What is your review of Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering?

I’m studying Computer Engineering at DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering, and I can say the experience has been quite enriching. The faculty is knowledgeable, and most of them hold advanced degrees, which adds a lot of value to the learning experience. The curriculum is updated regularly, aligning with modern industry standards.

The placement stats are encouraging too, with many companies visiting the campus, including big names like Amazon and JP Morgan. The average package is around 11 LPA, which is pretty good. However, the fee structure is on the higher side, around 2.1 lakhs per year, but there are scholarships available for certain categories. Overall, it’s a good college for engineering.

Rating: 2.5/5 - overall

I just graduated from DJ Sanghvi this year, so I feel I can give a decent review. I'll focus on how it compares to other Mumbai University colleges.

When you stack DJ up against other MU-affiliated colleges, you'll quickly see that DJ tops the list. Let's start with the faculty. Most departments have seasoned experts, with a few even being authors, especially in the Production department. The professors are generally helpful and friendly, combining both experienced and newer teachers.

Now, about the campus: there's not a lot of space, but the classrooms are nice enough, and the labs are fully equipped. For those in Mechanical, some labs are being set up in a building that's still under construction, so for now, practicals take place at the nearby Mukesh Patel campus. The new canteen is a solid choice, especially given the variety of street food nearby. The location is pretty convenient, as it's a short walk from Vile Parle station and a quick rickshaw ride from Andheri station.

The crowd is where DJ really shines. It's got the best student mix among Mumbai's engineering colleges, including IITB, VJTI, and SPCE/SPIT. You'll find a diverse, cosmopolitan group here. While it's a Gujarati minority college, there's no noticeable cliquish behavior.

The main downside is its affiliation with Mumbai University, which is a bit of a drawback.

If you're aiming for an engineering college in Mumbai and IIT isn't an option, here's how I'd rank them:

• VJTI
• SPCE/SPIT
• DJ (for those on the Western line)
• KJ (for those on the Central side)
• TCET/TSEC/Fr Agnel/DBIT (depending on your major)

For diploma students, unless you're in the top 100 of the merit list, DJ is your best choice, especially if you're on the Western line.

Oh, and about placements: The college has a decent placement cell. The average package is around 3 to 3.5 lpa. They also help all students find jobs even after graduation, aiming for 100% placement with companies like Infosys and TCS.

And lastly, here's a little mention of the new canteen and the DJS Racing Team.

This college is completely messed up. They've recently made some changes and introduced new departments for the 2021–2022 batch. Previously, the college had fields like Electronics, Chemical, Biomedical, Computer, Electronics and Telecom, Information Technology, Mechanical, and Production Engineering. But now, most of the courses, around six out of eight, are focused on computers, AI, ML, and data science. They've gotten rid of electronics, chemical, biomedical, and production engineering.

In the Electronics and Telecom Engineering department, more than 60% of students choose electives like DSA, DBMS, ML, and Neural Networks, which means even there, it's all about coding. So now, out of eight, there are seven departments related to computers and similar fields. How can they just eliminate other departments like that? What about the respect for other fields? Are they out of their minds? The world needs more than just computers. It's like this college is run by people who think they can create a computer without essential components like chipsets, PCBs, and power supplies.

The college doesn't even have computers capable of running AutoCAD smoothly, yet they're introducing these new courses. They'll probably hike the fees to cover this. It's ridiculous and frustrating.

I heard terrible things about the Electronics department from someone I know. It's one of the worst departments in the college. There was a subject in the 5th semester where a professor compared diffusion doping to spreading butter on bread and epitaxial doping to scooping ice cream, without any detailed explanation. Is this really how they teach?

During practical submissions, students have to make 8–10 minute videos explaining their work. It feels like they think students are just sitting around doing nothing. They don’t teach industry skills; instead, they focus on useless activities. The teaching skills of the professors are terrible. They send YouTube videos and ask students to learn from there, then discuss them later. It’s all self-study with the professors adding nothing useful. It's confusing rather than helpful. They think it's cool to teach this way, but it's not. It's better to learn from YouTube, NPTEL, Coursera, edX, or other platforms. Most students are passing exams thanks to these online resources.

The college is forcing app development and web development on electronics engineering students. While some might like it, others are more interested in pure electrical/electronics fields. What about them? The college forces students into this, and their syllabus is all over the place. No one in the Electronics and Telecom department talks about core subjects like VLSI, Advanced Power Electronics, Advanced Control Systems, Verilog, Electrical Machines & Drives, BMS, etc. They just push everyone towards coding. A while ago, they made us take two courses, one on EV and another on IoT from NPTEL. The courses were great, but students who paid attention didn't even know how to solve basic RL circuits or apply KVL and KCL. So they completed the courses but lacked fundamental knowledge.

Recently, the college issued a notice stating that due to a new AICTE internship policy, students need to complete 150+ hours per year (600+ hours in 4 years) of internship, otherwise they might not get a degree. They said students could complete internships or courses + projects. But students weren't aware of this in the first two years. Now they're forced to pay ?5000 for a Coursera license to get backdated course certificates. If a student uses financial aid instead, they won't get the backdated certificates and won’t receive a B.Tech degree.

What can I say? Students are being exploited. If someone is paying ?1.85 lakh per year, they expect quality education. The management is third-rate and awful.

To these colleges: Stop exploiting students and focus on improving the quality of education. You might have a fancy campus, but students struggle to find jobs in good fields with decent salaries.

Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Hey everyone! I'm Dhruv Bhagadia, and I'm in my second year of Computer Engineering at DJ Sanghvi College. Just a heads-up, this review is all about my department, Computers, based on my experience from the past three semesters.

Let's talk about the faculty first. DJ Sanghvi brings in some really smart professors who know their stuff. They do a great job of balancing academic work with extracurricular activities. Our department head is super supportive and always encourages us to join hackathons and other competitions. If you have a genuine reason, they’re pretty flexible with attendance too. Although, I think the electronics-related subjects could see some teaching improvements.

Now, about the seniors. They're some of the best across all departments. They stay in touch with us juniors and motivate us to focus on understanding concepts rather than just memorizing. Many of them have taken part in hackathons and have won a lot, which is super inspiring. The bond between us and them is really strong and supportive.

When it comes to placements, our department shines. We have a great track record with top companies like Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Ernst & Young frequently visiting and hiring our seniors.

In summary, DJ Sanghvi is an awesome place to do your engineering degree. The people here are great, and both the seniors and faculty are really helpful. Cheers, Dhruv Bhagadia!

I’m currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering program in Electronics and Telecom at DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering. The curriculum is quite comprehensive, with a good mix of practical and theoretical subjects. The faculty are approachable and generally helpful. I appreciate that the college organizes various events, and the annual fest, Trinity, is a highlight of the year.

However, the fees are around 2 lakhs annually, which is a bit steep, but there are scholarships available for students from economically weaker sections. The placement opportunities are decent, with many students getting placed in good companies, making it a worthwhile experience overall.