Is medicaps good after becoming a university?

It is very difficult to compare the college before and after becoming a university since it is very new. However, here are a few of the reviews and comparisons given by my friends at the institute. The average JEE Main score of 2015-19 batch (last batch of Rgpv at Medicaps) was 110+ as compared to previous batches which were around 70, 60, and even 20 at times. There were a lot of 80+ scoring students in board exams in the 2015 batch and now the cutoff scores for admission have been less. From the batch of 2015, only one person got a GATE rank of 50 and the rest were under 500 ranks. Most of the students of the last batch got admission in high b schools after passing out from this college like MDI Gurgaon, IIFT, IIsc Bangalore, IIM Indore, and other IIM’s. The college students have become more enthusiastic as most of the students have shared their initiatives on the Ted ex platform. Most of the IT and CS batch students have got two offers from the campus hiring process. As of now, it is difficult to say definitely whether the institute has improved after becoming a university since it’s too early.

Is Medi-Caps Indore or LNCT Bhopal better?

In terms of academics, infrastructure, and faculties, Medicaps Indore is better than LNCT Bhopal. The campus has a great environment. Various festivals and events are organized throughout the academic year. Medicap’s tech-fest MOONSTONE is famous. The university has a decent placement record. Major MNCs like Walmart, Google, Amazon, Deloitte, etc. visited Medi-caps placements in 2022.

How is your experience at medicaps university Indore BTech(CSE)?

One of my friends is a pass out from Medi-Caps University Indore and she had a very nice experience. With the interaction I had with her, here are some of the insights she shared with me that might be helpful: The infrastructure of the overall college is good but the classes are not well maintained. The library has a huge variety of many fictional and non-fictional books. The University’s computer center is equipped with more than 800 computers and has a Wi-Fi speed of 100 Mbps. The University has a gym including a variety of machines and different types of equipment. Like free-weights, resistance machines, etc The campus has an open-air canteen. Food is hygienic and of good quality. It functions even after college hours. The university has laboratories, equipped with high-end hardware and software. Categories B.Tech CSE at Medicaps Indore Course Fee 4.85 lakh Placement Percentage 90% Highest CTC 15-20 LPA Average CTC 4 LPA Recruiting Companies TCS, Infosys, Wipro, MindTree, Capgemini, etc. Discipline is a very important aspect of Medicaps, all students are advised to maintain decorum in the university. Classes are held regularly and most of the faculty members are very knowledgeable and student-friendly. It is known to be one of the best colleges for Btech in Madhya Pradesh. She had a wonderful experience there.

Which college is good for CSE/IT Medi-Caps or Symbiosis University of applied science Indore?

My cousin graduated from Medi-caps in 2017 and he was recruited by a software company in Hyderabad. He was enrolled in Electric and Electronics Engineering and had maintained an average Score Card throughout his college life. Medi-caps has built up a really good impression and image for itself in the last decade. Computer Science Engineering along with Mechanical Engineering at Medi-caps requires the highest cut-off score across all branches. Placement opportunities provided to students are extremely good as compared to other major private colleges in Madhya Pradesh. This is especially true for CS/IT students as per official reports and data in the past few years. While TCS recruits over 200 every time it visits the campus for its recruitment drive. The college also has more product-based companies that visit regularly like Impetus, Amdocs, GGK, DXC (previously CSC), just to name a few of many others. Symbiosis Indore is a fairly new institute and though you may find better infrastructure and facilities there, you will find the crowd there to be as good as Medi-Caps. Here’s an insight into the CSE course at the institutes. Parameters Medi-Caps University Symbiosis, Indore Average CTC 4 LPA - Highest CTC 18 LPA 16 LPA Course Fee 4.84 lakhs 10.10 lakhs The faculty members of Medi-caps are also considered to be better than Symbiosis as per testimonials by many students.

Which is a better college, LNCT Bhopal or Medicaps Indore?

