Chitkara University popularly known as CU can be reviewed on a set of parameters. The parameters range from academics to infrastructure and focus most importantly on placements provided in the last educational year.

• ACADEMICS

The university stands at a desirable position when it comes to academics. It caters to 13000 students. The student-faculty ratio is 1:6. Engineering is the best option as students not having an above-average JEE score can also land up at a good stream in the university. The university has reputed international collaborations with leading institutes across the globe. Some institutes are University Of Florida, U.S.A, Deakin University, Australia, etc.

• PLACEMENTS

Placements have been quite good in recent year in all the domains of the university, but engineering has been the major attractive domain. The percentage-wise division of placements is mentioned below:

There have been around more than 500 recruiters with 50 international offers. The highest package stands around Rs.31 LPA whereas the average is about Rs. 6 LPA. A number of startups were also being encouraged.

There have been more than 150 offers, which cater to the range above Rs. 10 LPA. The major recruiters are Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, IBM, Quick Heal, Bank of America, etc. Mechanical and civil engineering students also got offers from top players like JCB, Renault-Nissan, DLF, Lafarge, etc.

• FEES & ACCOMMODATION

Being a private university; CU charges a reasonable amount. The most preferred course B.E., a 4-year course stands around Rs. 7 lakh (accommodation included). The accommodation facilities are up to the mark with all proper resources.

• CAMPUS LIFE & SCHOLARSHIP

There is no such scholarship provided by the university, but it offers scholarships to achievers that scored good positions in JEE mains. Campus life is great offering good opportunities to explore the state and its culture.
The Chitkara University in a nutshell is a good option provided the individual is satisfied with the details.

Pharmaceutical Society and Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU) organize the Nation's largest pharmaceutical fest-SPIRIT.

SPIRIT is an annual fest of pharmaceutical engineering & Tech. branch of IIT(BHU). It is a national level event where pass out students can also participate. Pharma and medical enthusiasts from the country come together in this two-day fest to encapture new ideas and innovations to bring out the best of the participants. There are many competitions where you can compete to share and gain knowledge and ideas. Workshops and seminars are also organized. IIT(BHU) is the only IIT having a pharma branch, that's why it is the best college of pharma. The Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, IIT (BHU) was established in 1932.

If someone wants to pursue higher studies in pharmacy, SPIRIT gives a platform to meet the best professors and students. SPIRIT is also a good platform if you want your research paper to be published by showcasing here to many professional pharmaceutical organizations.

Gudlavalleru Engineering College (GEC) ranks 16th in Andhra Pradesh by the Times of India ranking. The college has a current intake of more than 1300 students in both programs. 

Admission details:

GEC offers six and five specialisations for the BTech and MTech courses, respectively. 

• The candidates should have passed 10+2 in the science stream with a minimum of 45% marks. 
• They must have passed AP EAMCET (or JEE Mains). 
• The candidate should have a valid BTech degree with 50% marks for MTech admission. 
• A valid GATE or AP PGECET rank is mandatory for MTech admission.

Placements:

The placements at GEC are excellent. Top-quality MNCs like Oracle, Google, Infosys come every year and recruit a large number of BTech, Mtech, and MBA students. 

The top companies are Genpact, IBM, Accenture, TCS, Wipro, Vodafone, Mphasis, HCL, Honeywell, Mindtree, Convergys, Berger, etc. 

Campus:

• The college offers engineering as well as management courses and has separate expensive-equipped labs and well-ventilated rooms for each class. 
• The library consists of more than 6 lakh books. 
• GEC campus also has a 24 hours medical centre available with free Wifi facilities. 

Thus, GEC is an excellent college to pursue engineering courses where the placement rate is always 90% every year.

The Centre of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bhubaneswar is pretty good and slowly developing. It was inaugurated on 20th June 2016 by Prof. R. V. Raja Kumar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar. The Department of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India sanctioned 1.50 Crore for the establishment of this canter. The vision behind the establishment of this startup center was to have an enrollment of a minimum of 10 startups in the 1st year of its commencement.  The facilities provided at the Centre of Entrepreneurship are food court facility, lodging facility, working/office space, internet facility, electricity facility, laboratory facility, mentoring services, and seed grant maximum up to 2.5 lakh. For the selection procedure, initiation letters for opening startups are yet to be given. Form A is for individuals and teams and form B is for Registered Units Ancillaries and Subsidiaries of establishment Firms. This cell can prove to be a good initiative provided the management and faculty implement innovative ideas too. The highlight of this center is their conduction of Esummit. It is a two-day event which hosted lectures by eminent personalities across various domains. The Centre of Entrepreneurship also organized a workshop on “Funding Opportunities and Legal Aspects of Startups” on 9 April 2016.

