SRM University Vadapalani Campus, Chennai

SRM has been accredited 'A++' Grade by NAAC and is ranked 41st in India by NIRF whereas PDPU got an 'A' grade by NAAC and is graded Autonomy by UGC. It's ranked 177th in India by NIRF. On the other hand, IITRAM is graded Autonomy by UGC. It's ranked 201st in India by NIRF. Manipal has been accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade and is ranked 45th in India by NIRF.

Admissions:

SRM

• The college accepts students based on the JEE Main and SRMJEEE scores with 50% in 10+2.
• The total fee for B.Tech programs is 10.1 lakhs.

PDPU

• The college accepts students based on the JEE Main score with 45% in 10+2.
• The total fee for B.Tech programs is 9.73 lakhs.

IITRAM

• The college accepts students based on the JEE Main and GUJCET scores with 75% in 10+2.
• The total fee for B.Tech programs is 3.54 lakhs.

Manipal

• The college accepts students based on the JEE Main and MET scores with 50% in 10+2.
• The total fee for B.Tech programs is 17.06 lakhs.

Placements:

SRM

• The placement rate of last year is about 92% with the highest package of INR 41.6 LPA and the average package of INR 5.35 LPA.
• Top recruiters of 2020 are Amazon, Samsung, CISCO, Qualcomm, Directi, Goldman Sachs, Google, HSBC, SAP Labs, Huawei, Philips, Dell, Vedanta, Hero Motocorp, Honda, Tata Technologies, L&T, Hyundai Motors, etc.

PDPU

• The placement rate of last year is about 70% with the highest package of INR 16.6 LPA and the average package of INR 6.75 LPA.
• Top recruiters of 2020 are Adani Power, Berger Paints, Byju’s, Cloud 24*7 Inc, Gujarat State Petronet Ltd, Honeywell, L&T Technology Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, MG Motors, OPS Hub, Nyara Energy, Reliance Industries, Synoptek, TCS, Tata Power, Worley, ZealousWeb, etc.

IITRAM

• The placement rate of last year is about 83% with the highest package of INR 5 LPA and the average package of INR 3 LPA.
• College provides internship opportunities with some paid and some unpaid internships for NGOs etc.
• Top recruiters of 2020 are Aegon Life Insurance Company, Gujarat Gas Limited, Hitech solutions LLP, Infosys Limited, Tata Chemicals Limited, Torrent Power Limited, Universal Hunt Group Ahmedabad, Wipro Limited, etc.

Manipal

• The placement rate of last year is about 80% with the highest package of INR 22.38 LPA and the average package of INR 7.2 LPA.
• It provides internship opportunities around 40% of students got internships.
• Top recruiters of 2020 are Microsoft, Deloitte, Accenture, Amazon, Samsung, CISCO, HDFC Bank, Directi, Google, SAP Labs, Philips, Dell, Vedanta, Tata Technologies, L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra, etc.

Now the choice of selection depends entirely on you as per your requirements.

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology seems a better choice to go with. Having cracked the SRM University Entrance Test, some of my friends still chose ECE with Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. SRM has an edge in terms of placement opportunities due to it being located in the city. 

Tabulated below are some relevant facts about both of these universities:

Few specific Highlights about Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology –

Faculty:

• The faculty members are supportive as well as encouraging. They provide the required guidance to the students.
• On being approached to guide on a project my friends were working on, the faculty was helpful in commencing the project and also gave guidance on completing an IEEE research paper.

Location, Campus, and Facilities:

• The campus of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is situated in the middle of the Himalayas. It has a true serene charm of its own. Away from the hustle-bustle of city life, this place is calm and gives you the chance to explore new things.
• Also, there are many options to party and have a good time for that much-needed break around the college campus.
• A stellar sports complex is being built on the campus for all the sports enthusiasts with facilities such as a fully automated temperature-controlled swimming pool, bowling alley, squash courts, and much more.

Student Clubs:

• There are various student-run clubs in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology where you can learn and discover many things.
• Some of these clubs include The Movie Club, SMITMUN (on the concept of United Nations), Reverbs (a socio-literary club), etc.

Placements:

• There is a dedicated Training and placement cell to help you grab good placement opportunities.
• The placements are more inclined towards IT Companies, some of the recruiting companies include TCS, Dell, Wipro, Sony, etc.

All of the above factors are the reason for my inclination in recommending Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. The students get a chance to participate in off-campus drives of other colleges. The placement rate at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is 80-85% with the efforts of their stellar TnP Cell.

Opting for Computer Science Engineering from Sikkim Manipal University over SRM is a better choice as the university has better opportunities for its students in terms of placements. A friend of mine recommended Sikkim Manipal University.

Listed below are some relevant facts regarding Computer Science Engineering from both of these universities:

Placements at Sikkim Manipal University (SMIT)

• If you score a good or above-average CGPA, there are chances you get loads of opportunities when it comes to internships or even placements.
• Companies frequently recruiting from Sikkim Manipal University (SMIT) include recruiting giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Dell, Infosys, TCS, JLL, Wipro, etc.
• Despite the various periods of recessions, SMIT has certain MNC’s often recruiting students from their campus. 

Some of the recruiting companies that visit SRM Ramapuram include Google, Hyundai, DBS, Cisco, HSBC, Amazon, etc. Sikkim Manipal University definitely has better opportunities in store for you. All of the above factors are the reason for me recommending Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology over SRM Ramapuram.