CUSAT has yet to receive an IIEST upgrade. The work is still on, and funds have been allocated to strengthen the infrastructure in the next few years. Being an ex-student of the college, I'm not sure when it'll be upgraded. Many people at the college, as far as I know, do not want it to be upgraded to an IIEST. There's a lot of politics involved there. Also not sure why certain people at the institute don't want to take advantage of it because being an IIEST has a lot of advantages. To answer your question, despite being an excellent college, the Ananda Krishnan committee has not recommended ICT Mumbai for conversion to an IIEST. Let me give you a list of potential causes: It is a modest institute in terms of campus size (16 acres), however, there is a need for more space for future expansion. This is one of IIEST's requirements (a lot of space for further improvement of infrastructure and expansion). Standard engineering courses such as CSE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Metallurgy, and Mining are not offered. The institute is known for Chemical Engineering. The institute offers Bachelor’s degrees in B. Pharma, Food Engineering and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Polymer Engineering and Technology, Surface Coating Technology, Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology, etc.

My suggestion will be the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. The reasons are mentioned below. It is solely dedicated to chemical engineering, unlike NIT Rourkela. It is famous for producing brilliant chemical engineers for years now. It has location benefits as Maharashtra and Gujarat are home to many industries. This helps in easy internship opportunities and placements also. Many good companies and even PSUs participate in the campus placement drive. Even if you have low CGPA points, you will get hired if you do well at the interview. The professors are the best in their respective domains. They also have good connections in the industry. They can help you get placed in any industry with just one letter. Chemical engineering is a part of many departments in NIT Rourkela or any other NIT but ICT Mumbai specializes in it. Hope it helps.

Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Chemical Engineering and VJTI CS, both has good placement record.  At ICT, the average for Chemical Engineering branch is 6-7 LPA. The placement average is 70%. BPCL, Exxon, Dr. Reddy are some of the major recruiters for the branch. VJIT CS average package is INR 10.34 LPA. The placement rate is 89%. Microsoft, JP Morgan are top recruiters.  It’s not really possible to compare Chemical industry giants like BASF to tech giants like Google or Microsoft. Since the placements are good for both options, you should choose the institute according to your branch preference. 

IISc offers excellent research opportunities for Chemical Engineering. It is well-known for multidisciplinary research in the field. So, if you aspire to be in a research-oriented career, then IISc will be the right option.  But if you want a job with good pay, after completing the course, then ICT Mumbai is better. Around 70% of students get placed each from the branch, each year. According to the recent highlights of ICT Mumbai, the average CTC offered for Chemical Engineering is around INR 6-7 LPA. 

You should choose COEP CS. The placement record for the branch is excellent. If you maintain good grades for four years and have the required skills, getting good placement opportunities won’t be difficult.  TCS, Accenture, Infosys, etc. are some of the major recruiters that recruit CS students through campus placements. The highlights of COEP placements show the average CTC for CSE to be around INR 6.5 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 30 LPA. 

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai conducts admission on the basis of the Central admission process (CAP) conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). ICT offers courses for engineering at the UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels. Eligibility Criteria: Candidates are required to be national citizens of India with successful completion of 10+2 board examinations with science and maths for UG courses. Candidates belonging to the general category are required to score at least 50% in their boards while those belonging to scheduled castes or tribes are required to have at least 45% in their boards. Maharashtra candidates have special reservation provision as well. For PG courses, students are required to be Indian Nationals and have completed a degree in any of the science fields. They are required to score a minimum 55% aggregate score from a recognized institute in India. Admission Process: The total seats available for UG courses are divided into two parts, i.e. 70% seats are reserved for Maharashtra candidates and 30% seats are reserved for All-India Candidates. The selection for the 70% seats is done on the basis of the merit list of MHT CET. The rest 30% of seats are occupied by students who have appeared for JEE mains and secured a ranking within the cut-off. Cut-offs: The cutoff required for engineering branches in 2019 was as follows. Course Name General Category Polymer Engineering and Technology 20000 Food Engineering and Technology 35000 Pharmaceuticals Chemistry and Technology 50000 Surface Coating Technology 50000 Oil, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology 75000 Dyestuff Technology 98000 Fibers and Textile Processing Technology 118000 Application Process: Students can fill out the application form through online or offline modes. They are required to give a registration fee of Rs 800 for the general category and Rs 600 for the reserved category through an online payment or demand draft to complete the application process. After admission, students are required to submit their real transcripts of board certificates to the institute. The application process usually starts around January and final admissions are declared by the month of June.

