It’s better to do an MS from US as you will get better exposure compared to NICMAR. Their practical approach to studies like labs and internships will help you a lot in your career. You will get better career options after completing an MS in the US. Since the degree is valid all across the US as well as the world. You don’t need to give any other qualifying examination for working anywhere. The yearly salary for MS degree holders in the USA is around $73,900 ( ~INR 54,31,413).  While NICMAR is well-known for management studies in the field of Civil Engineering. But they offer MBA rather than M.Tech or ME degrees. Also, NICMAR is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research organization by the Govt. of India. None of the degrees offered by the institute is AICTE approved.  

An experience of 4.5 years is excellent in its own way. Just be sure about your current and expected CTC during the placement process.  Getting the same CTC even after the post-graduation would be a waste of time. It's a gamble if you're willing to make it. There are students who join just after two years of experience and get better pay, so should you after your 4 years of experience. If you wish to join to learn, then go ahead, but if the salary is your only concern, then rethink your decision twice.

No, that option is not accessible. You can refer to CAT and XAT exam papers. The pattern will be the same. The NICMAR Entrance Exam will be a stroll in the park. So don't be too concerned about it. There are three rounds in total. In writing: It's the same as any other admission exam that tests aptitude and grammar. Discussion in groups: The majority of GD comes from current events or any construction or project instance. For GD, you should begin reading the newspaper extensively for the past few months prior to your exam. The topics will be broad, with no discernible trend, although they will mostly be current. Personal Interview: They will ask you HR, technical, and other questions. So, you require a paper only for the written round, but if you prepare a little bit of aptitude and grammar from RS Sharma, you will not need any previous paper.

You will always have the option to go from a double to single occupancy and vice versa. The hostels have a capacity that exceeds the annual intake. As a result, once you arrive, this should not be an issue. But If you are concerned about expenses, then take a double occupancy room and then shift your room among your friends. Or you can book a single occupancy room, that way you will have your own personal space than without any disturbance.

According to the reviews online, NICMAR is famous for construction management in Hyderabad. It offers one-year programs and two-year full-time programs. The choice of the course depends on you considering the various factors like course curriculum, risk capacity in terms of return on investment, and fee. The following can be considered. One-year courses include PGP HSEM, PGP QSCM, and PGP MFOCB.  These are suitable for health and safety profiles or the billing and quality surveyor jobs. Two-year courses include PGP ACM, PGP PEM, PGP REUIM, PGP IFDM, and PGP CSCDM.  These courses offer different job profiles when compared with the one-year program. Overall, the institute offers decent placements with a 99.2% placement record in all the programs. Therefore, it is suggested that you choose according to your needs and career goal.