Which is better for civil engineering: PDPU OR NIRMA?
Posted On - Oct 29, 2020I would any day choose NIRMA over PDPU for Civil Engineering because
- NIRMA was awarded an "A" grade from NAAC Committee
- Excellent infrastructure and academic environment
- The quality of peer groups is better than PDPU
- The curriculum is well structured and balanced to suit industry needs
- Equal importance is given to academics and extracurricular activities that are promoted through student-driven clubs.
- NIRMA is situated at a better location and thus has better transportation facilities.
- Various academic and cultural activities keep campus life lively and dynamic
- The professors are highly learned and provide ample opportunities for research, projects, and publications.
- Excellent placement scenario with the average package this year at INR 10.50 LPA and the highest at INR 26 LPA.
Irrespective of the Institute you choose, it’s your capability to make the most out of the program and determine what makes you successful and not the institute.
Gujarat based both Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is a well-reputed private University settled in Gandhinagar securing a NIRF rank of 177. On the other hand, NIRMA University is also another NAAC 'A' graded college in Ahmedabad, ranked 131 by NIRF.
The table given below gives a brief overview of both universities:
|
Particulars |
Nirma University |
PDPU |
|
Basic Fees |
1.97 LPA |
2.53 LPA |
|
Seat Intake (Civil Engineering) |
135 |
120 |
|
Entrance Exam |
JEE Main/GUJCET |
JEE Main |
Admission Procedure:
PDPU:
- Candidates must fill the PDPU B.Tech application form and submit the required credentials.
- 35% of seats are offered to JEE Main candidates and 50% to the Gujarat candidates who applied based on GUJCET 2020.
- Candidates will be allocated their seats based on merit, preference, and seat availability.
Nirma University
- BTech admissions will be based on JEE Main rank.
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any science or IT or vocational as an optional.
Infrastructure And Facilities:
PDPU:
- PDPU provides its students with well accessible library assistance and an IT equipped information center.
- The University has several sections of engineering laboratories that are well provided to promote the academic and research process.
- PDPU has furnished Language Labs and air-conditioned Computer-based laboratories to conduct laboratory sessions.
Nirma University:
- The campus holds amenities like amphitheater classrooms, spacious seminar halls, and auditoriums with varied capacities, hi-tech advanced laboratories, etc.
- Libraries are digitally connected and have access to a variety of resources 24X 7.
- Department possesses upgraded and modernized laboratory services especially in various areas of Civil Engineering.
Placement Opportunities:
PDPU:
- L&T Tech, Infosys, GSPL, SMPS Consultants are major recruiters for civil engineers.
- 80% of the students are offered Internship opportunities.
- The highest package offered to the students was INR 10 LPA while the average package was of INR 3 LPA.
- The university recorded 65% placement offers.
Nirma University
- Companies that recruited civil engineers were L&T, TATA, ultra-tech, and Reliance.
- Some Civil engineers here were recruited as executive engineers in the Government Of Gujarat.
- The highest package received by the student was INR 16 LPA while the average package was INR 8.2 LPA.
- A total of 95% of placement was recorded by the university for civil engineering.
Both colleges have a well-maintained campus life and good college facilities. In terms of activities, PDPU students have more exposure, participate in many student activities, and gain more opportunities whereas NIRMA follows its traditional system. But the fees of PDPU on the other side is higher than NIRMA, due to its A-Class facilities. Now, the ultimate decision lies in your hand.