According to my friends at LNCT, it is one of Central Indias best private institutes. World-class facilities, excellent infrastructure, well-equipped high-tech laboratories, enriched libraries, and a student-friendly campus with Wi-Fi all contribute significantly to students overall holistic development. Expert faculty members provide students with a high-quality education. The Training and Placement Cell actively collaborates with students and administration to assist them in obtaining a position in any company of their choice. You, as a student, must attend lectures on a regular basis and work continuously to improve their technical and managerial skills, which will aid them in obtaining a good job. Categories LNCT Bhopal Medicaps Indore Course Fee 2.4 - 4 lakh 4.85 lakh Highest CTC 19.67 LPA 18 LPA Average CTC 4.5 LPA 4-6 LPA Recruiting Companies Infosys, TCS, Wipro, DXC, etc. TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Flipkart, etc. All of these factors, such as high-quality education and numerous career opportunities, make the name LNCT synonymous with excellence.

What is the best university, Medi-Caps University or Sage University in Indore, MP?

Medi-Caps University is the best option as compared to the other universities mentioned here. Sage Universities have started recently. So, you will get better facilities at Medi-Caps. However, if you have other better options, you should go for them instead. Medi-Caps is still a private college and the placement opportunities offered by this institute aren’t on the same level as SGSITS and DAVV.

Which college is the better for engineering, Medi-Caps Indore or LNCT Bhopal?

LNCT Bhopal is ranked among the top 10 engineering colleges in MP. There is a reason for it being ranked high. The placement drive is very good at LNCT in the IT and CS department. The infrastructure is well maintained too. Your efforts can help you to bag the premium package companies. In the other departments, you might not get such good placements but you are assured of it in IT and CS. In 2020, the highest CTC offered in the campus placement was 27 LPA by Microsoft. Medi-Caps Indore is good too since it summons companies like HDFC Bank, Jio and it is all on you, your caliber, to crack those jobs and get a handsome salary. Overall, LNCT will be a better choice since it is among the top institutes in MP and it also has a great placement record.

How is IT branch in Medicaps University, Indore for placements?

One of my friends studied at Medicaps University. According to him, there are no placements. The ones that are offered are mediocre and average. They are very strict about attendance. The faculty are not well experienced. Their teaching method is also average. Only mass recruiting companies like TCS take part in the placement program. They also offer very low salary packages to engineering graduates. Categories IT at Medicaps Indore Course Fee 4.85 lakh Course Duration 4 years Average CTC 3.5 LPA Owing to its not-so-good reviews in the field of engineering it is advisable to choose whatever is best for you only after considering the various aspects of it.

How is Medicaps University Indore in terms of placement in branches like EEE, EC mech?

Only 4-5% of students in private engineering colleges are placed in core EC and EEE companies. One of my friends studied at Medicaps and according to him, it is really good. In Medi-Caps, placements for EC are quite good, with approximately 60–70% of students being placed, primarily in IT companies such as TCS, DXC, Amdocs, Impetus, and others. Placements for EEE and Mechanical may not match that percentage; roughly 40% of students from both branches are placed. Companies such as the aforementioned IT firms or core companies such as Force Motors, Mahindra, Triveni turbines, visit the campus every year in search of good placements. Categories Medi-Caps University Indore Course Fee 4.85 lakh Highest CTC 10-12 LPA Average CTC 8 LPA Recruiting Companies Tech Mahindra, ITC, Phillips, Havells, etc. Overall Medi-Caps is good in terms of placements. You could easily opt for this college. It has a well-maintained infrastructure, proper facilities, and very good placement records.

Can I change my college from Ujjain Engineering College to Medi-Caps University in Indore in the 2nd year?

There is no surety that you can change from government to private college. Even if you get a chance to do that you should always choose your priority. One of my friends was in a similar dilemma a few years back and he chose Medi-Cap University because it is located in Indore and he was looking for better coaching institutions. But nowadays coaching institutions are also available at Ujjain and you can study in college and do your preparation as well. Since Ujjain engineering college does not have a proper attendance system you will get a lot of time for further preparation. Both the colleges are similar in nature, there is not much difference between them. Faculties are better at UEC in comparison to Medicaps University. Medi Caps University is a private institution the fees are quite high as compared to UEC college. UEC also offers a peaceful environment.

