Sharda University has been awarded the best private university continuously over the years by National Education Awards. It has also been awarded the best Private Global University of the Year and the Best Innovative Engineering School in North.

Mechanical engineering is one of the most sought after courses at Sharda University. The institute offers a BTech course for Mechanical Engineering. It focuses on the practical understanding of engineering and related concepts and expects students to implore into their syllabus topics and go beyond them. It also aims to allow students to grow through cross-functional activities and networking with companies.

Curriculum:

The ME department aims at providing an industry-centric curriculum and provides a blend of classroom and experiential learning. They include lab exercises, assignments, case studies, and work-integrated activities.

Admission:

• Matriculation with-60% marks, 10+2 with 70% aggregate & minimum 60% marks in PCM, Computer Science/PCB for Biotechnology without a gap between 10th and 12th is the prerequisite for admission.

• Students can appear for the Sharda University Admission Test (SUAT) if they have scored above 50% marks in Maths in 12th Boards to get selected for admission.

• All students up to JEE rank of 3 lakhs and students with UPSEE All India rank up to 50,000 are also eligible for admission.

Placements:

Sharda University has an excellent track record of 91% and 100% placements over the year.

• The highest salary package was 64 LPA.

• Every year about 350 employers recruit students through campus recruitments. Some famous recruiting companies include Amazon, iGate, Wipro, Edelweiss, ITC, L&T, Audi, Asian Paints, etc.

The department provides compulsory internships in the final year and for students who perform exceedingly well get the opportunity to participate in a full-time summer internship in USA, Germany, Mexico and Australia. They also give regular industry visits.

Sharda University and Chitkara University have been ranked 151 out of the top 200 universities in India by NIRF 2020. Whereas, LPU has been ranked 99 for overall by NIRF.

Sharda University-

It offers graduation, post-graduation, research programs, and certificate courses.

• Admissions in BTech is done by JEE mains or UPSEE or SUAT, BArch is done by JEE mains/ NATA/ UPSEE, MTech is done by GATE or NET/ MBA is done by SUAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT, MDS, MS, MD is done by NEET, Ph.D. is done by University entrance exam score or UGC/ CSIR( JRF)/ NET/ GATE.

• Admissions in all other undergraduate and postgraduate programs are merit-based.

• The minimum eligibility criteria for an undergraduate degree is 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% and for the post-graduate degrees, it is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

LPU-

LPU offers more than 200 programs.

• The admission in Engineering is done by JEE mains or LPUNEST, MBA is done by CAT/ XAT/ MAT, Ph.D. is done by LPUNEST.

• Admissions to various undergraduate courses are done by LPUNEST and various diploma degrees are done based on merit.

• The minimum eligibility criteria for an undergraduate degree is 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% and for a post-graduate degree, it is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Chitkara University-

Chitkara University has 12 schools in various fields comprising more than 13000 students.

• The admissions for BE is based on JEE mains, B.Arch is done by JEE mains and NATA, MBA is done by CAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT, ME is done by entrance test, Ph.D. is done by GPAT/UGC NET/ CSIR NET. Admissions in other undergraduate courses are merit-based.

• The minimum eligibility criteria for an undergraduate degree is 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% and that of post-graduate degree is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

The placement records for the institutes are mentioned below.

Amazon, iGate, Wipro, Audi, HDFC Bank, IBM are some of the major recruiters at these institutes.

Sharda University, LPU, Chitkara University offers almost equal average placement. Candidates can opt for any of them according to their will and preference.

LPU has been ranked 99th (overall) by NIRF and the Engineering department has been ranked 87th by NIRF 2020. Whereas Sharda University has been ranked 92nd for Engineering by India Today.

Admission:

LPU-

• At LPU any B. Tech at Mechanical Engineering aspirants must have at least 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English or, any subject that is equivalent to qualifying LPUNEST.

• For students, those who have secured 90% in 10+2 or 90 percentile in JEE Mains are exempted from LPUNEST and can directly apply for the admission.

