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What are the hostel fees for M.Tech aspirants at VNIT Nagpur and how is the condition of the hostels and the food served there?
VNIT Nagpur is one of the most expensive NITs, and its hostels are at par with private college hostels.
The new NBCC constructed hostels have been functional for a few years.The hostels are provided with a TV room and a Table Tennis room. Each hostel room has high speed LAN ports.
The mess food is nowhere close to home cooked meals, but it is better than the one offered by tiffin services. North Indian and South Indian staples are served in the menu, along with some dishes from the Marathi cuisine.
The hostel administration and mess contractors aren’t student friendly at all, but you’ll learn to manage things with time. The hostel fee is on an average, Rs. 32,700 per sem. You can expect a refund of around Rs. 5-10k for an academic year.
Thus, you can expect a decent stay at the VNIT hostels.
Which is actually better: B.Tech VIT Chennai + BM at XLRI or B.Tech NIT Nagpur + BAA offer at ZS Associates?
Under the B.tech category in India of NIRF 2020, VIT Chennai is placed at 13th position whereas NIT Nagpur is spotted at number 27. VIT is popular for its B.tech CSE course unlike (V)NIT Nagpur which offers ECE as its flagship course.
BM at XLRI is one of the most demanded programs as the Institute is ranked 9th best business schools in India by NIRF 2020.
Admission
VIT Chennai:
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VIT offers VITEEE for admission in the B.tech program.
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Aspirants must have AIR below 5,000 in order to make it to VIT Chennai in the first round.
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VIT offers 273 seats per branch of B.tech.
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The annual tuition fee at VIT Chennai is 1.73 lakhs for B.tech courses.
NIT Nagpur:
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Students must clear JEE mains in order to get admitted to NIT Nagpur.
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Opening and closing rank for CSE, ECE, and ME are 2116-5361, 6151-8378, and 8296- 13454 respectively.
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NIT Nagpur offers 946 seats in total across all branches.
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The annual tuition fee for the B.tech course at NIT Nagpur is 1.3 lakhs.
XLRI:
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XLRI conducts the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) followed by PI for selection.
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95% is the cutoff for male candidates to join the BM program whereas 93% in the case of females for the same.
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XLRI offers a two year PGDM(BM) course at the course fee of 2.9 lakhs per annum.
Focusing back on your question, B.tech+BM will consume your six years which you have to completely dedicate to your studies. Eventually, it will turn fruitful as you will end up in a high profile job post your PGDM(BM) from XLRI. XLRI even offers 100% placement assurance and 26 LPA, average CTC.
On the other hand, B.tech from NIT Nagpur is also a good option. The BAA job profile at ZS associates will demand you to perform Excel-workbooks, PowerPoints, Data research, analysis, execution, etc depending upon the clients you work with. Having work experience is no harm where you can be financially independent 2 years prior to your option-1. You can further go back to study PGDM at any top Institutes.
The deciding factor here lies in your passion and inclination either towards HR/ management or the core Engineering field. Decide what is best for you.
Which chemical engineering would be better, VNIT, Nagpur or ICT, Mumbai?
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is part of the premier NIT engineering institutes of India. It is ranked 28 overall by NIRF 2020. It is also considered an institute of national importance, according to the government of India. It provides a number of engineering courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels.
Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council as well as the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings.
Courses Offered:
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VNIT provides engineering courses in 8 different fields of engineering. These include Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Mining Engineering. In their master's courses, they also provide a number of different specializations.
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Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides courses in B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, and Master’s of Chemical Engineering as a specialization.
Campus:
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VNIT has a well-developed campus with several computer systems and curated labs. There are several hostel facilities throughout the campus with 24/7 medical facilities and cafeterias. Apart from this they also provide recreational and sports facilities for all students.
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ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings.
Placements:
VNIT:
It is famous for its campus placement opportunities.
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It invites over 110 companies for its placements every year including Goldman Sachs, Hindalco, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Sling Media Pvt Ltd, AVAYA India, JP Morgan Services, L&T Group, Bajaj Auto, Godrej Industries, Hyundai Mobis, Vedanta Ltd, and many more.
