The reviewer was admitted to G Pulla Reddy Engineering College through ECET with a rank of 900. They attended counseling at Government Polytechnic Anantapur and chose Chemical Engineering due to its high demand and good placement records. Manipal University offers this course with promising placement opportunities. Scholarships are available for eligible students, details of which are on the college's website. The faculty is well-qualified, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 1:9, though there is some concern about focus on top students. Tuition fees range from ₹3.5 to ₹8 lakh per year, depending on the branch. The first-year fee is approximately ₹17,06,000, with additional costs for hostel and mess. Non-NRI students pay a total of ₹12-16 lakhs, while NRI students pay ₹35-40 lakhs. Loans, scholarships, and EMI payment options are available. The college does not offer management seats. Placement opportunities are robust, with over 250 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs, participating in campus drives. Students become eligible for placements in the seventh semester, with an average package of ₹7.5 LPA, and the highest at ₹43.31 LPA. Around 70% of students secure placements. A minimum GPA of 6 is required, and the placement process includes an online test, group discussion, and HR round. Internships are mandatory, beginning in the eighth semester, with companies like Microsoft and Amazon offering stipends. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, caste, and minority status, with full freeships for top 100 MET rankers and a 25% scholarship for a CGPA above 8.5. Financial aid is also available for students who have lost an earning parent. Despite high fees, the college offers studying abroad programs and supports student startups with funding. Overall, the reviewer is satisfied with the course and its content.
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