Yes, it is worth joining SRM University for a B.Tech in Computer Science.  CSE Curriculum: The course curriculum followed for CSE covers all fundamental concepts like Data Structure, microprocessors, algorithms, computer organization, etc. The elective subjects are upgraded based on current industry trends.  Teaching: They follow a decent teaching methodology. You will get help from the professor regarding any doubts.  Exchange Program: SRM has tie-ups with universities worldwide for student exchange programs.  If you meet the requirements you can spend a semester at some of the best universities in world such as Carnegie Mellon, SUNY Buffalo, UC Berkeley, and many others.  Placements: During the 2021 placement drive the packages offered were as follows. SRM University CSE average package INR 7.5 LPA SRM University CSE highest package  INR 29.5 LPA Top recruiters  TCS, MU Sigma, Wipro, Accenture Placement rate  100% Considering the academics and placement opportunities, the B.Tech CSE program at SRM University is definitely worth pursuing. 

There are quite a few stories regarding violence by the local students in SRM University Haryana. Many of these students harass others from other regions and bully them. They will take advantage of you being away from home. They are known to bang doors and walls but they do not stop if you ask them to and it is definitely an unpleasant experience. There have also been cases of public indecency and the warden or hostel in charge will only make them write an apology letter. As of now, they have been silenced due to incessant complaining but the harassment still continues sometimes. If you are not from North India, then do not think of coming to SRM University. The batch of 2018-19 was not good at all. Most of the students were ill-minded and perhaps from the goonish areas of Haryana. If you bring your parents for a visit, most of them will have positive responses as they do not want to be silenced after complaints but this is the current scenario here. My advice to you would be to think twice before you decide to take a seat here.

Among the above two institutes, CUSAT is a better choice, considering the factors of facilities provided by the institute for research and educational purposes. The table below gives a brief level of comparison among the two institutes. Particulars CUSAT SRM Total Fees (B.Tech) Rs. 3.53 Lakhs Rs. 10 Lakhs Median Salary Offered (B.Tech) Rs. 4.5 LPA Rs. 3.5 LPA Admission exams CUSAT CAT SRMJEEE, JEE Main Key Highlights: If your primary requirement is a hostel and good other facilities in accommodation then go for SRM. It will provide all kinds of modern facilities for living inside the campus. In CUSAT, there are several high-tech labs like the DRDO lab. In such labs, multiple experiments are carried on at any instant of time.  Students get a lot of exposure in CUSAT in fields of research due to the presence of such labs and facilities in the institute. CUSAT is much less costly than SRM because it is a government institute, which is another reason many for choosing CUSAT. In CUSAT, the hostels and rooms are not that good. But, Kochi is an excellent place to live in. Therefore, considering all the above points, CUSAT is definitely preferred more among the two institutes.

DTU and NSIT are the best options among these, with great placement records and academics. These are counted among the top-tier technological institutes in the country. The type of exposure you will get at these institutes will not only help in performing well in academics but also help develop confidence. DTU placements 2022 shows the average CTC to be around INR 15.31 LPA. According to NSIT placement highlights of recent years, the median CTC offered is around INR 13 LPA.  SRM, and Manipal don’t belong to the same tier as DTU and NSIT.

In terms of higher education, Parul University can be considered better than SRM University. The college life at Parul University, Vadodara is extremely high-spirited. The faculty, in addition, is strongly supportive of the students. When speaking of placements, Parul University is visited by several top organizations. Here is the recent placement highlight of the institute. Participant Companies 650 Highest CTC Rs 18 LPA Average CTC Rs 3.8 LPA No. of Students Placed 12,000+ It is among the best universities in Gujarat. The infrastructure of Parul University, Vadodara is moreover commendable. You can also receive opportunities to be part of several extracurricular activities, such as sports, blogging, and more. The university also organizes various technical events for better upskilling, alongside the provision of a specially dedicated EDC cell for the benefit of students and for further technical support if needed. It is practically involved so that students can be exposed to interactions, developments, and more.

