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How good is PDPU Gandhinagar?
One of my friends studied at PDPU Gandhinagar. According to him, it, like any other college, has its fair share of pros and cons.
- PDPU has a well established infrastructure, with all the necessary facilities available for the students.
- It provides students enough industrial exposure to familiarize themselves with the functioning of the industries in the real world.
- They encourage students to participate in club activities like sports, cultural, technical, etc.
- The college supports students pursuing a research career, both academically and financially.
- The whole campus is wifi enabled.
| Categories | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 80% |
| Highest CTC | 12-16 LPA |
| Average CTC | 6-8 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc. |
Overall they offer the best sports facilities, international and national exposure, workshops, job opportunities, etc. Thus studying in PDPU will definitely be fulfilling and worthwhile.
How do I get admission in PDPU?
PDPU takes admission through JEE Mains merit rank. They have 50% seats for All India and 50% for Gujarat residents. Getting admission through All India and getting enrolled in a good branch is much easier than Gujarat seats.Students should have a 50% in their academic performance to be eligible for admission.
PDPU admission news comes in the leading newspapers, So you can get information from them or you visit the site frequently in order to get regular updates.
Is IITRAM better than nirma and PDPU?
IITRAM(Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management) is a public University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The institute is ranked 201 for BTech by NIRF 2020.
PDPU or Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University is an engineering college in Gandhinagar. NIRF 2020 has ranked the institute 74 and 177 for MBA and BTech respectively.
NIRMA University is a private college in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It has been ranked between 151-200 by NIRF 2020.
Academics:
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IITRAM offers BTech, MTech, and Ph.D. courses in various disciplines. For BTech admission, students require JEE Mains scores. A valid GATE score is required for MTech courses. For Ph.D., the institute organizes an entrance test.
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The popular courses at PDPU are BTech, MTech, BA, BBA, MBA, etc. The institute accepts various national test scores and also conducts entrance tests depending on the course.
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At NIRMA University the popular courses are BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, BCom. It accepts national level test scores for JEE Main, GATE, CAT, etc depending on the course.
Placements:
IITRAM:
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The placement rate of the Institute is 80%.
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The highest package offered in the placement of RGIPT is INR 15 lakhs per annum. The average package offered in the Institute was INR 6 lakhs per annum while the lowest package offered was INR 3 lakhs per annum.
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The top recruiters of IITRAM are Torrent Power, Wipro, Gujarat Gas Ltd., Asahi India glass ltd., ZYCUS, Atul Ltd., Tata Chemicals Limited, ROCKMAN, Infinite civil solution Pvt. Ltd.
PDPU:
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The placement rate offered by the Institute is 65%.
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The highest package of the Institute goes up to INR 19.20 lakhs per annum, the average package offered was around INR 3 lakhs per annum and the lowest was INR 2.5 lakhs per annum.
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The top recruiters of the college are ONGC, Nayara Energy, Reliance Industry, Adani Gas, Torrent Gas, L&T Technology Services, Shell Business Operations, Sabarmati Gas, Protiviti, Hansa Group, ExxonMobil.
NIRMA:
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The placement rate of the NIRMA is 100%.
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The highest salary offered is INR 19.1 lakhs per annum, the average salary offered on the campus is INR 8.70 lakhs per annum while the lowest salary is INR 2.6 lakhs per annum.
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The top recruiters of NIRMA are Dabur, Daikin, Essar, GNFC, HCL INFOSYSTEMS, HDFC Standard Life, Hindustan Unilever, IBM, Infosys.
This comprises the factual data of all the colleges related to engineering. It is the applicant's choice to opt for any college considering the institute’s perks.
How is the placement of CS in PDPU? Is the money worth it?
The fees that PDPU charges are not only for the education but the overall development of an individual. The campus, classrooms, ambience and its rich and vivid culture will definitely have a huge impact on the students. You will not get such all-round development in sports and other extra curriculars in any other college in Gujarat.
When placements are considered it always stood out among others. The ICT and CS at PDPU was started keeping in mind the need of engineers that will rise for The Jio project of Mr. Mukesh Ambani who is the president of PDPU. So Jio will be hiring many students.
How is chemical engineering in PDPU compared to chemical engineering in Nirma University?
According to the reviews online, here are some of the facts about both these colleges, and which one will be the better choice for pursuing chemical engineering.
- Nirma University’s cut off is higher than PDPU.
- Nirma is a much more established and experienced college than PDPU.
- Both colleges have highly qualified and cooperative faculty members.
