Manipal University Jaipur is ranked 151- 200 by NIRF for “Top Universities in India 2020”. It is also ranked 24 out of 200 (for B.Tech courses) by “India Today” for Top Private Colleges in India 2020. Whereas, Symbiosis Institute of Technology Pune was ranked 12th out of 200 for B.Tech in the list of “Top private colleges in India 2020”.

Manipal University is approved by the Rajasthan government and provides degrees in UG, PG, and Doctoral courses. On the other hand Symbiosis Institute of Technology is approved by AICTE and offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. courses.

Courses:

• Manipal University Jaipur offers B.Tech, B.Tech lateral, BCA, BBA, Bcom, MCA, MBA, BBA+LLB, Ph.D., BHM, BALLB, LLB, B.Sc, B.Des, Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports, BFA, B.Arch, MA, LLM, BA, M.COM, M.Sc, M.Tech, and M.Arch.

• Symbiosis Institute of Technology Pune the university offers B.Tech in 5 streams, B.Tech lateral in 5 streams, M.Tech in 3 streams, Ph.D. in Engineering, and certification programs in 5 streams.

Facilities:

Manipal University Jaipur:

• Well-furnished hostels are available on-campus having a Wi-Fi connection facility.

• Wi-Fi facilities are also provided everywhere on the campus that includes seminar rooms, laboratories, classrooms, libraries, etc.

• Library, computer labs, workshops, well-equipped laboratories, graphics lab, mess, etc. are the facilities available to students on the campus.

Symbiosis Institute of Technology Pune:

• A library full of documents like books, journals, e-journals, reports, etc. are available accounting to about 15,000+ documents.

• Hostels on-campus are available with Wi-Fi connectivity.

• The infrastructure of the University is great which includes art, hi-tech classrooms, and fully equipped labs. Sports and gym facilities are also available.

Placements:

Manipal University Jaipur:

• The highest package offered was INR 27 LPA, whereas the median salary was INR 6.2 LPA.

• 80-85% is the placement rate of the University.

• Some of the top recruits are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOSYS, Intel, etc.

Symbiosis Institute of Technology Pune:

• The highest package offered is 52 Lakhs and the average package is 6.55 Lakhs.

• Some of the top recruiters are Yahoo, Microsoft, Google, Bookmyshow, Philips, Amazon, Directi, Optum, HDFC Bank, Indian Army, Indian Air force, etc.

The Symbiosis Institute of Technology provides many scholarships to the students. There are many categories available which help the students to get a scholarship. As for which will be better for you, you should decide that based on the course you are interested in.

Manipal University is popularly known for its Engineering programs with a ranking of 45 by NIRF in 2020. Symbiosis Institute is ranked at 64 for Engineering by The Week in 2019 and is popular for its degree programs in Management. Therefore, students can make a decision based on which institution is better depending on the course they are looking at.

Let us draw a general comparison between Manipal University and Symbiosis Institute based on some relevant and important factors.

Courses Offered:

Manipal University:

• It offers 442 courses across 16 streams popularly in Engineering, Medicine, Humanities, Architecture, and Business and Management studies.

• The highest applications are observed in the MSc, B.E, and BTech fields.

Symbiosis Institute:

• Symbiosis has multiple branches that offer recognized programs in Management, Technology, Nursing, Media and Communication, and Health Sciences to name a few.

• Symbiosis Institute of Technology offers programs in Engineering, science, IT, and software.

Admission to both the institute is based on past academics and the performance of the students in the required entrance exam.

Infrastructure:

Manipal University:

• It has state-of-the-art practical labs for design and technology, updated software, high-speed internet access, classrooms with central AC, a six-level sports complex, and 6 major central libraries.

• The campus also comprises hostels, restaurants, ATMs, and medical facilities.

Symbiosis Institute:

• It is comparatively new and therefore has a more updated and modern infrastructure in terms of facilities, classrooms, and all the latest technical equipment.

• It has fully air-conditioned lab facilities, a huge library with a collection of over 11,000+ books, and a free subscription to the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).

Faculty:

Manipal University:

Manipal University employs faculty members with years of academic expertise in their field of study. Most of the faculty are alumni members of esteemed institutions such as IIT and IIM. They also help students by conducting workshops and seminars on soft skills and interview techniques for placements.

Symbiosis Institute:

Symbiosis Institute faculty members provide students with hands-on experience and industry training with seminars and guest lectures. They also guide students regarding internships and jobs with top companies.

Placement:

Both Manipal University and Symbiosis Institute offer decent placements.

Parameters	Manipal University	Symbiosis Institute
Overall Placement Rate	75%	90%
Highest CTC	22.38 LPA	14.5 LPA
Average CTC	7.2 LPA	4 LPA

HDFC, Deloitte, Amazon, Accenture, Dell are among the major recruiters at Manipal University. Whereas, the top recruiters at Symbiosis University are Google, IBM, Indian Navy, Vodafone, Directi

Students can make a choice between the two private institutes based on the given factors and their choice of course.