In terms of teaching, both Rajalakshmi Engineering College and RMK are good. The faculty is well qualified who are dynamic and many of them are Ph.D holders. REC is good in terms of exposure and extra co-curricular activities, compare to RMK. RMK has a mess in which you get good non-veg food with desserts along with tea and snacks in the evening. But REC has 3-4 canteens inside and outside which gives you good quality of food but the only negative point is that they don't serve non-veg food. REC is lenient when compared with RMK in terms of dress code, communicating with your classmates, using phones and laptops. Campus ambiance is good in both REC and RMK. Now the REC campus has been renovated and it has more greenery when compared to past days. In terms of placement at RMK, you will get several opportunities for IT companies and limited offers for civil and mechanical. REC provides a lot of training programs and ensures that each student gets placed. Some of the recruiters are TATA, WIPRO and the list goes on.

RMK Engineering College has various pros and cons and you will have to make your own decision based on the following points that have been mentioned by the students studying in that college. The pros of this college are as follows: The college campus is very studious and you will enjoy studying in the campus. The main purpose of the college is to make you study. In ECE and mechanical branches you will find good lecturers. Most of the top IT companies visit the campus for conducting campus placements. You will also experience regular guest lecturers in the campus who will be sharing their corporate experiences. The food provided in the mess facility is good and hygienic. The whole campus is wifi enabled and there is no transportation near the campus. The cons of this college are as follows: There are several strict rules in the campus like less usage of mobile phones and not talking to opposite sex. Some seniors might judge you on the basis of your percentages. The college generally doesn’t allocate funds for any kind of projects and events. The college is very strict in terms of providing leaves; they might call your parents if necessary. You are not supposed to roam freely in the campus without any valid reason. But all these rules and regulations are made for the benefit of the students. You will realize that when you will get a job after passing out from this college. These rules make the campus more disciplined.

Sri Venkateswara Engineering College (SVEC) is better than RMK engineering college around Chennai. One of my cousins being part of the institute has her own opinions regarding the same, let me share some of them which will give you a clear idea.  You will have a good standard of peers that will improve your exposure. It will help in developing quite a number of contacts. If you are planning to pursue your post-graduation, then enroll in SVEC. More than 30% of the students plan it (Post Graduation) early in their career.  In terms of placements, you should possibly have no second thoughts, because SVEC is the best, only after SSN. Besides, SVEC also comes with a brand value that can add up to your exposure.   Placements -  Categories RMK Engineering College Sri Venkateswara Engineering College Placement Percentage 85% 84% Highest CTC 9-10 LPA 15 LPA Average CTC 5-6 LPA 3-4 LPA Recruiting Companies TCS, Wipro, Infosys, IBM, etc. Go Speedy Go, Amazon, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, etc. The only possible downside is that the institute does not usually focus highly on Cultural Fests, unlike when most others do.

For getting admission into BE and B.Tech degree at RMK Engineering College Chennai, you should have passed 12th standard or equivalent in Tamil language recognized by Anna University in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. For direct admission in the second year of engineering (lateral entry), the candidate should have passed the diploma examination in engineering or technology of the state board of technical education and training Tamil Nadu or equivalent examination. The admissions at the undergraduate level are done by TNEA. The postgraduate level admissions are determined by the TANCET and GATE. The duly filled application must be submitted along with the non-refundable fees in the Office of the Principal, RMK College of engineering, R.S.M.Nagar, Kavaraipettai, Pin-601206, Gummidipoondi Taluk, and Thiruvallur District. The minimum percentage of marks for HSC or equivalent in maths, physics, and chemistry is around 40-50%. For vocational subjects, the minimum percentage of marks that is acceptable is 40-50%. For diploma holders, the minimum percentage of marks in pre and final semesters should be around 40-50%. Tuition and other fees as prescribed by the college should be made in full before the last date. The fees are non-refundable. If you want to leave the course in the middle then you have to pay the full fees of the course. The decision of the college will be final related to admission, counseling, and discipline. Applications for the admission process must be obtained from the college campus along with the prospectus.

