Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology seems a better choice to go with. Having cracked the SRM University Entrance Test, some of my friends still chose ECE with Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. SRM has an edge in terms of placement opportunities due to it being located in the city. 

Tabulated below are some relevant facts about both of these universities:

Few specific Highlights about Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology –

Faculty:

• The faculty members are supportive as well as encouraging. They provide the required guidance to the students.
• On being approached to guide on a project my friends were working on, the faculty was helpful in commencing the project and also gave guidance on completing an IEEE research paper.

Location, Campus, and Facilities:

• The campus of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is situated in the middle of the Himalayas. It has a true serene charm of its own. Away from the hustle-bustle of city life, this place is calm and gives you the chance to explore new things.
• Also, there are many options to party and have a good time for that much-needed break around the college campus.
• A stellar sports complex is being built on the campus for all the sports enthusiasts with facilities such as a fully automated temperature-controlled swimming pool, bowling alley, squash courts, and much more.

Student Clubs:

• There are various student-run clubs in Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology where you can learn and discover many things.
• Some of these clubs include The Movie Club, SMITMUN (on the concept of United Nations), Reverbs (a socio-literary club), etc.

Placements:

• There is a dedicated Training and placement cell to help you grab good placement opportunities.
• The placements are more inclined towards IT Companies, some of the recruiting companies include TCS, Dell, Wipro, Sony, etc.

All of the above factors are the reason for my inclination in recommending Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. The students get a chance to participate in off-campus drives of other colleges. The placement rate at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is 80-85% with the efforts of their stellar TnP Cell.