Placements at PDPU are really good, as a lot of reputed companies take part in their placement program. They offer proper industrial exposure through internships and industry visits. Petroleum Engineering and Technology students usually receive the highest salary package compared to other branches. Once, ONGC had recruited around 15–20 Petroleum Engineers with a package of around 14–15 LPA. If you compare the average salary package, Petroleum engineers get a package of around 5–6 LPA. Categories Petroleum Engineering at PDPU Course Fee INR 9.73 lakh Placement Percentage 80% Highest CTC 16 LPA Average CTC 8 LPA Recruiting Companies ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc. If you have good knowledge and fluent communication skills, combined with a perfect academic performance then you will definitely get placed in one of the reputed companies with appropriate salary packages.

One of my friends studied at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDPU), Gandhinagar. According to him, it is the right institution to study Petroleum Engineering. They have a very good curriculum, updated to match the industry norms. The faculties are highly experienced and also includes industry experts taking classes often. The infrastructure of PDPU is well maintained. All departments have their own designated buildings. The campus has 3 libraries. Workshops and Labs are well equipped with the latest technology. They also have a virtual class facility. Their auditorium is one of the best in Gujrat. Hostels are newly established, hence have all the necessary facilities.  The whole campus is wifi enabled. They have sports facilities available in the campus, the sports complex is one of the biggest in India.  Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat and the most planned city of India. It is well connected with proper transport facilities. Categories PDPU Course Fee INR 9.73 lakh Placement Percentage 80% Highest CTC 12-16 LPA Average CTC 6-8 LPA Recruiting Companies ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc. PDPU Gandhinagar offers a great campus life. The campus life is also vibrant. They host lots of activities in various areas like coding, gaming, debating, etc. Also, lots of workshops are there for different streams. PDPU Gandhinagar has yearly cultural and technical fests known as ‘Flare’ & ‘Tesseract’ respectively. Overall PDPU is good and also has a strong alumni network.

Among the given choices IIIT Vadodara will be a good choice for you. This is a much old institution. The college provides better opportunities to learn and better placements to their students. Whereas, CE was introduced only a few years back at PDPU. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose IIIT Vadodara. Coding Culture: IIIT Vadodara has got better coding culture. In past, students of this college have perticia[ated in GSOC, ACM ICPC and brought good results. Placements: The placement statistics of IIIT Vadodara for the CSE branch are also quite impressive. Here is a brief highlight of the same. Placement percentage 100% Total number of offers received 73 Highest CTC offered INR 43.5 LPA. Average CTC offered INR 13 LPA. Top recruiters Amazon, MathWorks, ICICI Bank As IIIT Vadodara does not have a permanent campus yet, the campus life at PDPU will be comparably better. However, if we consider all other options then IIIT Vadodara is definitely ahead of PDPU.

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. Categories Nirma University PDPU Course Fee INR 7.24 lakh INR 9.73 lakh Placement Percentage 70% 70% Highest CTC 12 LPA 10-12 LPA Average CTC 5 LPA 6 LPA Recruiting Companies L&T, Bosch, etc. Hindustan Unilever, Nayara Energy, etc. 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.

According to the reviews online, both colleges have their own pros and cons, and here are some comparison points which might help you make an informed decision. The location of both the colleges are good, be it Gandhinagar or Dehradun. The UPES campus is much bigger compared to the PDPU campus. But both are well maintained and facilitated. PDPU provides B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering while UPES provides the same in Applied Petroleum Engineering. The former is considered to be far better and more advantageous than the latter.  Curriculum of PDPU is very well prepared encompassing all major aspects. It has now been bifurcated into upstream and downstream. Placements at PDPU are much better compared to UPES. PDPU is visited by core companies like ONGC but UPES is mostly famous for its relevance among IT companies like Accenture, Wipro, etc. Lastly, it can be seen that PDPU, even being a newer institution has grown a lot compared to other colleges. They are visited by core companies which hire students offering them a salary package of 14-15 LPA. So, it will be better if you go for PDPU as it will give you proper industrial exposure and opportunities.

One of my friends studied at PDPU Gandhinagar. According to him, it, like any other college, has its fair share of pros and cons. PDPU has a well established infrastructure, with all the necessary facilities available for the students. It provides students enough industrial exposure to familiarize themselves with the functioning of the industries in the real world. They encourage students to participate in club activities like sports, cultural, technical, etc.  The college supports students pursuing a research career, both academically and financially. The whole campus is wifi enabled. Categories PDPU Course Fee INR 9.73 lakh Placement Percentage 80% Highest CTC 12-16 LPA Average CTC 6-8 LPA Recruiting Companies ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc. Overall they offer the best sports facilities, international and national exposure, workshops, job opportunities, etc. Thus studying in PDPU will definitely be fulfilling and worthwhile.

