



Chandigarh University is one of the top private universities in North India whereas SRM University (Main Campus - KTR, Chennai) is a renowned university in Southern India.
Both universities offer CSE and IT degrees that have good ROI. The choice among these two universities depends on various factors like location, fees, placements, faculty, exposure, etc.
To take admission to SRM University's main campus for CSE or IT, students should attempt SRMJEE and qualify with the cutoff prescribed. The application fee for SRMJEEE is INR 1200. Candidates have to apply on the official website.
The process of applying to Chandigarh University is quite simple. Students must register for CUCET through the official website by paying an application fee of INR 1,000. Once the results are out and you meet the minimum cutoff criteria which is usually 30%, the admission team will contact you for further details.

For pursuing a CSE degree, one should choose SRM University over NMIMS as the latter is more reputed for its MBA courses. Here are the reasons to pursue B.Tech CSE from SRM University Chennai:
SRM University Chennai also known as SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) offers good placement opportunities for students. The average package of SRM University is INR 7.92 LPA for placements 2023-24. The average package increased by 15.11% in 2024 compared to 2023 (INR 6.88 LPA).
Around 700+ recruiters hire students from SRM Chennai including big company giants like, IBM, Infosys, Honey Well, Air Asia, Aditya Birla Group, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Hyundai, Apollo, etc. The highest package of SRM University Chennai is INR 52 LPA (2023-24 Placements). Last year, the highest package was INR 57 LPA.
The university conducts various activities for student’s career development and skill enhancement like job fairs, pre-placement talks, panel discussions, presentations, meetings, webinars, seminars, workshops, etc.
SRM IST has also signed MoUs with Service Now, Global Logic and The Math Company. Students of various courses like MBA, B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA, etc can apply for SRM University Chennai placements in their final year.
The table below shows some of the SRM University Placement statistics:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023-24 (Ongoing) |
|---|---|
| Companies Visited | 718+ |
| Offers Made | 4230+ |
| High Paying Offers | 2082+ |
| Highest CTC | INR 52 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 7.92 LPA |

CUSAT is not a good option for core branches i.e. Mechanical, Civil, ECE or EEE. I am saying this out of personal experience. No core companies visit for Civil placements, and hardly 1-2 companies visit for Mechanical.
SRM gives its students the opportunity to sit for core companies like L&T. At CUSAT, core branch students are ultimately forced to sit for mass recruiters like BYJU’s, Wipro or TCS, or to try for off campus placements or competitive exams. But for CS/IT, Safety and Fire, and Ship Tech, CUSAT is a good option. The placements for these branches are quite good at the college.
CUSAT is a great option for its flagship courses, but if you want to study a core branch, choose SRM University.
SRM medical college of SRMIST Chennai does offer scholarships to meritorious MBBS students. Here is a list of the merit scholarships offered by the college-
I would recommend you consult the college authorities for more details on these scholarships.
I am a student at SRM, so I will tell you particularly about my university.
SRM is a highly-graded university with experienced faculty, rich academics, and a good campus life. My experience of SRM has been quite pleasant up till now. You’ll learn a lot at this place, and develop excellent communication skills. You’ll be given good projects.
This university has a highly diverse population and a multidisciplinary approach to studies. It has a good reputation and a decent placement record. IT and CSE students get on-campus placements for sure. However, for Aerospace, only 1 or 2 companies visit the campus with job offers. Companies like Byjus and Jaro Education offer around 13 LPA and are open to all engineering branches.
I would personally recommend SRM for your studies as it offers an all-around development with decent placements.
I don't know much about CBIT and Hindustan University. But I won’t recommend you the NCR campus of SRM.
It is in fact not located in the National Capital Region. It is situated in Modinagar (Sikrikalan to be precise).The management of this college is very poor. You’ll be wasting a lot of energy for simple requests like getting statements attested, acquiring a recommendation letter, getting fee refunds, etc.
I studied CSE over there. The faculty for CSE is considered to be the best. However, in reality, most teachers don’t even have an idea of their specialization. You’ll find that the same teacher is taking classes for various specializations like Data Structures, Mobile Computing, Theory of Computation, Compiler, etc. New ideas aren’t encouraged in the classroom.
The hardware in CSE labs is top notch, but the software is all outdated. The hostels are decent but the mess food is disappointing. The hostel wardens do minimum to maintain discipline. For placements, you’ll have to travel all the way to Chennai, with no support from the management, and no accommodation facilities.
Thus, do not choose the NCR campus of SRM University, especially for the CSE program.
Choose MSIT if you want to prioritize degree value over cost. Otherwise, go with SRM. MSIT CSE placements are excellent, but if you live in a politically neutral environment with large campuses, consider SRM, Chennai.
Technical societies, such as IEEE, are very active, and if you are fortunate enough to be a part of them, it is better for you in terms of placement and 'knowledge building.
If you are serious about expanding your knowledge, there are a few amazing teachers as well as seniors who can assist and guide you. It is entirely up to you to make the most of the available opportunities.

For CSE, SRM is the better option. The academics, campus life, and facilities offered are good. Major recruiting companies such as Amazon, Honda, Cognizant, etc. recruit through the campus drive. SRM placements in 2022 witnessed the highest CTC of INR 1 CPA. The institute offers decent exposure. The networking opportunities are ample. Here is an honest review of the SRM University
Your preference order should be SRM>Manipal>KIIT. However, you should choose one of these institutes according to your preference and requirements. SRM and Manipal are quite expensive. But these institute offers an enviable campus experience.
On an overall scale, SRM main campus will be the best choice. SRM University placements 2021 had the highest CTC of INR 35 LPA.

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