The National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Mysore, established in 1946, offers B.Tech and M.Tech programs with five and ten specializations respectively, alongside a three-year MCA program. Admission is through exams like COMEDK for non-state and KCET for Karnataka residents. For instance, candidates have been admitted to the Computer Science program with COMEDK scores and KCET ranks around 2704 to 7213. The admission process is straightforward, involving fee payments of about 1.5 lakh INR and online counseling for seat allocation.
The faculty, many with degrees from IITs, NITs, and IISc, ensures a 1:16 faculty-to-student ratio, providing personalized support. While teaching quality varies, with mechanical faculty highly praised, the faculty's overall involvement in academics and extra-curriculars is commendable. The curriculum is industry-aligned, focusing on practical teaching methods and timely syllabus completion. Fee structures vary by admission mode. KCET students pay between 35,000 to 60,000 INR annually, whereas COMEDK students pay between 180,000 to 300,000 INR.
Management quota fees can exceed 1 lakh INR, reaching up to 15 lakhs. Hostel fees are around 90,000 INR, and overall annual expenses for non-Karnataka students can be around 270,000 INR. Scholarships are available for top students, and education loans are facilitated through bank partnerships. NIE boasts a strong placement record, particularly in Computer Science and Information Science, with a near 98% placement rate. The highest salary package offered was 64 LPA, and average packages for CSE and ISE range from 12 to 14 LPA.
Over 100 companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, participate in placements, with the overall rate around 95%. Internships often lead to pre-placement offers, providing stipends from 10,000 to 50,000 INR monthly. Scholarships are available for Karnataka students based on merit, caste, and financial need. Government and private scholarships also support SC/ST, OBC, and girl students.
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