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 cons of this college are as follows:
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.
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.
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.
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
Panimalar
RMK Engineering College
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
RMK Engineering College:-
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
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
SVCE
Highlights
RMK Engineering College
SVCE
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
RMK:-
Venkateswara
Placements:
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
Among the three colleges, SSN leads RMK and Venkateswara in terms of placements. Hence for pursuing CSE, SSN is the right institution.