SRM, Sonepat, and GCET, Lucknow are two top-notch universities in the country. These private universities are AICTE approved. Both institutes have distinctive features. B.Tech. is one of the much sought-after programs at these universities. While GCET has not been ranked by NAAC, SRM was graded ‘A’ by the same. GCET is ranked 201 for BTech by NIRF.

Admission:

Some of the important factors for admission to BTech courses at SRM and GCET are as follows.

Infrastructure and Facilities:

SRM: The campus equips students with facilities such as a central library and multiple institutional libraries, computer R&D or project labs, indoor and outdoor sports, and an auditorium with a 1000-people accommodating capacity.

GCET: The institute provides facilities such as a library, hostels with the individual mess, canteen, sports complex and playgrounds, labs, information centers, healthcare, auditorium, cafeteria, etc.

Scholarships:

SRM: The SRM Scholar Search Program helps meritorious and disadvantaged students finance their education at SRM University.

GCET: Scholarships are provided to students gifted in sports. Students getting admission under sports quota, with or without sports trials, are eligible for the same.

Placement Statistics:

SRM:

• The highest and average package offered to CSE graduates was 12.5 LPA and 4.5 LPA, respectively.

• 500+ companies such as Google, HSBC, Microsoft, Philips, Capgemini, Hitachi, KPMG, etc, recruit SRM graduates.

GCET:

• 100% of students are placed through placements. 200+ recruiters visit the institute, including Wipro, Hero, Byju’s, Deloitte, Chegg, Cognizant, HCL, Amdocs, etc.

• The highest and average salary packages offered were 12.4 LPA and 3.86 LPA, respectively.

Students must research both the institutes and should base their decision on factors like their expectations from college and education, their intrinsic caliber, etc.

SRM Sonepat is popularly known for its degree programs in Engineering. The academic institution has been ranked as the number 1 top private university in India by Deccan Chronicle and India Today. The engineering stream observes a diverse culture with students from over 24 states as a part of the university.

SRM Sonepat also offers BTech programs in association with IBM in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing and Mobile application systems, and Blockchain technology. It has international tie-ups and collaboration with the University of Birmingham, Providence University, Taiwan, Singapore Polytechnic, and many more.

Admissions:

• Students looking to apply for the BTech courses at SRM Sonepat are required to have scores from at least one of the examinations, i.e. IPU CET, JEE Mains, NEET, SAT, SRMHCAT, SRMJEEE.

• Based on the ranking of the test, students are selected. They must also ensure to have a minimum score of 50% in 12th with mandatory subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

Facilities:

• The campus is spread across 48 acres and offers great modern infrastructure.

• The university follows a practical approach of teaching and therefore gives higher emphasis on the maintenance of workshops and labs.

• It has updated labs ranging from computer, mechanical, electronics, and physics labs to advanced microprocessor and microcontroller, VLSI design, and electronic circuit simulation labs with complete access to high-speed Wi-Fi and 24 hours power backup.

Faculty:

• The institute employs over 80+ faculty and all of them are professionals with academic expertise in their respective fields.

• The faculty also help students with securing job placements and internships in top companies.

Highlights: SRM Sonepat is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. The university also provides linguistic training in French and German to increase employability.

Placements:

• The institute observes a general placement rate of 80% with an average salary package of 4.5 LPA and the highest salary package of 12 LPA across the BTech department.

• Some of the top companies for placements are Amazon, Capgemini, Axis Bank, TCS, Uber, and Wipro.

• In the year 2019, Amazon and Microsoft offered a salary package of 32 LPA and 41.6 LPA respectively.

With good infrastructure and experienced facilities, SRM Sonepat is a great option for pursuing BTech Engineering degrees.