Which is better, the SRM main campus or Chandigarh University for CSE or IT? Also, what is the procedure to enter these colleges?
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.
- Fees: The annual fee for CSE at Chandigarh University is INR 2,71,400 whereas the per year fee for CSE at SRM University is INR 4,75,000 which is a huge difference. So, if you are someone who cannot afford to pay such a huge amount every six months then go for Chandigarh University.
- Placements: A B.Tech CSE Information Security student of Chandigarh University grabbed the highest package of INR 1.7 CPA in a US-based company and the national highest package of CU is INR 54.75 LPA whereas the highest salary of SRM University is INR 52 LPA. Both universities have tie-ups with big organizations like Microsoft, IBM, EY, etc. However, the percentage of students placed in a particular branch is higher in SRM Chennai.
- Faculty: The faculty of SRM University Chennai is better for CSE or IT as they are well-qualified in their respective fields. The university also organizes guest lectures, practicals, competitions, etc for the academic development of students.
- Social Life: SRM IST Chennai has various clubs for students to participate in such as Rotaract Club, NSS, NCC, Astrophilia, Fashion, Music, Literature Club, Festival, Dance Club, etc. On the other hand, Chandigarh University also has a vibrant campus life as many famous personalities visit the campus.
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.
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Among these SRM Main campus is the best option for CSE or IT. It has better management and offers good educational facilities. The student crowd of the institute is diverse. You will meet people from all across the country.
SRM placements are pretty good. More than 1,000 companies visited the campus placement for 2022. The highest package offered was INR 46 LPA.
SRM University conducts SRM JEE for admission to B.Tech programs. Chandigarh University BE/BTech admission is based on CUCET score.
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CSE/IT branch from CU is a better option to choose if you are looking forward to growing academically. The reasons are below.
Reasons
The fee and placements for B. Tech. program:
|
Criteria |
SRM IST |
CU |
|
Fee |
INR 10.40 Lakhs |
INR 7.80 Lakhs |
|
Placement Percentage |
72.22% |
90% |
- CU has the Grade A+ accreditation by NAAC and UGC approved.
- CU has the best placements. It holds the Limca Book of Records for the Highest Number of Companies in an academic year.
- The faculty is excellent. Most of the professors are young and dynamic. They have modern thinking. They possess knowledge about their subjects and know what they are teaching.
- CU is academically strict. It has a rigorous curriculum.
- The infrastructure of the institute is worth the cost. CU has 13 libraries, restaurants and cafeterias, separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, sports complex, shuttle service, gym, Wi-Fi campus, auditorium, convenience store, and labs for various fields, respectively.
Overall, CU is the better choice. Even the return on investment of CU is far better than SRM. But you should not consider it if you are looking for a mix of studies and extracurricular.
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