One of my friends suggested me to look at two of the major criteria while selecting an engineering college i.e. placement and faculty. So let me share some of my insights based on my friends’ reviews on how Dronacharya College of Engineering does in these two areas:

Faculty

• The faculty at Dronacharya College of Engineering is extremely helpful and understanding. They have played a huge role in shaping up the knowledge and interests of various students.
• The faculty is experienced and qualified. They provide weaker students with additional assistance.

Placement Opportunities

• Dronacharya College of Engineering has fairly good placement opportunities for its students.
• The faculty members also assist the students in preparing for their respective placement interviews.

Tabulated below are some relevant facts about the university:

Miscellaneous:

• The infrastructure at this college is good and well-maintained. Also, there are various amenities on-campus for students such as Canteens, Café Stall, and Basketball courts.
• The staff at this college is quite cooperative and well behaved.
• Students are encouraged to participate in various competitions at the national as well as international levels. 

To conclude, I would like to say that if opting for Dronacharya College of Engineering you will definitely appreciate the quality of education. You will receive many opportunities to enhance your knowledge and hone your skills.

HKBK College of Engineering ranks 7th among the top engineering colleges in Bangalore and provides 95% placements in top MNCs. The college offers a total intake of 840 students for the UG engineering courses. 

Admission details:

• The candidates must have a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English as compulsory subjects. 
• The admissions are based on the counselling and the rank obtained in KCET. 
• The institute will make the admissions for COMED-K/JEE Mains qualified candidates based on the rank obtained in the respective exams. 

Placements:

Many top companies visit the college for campus placements providing decent package. Over 375+ recruiters have participated in the 2019 campus placements. 

The top companies are Adobe, Amazon, Bosch, Google, Intel, L&T, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, Siemens, HCL, Capgemini, NIIT, etc. 

Campus:

• It has a comfortable campus accommodation with 24*7 security and medical facilities. 
• The college also supports career-focused degree courses that help in the skill-enhancement and better placements.

Thus HKBK college of engineering is worthy of joining since it has experienced faculties that help in the all-round development of the students. The college has strong industrial collaborations giving practical exposure to the students.

Nirma University is well known for providing immense career opportunities and also ranked among the top 100 by the NIRF. Nirma University is ranked 16 for Law by India Today 2020. It is also ranked 44 for MBA, 17 for Pharmacy, 131 for BTech by NIRF 2020.

First-year students should know the basic information about Nirma University such as admissions, placements, faculty, scholarships, facilities, etc.

Admissions:

• The college offers several specializations in architecture, science, management, technology, pharmacy, and law.

• The college accepts students purely based on merit and performance in the entrance exams.

• The entrance exams accepted by the college are JEE Main, GATE, CAT, GMAT, NATA, CLAT, and many more.

Placements:

• The college is best known for the highest placements percentage and career opportunities.

• As the campus has collaborations with over 300 companies, several companies visit the campus thoroughly.

• The placement rate of the campus is almost 95%.

• The highest and average salaries of the college are 16 LPA and 8.2 LPA respectively.

• The companies visiting the campus are Accenture, GIDC, Novartis, Agram Legal, Geometrics Global, Reliance, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, GEA Process Engineering Limited, Amul, Adani Group, ACC Cement, etc.

Facilities:

• The college offers several facilities such as libraries, banks, ATM, outdoor sports, transportation facilities, and many more.

• Also, it organizes celebrations, fests, and other social activities.

• There are five different units of the library such as technology, management, law, pharmacy, and architecture library units.

• The library has over 1,20,151 books in total.

Faculty and Alumni:

• Almost all the faculty members possess the highest degrees in their respective fields.

• Also, a few professors hold the best teaching awards.

The college has great alumni connections.

Some of the notable alumni of the campus are as follows.

• Minal Rohit- Scientist and System engineer

• Pranav Mistry- President and CEO of Samsung Labs

Apart from the above things, the students on the campus also receive scholarships based on merit and financial background. This is all about the basic information of Nirma University.