Both Sikkim Manipal and Manipal University Jaipur are very popular institutes and a lot of students across the country apply for admissions in these institutes. But among these two, choosing Manipal University Jaipur will be a better option especially if you're from North or Central India. 

• Manipal University Jaipur is located in the prime city.
• They have an excellent faculty, hard-working and cooperative.
• It has a very competitive environment, which encourages students to do better.
• The infrastructure is also good, with a study appropriate ambiance.
• The labs are well equipped and well maintained.
• Being located in the heart of the city, it enjoys industrial exposure.
• Many companies participate in their placement program, as it is a preferred location.
• Placements are sometimes good and sometimes average. Mostly depends on the batch and their overall academic performance.

Hence, choosing Manipal University Jaipur will be a better option as the campus life offered is much better and there is no chaos or fights among the students like Sikkim Manipal. 

Manipal University is ranked amongst the top engineering colleges in India. Mechatronics engineering is a highly favorable specialization in B.Tech at the university. The institute aims to provide highly research-intensive training and various live projects for a better understanding of the topics and making learning interesting for students.

Admission:

• Candidates who qualify the minimum eligibility criteria, need to give the JEE Mains paper, and only if the cutoff published by the university which tends to be between 1300-4000 matches the marks of the candidate, the admission is provided to them.

• The total number of seats for which admission is taken in Mechatronics is just 70.

• The fees for the Mechatronics engineering course is almost 10 lacs for the whole four years including all sort of charges.

The university provides scholarships on the basis of the student’s academic performance.

Course curriculum:

• The course curriculum for Mechatronics is the fusion of practical lessons which take place either on the field or in labs and in-depth research-based theories. Many practice papers are also given to each of the students.

• Students get proper exposure to the field with the help of site visits, boot camps, research projects, etc.

• The curriculum is upgraded regularly.

Faculty:

• The most favorable part of the mechatronics department's professors is that the majority of them have worked with some companies and have industry experience and connections.

• They help students also with pre-placement training.

Infrastructure:

• The Mechatronics department has its own library which consists of all types of books related to the subject.

• The laboratories inside the department are equipped with modernized instruments to carry out research and academic works.

Placement:

• If we talk about the previous year placement data, the placement rate was 89% and the top recruiters who gave bulk amounts of jobs to the students were Julphar, Coreel Technologies, T&A HR solutions, Valeo Engine, and electrical system Pvt Ltd.

• The Highest salary was around 48 lacs per annum.

Mechatronics engineering at Manipal University is worth every single penny used in the study. The University is well renowned and provides an environment for better opportunities, experiences, and learning.

Manipal Institute of technology holds 4th rank issued by India today, 2020. The placement rate of the university is really good, up to 95%. Admissions in this university are based on merit and performance in the entrance test conducted by the university followed by counseling and interview. There are a total of 180 seats available for the Mechanical branch. The admission process is fully online with an application fee of 1400 INR.

The placement highlights for the recent years at the university are as follows.

Placements:

• More than 250 companies visit the campus for placements and internships. Last year about 781 offers were made for B.tech students.

• Some of the major recruiters at the institute are Accenture, Amazon, Birlasoft, Ericsson India, American Express, Dell, Bristlecone India, etc.

• The average salary package offered by companies to students is 5 to 6 lakhs.

• The highest salary package offered to the students graduating from this university is up to 42 lakhs.

The infrastructure of the university is exceptionally beautiful. Swimming pools, gym, gaming centers and so on facilities are available on campus. Faculty are also very helpful and well experienced in their particular fields. University has hostel facilities for students who come from different states or abroad.

Manipal University is popularly known for its Engineering programs with a ranking of 45 by NIRF in 2020. Symbiosis Institute is ranked at 64 for Engineering by The Week in 2019 and is popular for its degree programs in Management. Therefore, students can make a decision based on which institution is better depending on the course they are looking at.

Let us draw a general comparison between Manipal University and Symbiosis Institute based on some relevant and important factors.

Courses Offered:

Manipal University:

• It offers 442 courses across 16 streams popularly in Engineering, Medicine, Humanities, Architecture, and Business and Management studies.

• The highest applications are observed in the MSc, B.E, and BTech fields.

Symbiosis Institute:

• Symbiosis has multiple branches that offer recognized programs in Management, Technology, Nursing, Media and Communication, and Health Sciences to name a few.

• Symbiosis Institute of Technology offers programs in Engineering, science, IT, and software.

Admission to both the institute is based on past academics and the performance of the students in the required entrance exam.

Infrastructure:

Manipal University:

• It has state-of-the-art practical labs for design and technology, updated software, high-speed internet access, classrooms with central AC, a six-level sports complex, and 6 major central libraries.

• The campus also comprises hostels, restaurants, ATMs, and medical facilities.

Symbiosis Institute:

• It is comparatively new and therefore has a more updated and modern infrastructure in terms of facilities, classrooms, and all the latest technical equipment.

• It has fully air-conditioned lab facilities, a huge library with a collection of over 11,000+ books, and a free subscription to the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).

Faculty:

Manipal University:

Manipal University employs faculty members with years of academic expertise in their field of study. Most of the faculty are alumni members of esteemed institutions such as IIT and IIM. They also help students by conducting workshops and seminars on soft skills and interview techniques for placements.

Symbiosis Institute:

Symbiosis Institute faculty members provide students with hands-on experience and industry training with seminars and guest lectures. They also guide students regarding internships and jobs with top companies.

Placement:

Both Manipal University and Symbiosis Institute offer decent placements.

HDFC, Deloitte, Amazon, Accenture, Dell are among the major recruiters at Manipal University. Whereas, the top recruiters at Symbiosis University are Google, IBM, Indian Navy, Vodafone, Directi

Students can make a choice between the two private institutes based on the given factors and their choice of course.

