Question 1

Is Aligarh Muslim University good enough for a B.Tech, compared to private universities like VIT, SRM, Manipal and Thapar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University is way better than private universities such as VIT, SRM, Manipal, and Thapar for B.Tech. AMU is a central university and is widely recognized. Many times students prefer AMU prefer NITs.

It has international-level infrastructure and a great faculty base. Many professors from CS and Electronics branches are past employees of top MNCs like Microsoft, CISCO, etc. The placements are pretty good for B.Tech. AMU B.Tech placements 2021 had an average CTC of INR 5.62 LPA.

The industrial exposure is less compared to the other institutes. But as AMU is located in the vicinity of NCR, the location advantage makes up for it.

Question 2

Which is better for CSE: SRM University Ramapuram or Presidency University, Yelahanka, Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Presidency University is a relatively newly established institute in 2013 whereas SRM was established in 2004 and is a highly reputed private institute across the country specially for engineering, having a strong alumni network in the industry. SRM also has international collaborations with universities from USA, UK, France and a few other countries, allowing scholarly students to undergo semester abroad programme.

Fee Structure and student strength:

College	NIRF Ranking	Fee Structure for B. Tech CSE	Seat intake
Presidency University	Top 200 engineering colleges in 2018	INR 11 lakhs for entire course	180
SRM University Ramapuram	#41 for engineering in 2020	INR 8.1 lakhs for entire course	600

Curriculum:

SRM University Ramapuram, B. Tech CSE:

Students learn a diverse set of subjects ranging from basics in programming, mathematics to theory of computation, operating systems and cellular automata.
Moreover, QOS in IP networks, wireless network operations and data communications are some of the other aspects included in the course.

Presidency University, B. Tech CSE:

The course is divided into a number of mandatory and elective courses.
Topics included in the course range from discrete mathematics, digital design lab as well as programming languages, modern technologies like ML/IOT & AI.
Other subjects like analysis of algorithms, computer networks and software engineering are also taught.

Placements:

SRM University Ramapuram, B. Tech CSE:

Average placement rate around 100%
The highest package offered is INR 41 lakhs LPA with an average salary of INR 4-5 LPA.
Top recruiters are Amazon, Wipro, TCS, Capgemini, Infosys amongst 100 others
20% students get PPOs in pre-final year with average stipend of 20,000

Presidency University, B. Tech CSE:

The average placement rate is around 90%
The highest package offered is INR 16 LPA, the average package is between 3-5 LPA.
Major recruiters are Reliance, Vivo, Capillary, VVDN, Mindtree amongst 30+ other companies

These institutes have highly qualified faculties and provide ample opportunities to hone one’s skills and excel in the field chosen.

Question 3

How is IT in Manipal university? Is it better than SRM?

Accepted Answer

If you're considering pursuing IT, Manipal, Jaipur could be a good option for you as the faculty is supportive and helpful, and the syllabus is somewhat similar to Computer Science with some changes in the 3rd and final year. While the speaker has no personal experience with SRM, Chennai, it's worth noting that branches like CS/IT are rarely dependent on the faculty or college.

In IT, at some point in your course, you will have to learn languages on your own and accordingly code using those languages. So, it's crucial to have a good understanding of the basics and develop problem-solving skills. Keep in mind that the field of IT is continually evolving, and it's essential to keep yourself updated with the latest technologies and trends.