a decent choice for many if you consider the following points
- It focuses on the holistic development of its students and hence has a number of clubs that help students pursue their passion alongside academics
- BIT Mesra offers a plethora of opportunities and exposure to its students.
- The institute is well-known for its excellent coding culture and thus attracts many IT companies during placements.
- The Institute does not tolerate ragging in any form. There is a strong bond between the juniors and seniors.
- The campus spreads across 780 acres and is surrounded by lush greenery.
- The institute has an amazing placement record and last year the highest salary stood at INR 58.33 LPA while the average salary stood at INR 13.01 LPA
Ultimately, BIT Mesra is better than most NITs but not at par with IITs and a few top NIT.
What are my chances of getting a PROFILE based call from SPJIMR (SP Jain Institute of Management and Research)?
SPJIMR usually expects an all-rounder profile from its candidates. A profile is said to be good if
- Excellent Academics; 90%+ on Boards and 80%+ in Graduation
- A great extracurricular background; For instance, Senior diploma in arts/national level winner in swimming, quiz, debate
- A good work experience; Consistently high rating by senior management, winner in hackathons
All three or at least 2 of these shall guarantee or increase your chances of admission considerably for a profile-based call from SPJIMR. An additional ground to score well is the application form wherein you are required to fill in about yourself. If your matter appeals to the selection committee you can surely wait for a call. The admission process further comprises two group interviews, essays, and psychometric tests.
We can safely conclude that SPJIMR focuses on an overall good profile and not just high scores.
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