Ragging is still prevalent in MANIT, and it is much more serious than any other college. Those who claim that it is a zero ragging campus, consider ragging to be limited to physical assault. However, ragging includes all kinds of mistreatments and harassment.
The culture of fundas is a clear example of ragging on campus. One has to address the senior in a particular manner, and speak a lot of unnecessary things. If one doesn’t follow these fundas, there are serious consequences to it.
Roaming around the campus post class hours results in thrashing. The seniors verbally abuse and challenge freshers, even in front of security guards and professors. As a result of this culture, freshers are completely isolated from seniors.
It is hard to believe that such practices are prevalent in an Institute of National Importance. Some serious actions are needed to curb these harsh practices in MANIT Bhopal.
At MANIT, CSE and ECE branches have a great placement record. Most IT companies prefer students from this branch. Almost all the companies that come for the UG placement in the placement drive also allows MTech students for interviews.
The only thing you should be knowing is basic aptitude and good English. Also, knowledge about software and computer-related fields is required. At present, CSE is the best branch at the institute. Many MNCs visit the campus and most students get placed.
The recent placement statistics for MTech CSE at the institute are as follows.
Placement Average |
70% |
Average CTC |
4.5 LPA |
Highest CTC |
22 LPA |
Major recruiters |
Amazon, TCS Research, SRI Delhi, and Bangalore |
Finally, if you want to pursue Mtech CSE from NIT Bhopal, don't worry about placement opportunities and work hard on your academics.
MANIT Bhopal and NIT Kurukshetra are both renowned engineering colleges, and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
As far as placements are concerned, here are the details of 2022 B.Tech placements at both of them-
Branch |
Average Package (LPA) |
Civil |
6.74 - MANIT ; 7.94 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
Electrical |
11.47 LPA- MANIT ; 12.37 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
Mechanical |
7.94 LPA- MANIT ; 8.72 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
ECE |
12.78 LPA- MANIT ; 17.12 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
CSE |
17.45 LPA- MANIT ; 19.81 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
MME |
7.68 LPA- MANIT |
Chemical |
7.26 LPA- MANIT |
IT |
18.30 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
Production & Industrial |
8.82 LPA- NIT Kurukshetra |
Both the colleges offer decent placement opportunities in various B.Tech courses. As far as the branch-wise curriculum, faculty, etc. are concerned, you should consult seniors from both these colleges to get a clearer picture.
Try to find the branch of your interest,and then research on which of the two is a better option for that particular field.
As someone who just completed his first year at MANIT Bhopal, here is my opinion of my college-
MANIT has good infrastructure, serene location, and a properly functioning administration. Hostel life is really fun, and you’ll have a good time in the hostels. The college has a sports complex, a good place for sports enthusiasts.
However, senior-junior interaction is a bit tense on campus. As a first year, you’ll face a good number of unfriendly and dominating seniors. Some of the spots are restricted for freshers, and seniors are a bit threatening about it.
The seniors have created certain rules for freshers, one of which is to address them as sir/ma’am. Some seniors are good and friendly too, but a good number of them like to maintain dominance over first year students.
Life in general is good at MANIT Bhopal, but the seniors’ behavior towards first year students is highly upsetting.
Both of these two colleges are tier-1 colleges. You can’t go wrong with either of them. One of my relatives who used to be a student of MANIT Bhopal speaks highly of the institution. According to her, you should prefer MANIT Bhopal to any other institution any day including BIT Mesra too.
Don’t take an educational loan to go to BIT Mesra, if you are getting MANIT Bhopal CSE. You can easily get an income-based scholarship at MANIT Bhopal.
At MANIT placement percentage as well as the highest package, both are pretty high. At MANIT Bhopal, the placement percentage goes as high as 98% and the highest package offered this year was around 42 LPA.
Hance, MANIT Bhopal is definitely is a better alternative.
I was in a similar dilemma one year back. But now, I don’t regret my decision to join this college.
Upon entering MANIT, you’ll feel a bit unsure of your decision. But after some time, you’ll start to enjoy your time at this college. The infrastructure is poor, and the senior-junior interaction is stressed during the first few months. But your relations with seniors will eventually improve, and you’ll get ample time to pursue your interests while studying one the side.