Medicaps University: Courses, Fee, Admission 2023, Placement

Q: How can I enquire about admission at Medi-Caps University?

Visit the official website of the college and go to the Enquiry to fill the inquiry form or visit the campus to the following address:Medi-Caps University, A.B. Road,Pigdamber, RauIndore - 453331Contact No. 0731-4259500, 2856294E-mail: info@medicaps.ac.in

Medi-Caps University, Indore was established in the year 2000. The university ranked 1^st in placement in madhya pradesh by Times Engineering Survey 2022. The institute ranked 1^st Amongst Top Private Institute in Central India by i3RC Times Engineering, 2019. Medi-Caps University is approved by AICTE.

Medi-caps University Indore offers 50+ UG, PG and Doctoral degree programs in the discipline of Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy, Agriculture, etc. The most popular courses of the university include B.Pharma, an integrated BCA+MCA degree program, BBA across 5 specializations, MBA in 4 specializations and B.Tech. across 11 branches with various specializations. Other courses of Medi-Caps University are M.Tech, MCA, MA, M.Sc, B.Com and B.Sc degree courses. Admission to the university depends on the candidate’s performance in the last qualifying examination as well as national-level entrance exams. B.Tech enrollment requires a valid score in JEE Mains. For the MBA program, accepted entrance test scores are CMAT/ CAT/ GMAT. Students seeking to pursue Ph.D. are required to take CSIR/ UGC NET and obtain a valid score.

The university has an excellent placement record and more than 350+ companies visited for on-campus recruitment. The highest package offered at Medi-caps University was INR 48 LPA for the year 2022. Some of the companies that visit the campus during the placement drive are Deloitte, TCS, Amazon, Mahindra, Capgemini and many more.

Medi-Caps University provides CBCS specializations with all its major courses and excellent campus facilities to foster innovation and productivity among the students. The entrepreneurship Cell and Skill Development Cell of the university assists students with preparation for their professional lives. Other facilities of Medi-Caps include Computer Centre, Gymnasium, Auditorium, Transport Facilities, Sports Facilities, Research Centre, etc.

Medi-Caps University Important Dates

Particulars	Mock Test	Final Test
MU-SAT PHASE-1	May 30, 2024 & May 31., 2024	June 1, 2024 – June 2, 2024
MU-SAT PHASE-2	June 18, 2024 & June 19, 2024	June 20, 2024 & June 21, 2024
MU-SAT PHASE-3	August 16, 2024	August 17, 2024

Table of Content

Medi-Caps University Highlights
Medi-Caps University Key Facts
Medi-Caps University Rankings
Medi-Caps University Collaborations
Medi-Caps University Courses
Medi-Caps University Admission
Medi-Caps University Placement
Medi-Caps University Facilities
Medi-Caps University Infrastructure
Medi-Caps University Scholarship
Medi-Caps University Faculty
Medi-Caps University FAQs

Medi-Caps University 360° Campus Tour

Medi-Caps University Highlights

Established \| University Type	2000 \| Private
Approved by	AICTE \| UGC \| PCI \| ICAR Based Curriculum
Entrance Exam	CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ JEE Main/ CSIR/ UGC NET
Popular Courses	MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech, MCA
Courses Offered	14 Courses across 35 streams
The Medicaps Legacy	23 years 21000+ Global Alumni 8500+ students 450+ faculty members
Application Mode \| Fees	Online & Offline \| INR 1,500
Admission Criteria	Merit-based + Entrance Test
Top Recruiters	Google, Walmart, Amazon, Cisco, Cipla, Tata Consultancy Services, Deloitte, EY, Morgan Stanley, Axis Bank, Byju’s Learning App, Johnson, Hike, ICICI Bank
Campus Area	53 acres
Facilities Available	Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, Canteen, Gymnasium
Location	A.B.Road Pigdamber Rau, 453331
Official Website	https://www.medicaps.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk	7969024444, 7723000000

Medi-Caps University Key Facts

The university has 200 MOU's with leading industry partners like TCS, Amazon, BOSCH and Microsoft.The university campus spreads across 53 acres of lush green oxy-rich campus.
The library has more than 1,00,000 books and 1200 journals.
The university offers industry oriented courses with the use of Choice Based Credit System.The university offers attractive industrial internships during the degree tenure.
Provides fund support for the best startup projects.
Financial aid to meritorious/underprivileged students.