ICT (Institute of chemical technology), Mumbai has received a grade ‘A++' accreditation from NAAC and offers a decent B. Pharma. program. Bombay College of Pharmacy is one of the foremost leading and recognized pharmacy institutions in India that laid its foundation by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association and other pharmaceutical corporations. Fee structure: The course fees for B.Pharm at these two institutes are as follows. College/Institute Fee ICT, Mumbai 85,350 (1st year) 3.41 Lakhs (4year tuition fee + other charges) Bombay College of Pharmacy 27,201 (1st year) 1.05 Lakhs (4year tuition fee + other charges) Eligibility Criteria: ICT, Mumbai: Candidates applying must pass 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board with subjects English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry /Biotechnology /Biology/ Technical Vocational subject. Diploma in Engineering and Technology with min 50% marks are equally eligible. B.Sc. Degrees with at least 50% marks are eligible for the same. 45% just in case of Backward categories (SC/ST) and PWD students of Maharashtra State only are considered. Bombay College of Pharmacy: Candidates applying must have passed in 10+2 examination in a relevant stream or possess the same qualification. Higher Secondary Education must be from a recognized board/ Institute recognized by the UGC/ AICTE could be considered eligible. Placements: ICT Mumbai: The median salary offered to the students is 4 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Asian Paints, BASF India, Cipla, Exxon, HONEYWELL, DSM SOFT, etc. Bombay College of Pharmacy: The average salary package offered at the institute is 4.5 LPA. However, admission into these colleges for B. Pharm is only possible through the school entrance examination. The given details will assist you in making your choice for the proper college. So go through them and choose according to your preference.

ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai has received ‘A++’ accreditation by NAAC. In the current year 2020, ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai has been ranked by the NIRF at 18 for its Engineering degree course offered. HCU (University of Hyderabad) has been facilitated for the Best University in Central India. Offering various degree programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, it was ranked among the Best Colleges in India by Outlook in the year 2019. Academics: ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai: The total number of seats available for admission in the Masters of Science in Chemistry at ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai are 20. The total fees for the Masters of Science in Chemistry at ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai is INR 1.11 Lacs. HCU (University of Hyderabad): The total number of seats available for admission in the Masters of Science in Chemistry at HCU (University of Hyderabad) is 56. The total fees for the Masters of Science in Chemistry at HCU (University of Hyderabad) is INR 18,510. Placements: ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai: The top recruiting companies visiting the campus of ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai to offer placements to the graduates in the field of Chemistry are Tata Motors, Reliance, Johnson Johnson, Nerolac, Jacobs, ITC, Exxon, Cipla, Asian Paints. The average annual graduate salary offered for placement is INR 4.8 Lacs. HCU (University of Hyderabad): The top recruiting companies visiting the campus of HCU (University of Hyderabad) to offer placements to the graduates in the field of Chemistry are Vedanta, Deloitte, TCS Digital, One Convergence, Renovo Hospital, R&D, Dr. Reddy’s, Aster Prime Hospital. The average annual graduate salary offered for placement is INR 6.6 Lacs. ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai, or HCU (University of Hyderabad) both have a varied fee structure along with the placements they offer. It is up to the student’s interest and comfort which one to opt for.

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is part of the premier NIT engineering institutes of India. It is ranked 28 overall by NIRF 2020. It is also considered an institute of national importance, according to the government of India. It provides a number of engineering courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels. Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council as well as the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings. Courses Offered: VNIT provides engineering courses in 8 different fields of engineering. These include Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Mining Engineering. In their master's courses, they also provide a number of different specializations. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides courses in B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, and Master’s of Chemical Engineering as a specialization. Campus: VNIT has a well-developed campus with several computer systems and curated labs. There are several hostel facilities throughout the campus with 24/7 medical facilities and cafeterias. Apart from this they also provide recreational and sports facilities for all students. ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings. Placements: VNIT: It is famous for its campus placement opportunities. It invites over 110 companies for its placements every year including Goldman Sachs, Hindalco, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Sling Media Pvt Ltd, AVAYA India, JP Morgan Services, L&T Group, Bajaj Auto, Godrej Industries, Hyundai Mobis, Vedanta Ltd, and many more. There were over 400 UG students given placements last year. The average CTC offered was 6 LPA and the highest CTC offered was 41 LPA. ICT Mumbai: It has a placement record of 90% placements. Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc. The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA. Thus it completely depends on the students and which college they want to pursue for their future.

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore is a private institute which is a deemed university. It has been ranked as the number 1 private engineering and technology university in India based on its track records and educational standards. Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings. Courses: The Computer science course at VIT provides insights into computer applications, programming languages, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, and a number of other related fields. It involves intensive course work and projects throughout the 4 years of course duration. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and a Master of Chemical Engineering. Admissions: VIT is relatively flexible with its admission criteria. It considers a number of exams like VITEEE, JEE mains, and SAT for admission to undergraduate courses. ICT, Mumbai provides the provision for online as well as offline admission. B.tech admissions are done on the basis of MHT CET or JEE mains score. M.Tech admissions are conducted on the basis of GATE score or other relevant scores. Campus: VIT, Vellore: It is famous for its large and sprawling campus. It has a number of institute buildings, hostel buildings, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and curated labs for research. They also have a well-known cafeteria and many other recreation facilities on-campus. Their classrooms have especially upgraded features that allow students to learn better and their library has online as well as offline features. ICT Mumbai: ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings. Placements: VIT, Vellore: It is the most successful private engineering university in providing placements to its students. Over 90% of students get placed in one of the top companies of India including Amazon, Flipkart, Accenture, IBM, Asian Paints, TCS, Hindustan Unilever, etc. The highest salary package goes up to 60 LPA while the average salary packages are around 5-6 LPA. ICT Mumbai: It has a placement record of 90% placements. Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc. The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA. Thus it completely depends on the students which institute they want to choose for their studies.