The college clubs and societies will provide you with a platform to enhance your personality. You’ll become self reliant, and learn to get things done with limited resources.
The college is located in the center of Bhopal, and all the necessities are easily accessible. Bhopal has everything, from beautiful lakes to the lively New Market. You can enjoy tea at Mata Mandir, and also eat at fancy restaurants in the DB City Mall.
The 650 acre campus is especially beautiful during the rainy season, when there is greenery all around. The academics is good compared to other similar NITs. The labs are old, but the new classrooms are good. The college placements are great, and Bhopal will give you easy access to coaching centers for GATE, UPSC, CAT, etc.
MANIT Bhopal is a good place which offers ample freedom and lots of opportunities. You can consider this college for higher studies.
In 2017, all the NITS saw a drop in their cutoff ranks. The reason was the removal of class 12th boards percentage from JEE Mains rank calculation.
Here is a simple example to get my point across-
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5, F-6, G-7, and so on.
C-1, D-2, E-3, B-4, F-5, A-6, H-7, and so on.
Now, A,B,C took the 3 seats in IITs, and D,E,F got into NITs. So, the cutoff for IITs was 3, and that for NITs was 5 ( as F was the last one to get into NIT, with rank 5 in JEE Mains).
B-1, D-2, A-3, C-4, F-5, E-6, K-8, and so on.
If A,B,C took IITs, and D,E,F got into NITs, the cutoffs for NITs was 6 ( as E with rank 6 was the last person to get in).
Here, the cutoff went down by 1 rank. But when lakhs of students attempt an exam, such a change brings down the cutoffs by hundreds and thousands.
This is the reason why MANIT Bhopal cutoffs went down from that year.
The brand value of your college plays a big role in shaping your career. That being said, IIT Mandi enjoys the IIT tag and thus has a better brand name than NIT Bhopal. Additionally, the exponential growth of IIT Mandi is a testament to its credibility and is thus a preferable option to NIT Bhopal for MTech.
Here is a general comparison of both institutes
Particulars |
IIT Mandi |
NIT Bhopal |
Fees (MTech) |
INR 77570 (First Year) |
?1 Lakh (1st Year Fees) |
Eligibility |
BE/ B.Tech or M.Sc degree with at least 60% marks in aggregate. |
Graduation + GATE |
Cutoff |
- |
403 |
Ranking |
12 out of 32 by India Today in Engineering |
31 out of 216 by The Week in Engineering |
Average CTC |
INR 25.23 LPA |
INR 7.57 LPA |
MANIT Bhopal suffered from a lot of evils in the past. However, things are swiftly improving, and the present conditions are different.
The director of MANIT has a strong vision, and his efforts have taken the institute in a positive direction. At present, attending classes has become mandatory. Those who fall short of 75% attendance won’t be allowed to write their exams. The administration has become strict, as opposed to the laid back attitude of the past. The fresher hostels and department buildings are newly built, and in good shape.
The campus is spread across 650 acres. The college is located in the heart of Bhopal city, allowing easy access to coaching centers for GATE, GRE, CAT, etc. There are many clubs and societies at MANIT, and ragging has become almost negligible. The placements are really good for CS, and above average for other branches.
Thus, MANIT Bhopal is a good college, and the negative reviews are now old and redundant.
For EE/EEE, out of NIT Surathkal, NITW, NIT Trichy, MANIT Bhopal, MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Calicut, and MNIT Jaipur, I would suggest three institutes in the following order of preference-
My best friend is studying EEE at NITK and he is quite happy with the department. The teachers in the department are a bit strict. But if you bring up a good project idea and stay attentive in their class, you’ll be in a good position. Also, scoring good grades can be a bit tough, but with hardwork and good preparation, you will surely ace your exams.
In terms of EEE placements, NITK, NIT Trichy, and NITW are all equally good options.
As a NITK student, you will get certain benefits. These are-
Thus, out of NIT Calicut, NITK, NITW, and all the other options listed by you, I would suggest you to choose NITK Surathkal for your EEE.