Medi-Caps University Rankings

Medi-Caps University has received the following awards and accolades for consistently offering quality education to the students.

Ranked 1 in placement in madhya pradesh by Times Engineering Survey 2022.
Ranked 1^stAmongst Top Private Institute in Central India by Times of India 2020.
Ranked 1^st Amongst Top Private Institute in Central India by i3RC Times Engineering Survey, in 2020.
Received the Number 1 Ranking in the Placements & Graduating outcomes in Central India Outlook Survey, in 2019.
Ranked Number 1 in M.P. and 41st in India in i3RC Times Engineering Survey, in 2018.

Medi-Caps University Collaborations

Medicaps Indore has collaborated with international institutes to provide quality education to the students. Below detailed are the collaborations of the University:

Wadhwani Operating Foundation, California
Centre for Pavement Excellence Asia Pacific Ltd., Melbourne (Australia)
Avicenne Private Business School, Tunisia
The Diplomatic Research & Policy Foundation, Europe
Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia
Nepal Innovation Technology & Entrepreneurship Center, Kaski, Nepal
Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia
College of Engineering and Technology Dilla University, Dilla Ethiopia
Mahsa University, Malaysia
Bangladesh Advance Robotics Research Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh
Blue Prism India Private Ltd. Singapore
LOI with Asia Pacific Association Educators Training Institute, Philippines
Saylor Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, USA – Supplemental Agreement
MOU with Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Indonesia
Agreement for Cooperation in Academic and Research Related Activities with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidereng Rappang, Indonesia

Medi-Caps University Courses

Medicaps Indore offers UG, PG and PhD programs in the discipline of Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Finance, Pharmacy, Agriculture, etc. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course	Specialization	Eligibility
B.Tech	Information Technology, Robotics and Automation, Construction Technology and Management, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Technology, Microwave Engineering, VLSI, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CAE, Industrial and Production Engineering, Energy Technology	10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks + a valid score in JEE Main
B.Tech in CSE	General, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Computer Science and Business Systems
B.Pharma	General	10+2 (HSC) in PCM/PCB with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
B.Pharm.(LE)-D2D	General	-
BBA	Finance, Foreign Trade, HR, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing	10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
BCA	General
Integrated BCA + MCA	General	0+2 (HSC) with Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Physics/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject
B.Sc (Hons.)	Forensic Science	10+2 (HSC) with science stream from a recognized board
B.Sc	Agriculture, Bio Technology
B.Sc. Engg.+M.Tech. (Integrated)	Computer Science
B.Com (Hons.)	Accountig & Taxation, Banking & Insurance, Computer Application	10+2 (HSC) with Commerce stream from a recognized board
M.Tech	Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Technology	B.E/ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ MCA with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university + entrance exam MU-SAT
MBA	Finance, Foreign Trade, HR, Marketing Management	Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university + a valid score in CMAT/ CAT/ GMAT
MCA	General	Graduation with Mathematics with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university
M.Sc	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Forensic Science	B.Sc. in a related discipline from a recognized university
MA	English	BA or equivalent from a recognized university
Ph.D	Engineering, Management, Commerce, Science, English, Pharmacy	Post Graduation in relevant discipline + a valid score in CSIR/ UGC NET

Check: Medicaps University Indore Courses and Fees

Medi-Caps University Admission

Candidates can register themselves online or offline through the admission portal. Admission process of Medicaps University Indore are as follows:

Online Mode

Step 1: Registration

Visit the official website of the university and go to the ‘New Registration’ link.
Fill the ‘Student Registration Form.’
After completion of the registration process, an application number will be generated.
Note down your application number, user ID and password for future use.
A copy of your login details and registration number will be sent on their registered email.
Enter your user name and password and click on ‘Submit’.