- The laboratories of PDPU are much more well maintained and upgraded than Nirma, as it is much younger compared to Nirma.
- The labs in PDPU are all facilitated with modern and updated machinery, required for practicals.
- PDPU has a complete air-conditioned campus, whereas in Nirma some classes are not fully air conditioned.
- PDPU being a comparatively newer institution has better, well maintained infrastructure than Nirma.
- PDPU gives students the proper industrial exposure. They conduct events like ‘International Conference on Chemical Industry (ICCI)’, which happens only in the Chemical Department, no other department has organised a grand event in the last 5 years.
| Categories | Nirma University | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 7.24 lakh | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 70% | 80% |
| Highest CTC | 13 LPA | 8-12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 6-7 LPA | 7-7.5 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Reliance, L&T, Worley Engineering, Jubilant Life Sciences, etc. | Super Gas, GSFC, Thermax, DCM Shriram, etc. |
Therefore, it is suggested that you go for PDPU if fees are not your primary concern. Students at PDPU will definitely get better opportunities for chemical engineering than Nirma. Even if Nirma is a more experienced institution, the newer approach of PDPU will always help you get accustomed to the functioning in today’s industries.
What will the total expenditure for B.Tech at PDPU be for 4 years considering all charges?
The following is the fees structure for B.Tech at PDPU:
| Categories | For All India and Gujarat Seats |
| Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | INR 1,17,000+ |
| University Enrolment Fee (Per Semester) | INR 3,000 |
| Library Deposit (Refundable) | INR 3,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Total (inclusive of Rs. 13,000 as refundable deposits) | INR 1,33,000 |
The Hostel Fees are INR 85,000 per academic year (Non-refundable) and the Hostel Deposit (Refundable) is INR 5,000. Electricity charges would be calculated on an actual consumption basis.
Mess Charges include INR 44,000 per year for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as per canteen schedule. This is compulsory for candidates opting for the hostel facility of the University. Also INR 29,000 per year for breakfast, lunch and snacks for day scholars as per the canteen schedule. (Monday to Friday).
Which is better for mechanical engineering, PDPU or Nirma?
According to the reviews online, pursuing Mechanical Engineering from PDPU will be a better choice than Nirma University.
- Though Nirma is a more experienced university, it lags behind in exposure and facilities provided to the students.
- PDPU being a newer institution satisfies all the requirements of the students, be it well equipped labs or classrooms.
- PDPU has a well experienced faculty.
- They provide proper industrial exposure through seminars, industrial visits, internships, etc.
| Categories | Nirma University | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 7.24 lakh | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 70% | 70% |
| Highest CTC | 12 LPA | 10-12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 5 LPA | 6 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | L&T, Bosch, etc. | Hindustan Unilever, Nayara Energy, etc. |
The placements are also better at PDPU. Nirma University, though more experienced, has deteriorated a lot in recent years, therefore it is better if you go for PDPU to pursue Mechanical Engineering.
Which college is the best for Petroleum Engineering: UPES, Dehradun vs PDPU, Gandhinagar vs MIT, Pune?
UPES has a 'B' grade provided by NAAC Accreditation and is ranked 167th in India by NIRF whereas PDPU has an 'A' grade provided by NAAC Accreditation and is graded Autonomy by UGC. It's ranked 177th in India by NIRF.
MIT WPU has a 'B' grade provided by NAAC Accreditation and is ranked 138th in India by NIRF.
Admissions:
UPES
- The college accepts students based on the JEE Main and UPESEAT scores with 50% in 10+2.
- The total fee for B.Tech in all three Petroleum Engineering programs is 15.57 lakhs.
PDPU
- The college accepts students based on the JEE Main score with 45% in 10+2.
- The total fee for B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering is 9.73 lakhs.
MIT
- The college accepts students based on the JEE Main and MHT CET scores with 50% in 10+2.
- The total fee for B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering is 9.73 lakhs.
Faculty:
Petroleum Engineering faculties of UPES Dehradun, PDPU Gandhinagar, and MIT WPU Pune are well-qualified as most of the faculties in every college are Ph.D. holders and have years of experience in teaching.
Placements:
UPES
- The placement rate of last year is about 90% with the highest package of INR 17 LPA and the average package of INR 5.35 LPA.
- College does provide summer internship opportunities and is mandatory for all graduate students.
- Top recruiters of 2020 are Accenture, Ashok Leyland, HCL, Infosys, Schlumberger, Vedanta, Exxon Mobil, Hyundai Group, L&T Technology Services, ONGC, Torrent Power, etc.
