Tezpur University - [TU], Tezpur

It is better to go for B.Tech at Tezpur University (TU) than Assam Engineering College (AEC). Following are the reasons for the same:

• TU has great faculty and infrastructure, and you will get a lot of exposure. 
• The only drawback is the lack of placements. Being a new institution very few companies visit the college.
• AEC on the other hand, is very old, and has a strong alumni network. 
• Placement is better at AEC compared to TU, but still it keeps fluctuating which makes students unsure.

If your aim is to get a job right after your graduation, then you should join AEC. But if you are interested more in research and exposure and want to opt for higher studies, TU will be a better option.

All three colleges are good engineering colleges and each of them has their unique pros and cons. For instance,

In terms of placements and academics, the preference order would be 

• NIT Silchar>NIT Agartala>Tezpur University

In terms of campus life, the preference order would be 

• Tezpur University>NIT Agartala>NIT Silchar

As a whole, NITs are well known for their excellent placements, brand name, faculty, and elaborate alumni network whereas Tezpur University is known for its widespread beautiful campus, research culture, and extracurricular activities. 

So, you can choose the college that meets your expectations of college life.

Before choosing an institute, think about what your requirements are. Here are some points that might help you make a decision.

• If your aim is a job in a corporate sector then the NITs will definitely be better options. Opt for either NIT Meghalaya or Nagaland. 
• Do not compare their placements with older NITs as it could prove disappointing.
• Tezpur University (TU) is also known to provide good placement opportunities but it is more concentrated to only the CSE department. 
• You may get placements from a few IT companies, but overall placements are concerned NITs are definitely better than TU.
• Students who are interested in learning and exploring research fields can opt for TU as well. 
• Tezpur University has very good faculty strength in ECE & CSE. 
• The two departments are much older too. 
• The CSE faculty and labs of TU are better than NIT Silchar. 
• TU has got a good research environment as there are multiple departments of Science and Engineering, which is not the case of the mentioned NITs.

Therefore it is suggested that if you aim for an immediate job opportunity, go for NITs. For students who feel confident that they can get a job off campus or are more inclined towards academics and research can go for TU.

The main difference between Tezpur University and Gauhati University is that the former is a central university while the latter is a state university. So, TU has a residential campus, central funds, and better infrastructure compared to Gauhati University. 

In terms of quality of education, there is no such difference between the two universities. GU being the older university has better experiences. However, TU has improved a lot over the years. Both universities are well recognized in India.