Sharda University-

• In the case of Sharda University, Mechanical engineering aspirants must have at least 60% aggregate in 10+2 in physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

• SUAT, JEE Main, or UPSEE scores are considered for BTech admission at Sharda University.

At Sharda University fees for B. Tech courses are ?1.59 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) whereas, at LPU the fees for B. Tech programs are ?1.37 Lakhs (1st Year Fees).

Placement:

Sharda University-

• For B. Tech programs at Sharda university the placement record was 91%.

• In last year’s placements, the institute witnessed the highest salary package of 65 LPA

LPU-

• At LPU the highest salary package offered was 42 LPA.

• The top recruiters at the institute are Google, IBM, TCS, Infosys, etc.

These are the major factors that you need to consider while choosing the institute. As for which institute should be better for you, you should decide that for yourself.

Sharda University is well known in the education field, the department of Civil engineering in the University provides quality education as well as decent placements to the students. It is ranked 65 for private engineering by India Today 2019.

More than 30 fortune 500 companies and 150 MNCs visit Sharda University. The placement cell at the University offers the On-Campus as well as Off-Campus recruitment opportunities.

• Students of this program are placed in companies with an average annual package of 3.51 LPA.

• However, the percentage of core placement for B.tech civil engineering in 2018 and 2019 was not more than 10 percent. About only 5 students out of 62 got placed in core companies from the department in the last years.

• The highest salary package offered is 4.2 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 2.8 LPA.

There was only one core-sector company that visited for campus placements for the civil engineering department. The companies visiting for campus placements such as Tech Mahindra, Videocon, TCS, Wipro, etc. are mostly from another sector and do not offer jobs to the students in the core civil field.

Sharda University has been awarded the best private university continuously over the years by National Education Awards. It has also been awarded the best Private Global University of the Year and the Best Innovative Engineering School in North. It is ranked 151 out of 200 by NIRF 2020. CSE department is one of the best departments of Sharda University.

Curriculum:

• The CSE department aims at providing an industry-centric curriculum and provides a blend of classroom and experiential learning.

• They include lab exercises, assignments, case studies, and work-integrated activities.

Admission:

• Matriculation with-60% marks, 10+2 with 70% aggregate and minimum 60% marks in PCM, Computer Science/PCB for Biotechnology without a gap between 10th and 12th is the required eligibility.

• Students can also appear for Sharda University Admission Test (SUAT) if they have scored above 50% marks in Maths in 12th Boards for selection.

• All students up to JEE rank of 3 lakhs and students with UPSEE All India rank up

to 50,000 are also eligible for admission.

Placements:

Sharda University has an excellent track record of 91% and 100% placements over the year. Most CSE students get an above-average salary package due to the demand of their course.

• The highest salary package was 64 LPA. Every year about 350 employers recruit students through campus recruitments.

• Some famous recruiting companies include Amazon, iGate, Wipro, Edelweiss, ITC, L&T, Audi, Asian Paints, etc.

The department provides compulsory internships in the final year and for students who perform exceedingly well get the opportunity to participate in a full-time summer internship in USA, Germany, Mexico and Australia. They also give regular industry visits.

Sharda University offers a full-time 4 year BTech program in CSE that has been accredited by NAAC with a Grade ‘A’. LPU’s Engineering program in CSE has been ranked at 87 by NIRF. Both the universities offer a well-structured curriculum but let us have a look at some key points of difference that will help you narrow down your decision.

Infrastructure:

Sharda University- Sharda University has one of the best academic campuses in Greater Noida with updated labs, computer operating facilities, technological appliances, workshops, and seminar halls. The campus is spread across 63 acres and houses a huge library, hostel facilities, multiple restaurants, cafeterias, and a well-equipped sports complex.

LPU- LPU has a wide campus that is spread across 600 acres that offers students with all the modern facilities like high-speed internet all across the campus and hostel, good quality mess food, practical lab services, the largest library in India, and a nine-floor academic building.

Admissions:

Sharda University- For admissions in CSE BTech at Sharda University students need to keep the following points in mind.