One of my friends studied at PDPU with Liberal Studies. His major was International Relations and Environmental Studies. So according to him, the School of Liberal Studies (SLS) is based on 3 pillars which are quintessential to any liberal arts school; Creativity, Critical Thinking and Articulation. Over the course of the first 4 semesters, you have an opportunity to explore a wide range of 30 subjects spanning across the fields of Economics, International Relations, Psychology, Governance and Public Administration, Mathematics, Geography, English Literature, Food Geography, Environmental Law/Studies, Communication, Foreign Languages, Sciences, Theatre, Music, Art, Marketing and History. For the final two years, you have to pick a field to major in and a complementary minor. He has been a recipient of 4 Research Travel Grants, his research include Agriculture, Food Politics, International Relations and Environmental Policy.  The management has supported him in his endeavors and the professors were very cooperative.  Therefore, the SLS provided him a stable platform with the right set of tools, Research Support, Experienced Faculties, Unique and Socratic Pedagogy, Adequate Infrastructure and perspective. The School of Liberal Studies allows one to fully express themselves whether it is in academics, fine arts or sports. You can study everything from Political Philosophy of Ancient Greece to Food Policy in Rural India. It will prepare you for real life challenges and formulate a view based on International and Local Experiences combined with classroom discussions and debates.

The fees that PDPU charges are not only for the education but the overall development of an individual. The campus, classrooms, ambience and its rich and vivid culture will definitely have a huge impact on the students. You will not get such all-round development in sports and other extra curriculars in any other college in Gujarat.  When placements are considered it always stood out among others. The ICT and CS at PDPU was started keeping in mind the need of engineers that will rise for The Jio project of Mr. Mukesh Ambani who is the president of PDPU. So Jio will be hiring many students.

According to the reviews online, here are some of the facts about both these colleges, and which one will be the better choice for pursuing chemical engineering. Nirma University’s cut off is higher than PDPU. Nirma is a much more established and experienced college than PDPU. Both colleges have highly qualified and cooperative faculty members. The laboratories of PDPU are much more well maintained and upgraded than Nirma, as it is much younger compared to Nirma. The labs in PDPU are all facilitated with modern and updated machinery, required for practicals. PDPU has a complete air-conditioned campus, whereas in Nirma some classes are not fully air conditioned. PDPU being a comparatively newer institution has better, well maintained infrastructure than Nirma. PDPU gives students the proper industrial exposure. They conduct events like ‘International Conference on Chemical Industry (ICCI)’, which happens only in the Chemical Department, no other department has organised a grand event in the last 5 years. Categories Nirma University PDPU Course Fee INR 7.24 lakh INR 9.73 lakh Placement Percentage 70% 80% Highest CTC 13 LPA 8-12 LPA Average CTC 6-7 LPA 7-7.5 LPA Recruiting Companies Reliance, L&T, Worley Engineering, Jubilant Life Sciences, etc. Super Gas, GSFC, Thermax, DCM Shriram, etc. Therefore, it is suggested that you go for PDPU if fees are not your primary concern. Students at PDPU will definitely get better opportunities for chemical engineering than Nirma. Even if Nirma is a more experienced institution, the newer approach of PDPU will always help you get accustomed to the functioning in today’s industries.

The following is the fees structure for B.Tech at PDPU: Categories For All India and Gujarat Seats Tuition Fee (Per Semester) INR 1,17,000+ University Enrolment Fee (Per Semester) INR 3,000 Library Deposit (Refundable) INR 3,000 Security Deposit (Refundable) INR 10,000 Total (inclusive of Rs. 13,000 as refundable deposits) INR 1,33,000 The Hostel Fees are INR 85,000 per academic year (Non-refundable) and the Hostel Deposit (Refundable) is INR 5,000. Electricity charges would be calculated on an actual consumption basis.  Mess Charges include INR 44,000 per year for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as per canteen schedule. This is compulsory for candidates opting for the hostel facility of the University. Also INR 29,000 per year for breakfast, lunch and snacks for day scholars as per the canteen schedule. (Monday to Friday).