Step 2: Program Selection and Course Choice

Login by using your ID and Password.
Fill all the relevant details in the application form.
Pay the application fee of INR 1,600 through online payment gateway or UPI.
Take a printout of the application form.

Offline Mode: Visit the university campus along with all the relevant documents for fulfilling all the above-mentioned procedure.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following entrance exams followed by Personal Interview:

Course	Entrance Test	Read more
B.Tech	JEE Main	Click here
M.Tech	GATE	Click here
MBA	CAT	Click here
	CMAT	Click here
	GMAT	Click here
Ph.D	CSIR	Click here
Ph.D	UGC NET	Click here

Check: Medicaps University Indore Admission

Medi-Caps University Placement

Medicaps University has a record of 94% placement. More than 350 companies visited the campus for the placement process. The university has a separate cell for placement which organizes the complete recruitment process. The cell works with an aim to provide the best placement opportunities to its students. The placement cell of the university organizes various training programs such as Industry-Institute-Interface, Communication and Personality Development, Personal Counselling, Career Development Program, etc. The minimum package was INR 3.5 LPA. Some of the placement highlights are as follows:

No. of Recruiters	350+
No. of Offers	2000+
No. of Students Placed	1500+
Highest Package	INR 48 LPA
Average Package	INR 6.5 LPA
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Google, Goldsman Sachs, Top 1 Percent, Amdocs, Force, Mahindra, Capgemini, TCS, Delloite, Impetus, Morgan Stanley, Infosys, Amdocs etc

Check: Medicaps University Indore Placement

Medi-Caps University Facilities

Library: The Central Library has an area of about 35000 sq. ft. The Central library is stocked with over 1,00,000 books, magazines, reference articles, archives, encyclopedic collections, and more than 1200 national and international journals.

Laboratory: There are well-equipped and well-maintained laboratories for all engineering and computer departments to give students appropriate practical training to meet the requirements of their concerned fields.

Computer Center: The computer department of the institute has state-of-the-art equipment relating to various subjects of Computer Science and Information Technology. The department continuously updates its labs with the most modern laboratory facilities.

Auditorium: There are two well furnished, completely air-conditioned seminar hall with a capacity of 200 and 700 people. Yet another open-air auditorium fit for public gatherings for more than 1500 people is another added feature for MGI. These are used for various academic activities like training sessions, guest lectures, conferences, MDPs, EDPs, FDPs, pre-placement talks, and several cultural activities.

Medi-Caps University Infrastructure

Having a 53 acres lush green oxy-campus, the university has state of the art labs and smart classrooms. The university also has 15+ student's lead clubs and organizations to help students grow beyond the classrooms. Some of the unique infrastructural facilities offered by the university are mentioned below.

Hostel: The university has hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The boys in-campus hostel has 325 beds and the girls in-campus hostel has 280 beds. The hostel is very well connected by the public transport system and has medical facilities. The hostel also has common rooms, gyms, badminton courts, volleyball ground, basketball ground and other indoor games facilities.

Sports Complex: The university has a gigantic sports complex where students can play various sports like baseball, kabaddi,kho-kho,etc and indoor games like judo,chess,carrom,etc. Also, there is a badminton court, cricket and football ground, volleyball court, basketball court and athletics ground.

Clubs: The university has a number of clubs where the students can become a part of and enhance their talent. Some of the clubs are cultural club, photography club, Google Developer Student Club, Media Club, Social Club, Sports Club, Arts and creative club and much more.

Shuttle Service: The university offers shuttle service for the convenience of the students and the staff members. The university has 29 buses and ensures all safety norms.

