A friend of mine recommended me CIT as it is the oldest and a government-aided research institute. CIT was started much earlier than SSN. Needless to say, the institute has much more facilities to offer you as it is the most trusted. 

Here are some basic information about the three institutes:

• If you ask about computer science, SSN and CIT are on the same page. Both the institutes are equally great. If compared on the basis of the CS department, VIT is lagging behind as compared to SSN and CIT. 

• CIT and SSN are more affordable as compared to VIT as it is a deemed University. 

• SSN has the best infrastructure among the three universities. 

• In order to encourage research, SSN offers an amount of twenty-five thousand rupees as part of internally funded projects. You can collaborate with top institutes like Anna University or IIT for projects.

• Though the faculty and quality of teaching at VIT lags behind, it is not the case in CIT and SSN. Both the institutes have a very strong faculty being top institutes.

• If you are planning to study abroad in the near future, SSN should be your ultimate destination. It is known for providing students with facilities to study all around the nation and the world. 

Though the oldest and the most affordable institute among the three is CIT, if your budget allows, you must go for SSN. It is also located in a metropolitan city. You can keep VIT as a backup option due to issues like affordability, comparatively poor faculty, and lack of enough research facilities.

One of my relatives pursued his graduation from the Coimbatore Institute of Technology. As per his experience, Mechanical Engineering will be a good option at CIT. Here are the following reasons why you should choose the Coimbatore Institute of Technology over PSG College of Technology.

Faculty: 

• The faculty of Coimbatore Institute of Technology is friendly, professional, and skilled.
• Many of its professors work in organizations like DRDO.

Infrastructure: 

• PSG College of Technology provides better infrastructure than Coimbatore, but there are many facilities available in CIT as well. 
• Coimbatore Institute of Technology provides good lab equipment and arrange workshops for engineering students. Workshops are very important to gain ample opportunity, which will boost your career.

Campus Life:

• The campus life of CIT is better. It provides a friendly environment for students. 
• However, the hostel and its food quality are low, but you will get used to it. 

Placement: 

• The placement cell of Coimbatore Institute of Technology is good. Companies such as L&T, Nissan, Renault, Hyundai, Godrej, Robert Bosch, and many more come for campus placement. 

The table below shows the placement statistics of both institutions:

Thus, choosing Mechanical Engineering over Automobile Engineering is always a better idea as it opens a wide range of opportunities before you. And Coimbatore Institute of Technology is the right choice for Mechanical Engineering.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is a prestigious university in Tamil Nadu. It has been ranked in the top 20 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu consistently for five years. Every year, around 150 companies visit the campus and provide 70% of students from the on-campus. 

The table below gives a brief description of the institute:

Admission process:

• The students must have a minimum of 50% marks with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects. 
• The admissions in CIT for BTech and BE courses are based on the TNEA entrance examination conducted by Anna University.

Infrastructure:

• The library is well stocked with all reference books and study materials along with top scientific journals. 
• The institute has the largest well-equipped gymnasium with 400-meter cricket and football ground. 
• Besides, the campus also has parking facilities, good CCTV cameras, generators, and stores.

Placements:

The placements are good, and a large number of students get placed in top-notch MNCs. The alumni of our college are strong and provide a beneficial network in many fields. 

The top companies are TCS, Toshiba, MuSIgma, Freshworks, Doddle Blue, Zoho, Ernst & Young, etc. 

Overall, CIT provides a lot for the excellent growth and learning possibilities for the deserving students.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology is one of the DOTE colleges of Coimbatore. Its reputation is at par with PSG and Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. 

Some of my friends are from this college, I can give you some ground realities. The following points will give you insight on both sides of the college.

PROS:

• Coimbatore Institute of Technology comes under top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
• Companies such as Amazon, L&T, Infosys, Hyundai, Vedanta, Voltas come for campus placement. The highest salary package offered to CIT students was INR 33.05 LPA and average package starts from INR 4.99 LPA.
• The college offers wider exposure to students.
• Along with academics, Coimbatore Institute of Technology also provides good sports facility.

CONS:

• The location of Coimbatore Institute of Technology campus is very far from the main city.
• The college infrastructure is not as good as compared to other colleges.
• The academics of Coimbatore Institute of Technology is not up to mark.

Here are some insights on the past placement information of the institute as of 2019: 

Overall, CIT is a good option if you want to make your career in the Engineering field.

One of my friends graduated from this college in 2020 and following are his recommendations to the juniors as per his recent experience.

Networking 

• You need to build a good network of friends. It will help you in your career development. 
• Try to remain in contact with students who are good in academics. You do not have to be perfect but maintain a healthy circle around you. 
• You shouldn’t deprive yourself of having fun, but don’t lose your main focus. 

Hostel Life

• The hostel life of CIT will provide you with a memorable stay. 
• CIT Alumni can survive in any worst situation as they survived their stay in the hostel.
• You must accept your living environment with a positive and happy attitude.
• There are four boys hostels in CIT- Palani Hostel, Malai hostel, Thirumalai Hostel and Vellingiri hostel. You will experience everything in these hostels during your course.

Food at Mess

• Breakfast and Lunch will be fine but dinner is the worst. You might not like it but you will get used to it. 
• There are many restaurants around the college campus as a backup. One among them is Lakshmi Mess is quite popular among students.

Water Facility 

• Drinking water facilities in the hostel might get out of order sometimes. If you face such issues simply ask your hostel warden to get it fixed. 
• You can also buy water cans temporarily or use boiled water.

Academics

First Year

• Your first and second semester will not be tougher. Maintain a good CGPA from the first semester itself. 8 CGPA is good in my opinion.
• Due to the strict curriculum, you will not get enough chances to contact your seniors. 
• You will be more involved in exploring and understanding your department. 

Second Year

• You will feel the course load during semester 3. But don't lose hope. 
• Be prepared to face laboratory projects and assignments. Don't feel too much pressure, just set your time accordingly and learn from it.

Till semester 4 you will know everything about your department and college. Try to participate in different activities as much as you can.

Third-year

• Semester 5 syllabus is more advanced than your previous semesters. Make use of it, as it is the first step towards your career. 
• Apart from your academics, participate in workshops and conferences and make yourself ready for the industry. Work on your aptitude and interview skills. 

Final Year

The sixth and final semester is very important, where the placement scenario comes from. Don’t worry if your friends get placed, just work on your aptitude and interview skills, and apply to several companies. 

Do not worry much about the first year, just follow the above rules and enjoy your college life.