Manipal University Jaipur offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. levels in Architecture through its Faculty of Design. It has 39 faculty members from eminent institutions like the NITs and IITs. The department has seen 350 industry and Institutional collaborations; 32 community outreach projects and 17 ongoing research projects.

The table below highlights the features of the department and the Institute:

Some other features of the Faculty of Design and the Architecture Program are as follows:

Admission Process

• Students can only apply to the B.Arch program if they have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and maths. Students will have to qualify the NATA or similar entrance exams.

• M.Arch students need 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA in B.Arch.

• Personal Interview is mandatory for both levels.

Infrastructural Facilities

• The Faculty of Design at Manipal University Jaipur has 3604 titles at their library.
• There are two schools under the Faculty of Design offering Design and Architecture.
• The department also has a reprography facility and full WiFi connectivity.
• Students get access to hands-on workshops, field trips to great architectural sites and take part in social outreach programs throughout the year.

Placement Statistics

• Manipal University Jaipur offers placements with Amazon, Goldman Sachs, BirlaSoft, Bristlecone India, and L&T, if a student has a minimum CGPA of 7.5.
• The average salary offered falls between INR 2.0 LPA-5.4 LPA.

Students can compare and choose according to the facts listed above. The faculty members at the university are highly experienced and expertise in their respective fields. Seniors at the institute are supportive too and guide their juniors.

Manipal University Jaipur has been ranked at 54 for Engineering by India Today in 2020. It offers two programs within CSE, with BTech in Computer science and technology and BTech in computer science and communication, which are both 4 year full-time programs. Manipal University’s main campus has been ranked at 9th across deemed universities in India by NIRF. It is also 1st amongst private deemed universities in India by QS World University.

Let us have a look at some of the main features of both the campuses and important details of the mentioned courses:

Admissions:

Faculty:

Manipal University Jaipur:

• They guide students through the online forum where students can post their questions.

• They also conduct industrial visits in order to help students understand practical concepts better.

Manipal University Udupi:

• The faculty members are known for using modern and efficient techniques to teach students.

• They are all pioneers in their industry and most of the members are academic experts who are alumni members of IIT or IIM.

Infrastructure:

Manipal University Jaipur:

It has a huge campus that is spread across 122 acres with modern infrastructure, hostel facilities, well-equipped, and air-conditioned classrooms, Wi-Fi access all throughout the campus, updated practical lab facilities, seminar halls, an open amphitheater, student activity area and much more.

Manipal University Udupi:

The infrastructure at the campus is comparatively outdated considering it is an older campus. But it offers very well-structured academic buildings, hostels, a huge 70, 000 square feet library, a PQ quality testing lab, color testing lab, seminar halls, and a six-storeyed sports complex.

Placements:

Manipal University Jaipur:

• The institute witnessed a 70% placement rate in the recent placement drive.

• The average CTC offered to the students was INR 6 LPA while the highest CTC was INR 42 LPA.

• The lowest CTC offered was INR 4 LPA.

• Some of the top recruiters include Accenture, Amazon, BirlaSoft, Dell, Goldman Sachs, and many more.

Manipal University Udupi:

• The placement rate recorded for Automobile Engineering was 85%.

• Students received the highest package of INR 22.4 LPA while the average CTC was INR 7.2 LPA.

• The lowest CTC recorded by Manipal University Udupi was INR 6.5 LPA.

• The top recruiters that visited the campus were Cypra, Cypress, ABB, Ashok Leyland, Continental, and many more.

Therefore, based on the given factors above students can make a well-informed choice regarding their preferred course and institution.

Amity University, Noida, and Manipal University, Jaipur are not good options for Mass Communication. I know a few people from both the institutes and I have not heard good reviews about the mass communication program at the institutes. 

For 2 years, Amity University, Noida will charge almost 6 lakhs for the course. However, the quality of education and the placement opportunities is not worth the course fee that they charge. Most of the students end up getting sales jobs with a salary package of around INR 30,000 per month.

The same can be seen at Manipal University Jaipur. 

The problem with the Mass Communication program offered by these institutes is that the course structure is quite outdated. It does not meet the needs of the current industry. So, if you want a successful career in Mass Communication it will be better if you don’t choose any of these two options.

The ranking for JUET and Manipal, Jaipur by NIRF is 86 and 151. However, choosing the best course in a specific college depends upon your level of interest, eligibility, cut-off rank, placement cell, etc.

Admissions and Fee: Both colleges offer BTech courses for CSE and ECE.

• The eligibility for the courses is the same, i.e, 10+2 with 75% and JEE Mains.

• The cut-off for the ECE course in Manipal, Jaipur college is 6843. But there is no specific cut-off for JUET CSE.

• The fee is a bit higher for Manipal college than the JUET, Guna. The annual course fee at Manipal is 3.19 lakhs, while the same at JUET is 2.04 lakhs.

Placements:

JUET-

• The highest salary of JUET is 41 LPA while the average salary received by the students is 3.5 LPA.

• Several companies are visiting the JUET campus. Out of which, few of them are Amazon, Google, TCS, HCL, One Direct, Trident, Tata Consultancy, Infosys, Geeks for Geeks, Interview Bit, Central Research Laboratory, and many more.

Manipal Jaipur-

• The top companies visiting the Manipal, Jaipur college are Dell, Amazon, Accenture, Cult Fit, HDFC Bank, Wipro, Philips, ABB, Shell Technologies, and many more.

• The ECE placement rate of this college is 90%.

• And the highest and lowest salaries of the college are 42 LPA and 5.4 LPA.

• The scope for both the scores at these colleges is too high.

It is difficult to compare two different institutes for two different courses. As a course, CSE has better opportunities than ECE. However, you should choose the course you are more interested in and the institute according to that.