SRM, Sonepat, and Northcap University, Gurgaon are both UGC approved private institutions of India. While SRM has been graded ‘A’ by NAAC, Northcap is not graded, but accredited by the same. Northcap is also ranked 151 out of 200 top universities by NIRF. Both universities have their unique set of pros and cons and an individual must research them thoroughly before choosing one. CSE is one of the most popular branches of engineering programs at both institutions.

Admission:

The admission process for BTech CSE at both SRM, Sonepat, and Northcap, Gurgaon is as follows.

Criteria	SRM, Sonepat	Northcap, Gurgaon
Eligibility (B.Tech.)	50% in 10+2 with Physics and Maths + Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology as one of subject	10+2 with an aggregate of at least 60%
Entrance Exam	SRMJEEE/ SRMH-CAT/ JEE Mains/ NEET/ IPU CET	JEE Main / NCU Test
Fee (First Year)	2.46 lakhs	2.53 lakhs

Infrastructure and Facilities:

SRM: The campus equips students with a number of facilities such as a central library and multiple institutional libraries, computer R&D or project labs, indoor and outdoor sports, and an auditorium with a 1000-people accommodating capacity.

Northcap:

• Campus life is full of sports and cultural activities, festivals, clubs, societies, events, and seminars throughout the year.

• Sports, cafeteria, gymnasium, healthcare, counseling services, hostels, and transport are also available.

Scholarships:

SRM: The SRM Scholar Search Program helps meritorious and disadvantaged students finance their education at SRM University.

Northcap: Limited scholarships are provided on a merit basis to students. Wards of COVID frontline workers are also given scholarships and concessions.

Placement Statistics:

Top job positions in which students from both institutes get recruited are Software Engineers, Application Developer, Network Engineer, CAD Engineer, etc.

SRM:

• The highest and average package offered to CSE graduates was 12.5 LPA and 4.5 LPA, respectively.

• 500+ companies such as Google, HSBC, Microsoft, Philips, Capgemini, KPMG, etc, recruit SRM graduates.

Northcap:

• The highest and average salary offered to CSE graduates was 18 LPA and 5.2 LPA, respectively.

• Top recruiting companies for the placement drive were HSBC, Intel, Oyo, Top Scholars, SquareYards, etc.

Interested students must compare both the universities carefully, and should base their decision on their expectations from college life and education.