It is not an easy task but it is definitely possible to switch your branch in the 2nd year but there are certain conditions you need to fulfill:

• No backlogs in the First Year.
• Good academic performance throughout the 1st year.

There is, however, an unsaid rule, if you wish to apply to a more intense branch-like CSE from a Mechanical, your request may not go through at all. However, if it is from a less intensive branch to a similar branch, based on your academic performance they will consider your request.

Moreover, the procedure would involve getting permission from your HOD to make sure you have a great class performance, if not, at least a decent reputation in the batch. They would not consider requests from the troublemakers of the batch.

So, if you think you might want to switch later after the first year, do keep this in mind, it might help.

Both institutes are the same regardless of the branches. The same package of 3-4 LPA is offered at LNCT Bhopal and Vaishnav Indore.

Check the following points before making a decision:

• Know thoroughly about both branches and choose the branch where your interest lies. You will be offered different job profiles. 
• Data Analytics requires Mathematics, especially statistics intensely. Do not choose this branch if you are not good at it. 
• The average salary in major IT companies like TCS, Wipro is 3-5 LPA while Data Scientists are offered 5-7 LPA.
• CSE has great opportunities all over the country while Data Analytics is still a new program. It will not be worth it if you join an IT company as a Data Analyst. 
• You will learn programming languages like Python, R, SQL, PIG in Data Analytics while CSE will teach HTML, Java, C++, and PHP, etc.

You should go for CSE at LNCT Bhopal as it is more recognized and reputable. If you are interested in Data Analytics, then you can choose it as a specialization in plain CSE.

The EC Branch at LNCT is not as good as CS or IT branch. You should rather opt for another private college if you do not will to be a regular. 

• You will be obligated to maintain a 75% attendance. Failure of which is met by serious repercussions and expulsion from placement session. 
• If you have sketched out your college life as fun, lively, and full of adventure then you are requested to rethink your decision. You would not be able to spare much time from your college schedule for your skill development. 
• The co-curricular activities and various other programs are held here too but that does not add up to your development in any way.
• As for the placement opportunities, you should not be keeping high hopes. Most of the companies that visit LNCT are mainly for recruiting qualified students in the IT field. 

Other than C and C++ it would rather be essential to learn technologies. This might add up to your already hectic series of academics. In the EC branch, the students are not provided with decent high-paying job opportunities other than the average packages. 

Hence, you should consider other private institutes as well if you do want to regret your decision. The CSE branch is terrific here and without hesitation, you can opt for it.

LNCT is one of the best private institutes in central India. It has world-class facilities, great infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, and libraries along with a student-friendly campus all contribute greatly to the overall development.

Computer Science is one of the most sought branches of the institute with excellent career prospects and job opportunities in the future. You will also have a chance for securing a job in top MNCs. Major companies like Wipro, Cognizant, Amdocs, Infosys, DXC, Accenture, TCS, and many others come regularly to recruit from the institute. For 2021 batch, the highest package offered was 19.5 LPA by VMWARE

The curriculum followed is up-to-date with the standards of RGPV. The faculty members are well-qualified and provides quality teaching.

There are hostel facilities available for First-year students and it is comparatively superior to all colleges in the city. LNCT has a reputation for having a good discipline, this helps them to maintain a superior quality of education too. You can see the same discipline in the Hostel facility and it makes up for a very good environment to be productive.

The Hostel has rules and regulations of its own for you to follow. The facility is optional. You may or may not choose to live on campus. You need to follow the rules and not damage any property, it will be a smooth sail for you then. The campus also follows a strict anti-ragging policy so your stay is safe.

There are various facilities available if you choose to live on campus:

• The mess serves 4 meals a day with a slight variation in the menu. You can avail these meals complimentary with your accommodation.
• There is a TV room for entertainment purposes
• There is a reading room for students to work together in groups and also do some light reading or studying
• You can play Table tennis, badminton, football, Cricket in the TT room or on the ground.
• There is a gym too but you will be charged extra if you choose to sign up for it.

You should definitely choose to live on campus because you will find the best people there and make friends for a lifetime. Also, making memories while you are still in college is still something we all want.

According to some of the reviews online, LNCT is regarded as one of Bhopal's top colleges, but Banasthali is Asia's finest institute.

• In terms of education, Banasthali is great. 
• You will find a conducive academic environment here, but you will be cut off from the rest of the world.    
• The placements are excellent at both LNCT and Banasthali. 
• Because Banasthali is a women's university, this does not imply that it is less enjoyable and more strict. Students here have a fair share of fun too.
• Last but not least, in Banasthali, the CSE and IT departments are highly regarded in comparison to the other branches.

I would simply advise you to take your time and determine which branch you want to pursue before proceeding and then making any decision. LNTC’s performance is something I am not familiar with.

One of my former teachers used to be a student of LNCT Bhopal and in her opinion, the institute has one of the best placement records in Central India as the students often get offers from giants such as Cognizant, CSC, Wipro, Infogain, TCS, etc. 

If you want to start your career in IT then LNCT Bhopal will be an excellent choice. It will open a plethora of opportunities for you and a lot of the students got placed in more than one company.

However, if your aim is to have a career that is more research-oriented after your graduation then you will only be able to pursue your goals in government institutions.

The highest package offered to the students of LNCT was by Microsoft this year. It was a package of INR 27 LPA.

The latest placement record of JUET Guna showed that the highest package offered was by Gojek. INR 28 LPA was offered.

LNCT Bhopal provides customary books of the related subjects required for learning. You will be permitted to keep them for an entire semester and return back to the library at the end of the semester.

You will also have access to books related to your subjects as well as you are permitted to issue two additional books from the library through library cards.

The most important book which is required by everyone to clear their university exams is Shivani Publications. This book would be a prerequisite during the mid-semester period. You need not stress about buying these books during the beginning semesters.

Your common subjects in the first year that you would be studying are:

• Engineering drawing
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Basic Mechanical engineering
• Basic computer engineering
• Basic civil & mechanics
• English communicative
• Basic electrical and electronics

The most preferred CSE books are - E Balaguru Swami and Rajesh K Shukla.