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Which should I prefer for biotechnology UIET (chandigarh) or Nit (Sikkim) or Thapar?

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Vishakha Chauhan Posted On : November 7th, 2020
B.E. from University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University (2021)

UIET Chandigarh is affiliated to Panjab University and ranked 72nd by NIRF India Rankings 2020. Biotechnology at UIET Chandigarh deals with living organisms or parts of them to create different products. UIET is well equipped with all the necessary facilities. 

NIT Sikkim offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The closing rank of Biotechnology is 40827 at NIT Sikkim. 

Thapar (TIET) University is ranked 51 overall and 29 for BTech by NIRF 2020. They have collaborations with International Universities like Trinity College, Dublin and The University of Waterloo.

Admission Requirements - 

  • Students should have 60-75% in their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • JEE Rank is mandatory for BTech admissions.
  • Students opting for MTech should have 60% in their BTech or BE exam.
  • GATE qualified candidates of UIET Chandigarh are awarded a scholarship of INR 12400 every month.

Tabulated below is a brief overview of the institutions:

Categories

UIET Chandigarh

NIT Sikkim

TIET

Course Fee

82,197 (1st year)

1,39,400 (1st year)

3,24,800 (1st year)

Placement Percentage

70%

80%

80%

Highest CTC

9 LPA

12 LPA

10 LPA

Average CTC

6 LPA

5 LPA

6-7 LPA

Placements 

UIET Chandigarh 

  • Biotechnology has a lower placement record than any other core engineering departments.
  • The top recruiting companies include Zugnoo, Signicent, Wipro, Zycus, IDS Infotech, etc.

TIET

  • The highest package received by the students was 10 LPA.
  • The top recruiting companies include Biocon, GE Healthcare, Panacea Biotech, Root Analysis, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson and Johnson, Serum Institute, Roche and Abbot.

NIT Sikkim

  • The median salary package offered is 6 LPA.
  • The top recruiting companies include GlaxoSmithKline and Cadila Healthcare.

Facilities 

UIET Chandigarh 

  • The campus area is 11 acres.
  • They have 2 academic blocks including labs, offices, library, ATM and lecture halls.
  • There are different blocks for mechanical labs and workshops.
  • There are separate hostels for boys and girls including a dining mess, individual washrooms and sporting facilities.

NIT Sikkim 

  • They provide hostel facilities well equipped with all the necessary facilities.
  • They have a library with both offline and online reading materials.
  • They also have a sports ground for outdoor gaming activities.
  • They provide transportation facilities for regular, official and medical purposes.

TIET Facilities - 

  • The library has a collection of more than 89,746 books.
  • It is fully air conditioned and is 25,000 square feet.
  • They have 8 boys hostels and 5 girls hostels.
  • They also provide medical facilities for both students and staff members.

If location is not your primary concern then you can opt for Biotechnology from TIET because it has a consistent placement record and more companies visit TIET during the placement program. The top companies visiting TIET for placement in Biotechnology are GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson and Johnson, Serum Institute, Roche and Abbot.

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What would be a better choice in terms of placements: SRM Kattankulathur (IT) or NIT Manipur/Mizoram/Sikkim (CS)?

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Roshni Khanna Posted On : April 5th, 2023
M.Tech from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (2020)

When it comes to deciding between SRM Kattankulathur (IT) and NIT Manipur/Mizoram/Sikkim (CS), one of the factors that are likely to weigh heavily on your mind is the placement prospects. Here are some key points to keep in mind when considering the placement record of these institutions:

  • Both SRM and NITs have a good track record of placements. Top companies from various industries, including IT, visit these campuses to recruit fresh talent for various roles.
  • NITs, being government-run institutions, have a better reputation among recruiters as compared to private colleges like SRM. NITs are considered among the top engineering colleges in India, and their graduates are highly sought after by top employers.
  • The reputation of the institution plays an important role in securing placements, especially in the initial stages of your career. Employers tend to view candidates from reputed institutions in a more favorable light and may be more willing to offer them better roles and higher salary packages.
  • NITs have a strong alumni network, and many of their graduates hold senior positions in top companies across various industries. This network can be a valuable resource for current students when it comes to finding job opportunities and building their professional network.
  • NITs also tend to have a more focused approach toward academics and research, which can benefit students who are looking to build a career in CS. The faculty members at NITs are typically highly qualified and have considerable industry experience, which can help students stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field.
  • While SRM also has a good record of placements, the fact that it is a private institution may be a disadvantage for some students, especially when it comes to securing placements in top companies. Private institutions may not have the same level of reputation and recognition as government-run institutions, which could potentially impact their graduates' job prospects.

In conclusion, while both SRM Kattankulathur (IT) and NIT Manipur/Mizoram/Sikkim (CS) have good placement records, NITs may be a better choice for students who are looking to build a career in CS and secure job opportunities with top companies. The reputation of the institution, the alumni network, and the faculty's expertise in research and industry trends all contribute to the stronger placement prospects of NITs.

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