One of my cousins studied at RMK, and according to her,the rules and regulations at RMK Engineering College are very strict. The use of laptops also falls under its strict rules. Students can bring laptops to hostels after 1st semester by taking permission from the college. They are allowed to use their laptops from 3 PM to 7 PM only when the internet is provided to the hostels. You also need to register your laptop under RMK forms. On Sundays, you can access the internet from 7 AM to 7 PM. The speed of the wifi ranges from 1 to 6 MBPS. The management shuts down the wifi before the exams. To use a laptop inside the college campus you need to take special permission and only for your project-related work and symposium work. Hence, the rules are very strict at RMK Engineering College and special permission and registration are required to use laptops and access the internet inside the campus and hostel

Velammal Engineering College ranks 4th among the engineering colleges. The placement is above 90% every year.  Panimalar is a Christian minority institution affiliated to Anna University. The institute ranks 6th in Chennai and invites more than 100 companies every year. RMK provides students with enough placements of 70-99%. It is affiliated to Anna University and is widely recognized for its academic standards. The institute ranks 30th in Tamil Nadu by NIRF 2020 and consists of a faculty strength of 300 members.  Admission process:- Velammal Engineering Candidates should have passed 10+2 for admission in UG courses.  The selection for BTech/BE program is made through TNEA. For admission in BTech/BE, candidates can apply for admission through management quota on the merit-based. The seats allocated is 60. The total fees required is INR 65,000. The cutoff for admission is in the range of 777 - 9830. Panimalar The candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects.  The candidates must have a valid TNEA score. The cutoff required is in the range of 3068-9058. The seats allocated is 60. The fees required is INR 60,000. RMK Engineering College The candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with 50% marks from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, and maths. A valid score of TNEA with a cutoff range of 1476-9809 is required. The total seats allocated is 120. The total fees required is INR 55,000. Placements:-  Velammal Engineering College provides a regular 95% placements every year. Panimalar College provides good placement opportunities for the students. Nearly 35 companies visit every year and 70% of the students get placed.  RMK College provides good placement opportunities and nearly 200 companies visit the campus.  Categories Velammal  Panimalar RMK Placement percentage 100% 90% 95% Highest package INR 28 LPA INR 15 LPA INR 28 LPA Average package INR 6 LPA INR 4 LPA INR 3.3-7.5 LPA The top recruiting companies are Amazon, HCL, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, TCS, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Ericsson, eBay, MU Sigma, Google, etc.  All these colleges will teach the students to get good marks. However, RMK provides better placement opportunities than the rest.

Based on placements, SVCE will be better for ECE. Here are the recent placement highlights. Parameters  Statistics Average CTC  INR 6.5 LPA Highest CTC  INR 8 LPA Placement average  79-80% Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, SWA, etc. are some of the major recruiters that take part in SVCE placements. 

St Joseph’s College of Engineering ranks 11th in Chennai by NIRF Ranking 2020 and has some of the best supportive faculties. Over the years, the college has seen a rise of 17% placement offers and a jump of 50% in the average package.  RMK Engineering College ranks 30th in Tamil Nadu by NIRF 2020. The institute provides students with enough placements of 70-99%. Many of the companies offer internships and projects to the students. Admission process:- St Joseph’s College of Engineering The admissions in the UG level courses are made through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA).  The total number of intake is 60 per department.  The fees required is INR 60,000. The cutoff required is in the range of 1225-9849. RMK Engineering College:- The candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with 50% marks from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, and maths. A valid score of TNEA with a cutoff range of 1476-9809 is required. The total seats allocated is 60. The total fees required is INR 55,000. Placements:- Many of the students of St Joseph's College of Engineering got placed in many core companies. Around 2700 students got the job placements in 2019. RMK College provides good placement opportunities and nearly 200 companies visit the campus.  The table given below shows the placement statistics of both institutions: Categories St Joseph’s College of Engineering  RMK Engineering College Placement rate 98% 95% Highest package  INR 40 LPA INR 28 LPA Average package INR 4.5 LPA INR 3.3-7.5 LPA The top recruiting companies are Amazon, HCL, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, TCS, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Ericsson, eBay, MU Sigma, Google, etc.  Faculty There are almost 60 faculty members in all the colleges with each of them having a PhD degree in their respective fields. They always maintain a cordial and supportive relationship with the students. Both these colleges have excellent infrastructure, well-developed classrooms with projectors, and supportive faculties. The colleges ensure world-class food facilities for its students and staff members. The placement opportunities are also excellent where Amazon, Infosys, Wipro are the prime recruiters.