Students with a rank below 3, 00,000 in JEE Mains, and below 50,000 in UPSEE are automatically exempted from appearing from SUAT, which is the test conducted by the university for rest of the students in order to be eligible for admissions. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview based on the rank obtained.

LPU- For admissions at LPU students can find the information given below.

Students with a 10+2 score of above 90% or above 90 percentile in JEE Mains, will be exempted from applying for the LPUNEST test, which is conducted by the university.

Placements:

Sharda University- It observes placement from over 350 companies in total. For the CSE department, the university recorded 91% placement rate with the highest CTC of 12 LPA. Top recruiters at the institutes are 99acres, Asian Paints, Amazon, HDFC Banks, IBM.

LPU- LPU on the other hand observes placements from top MNC’s due to its industry tie-ups and partnerships. The placement record was 90% with the highest CTC of 42 LPA. Top recruiters at the institutes are Capgemini, Colgate, Bosch, TCS, Unilever.

Students can make a well-informed choice between the two universities for the CSE program based on the important points given above.

Sharda University is a private university situated in Greater Noida, established in the year 2009. The college has been accredited with NAAC ‘B’ grade. It has 250+ global tie-ups with various institutions and organizations. The college offers three courses in pharmacy with fees ranging from 2.23 Lakhs to 7.28 Lakhs.

Amity University, Noida is a private university, established in the year 2005. The college has been ranked number one by India Today in the category not-for-profit private universities. The college has been approved by the AICTE and has been accredited ‘A+’ grade by NAAC. The college offers various courses under pharmacy, with its fees ranging from 2.4 Lakhs and 7.2 Lakhs for its full period.

Admission Procedure

• Sharda University: The eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pharmacy is scoring 50% in 10+2 and undergraduate examinations respectively. Students are also required to appear for SUAT examinations. Further, candidates are required to appear for the GD & PI round.
• Amity University: The selection criteria for an undergraduate degree in pharmacy at the college is a 10+2 (PCM/B) examination score. For a postgraduate degree, the eligibility criteria is 60% in under graduation degree.

Facilities

• Sharda University: The college is built over a humongous 63-acre campus. The college is home to a number of cafeterias and fast-food restaurants. The college also has a well-equipped library, on-campus hostels, laboratories, sports facilities, a convenience store, and a gym. The college also runs a shuttle service for its students
• Amity University: The college is built over a 60-acre campus. The college has a variety of fast-food joints on the campus and cafeterias. The college has state-of-the-art sporting grounds and facilities. The whole campus has Wi-Fi facilities for the students and many recreation rooms. On-campus hostels for both girls and boys are available and subject dedicated laboratories are also available.

Placements

• Sharda University: Companies such as Cipla, Sun Pharma, and Himalaya offer placements. The placement rate for the course is 75%. The average package offered is 3.5LPA, with the highest package going up to 7LPA
• Amity University: The course has a placement rate of over 90%. Companies such as Pfizer, Himalaya, and Sun Pharma offer placements. The package offered ranges between 2.5 LPA and 7LPA.

Both colleges score the same on all levels as their admission procedure, fees, infrastructure, facilities, rankings, and placements are nearly identical. The choice between the two should depend on securing admission, scholarship, and convenience of going to the campus.

Both Sharda University and IIMT offer decent CSE programs. Sharda University, Greater Noida is ranked 65th for private engineering by India Today 2019. Whereas, IIMT, Greater Noida is ranked 111 by Times 2020.

Admissions:

Sharda University-

• It organizes an entrance exam known as SUAT.

• Candidates with 60 % aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics are eligible to apply for this entrance.

• Applicants who are rank holders in JEE-Main/UPSEE will be exempted from SUAT. Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.

• The cut-offs for applying CSE AT Sharda is; 60% during the 10th, 70% during the 12th 300000 ranks in JEE Main, and 50000 ranks in UPSEE.

IIMT-

• In the case of IIMT, the selection process is only based on the rank obtained in UPSEE, and for management quota; admission will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam or respective entrance exam as per University.

