When it comes to pursuing marketing from NITIE, you should know that the institute is focused around operations. But, you will definitely be able to pursue marketing or similar roles from the college.

• You can make a decision depending on how your interview and admission calls go.
• When you decide to go to NITIE, you will not find that many marketing-oriented students. 
• So there are chances that you might miss out on peer learning. 
• But, you can get in touch with groups like Marketing Interest Group (MIG) which are quite active.
• NITIE also has less recruiters for marketing but you will see companies like ITC visiting the college. 
• There is nothing much to say about the faculty. The professors are good and cooperative.
• You will also be exposed to events like Mandi which are held by MIG where you will be selling toys on the streets for an entire day. 
• You will get to experience new concepts and learn a lot.

Don’t keep NITIE as your top priority for marketing. Keep it as a backup and if you do end up at NITIE, you can keep all your electives marketing oriented.

Estimating average performance in a Group discussion or Interview round of a selection process can be a pretty difficult task until and unless the interviewer has told you, you are selected. It does happen to many people.

Based on the reviews of my friends at the institute, I will say that a score of 750 in the GATE examinations for the stream of Mechanical Engineering, with around 80% in past academics ( 10th, 12th, and graduation percentages) and a good Group discussion and Personal Interview would be enough to secure enrollment in the PGDIE courses at NIDIE.

You can refer to the Cutoff details of the PGDIE courses at NITIE (2021) mentioned below.

My brother scored 709 in last year’s Gate Examination and was eligible for admission into the PGDIE courses at NITIE. 

If you are asking from a technical point of view, you will not face any issues for doing PGDIM from NITIE once you have completed your M.Tech.

But, in the future, you might be asked during an interview as to why you have pursued a management degree after completing your master’s in a core field. Be prepared to give a convincing answer. 

If you are thinking of joining the industry and then doing a management degree makes sense. It would definitely help you scale up your current job prospects. But, if you are pursuing this degree without any industry experience, it might come off as a little haphazard, like you are jumping from one degree to another. This might confuse your recruiter a little if your final goal is to bag placement in a decent company. 

You can go ahead but think of a good reason as to why you want to pursue this to ensure that you get placed in your future and don’t face any problems.

I have a few friends from NITIE and based on what I heard from them, I will say that the placement record of the institute is quite good. Here is the placement report 2020 of NITIE which will give you an insight into the salary offered in the college.

• Average Salary of top 10% = INR 36.80 LPA
• Average Salary of top 20% = INR 31.99 LPA
• Average Salary of top 50% = INR 25.99 LPA

About the happiness part, I can say that my friends are quite satisfied with their current salary.

Yes, there are international exchange programs at NITIE. Being a student of NITIE Mumbai myself, I can say that presently, the institute is partnered with three foreign institutions: The University of Alabama, USA, The University of Pittsburgh, USA and Ecole Centrale de Lille, France

NITIE offers 4 Postgraduate Exchange Programs:

Immersion Program

• Students participate in this program at the Host University.
• A 2-3 weeks of intensive interaction takes place.
• These include:
  • Classroom based academic interaction with the faculty.
  • Industrial visits are conducted to the nearby firms.
  • Cultural exchange with the local community.

Guest Student Program

• Selected 2nd year students will attend one semester in the host university
• A method of credit transfer between NITIE and the host university will take place.

One Plus One Program

• It includes a 1st year foundation program at NITIE.
• In the end, a certificate will be issued then you will be taken by the host university in the 2nd year.

Dual Degree Program

• Students spend 2 years at NITIE and 1 year at the host university.
• After completion of 3rd year, he/she will be awarded with 2 degrees. Diploma from NITIE and a specialized degree from the host university.

NITIE Mumbai is working towards getting more partners shortly. To understand it better, you can go through the official website.

There are two main things to consider when you are preparing for GD.

First is your basic knowledge. NITIE's GD subjects are usually related to current events given in a broad sense, such as freedom of speech. It will help you getting brownie points. Make sure to keep up with current affairs. Read newspapers and be quite forthcoming about the news. Stay informed about government policies by reading about them.

Secondly, your self-assurance and body language. Be confident in your statements, don't be nervous, and don't stare at the panel. Participate in mock GDs, read newspapers aloud, and try to converse in English with friends to strengthen your skills.

Make sure you have complete control of your CV for PI. The interview is nothing more than a conversation between you and the interviewer that is driven by you. It usually focuses on what you've accomplished in your life, whether it's school, graduation, or professional experience. 

Prepare some fundamental human resources questions and be transparent about your thought process. In the interview, be straightforward and don't mix words. Be confident and assertive.