RMK Engineering College ranks 155 for BTech in the engineering category in India by NIRF 2020. It is affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE. Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) is ranked 176 for BTech by NIRF 2020. It is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. It has a student strength of 3911 students.  Admission Requirements  Candidates should have 50% in their 10+2 qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory. Final selection will be based on the entrance exam score. The table given below shows a brief overview of the institutes: Categories RMK Engineering College SVCE Cut Off 1476-9809 (TNEA) 920-9475 (TNEA) Course Fee 55,000 65,000 Placement Percentage 70-80% 96.2% Highest CTC 6 LPA 22 LPA Average CTC 3.5 LPA 4.7 LPA Placements  RMK Engineering College  58 companies participated in the placement program. 512 students registered for the placement and out of which 415 were placed. The top recruiting companies include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, The Bank of New York, Johnson Controls, L&T, etc. SVCE 140 companies participated in the placement program. The median salary package offered is 4.3 LPA. Entrepreneurship development programs are conducted. The top recruiting companies include Google, Saint Gobain, Mu Sigma, L&T, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, HCL, Dell, McKinsey, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, EY, Capgemini, etc. Highlights  RMK Engineering College  With a campus area of 60 acres, the college has 3 hostels for boys and 3 for girls. The college provides 80 busses for ease of transportation. They include the hostel kitchen, gymnasium, and a dining hall accommodating more than 1000 students. A 24-hour healthcare facility is also available. SVCE The college has a collection of more than 12312 books, 42000 volumes, 85 national, 81 international, and 128 online journals. They also organize sports events in their sporting grounds. There are separate boys and girls hostels including a canteen. The campus is wifi enabled. For the transport facility, 20 busses provided the students and the staff. SVCE unlike RMK Engineering College has a better placement percentage and is also offered better salary packages by the visiting companies. But it ultimately depends on the students and their preferences of location, affordability, environment, and the subjects offered by the college. Both colleges are reputed among both students and professionals.

CSE from SSN Institute aims to provide high-quality computer science education to the students in India and abroad. The institute ranks 3rd in Chennai and consists of 34 dedicated faculty members in the CSE department.  RMK Engineering College has been at the forefront of the CSE department and provides the students with practical, relevant, and applied education.  Venkateswara is the best engineering college in Chennai for CSE. The institute brings out career-oriented graduates who are ready for the learning process. The institute ranks 26th among the top private colleges in Chennai. Admission process: SSN The candidates must have passed a 10+2 examination from a recognized board. A valid score in TNEA with a cutoff range of 19-900 is required.  The annual fee required is INR 2.20 LPA.  The number of seats is 60. RMK:- The candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with 50% marks from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, and maths. A valid score of TNEA with a cutoff range of 1832-6261 is required. The total seats allocated is 120. The total fees required is INR 55,000. Venkateswara The candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with 50% marks from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, and maths. A valid score of TNEA with a cutoff 920-3086 is required. The total intake is 60. The total fees required is INR 65,000. Placements: SSN College witnessed a 95% placement record every year with more than 200+ companies visiting every year.  RMK College provides good placement opportunities and nearly 200 companies visit the campus.  Venkateswara college always provides 95% placements every year and many top recruiters visit the campus.  Categories SSN RMK Venkateswara Placement percentage 97.38% 95% 80% Highest package INR 55 LPA INR 30 LPA INR 25 LPA Average package INR 5-7 LPA INR 5 LPA INR 8 LPA The top companies hiring CSE graduates are Amazon, Facebook, Cognizant, Dell, Wipro, HCL, Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Ford, etc.  Faculty There are almost 30 faculty members in all the colleges with each of them having a PhD degree in their respective fields.  They always maintain a cordial and supportive relationship with the students.  Among the three colleges, SSN leads RMK and Venkateswara in terms of placements. Hence for pursuing CSE, SSN is the right institution.