Having friends in both institutes, I am aware of their situation. Here presenting some facts which might help you get a clear idea. Investment Outlook: MSIT can be considered better, in terms of investment, than SRM University. It is because the fees of SRM University are very high, alongside the various expenditures involved with it. This means, your costs will automatically double during the course of time pursuing your B.Tech. Placement Reports: In terms of placements, both the universities are equally exposed to the industrial side. Institute MSIT, Delhi SRM University Average CTC INR 4 LPA INR 10 LPA Highest CTC INR 55 LPA INR 41.6 LPA Top Recruiting Companies Google, Infosys, Microsoft IDC, Adobe, Accenture, TCS, MuSigma Google, Microsoft, Optum, Deloitte, Capgemini, Schneider Electric, IBM Campus Life: Speaking of campus life, both the institutes are good in their own way. SRM has a very preferable campus, while on the flip side, MSIT has an average one. Yet, MSIT is situated in a very high-spirited location, which gives it the advantage of having numerous places to explore. The choice, however, is yours. But in perspective with the above statements, MSIT would definitely be a better choice than SRM University, if considering the ROI factor, besides the IPU tag.

SRM Sonepat is still in its developing phase. You won’t get your money’s worth there. There are only 3 B.Tech batches that have passed out. Most placement offers are either from the marketing sector or business analysts. Just 5% of the students get job offers in core sectors of their specific streams but with a very low package. The faculty is also not that good. You can get better teachers even in certain coaching institutes where your total expense can climb up to only 6-10k for a valuable cause. You can also get various other colleges at almost the same fees, such as HMR, LPU, AMITY, SHARDA, JAYEEE, SRM Chennai, VIT, and several others. They might charge you more than the average amount, but you will be provided better faculty and facilities. The study environment in SRM Sonepat is not good neither is the student crowd.  The Civil and Mechanical branches have acquired nearly zero placement (except only a handful of 2–3 students) for the past couple of years. The students who pass out are mostly offered jobs that are not related to their actual branch.  So, it will be better if you don’t keep SRM Sonepat as one of your options.

Choosing among the two given institutes depends upon what you want to pursue in the future. The points below give a brief overview of the advantages of both the choices, based on which you can make a decision. If you want to do an MBA after the B.Tech directly, without preparing for CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, etc. prefer the MBA Tech course from NMIMS. Although the B.Tech degree from NMIMS is not that good, the MBA degree is quite valuable and offers decent opportunities. If you want to do a separate B. Tech and then prepare for CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc for an MBA, then you should choose SRM over the other. In addition, the ECE department is one of the best departments in SRM University, which has an excellent faculty and offers good placements too. If you are interested in doing MBA from some foreign university, get minimum work experience after graduation. These are some of the most important things to consider that will help you make a choice among the institutes.

For CSE, the Amritapuri campus of Amrita University will be better. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose Amrita University. Academics: Amrita is one of the best institutes in India, for CSE. The faculties are well-experienced. You will have plenty of research opportunities. The computer labs are well-equipped with all the necessary software. Extra-curricular: Apart from academics, you will have many opportunities to show your talent through various international competitions under the guidance of experienced mentors. FOSS club was among the top clubs to secure maximum numbers of GSoC selection in 2016. Students from this club also got selected for GSoC in their first year. This club follows a method of code, share, and grow. Where juniors-seniors work collaboratively and help each other. Students from this club are mentoring students in international competitions like SHE++, Learn IT girl, Google Code Inc, etc. Many students have got the opportunity to work and study in Foreign Universities like CERN, EIT, Tel-Aviv, and many more. If you are interested in cybersecurity, you can join the Cyber Security club at the institute. There you can participate in international competitions like CTF’s. The BiOs team in Amrita is one of the best in the world. If you are more into logical problem solving, then the ICPC club is the right place for you. Students of the institute reached the world finals for ACM ICPC. Placements: Amrita has a good placement record. The major recruiters at the institute are SAP Labs, CISCO, Google, etc. The recent placement highlights for the institute are as follows. Average CTC - 4.20 LPA Highest CTC - 25 LPA It’s true that the institute is quite strict regarding the rules and regulations. But Amrita University is definitely a great choice for a CSE degree in terms of academics, exposure, placement, etc.

For CSE, VIT is the best option among these. It has a great placement record. VIT Vellore CSE average package is around INR 8.19 LPA. Top recruiting companies for CSE and IT branches are Microsoft, Google, Paypal, etc. You will get a lot of exposure and great placement and internship opportunities.  VIT has a Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS). It gives the students complete freedom to tailor their courses the way they want. You will get to choose what you wish to study and when you wish to study it.