Delhi Technological University - [DTU], New Delhi - associated department

From what I have heard, VIT Vellore is a money-making machine that accepts donations and admits every kind of student irrespective of their academic profile. The rankings that claim VIT to be better than IITs are baseless and forged. Don’t fall into their trap and talk to the students directly. You will find most of them saying that the professors are underqualified, have no interest in teaching and the academic environment is deteriorating. VIT is just a private university like Amity that is attracting students through fake advertisements and donations.

I would recommend you go for a government institute like DTU instead that has a genuine brand value. 

My friend had to choose between DTU CSE and NSIT CSE and eventually went for DTU CSE after considering the below points

• Brand name: DTU enjoys better recognition both inside and outside Delhi because of its rich legacy while NSIT is hardly known outside Delhi.
• Alumni Network: Being one of the oldest technical institutes it has an extensive alumni network whereas NSIT was established much later and its alumni pool is small.
• Placements: Both NSIT and DTU give an edge to each other in terms of placements and their average package is quite similar. DTU average package stands at INR 15.16 LPA while NSIT median package stands at INR 16 LPA. However, DTU has a larger batch size so maintaining this average package in itself proves that it's better. 
• Location: NSIT enjoys a better location and has easy access to shopping centers and eateries. It also attracts a better crowd than DTU. 
• Campus: DTU has a better maintained and facilitated campus than NSUT. NSIT has a lot of unused land which has become a breeding ground for wild animals.
• Sports Facility: DTU is a clear winner here with its huge sports complex and indoor Badminton courts.
• Research culture: Both colleges have poor research culture so if you are a research enthusiast, choose IIIT Delhi instead.

The ultimate decision depends on personal factors like distance from home and other inclinations.

Here are a few factors to consider while comparing NIT Surathkal and DTU. 

• Alumni network: NIT Surathkal has a better alumni pool and also has better harmony than NSIT and DTU alumni. 
• Startup culture: Located in close proximity to Bangalore, NIT Surathkal has a rich startup culture A few startups that were given birth by NIT Surathkal students are Nestaway, Practo, BHIVE, Taxiforsure, Quest software, etc. DTU also encourages entrepreneurship given the fact that it has given to startups like Father of Pentium and PayTM.
• Location: NSIT is located in the heart of the capital city and enjoys maximum location benefits like connectivity to IGI Airport, Dwarka, and Gurgaon. DTU also has a great location and NIT Surathkal has the benefit of Bangalore access. 
• Brand name: The increasing number of NITs in every corner of the country has diluted the brand value to a great extent. This is not the case with DTU and NSIT who have been able to maintain their uniqueness and thus enjoy better brand names.

In all, all the 3 institutes you mentioned are prestigious institutes that will offer a plethora of opportunities in shaping your career. What matters is how well you grab the opportunities and climb the success ladder. 

There are many reasons why some students prefer CSE at NSIT to CSE at DTU. I have listed some strong reasons below:

• NSIT has a smaller batch size which in turn means the level of competition faced by the students is comparatively low. You can get good job profiles way more easily than at an institute with a higher intake like DTU.
• NSIT awards you a degree from DU, one of the most globally recognized and reputed universities. This helps you pursue higher studies in foreign countries easily. 
• Quite a few NSIT students are able to secure high packages in top companies like Facebook while DTU because of its large batch size has only a few that get 1 cr+ packages.
• One of the major reasons why someone would prefer NSIT over DTU is that it’s quite difficult to get a hostel in DTU especially if you are a resident of Delhi.

If you consider these reasons valid, go for NSIT instead of DTU.

If you have an average rank but want to get a decent branch then DTU is the best option especially if you are looking forward to the excellent exposure offered in Delhi. A plethora of opportunities are available here and you can intern all through the year. 

Varanasi, Kharagpur, or Roorkee have very few startups and you won’t be gaining the kind of exposure you will be getting here. Additionally, you can avail the benefits of a metro city like better placement opportunities.

Another major reason why you should choose DTDU over IIT is the diversity of the alumni of DTU. You can find DTU alumni literally everywhere from government, PSUs, and startups to high posts in big private companies. Some go for IAS, and IES or are pursuing MBA or MS abroad. The alumni pool is therefore versatile so you can get inspired to pursue a variety of careers rather than restricting yourself to Engineering only. 

However, it’s important to note that the brand value of IITs, their global recognition, flexible curriculum, and excellent faculty pool can never be compared to DTU.