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There were over 400 UG students given placements last year.
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The average CTC offered was 6 LPA and the highest CTC offered was 41 LPA.
ICT Mumbai:
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It has a placement record of 90% placements.
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Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc.
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The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA.
Thus it completely depends on the students and which college they want to pursue for their future.
Which is better: BITS GOA or VNIT?
BITS Goa is anytime better than all the NITs in India. The following are the reasons.
- BITS Goa has a huge brand name. It is a Tier-1 engineering college in India.
- The placement of the institute is excellent as compared to VNIT. BITS Goa has an average 90% placement success rate.
| Package | VNIT | BITS Goa |
| Average Package | INR 3.3 LPA | INR 5 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 22 LPA | INR 1.4 Crores PA |
- Various top-notch companies come for the campus in BITS like Adobe, Amazon, 159 Solutions, Make My Trip, Maruti Suzuki, ADM Agro, Morning Star, Nvidia Graphics, Oracle, Capgemini, Cisco, Paypal, Siemens, DE Shaw, PwC, Qualcomm, Deutsche Bank Affle India Limited, Bajaj Auto, Mckinsey & Co, Microsoft IDC, Healthcare Technologies, and others.
- The infrastructure of the college is breathtaking. There are various facilities like well-equipped separate hostels and mess for boys and girls, SAC (student activity center) for a wide range of sports, guest accommodation, medical center, central library, computer labs, and different laboratories.
Overall, the fee of BITS Goa is on the higher side. But it is worth paying for its brand name. BITS Goa offers a lot of scope to the students and encourages the holistic development of the individuals. Even the faculty is experienced and helpful.
Which is good, MME from VNIT or ETC engineering from IIEST Shibpur?
VNIT, Nagpur and IIEST, Shibpur are two prime institutes of the nation and rank highly. Each has its own unique attractions and disadvantages. MME and ETC are highly demanded courses. While IIEST offers 64 seats for ETC, VNIT offers 115 seats for MME. NIRF has ranked IIEST at 21 whereas VNIT ranked at 27 among the NIRF Rankings
About the courses:
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ETC graduates can work in various government jobs and a variety of development centers dealing in sales, manufacture, and services of electronics & communication customer appliances.
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MME is a branch of engineering that is in huge demand. Metallurgical students can get placed in various research programs or the public and government sectors.
Admission:
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The admission to both institutes is done on the basis of rank secured in the national level entrance examination i.e. JEE Main.
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To be eligible for admission, one must secure 75% marks in aggregate in their intermediate graduation.
Placement Statistics
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IIEST: The highest package offered to IIEST students was INR 39.12 LPA. 61.9% of the ETC students were placed. Some major companies that recruit students from IIEST are Accenture, ICICI Bank, Cognizant, Microsoft, Maruti, and PWC.
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VNIT: The highest package offered in campus placements was 22 LPA. 50% of the MME students were placed in recruitments. Top recruiters at this institute include L&T ECC, Reliance Industries, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Aditya Birla Group.
Facilities
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IIEST: The institute offers facilities such as halls of residence, Library, Labs, Canteen, School, etc. It also provides medical facilities like hospitals and ambulances, sports and games clubs, and entrepreneurship activities.
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VNIT: Students are offered Hostels, Guesthouse, Gymnasium, Sports, Health Centre, and Library facilities within the 215 acres campus. There are clubs and community shops as well.
Students must compare both the programs and colleges carefully. The decision depends on an individual’s capabilities and expectations from college life.
Which should be preferred, CS at VNIT or EEE at NIT Surathkal?
You are comparing two different branches; Computer (CSE) and Electrical (EEE). If you are naturally inclined towards a particular branch, then you should choose it no matter the institute. If you are not sure about the branch then let me share some facts I got to know while researching about the institutes.
- NIRF Engineering Ranking 2020 – VNIT Nagpur is ranked 27 while NIT Surathkal is ranked 13.
- Academics – In this regard both are equal. Some professors are good and some are really bad.
- Extra-Curricular Activities – NIT Surathkal is way better than VNIT Nagpur. You will always find some activity happening on the campus. VNIT Nagpur does not have any such activities being conducted regularly.
