Both Amity University, Noida, and Sharda University offer several different options when considering a B. Tech degree at either institute. Students can choose from options like Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology and many more at either institutes.
Finally, when comparing placements and academics, here are some points that may offer some clarity:
Academics:
Amity University:
The college focuses on industry interaction, exposing students to industry experiences as well as conducting research when it comes to academics.
At UG as well as PG levels, students are expected to engage in internships and take up projects.
Students are taught to apply scientific, engineering as well as research knowledge in order to provide solutions.
Sharda University:
Academics related to B. Tech at Sharda University are concerned with innovative education and discovery as well as knowledge.
It focuses on students obtaining practical knowledge in different areas of engineering as well as forming cross functional relationships.
Students are expected to bag internships in the final year of their program as well as have various industry centric programs throughout the course with highly experienced faculty.
Eligibility:
Amity University: 10+2 with 60% and Amity JEE.
Sharda University: SUAT or JEE or UPSEE with 60% marks in 10+2 PCM or 50% marks in Math.
Placements:
Amity University:
The institute has established ‘Amity Technical Placement Centre’ in order to help students get placed in various organizations.
The highest package offered is of INR 36 lakhs per annum.
Some of the top recruiters visiting the institute for B. Tech placements include Intel, Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, IBM among others.
Sharda University:
About 91% of B. Tech students are placed every year from the institute with a total of 150+ MNCs visiting the institute every year.
Many of these MNCs have set up their Centers of Excellence on campus with some of these technology partners being Siemens, IBM, KPMG, MTNL, Tech Mahindra, etc.
The highest package offered at the institute is INR 65 lakhs per annum for engineering students.
Students can also consider other aspects like campus, fees and other criteria before making a decision on where to seek admission.
Sharda University and Amity University are India's renowned private universities offering various courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Sharda University has an overall NIRF ranking of 151 out of 200 in Top Universities in India 2020 while Amity University has been ranked 63 out of 200 in India 2020 by NIRF ranking. Both the institute offers a decent MA in Mass Communication.
Admissions:
Sharda University:
The admissions at Sharda University is SUAT based.
The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for admissions in MA.
Successful candidates may be called for a personal interview or group discussion. The final selection is done on the basis of scores in all.
The Application fee is INR 1200.
Amity University:
The admissions at Amity University are granted on the basis of a merit list prepared by the University followed by an interview.
The minimum eligibility criteria include a bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
The application fee is INR 1200.
The grand total fee and placement records for the two institutes are mentioned below.
University |
Sharda University |
Amity University |
Grand total fees |
2.6 lacs |
4.6 lacs |
Highest CTC |
7 LPA |
6 LPA |
Average CTC |
3.5 LPA |
4 LPA |
Some of the recruiting companies visiting Amity University and Sharda University are Accenture, Bennett and Coleman, Zee Telefilms Limited, ITC hotels, Times of India, Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Doordarshan news, Sahara India, CNBC, etc.
These are some of the important factors that need to be taken into account while comparing these two institutes.
Amity University is pretty good for computer science. The maximum number of companies come for recruitment is for CSE and IT. Amity University provides world-class infrastructure and facilities to its students. It provides all types of laboratories for research and development. Almost 12 computer science-based clubs and society is present in college. Some of named are:
These clubs organize many technical events on a regular basis for providing competitive experience to students. The college also has two student chapters named ACM and IET in the CSE department. These chapters motivate students and provide a platform for research and innovation. University also organizes small workshops for students on a regular basis. Amity is also well known for its placements. Students placed in following companies bags an average package of 3.0 Lakhs per annum:
The highest package of 18 LPA was offered to the students of CSE. The package provides by these companies range between 3 to 18 LPA. In case of mass recruitment, one can easily get 3 to 4.5 LPA from these reputed companies. Students with 7 CGPA or above are eligible for campus recruitment in a maximum of the above-mentioned companies. As a result, some students get two or more offers of placement. Also, the placement department is focused to get every student in the company. So the Computer Science department at Amity University is good in every aspect.
Amity University offers various UG, PG, and Doctorate level courses in different fields such as Psychology, Anthropology, Animation, Biotechnology, etc. Direct Admission is offered to those who score 80%+ in class 12 from a recognized board. These students are exempted from the selection process. Selection is done solely on the basis of the Amity Application form. Anyone can become part of the recruitment process, and there is no interview process for Direct Admission. To avail of this
Once done, wait for 2 or 3 days and then Amity University will let you know the results.
Amity University has categorized admissions as sponsored and non-sponsored. The sponsored category students include those candidates who have low merit in the required qualifying examination.
The university reduces the eligibility and cutoff criteria for such students for which they are charged comparatively higher fees. In most of the courses available at Amity University, the institute has provided a 5% relaxation in the eligibility criteria to students who are willing to take admission under the sponsored category.
The table below shows the difference in the cutoff criteria for admission under sponsored and non-sponsored categories for an MBA at Amity University Noida:
Exam | Cutoff 2024 (Non-Sponsored Category) | Cutoff 2024 (Sponsored Category) |
---|---|---|
MAT | 650 Scores | 600 Scores |
GMAT | 550 Scores | 500 Scores |
CMAT | 200 Scores | 150 Scores |
CAT | 85 Percentile | 75 Percentile |
XAT | 85 Percentile | 75 Percentile |
NMAT | 250 Scores | 200 Scores |
From the table given above, we can see that the cutoff for all exams is lower for sponsored category students. The first-year semester fee for Amity University MBA sponsored category is INR 5,83,500 (Noida campus) whereas the per semester fee for non-sponsored category students is INR 3,89,000. The fee structure for both categories has a difference of around INR 2 Lakhs which is a huge amount to be paid for six months.
Students who come from financially well-off families are usually admitted in the sponsored category and do not have to worry about scoring more in the examinations held.
The required eligibility for Bachelor of Hotel Management at Amity University is 10+2. You should have passed all the subjects from a recognized board. So, you are eligible to apply for admission. The final selection is done based on the video responses to the questions posted through the link available on the admission microsite of the institute.
Here is a brief list of some of the famous Amity University Noida Alumni.