According to the reviews online, here is a comparison between the two colleges Nirma University and PDPU.

• The campus life is better in PDPU than Nirma, there are a lot of rules and regulations students have to strictly follow.
• In Nirma a 85% attendance is to be maintained by the students to be able to sit for the examinations.
• The overall academic pressure is more in PDPU than Nirma.
• In Nirma, UG students do not get hostels.
• Placements depend more on your branch than the institution.
• CS and IT Nirma are much better than PDPU. Petroleum Engineering is the best in PDPU. Maximum students are hired by ONGC from PDPU.
• Nirma provides much better transportation facilities than PDPU.

Lastly, it can be stated that Nirma is slowly deteriorating, on the other hand PDPU is gaining popularity and recognition. So, if you want to pursue Petroleum Engineering go for PDPU, otherwise Nirma will be a better option.