PDPU
- The placement rate of last year is about 70% with the highest package of INR 16.6 LPA and the average package of INR 6.75 LPA.
- The highest package for Petroleum Engineering was of INR 3.3 LPA.
- Top recruiters of 2020 are Adani Power, Berger Paints, Byju’s, Cloud 24*7 Inc, Gujarat State Petronet Ltd, Honeywell, L&T Technology Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, MG Motors, OPS Hub, Nyara Energy, Reliance Industries, Synoptek, TCS, Tata Power, Worley, ZealousWeb, etc.
MIT
- Over 140 companies visit the engineering campus every year for recruitment.
- The placement rate of last year is about 60% with the highest package of INR 37.26 LPA and the average package of INR 3.20 LPA.
- College does provide internship opportunities and about 85% of students got internships.
- Top recruiters of 2020 are Amazon, Amdocs, JCB, Force Motors, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Reliance, Wipro, L&T, Hyundai, etc.
As for choosing a better college that completely depends on the interest and preferences of the individual.
How is PDPU for mechanical engineering?
Mechanical Engineering is considered as one of the oldest and broadest disciplines of engineering that involves the study of mechanical power for design, production, and operation of machines and tools, production and usage of heat. Multi-skilled and Multi-facet capabilities are important for modern-day engineers. PDPU provides many opportunities for students to be better in their specific field of study.
Placement:
If you got the skills then PDPU is one of the best options for B. Tech in mechanical engineering due to their Placement records.
- PDPU offers great placement opportunities in Mechanical Engineering.
- The Average Salary offered in 2019 is around 5-6 LPA whereas the Highest Salary offered is 19.6 LPA, with a placement percentage of 96%.
- Some of the reputed companies which offered placement are ONGC, Protiviti, CEAT, etc.
Faculty:
- The department is being run by well qualified and experienced faculty members with many years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- Faculty members are well qualified as most of them are Ph.D. holders.
Industrial and International Relations:
For better opportunities and higher studies, the universities must have affiliations and good relations with other higher institutes and industrial sectors.
- PDPU has collaboration with many reputed international universities Like Georgia Tech University, the University of Regina (Canada) are a few examples.
- Mechanical students at PDPU get opportunities to do their academic projects under reputed organizations like ISRO, IPR (Institute of plasma research), and many other reputed organizations.
The Mechanical Department of PDPU is trying efficiently to provide high-class education and help students achieve milestones of their own. PDPU is providing great education that will help the country to develop in the Mechanical sector.
Which is better, PDPU ICT or SEAS ICT?
Both PDPU and SEAS are very good and reputed colleges. PDPU is a member of AIU and is NAAC accredited with an 'A' grade. NIRF has ranked the university at 55th in overall and 1st in Gujarat whereas SEAS is ranked at 60.
To compare both of these well-governed and well-facilitated universities, we have to look at all the perspectives possible.
Courses:
- PDPU being very diverse having many sub-branches and special courses in petroleum. It comprises a total of 16 courses in which 9 courses are offered in bachelor of technology.
- SEAS offers a total of 4 courses in which 3 courses are offered in bachelor of technology.
Admissions:
PDPU:
- For admission in Bachelor of technology, one must secure 45% marks in Intermediate Examination with a valid score in GUJCET and JEE Main.
- Last year cut off for GUJCET was Round 2 | rank 1489. For JEE Mains it changes per year and according to university.
- A total of 180 seats are available per course.
- The course fee is almost 9.50 lakhs.
SEAS:
- For Admission in Bachelor of Technology, one must secure 45% in intermediate examination with a valid score in JEE Main and GUJCET.
- Last year cut off for GUJCET was Round 2 | Rank 1330. JEE Mains cut off is not exact.
- A total of 120 seats are available per course
- The course fee is 6.52 lakhs.
Placement:
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College |
Companies Visited |
Average Salary |
Highest Salary |
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PDPU |
50 |
5 LPA |
16.6 LPA |
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SEAS |
30 |
4.65 LPA |
15.5 LPA |
Both the universities are good in their own way, having a well-versed syllabus, a diverse crowd, and capable faculty. The academics in both universities are renowned all over the state. Both the universities are newly established, so there is a well maintained and well-facilitated campus and infrastructure. Some may say one is best and others say ‘No’ other is, but looking at the statistics, there is not enough difference in these two universities to determine which is “The Best”.
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