- Campus location – VNIT Nagpur is actually better than NIT Surathkal. Although the Surathkal beach which is right beside the college looks good in photos, the same cannot be said in person. The VNIT Nagpur campus on the other hand is clean and green.
- Workshops – At VNIT Nagpur most of the workshops organized by the clubs are paid while at NIT Surathkal most of them were free and open to all.
The following table shows a brief insight on relevant facts for both institutes:
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CS at VNIT |
EEE at NIT Surathkal |
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Course Fee |
5.50 lakh |
5.45 lakh |
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Highest CTC |
25 LPA |
15 LPA |
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Average CTC |
10-12 LPA |
8-9 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
Accenture, Deloitte, Wipro, Dell, etc. |
TCS, Phillips, Havells, nVidia, etc. |
Now that you have seen the comparison you can choose which one you like based on your needs and expectations. If you want then you can also make your decision based on the placement reports.
Which is better, VNIT Nagpur or IIIT Allahabad, for the ECE branch?
One of my acquaintances has a better opinion on the same. He says that if you opt to take admission at IIIT Allahabad, then you are more likely to have better opportunities in the IT field.
- Mostly, the students of ECE are thoroughly engaged in coding and are known to study ECE because of reasons that center around only graduating.
- While, on the flip side, in VNIT Nagpur, the students pursue ECE because they are interested in it.
- However, the placements of IT field are more likely to surpass the number of placements seen in ECE fields. This is because the core hardware companies relatively do not share the same amount of trust with the freshers.
- If you want to obtain a better salary package after graduating from a B.Tech course, then going for IIIT, Allahabad can be a superior option.
- While, if you relevantly want to pursue your career in most of the core ECE companies, then it is suggested that you opt for VNIT, Nagpur.
Yet, here is a brief data about the overall placement, course fees and more about both the institutes,
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Intitutes |
IIIT, Allahabad |
VNIT, Nagpur |
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Course Fees (1st Year Fees) |
1.65 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
1.49 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
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Average CTC |
INR 20.83 LPA |
Rs 3.3 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
INR. 43 LPA |
INR. 22 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Adobe, VISA, Paytm, Amazon, Flipkart, Arista Networks, Cisco Systems |
ACC Limited, Amazon, Aarti Industries, Capgemini Technology Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs |
However, in most cases, 10-15% of students choose ECE companies, but ever since software companies have become high-paying, several students tend to rather opt for an IT job profile.
Which is better, VNIT for metallurgy or NIT Raipur for IT?
One of my acquaintances who has graduated from VNIT has asked me to choose my institute by keeping the following points in mind.
- VNIT for metallurgy would be a suitable choice for you if you don’t have a particular liking. Apart from that, the metallurgy of VNIT holds an enviable position in India. The syllabus for metallurgy is vast and involves a lot of memorization.
- If you want CS and unfortunately end up not getting it, the next logical step would be to choose IT. The syllabus of IT and CS are almost the same. In the big picture, it will have little importance if you complete your B.Tech from VNIT or NIT Raipur. You will have a degree and you will not regret the decision you made.
IT has a lot of scopes. Later down the road, if you want to continue with your higher studies, you will be capable of switching to almost any department pertaining to computers. IT from NIT Raipur is an excellent choice.
The scope in the metallurgy sector is limited nowadays. It is obviously your call, though. There is vast scope in IT like research, job, etc.
How is IIITM Gwalior for a PhD in CS/IT? Will it be better than VNIT Nagpur (taking the research in CS into consideration)?
VNIT Nagpur is a better option for CS. The CS department has excellent professors. The labs are well-equipped to carry out research projects. The institute organizes many coding related events throughout the academic year. If you are interested in a professor's area of research, you can approach them about it.
Is NIT Calicut better than VNIT and COEP?
Yes, NIT Calicut is better than VNIT and COEP. If you are getting your desired branch at NIT C go for it. It has better brand recognition and offers better placements and opportunities. NIT Calicut placements 2022 ended with an average CTC of INR 13 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 67.6 LPA.
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