• Minimum 45% marks in 12th and rank obtained in UPSEE is the cut off for selection at IIMT.

At Sharda University, the total fee structure is 7.49 lakhs for the B. Tech program in CSE. Whereas at IIMT, the total fee structure is 4.34 lakhs for the B. Tech program in CSE.

Placement:

• Sharda University has witnessed the average salary package of 12 lakhs and the highest salary package of 54 lakhs.

• IIMT has witnessed 15.5 lakhs as the highest salary package and 3.5 lakhs as the average salary package.

After comparing both the universities on the basis of different parameters, it can be concluded that Sharda is surely one of the best universities to apply for the CSE program. The placement salary is quite higher than the IIMT. Also, Sharda University holds a higher rank than IIMT.

Amity Law School is ranked among the top 10 Law schools in the country by India Today and Outlook. While in 2017, Sharda University was Awarded Best Law School in Delhi-NCR by National Education Excellence Awards. Amity Law School has been approved by BCI and Sharda University has been approved by DCI, MCI, UGC, State Government, and NCTE.

Courses-

• Amity Law School offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. This includes Integrated LLB courses, LLB, LLM, and Ph.D.

• On the other hand, Sharda University offers law courses that include Integrated LLB, LLB, and LLM, and Ph.D.

Admission-

Amity Law School:

• Selection criteria for Integrated LLB and LLB are IPU CET or written exam, GD, interview whereas the selection criteria for LLM are written exam or interview, and that for Ph.D. is PET and interview.

• The school accepts applications in online and offline mode.

Sharda University:

• The selection criteria for Integrated LLB, LLB, and LLM are LSAT/CLAT or valid SUAT scores.

• Application mode accepted by the university is both online and offline.

Placement-

Amity Law School:

• Law firms are invited for a campus recruitment drive and also compulsory internship opportunities are offered to the students.

• Some of the top recruiters at the law school are EXL services, Educomp Solutions Limited, OSC, Central Bank of India, NIIT, and Lanco Infratech.

Sharda University:

• Through its Placement Portal, by far the university has placed more than 37,500 students in numerous multinational and national companies.

• For the academic year 2018-19, 350+ companies visited the campus.

• The highest package offered is INR 65 lakhs.

For law, Amity law school and Sharda University have great faculty with years of experience. Both the institutes are equally reputed for their Law program.

Sharda University is a good choice as it is ranked at #151 out of 200 Top Private Colleges in India 2020 by NIRF and has also been rated #26 out of 50 Top Universities in India, 2020 by ARIIA. The university has a placement rate of 60%. And given that it is one of the private universities located in Greater Noida, this is not considered bad. On the other hand, when we are talking about placements and especially for those pursuing B.Tech in CSE, it is very important to keep in mind the type of students sitting in the placements.

Placement Overview for CSE at Sharda University:

• Students are allowed to sit for placements post their seventh semester.

• Given that Sharda is a private university, it doesn’t disappoint in terms of placement opportunities. Rather, it has tie-ups with top tier IT firms like HCL, Dell, IBM, TCS, etc visited the campus this year.

• The highest package offered to the students was 12 lakh per annum whereas the average package was 3 lakhs per annum.

• The placement rate for Sharda University is 60%.

• When compared to other streams in B.Tech, CSE has fairly better placement options and high salary packages. A good amount of students are offered with Rs. 3.60 lakhs/ Rs. 4.50 lakhs/ and Rs. 5.20 lakhs per annum.

• Sometime back, Sharda University’s placement rates were heavily disappointing but over the years, the placement rate graph has improved.

Therefore, it all depends on you. Along with a good personality, it is also important for students to maintain decent scores on their scorecard. The University does not fail in providing opportunities to its students. It’s up to them how they utilize it.

Campus Life of Sharda University is another driving factor that lures students to the college. It has a very social life. There are various eating joints present at the campus. Various sports and extracurricular activities are performed as well. Every department has its own set of a library with the most important books present there.

These constitute some other benefits that you can derive from being a student at Sharda University.