SASTRA is a deemed to be University located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It has been ranked 37 by NIRF 2020. Whereas, Velammal Institute of Technology is a private college affiliated to Anna University and is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is AICTE approved and has been accredited by NAAC ‘A’ grade. It has been ranked 93 for engineering by Times 2019.

CSE from SASTRA:

Fee Structure: INR 6.20 lakhs

Admission criteria:

• The minimum eligibility is12th with at least 60% with subject combination Physics, Mathematics.

• For admission, JEE Mains rank is considered.

• 70% of seats are filled on the basis of 12th marks and JEE Mains.

• The remaining 30% of seats are filled on the basis of marks obtained in the 12th.

Placements:

• Internship opportunities: Almost 50% of students received internship opportunities in companies like Microsoft, Wipro, TCS, Zoho, etc.

• Top recruiting companies: PayPal, Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Biocon, Accenture, Alcatel, Cognizant, Cisco, Capgemini, ICICI, IGATE, Jet Airways, Wipro, TATA ELXSI, Ramco Systems, Mahindra and Mahindra, Johnson Johnson, and many more.

• Top roles offered: Software developer, Data Analyst, Customer Support, Software engineer, System engineer.

• The placement rate is 95% with the highest package of INR 20 lakhs. The average salary is INR 8 lakhs and the median salary is 3.5 lakhs.

CSE from Velammal Engineering College:

Fees: INR 2.45 lakhs

Admission criteria:

• 12th with minimum 45% (40% for backward classes) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or candidates should have passed any one of the vocational subjects (Draughtsman Civil, Auto Mechanic, Textile Technology, General Machinist, Electronic Equipments) with any of the subjects from Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.

• Admission is based on the performance of the students in the TNEA exam.

Placement scenario:

• Top recruiting companies: Ameex, Amazon, ASAHI, CSS Corp, Zoho, Unitech, Verizon, SYNTEL, Robert Bosch, Kotak Insurance, MBIT Wireless, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, MRF, and many more.

• The top roles offered are Business Analyst and Software Engineer.

• The placement rate is around 90% with the highest salary of INR 10.5 lakhs. The average salary is INR 3.6 lakhs while the median salary is INR 3.4 lakhs.

In terms of placement as well as the ROI, SASTRA is better than Velammal Engineering College. Since it is a deemed university, it provides better opportunities.