Medi-Caps University Scholarship

Medi-Caps University provides financial aid to meritorious and underprivileged students. Medi-caps University Scholarship cum Admission Test (MU-SAT 2024) is a national-level entrance exam. A Scholarship test is mandatory for admission in Integrated Law programs, Engineering, Management, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Science, and Art Humanities & Social Science. The amount of the scholarship depends on the performance of the student in MU-SAT 2024 & the fee of the program.

Students can apply for scholarships by visiting the university's official website. Some scholarships that can be availed by students are as follows.

Scholarship Name	Category	Eligibility	Scholarship Amount
Early Bird	-	-	-
State Board Topper	Tution Fee Waiver	Top 10 Students of Each State Board	3.20 crore
MU-SAT Meritorious Scholarship	10 % of tution Fee of Respective Program	As per decided Merit Criteria	20 lakh
Medi-caps Alumni	25% Waive-Off in first Year Fees	Candidate those who have passed out from Medi-caps university or any sister concern institute	20 lakh
Sports Quota	10% attendance Relaxation	International/national/state level player in any of the sports recognised by national/international sports bodies	nil
Underprivileged Financial Aids	Tution Fee Waiver	For Under privileged studentshaving family income less than or equal to Rs.1,50,000/- Per annum*.	15 lakh
Category Scholarship	Category Scholarship provided by Govt.	as per govt. norms

A few other scholarship schemes that can be availed by the students are detailed below:

Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Balkalyan Yojna
L&T Build India Scholarship 2022
Kotak Shiksha Nidhi
Aditya Birla Capital COVID Scholarship Program
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme
Dr Abdul Kalam Scholarship For Medical or Engineering Aspirants
Adobe India Women-in-Technology Scholarship
AICTE PG Scholarships Scheme
AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT)
IIM TRICHY - Fellow Programme in Management
Kind Scholarship for Meritorious Students
Vidyasaarathi-SNL bearing scholarship

Check: Medi-Caps University, Indore - Scholarship Details

Medi-Caps University Faculty

Medi-Caps University has a faculty of experts with 7-20 years of experience in academia and in the industry. They ensure all around development of the students and prepare them for a successful professional lives.

Check: Medicaps University Indore Faculty

Medi-Caps University FAQs

Ques. Does the Medi-Caps university provide a scholarship facility?

Ans. Yes, the university provides scholarship facilities on the basis of merit cum means scholarship, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship, UGC PG Merit Scholarship, Kind Scholarship for Meritorious Scholarship, many more. To know more, click here

Ques. Does the Medi-Caps university provide internships?

Ans. Yes, the university provides internships to students. Each summer Yale offers highly selective, two-week academic and leadership experiences for exceptional high school students.

Ques. What does the B.Pharma course cost at Medi-Caps University?

Ans. The tuition cost for the B.Pharma course is INR 1,00,000 per year.

Ques. What is the fee for the MBA course at Medi-Caps University?

Ans. The fee for the MBA program at Medi-Caps University is INR 1,00,000 per year.

Ques. How can I enquire about admission at Medi-Caps University?

Ans. Visit the official website of the college and go to the ‘Enquiry’ to fill the inquiry form or visit the campus to the following address:

Medi-Caps University, A.B. Road,
Pigdamber, Rau
Indore - 453331
Contact No. 0731-4259500, 2856294
E-mail: info@medicaps.ac.in

Ques. What is the difference between BBA LLB (Hons) and BA LLB (Hons)?

Ans. The key distinction lies in the components of BBA and BA. BBA LLB (Hons) primarily focuses on the intersection of business and law, while BA LLB (Hons) emphasizes the interface of law and society, which has a nurturing capacity for litigation. Both programs share identical law components and elective courses which are available to complement the respective BA or BBA components.

Ques. Is the university responsible for arranging internships?

Ans. The university takes responsibility for internship arrangements through a dedicated career services team. This team collaborates closely with senior faculty members and industry stakeholders to facilitate summer internships and final placements, ensuring that students have access to appropriate and meaningful opportunities aligned with their career aspirations.

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