I have a few friends who graduated recently from NITIE, so I think I can give you some information regarding the fee structure of the institute. 

• There are two modes of entry in NITIE, i.e. GATE (PGDIE/MM/PM) and CAT (PGDIM/ISM). 
• The Fee structure is different for GATE and CAT qualifying applicants.
• GATE qualifying candidates are charged around INR 12.5 LPA for the MBA program while CAT qualifying applicants are charged nearly INR 14.5 LPA. 

Although the fees I have mentioned are solely meant for Tuition Fees, this doesn't include mess fees which you need to pay separately.

One of my sisters is a former student of NITIE. She was amongst the toppers of NITIE with a pretty amazing experience after getting placed. Here’s what she had to say about her experience:

• Job satisfaction: She got placed in Amazon with a great CTC. It was a great opportunity for her.
• Work-life balance: It depends on person to person. You should maintain a work-life balance to conserve your mental health and energy.
• Job security: This depends on your skillset and talent. Most people will never talk about this. If you are confident about yourself you wouldn’t be worried about job security.
• Workload: Being a student at NITIE, you will get used to the workload of studying at night, and of course when a company pays you a good salary, they will demand quality work too.

All of these factors vary from person to person. It all comes down to your skills, talents, and ability to deal with different problems.

Due to normalization, the minimum marks required vary from 65 to 72. But, the minimum GATE score that you must try to score lies between 725 to 750 marks. Here is the cutoff for 2021.

Please take note that your admission to the institution does not wholly depend on your GATE score. In fact, a good GATE score only makes you eligible for getting shortlisted and getting a call letter for further rounds which constitute group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI).

Before releasing the final merit list, different weights are assigned to your past academic records- 10th, 12th and undergraduate percentage, your GATE score, and your performance in the GD and PI round, and then, all these scores will be added up and an aggregate will be taken out. Thus, making it to college does not solely depend on your GATE score.

Apart from your hard work, determination, and perseverance, nothing guarantees you admission to this premier institution.

No, a gap of two years will not hamper your chances of getting into NITIE. It is a common thing, actually. Students who are preparing for competitive exams often take breaks.

Imagine you are the interviewer and you have two CVs in front of you. One CV has a gap of two years and the other one does not. It is up to you who you want to select. The general answer will be the fresher.

But it depends if a two-year gap will have any effect on getting admission. It is not the only factor that determines admission, though. If you perform well in your GATE/CAT exams, have an admirable track record in academics you will have a good chance of being selected. A good experience in work also goes a long way in solidifying your chances for admission.

You have to come up with a reason for the gap in your CV that is reasonable enough to the interviewer(s). Convince them that the purpose for taking the gap is reasonable even if you are preparing for the competitive exams. Because at last honesty and confidence counts.

I have a few friends in the industry and according to their experience, I will say the job prospects for a civil engineer pursuing a PGDIE at NITIE with 2 years of work experience in a construction company are excellent.

Project management is a crucial part of any venture. So, be it manufacturing or service industry, civil engineers are needed.

The infrastructure boom in India works in favor of Civil Engineers. Just recently, NITIE has introduced a one-year course (PGPEX) in collaboration with IIT, Delhi. However, this course requires 5 years experience. You should consider this.

Also, PGPEX – VLFM is a one-year residential program jointly conducted by NITIE Mumbai and IIT Delhi.

• This program aims to groom the emerging leaders for mid and senior Level Managerial roles.
• It covers a wide range of verticals such as Operation & Supply chain management, Strategic planning, Business development, Digital transformation & World-class manufacturing.
• You will get to learn a lot through the curriculum with theories, tools, and models of Breakthrough Management, the five Step Discovery workshop-oriented learning with Industrial visits in India & Abroad.
• Companies from Consulting, IT, Finance visit the campus placement so you will have good career opportunities.

The PGDIE program of NITIE will definitely offer you many opportunities. If you have an inclination toward this program then go for it.

In a simplified way, it is often said that IIM Lucknow is better and a lot of factors are in favor. However, both NITIE and IIM Lucknow have their fair share of advantages. 

• NITIE is comparably old and has a strong and wide alumni base. And as a student, the alumni base of any college helps immensely. 
• NITIE has a tag of “Mecca for OPS and SCM”. The students in NITIE get job roles in OPS and SCM which sometimes aren't even offered in the big 3 IIMs as per their alumni. So if you are interested in OPS or SCM then they should opt for NITIE. NITIE is a far better choice for Operations and SCM in terms of the course fee, placements, environment, etc. 

Here is a brief comparison of the two institutes. 

Else wise, you can go for IIM L.

NITIE Mumbai is famous for its PG courses in India. It is known as one of the best management institutes in the country. 

For PGDIE, the candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria and clear the GATE cut-off for the institute. However, the course is worth investing in it. The companies that come for recruitment on campus drive are P&G, L&T, Mahindra and Mahindra, Amazon, ITC, HUL, KPMG, Deloitte, Colgate, Dabur, and more.

The recent placement statistics are below.

Your starting salary will depend on your recruiting company and your job profile. It can be as high as 25 LPA. It can also be in the range of 7-8 LPA. On average, you can expect a salary package of around 20 LPA.