Among the above two institutes, CUSAT is a better option for engineering in Computer Science, considering the enormous opportunities provided by the institute.

• The main campus of CUSAT is excellent, having decent-level architecture and facilities inside the campus.
• In terms of technological events, there are tons of opportunities for students to participate in CUSAT. The institute is almost ready to set up its own Start-up mission to promote entrepreneurship and explore the potential of students.
• The teachers of CUSAT are very supportive of the students, having a lot of experience in their fields.

The table below gives a brief level of comparison between the two institutes.

CUSAT has a lot to offer to its students, specifically in branches like Computer Science and Engineering, which offers excellent packages in their placement.

I have a few friends from SASTRA University and here are a few of the pros and cons of the university according to them.

Pros:

• It is the only private university in Tamilnadu to take admission through JEE Mains. Their admission process is merit-based and transparent.
• The student crowd of the university is great. You will be in a competitive environment.
• SASTRA University has the lowest fees among the universities of the same league.

Cons: 

• The mess food is not that good.
• My friends also complain about hostel facilities.
• You won’t have many chances to visit home.

These are a few of the things that you need to know about SASTRA University. 

I have a few friends from Sastra University. According to them, college life at Sastra is good. It offers decent academic facilities. Here are some of the things that you need to know about the institute.

• Dress-code for boys is shirts, jeans or formal trousers. For girls, it’s Kurti or salwar. 
• Hostel rules are more lenient for boys. They can stay out until 9 PM. Girls are only allowed to stay out till 6. 
• Try to make a few friends, if you want to have a good hostel life. If you are from different states, you may feel isolated at first. But try to communicate with others, that way you can find like-minded people.

Overall, you will have good experiences at Sastra University. 

Sastra University is one of the most reputed institutes in South India, especially for engineering. In 2020, it was ranked 50 for university and 38 for B.Tech by NIRF. I have a few friends from Sastra University. 

Here are some of the information regarding the institute that my friends shared. 

Infrastructure:

• There are costly research facilities, i.e. ASK1 and ASK2. There are plenty of things that you can explore if you are genuinely interested. 
• For branches like ECE, Mech, Civil, CSE the laboratory facilities provided are excellent.
• The classrooms have projectors.
• Sastra offers hostel accommodation for their students. The hostel facilities are decent. There is a post office and ATM near the hostels. The campus has two canteens i.e Canopy and Krishna Canteen, on-campus that offers decent food at affordable prices. There are a few eateries around the campus too.

Faculty and Curriculum: 

• The faculty base of the institute is great. 
• The curriculum was renewed recently. It is updated with the industry requirements.

Mark System and Scholarships:

Sastra follows a GPA system. Having a decent GPA can help you get scholarships and even a chance to sit for placement in reputed companies. If you have a GPA of around 8.5, you can sit for companies like Amazon, Cypress, etc. Although most companies allow students with a 7.5 CGPA to sit for placements.  

Placement: 

The placement record of the institute is great. In the 2021 placement drive, the highest CTC offered by the university was 27 LPA. 

Overall, Sastra University is great. It will offer great infrastructure, decent facilities, and placement at an affordable fee.