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What is your review of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar (PDPU)?
One of my friends studied at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDPU), Gandhinagar. According to him, it is the right institution to study Petroleum Engineering.
- They have a very good curriculum, updated to match the industry norms.
- The faculties are highly experienced and also includes industry experts taking classes often.
- The infrastructure of PDPU is well maintained. All departments have their own designated buildings.
- The campus has 3 libraries.
- Workshops and Labs are well equipped with the latest technology. They also have a virtual class facility.
- Their auditorium is one of the best in Gujrat.
- Hostels are newly established, hence have all the necessary facilities.
- The whole campus is wifi enabled.
- They have sports facilities available in the campus, the sports complex is one of the biggest in India.
- Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat and the most planned city of India. It is well connected with proper transport facilities.
| Categories | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 80% |
| Highest CTC | 12-16 LPA |
| Average CTC | 6-8 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc. |
PDPU Gandhinagar offers a great campus life. The campus life is also vibrant. They host lots of activities in various areas like coding, gaming, debating, etc. Also, lots of workshops are there for different streams. PDPU Gandhinagar has yearly cultural and technical fests known as ‘Flare’ & ‘Tesseract’ respectively. Overall PDPU is good and also has a strong alumni network.
How are placements in PDPU and what is the average placement salary for petroleum engineering?
Placements at PDPU are really good, as a lot of reputed companies take part in their placement program. They offer proper industrial exposure through internships and industry visits.
Petroleum Engineering and Technology students usually receive the highest salary package compared to other branches.
Once, ONGC had recruited around 15–20 Petroleum Engineers with a package of around 14–15 LPA. If you compare the average salary package, Petroleum engineers get a package of around 5–6 LPA.
| Categories | Petroleum Engineering at PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 80% |
| Highest CTC | 16 LPA |
| Average CTC | 8 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc. |
If you have good knowledge and fluent communication skills, combined with a perfect academic performance then you will definitely get placed in one of the reputed companies with appropriate salary packages.
Where is life better, Nirma University or PDPU? Which has better placements?
According to the reviews online, here is a comparison between the two colleges Nirma University and PDPU.
- The campus life is better in PDPU than Nirma, there are a lot of rules and regulations students have to strictly follow.
- In Nirma a 85% attendance is to be maintained by the students to be able to sit for the examinations.
- The overall academic pressure is more in PDPU than Nirma.
- In Nirma, UG students do not get hostels.
- Placements depend more on your branch than the institution.
- CS and IT Nirma are much better than PDPU. Petroleum Engineering is the best in PDPU. Maximum students are hired by ONGC from PDPU.
- Nirma provides much better transportation facilities than PDPU.
| Categories | Nirma University | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 7.24 lakh | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 70% | 70% |
| Highest CTC | 12 LPA | 10-12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 5 LPA | 6 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | L&T, Bosch, etc. | Hindustan Unilever, Nayara Energy, etc. |
Lastly, it can be stated that Nirma is slowly deteriorating, on the other hand PDPU is gaining popularity and recognition. So, if you want to pursue Petroleum Engineering go for PDPU, otherwise Nirma will be a better option.
How good is PDPU for liberal studies?
One of my friends studied at PDPU with Liberal Studies. His major was International Relations and Environmental Studies. So according to him, the School of Liberal Studies (SLS) is based on 3 pillars which are quintessential to any liberal arts school; Creativity, Critical Thinking and Articulation.
Over the course of the first 4 semesters, you have an opportunity to explore a wide range of 30 subjects spanning across the fields of Economics, International Relations, Psychology, Governance and Public Administration, Mathematics, Geography, English Literature, Food Geography, Environmental Law/Studies, Communication, Foreign Languages, Sciences, Theatre, Music, Art, Marketing and History. For the final two years, you have to pick a field to major in and a complementary minor.
He has been a recipient of 4 Research Travel Grants, his research include Agriculture, Food Politics, International Relations and Environmental Policy.
The management has supported him in his endeavors and the professors were very cooperative.
Therefore, the SLS provided him a stable platform with the right set of tools, Research Support, Experienced Faculties, Unique and Socratic Pedagogy, Adequate Infrastructure and perspective.
The School of Liberal Studies allows one to fully express themselves whether it is in academics, fine arts or sports. You can study everything from Political Philosophy of Ancient Greece to Food Policy in Rural India. It will prepare you for real life challenges and formulate a view based on International and Local Experiences combined with classroom discussions and debates.
How many marks are required in JEE or GUJCET to get admission to PDPU Gandhinagar?
The cut-off rank (or score) required for PDPU in JEE or GUJCET changes every year. The corresponding score and rank dependency is also different every year.
The expected cut-off ranks for PDPU from JEE Main are listed below.
|
Department |
JEE Main Cut-off(expected) |
|
Petroleum Engineering |
<56000 |
|
Computer Engineering |
<40000 |
|
Information and Communication Technology |
<52000 |
|
Chemical Engineering |
<65000 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
<60000 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
<150000 |
|
Civil Engineering |
<150000 |
Key highlights:
- The score required varies on the overall performance and difficulty level of the question paper. One of my friends got admission in the Chemical Engineering branch with a 120 cutoff in JEE Main back in 2016. Chemical is among the fastest filling departments along with Petroleum and Computer Science.
- For GUJCET candidates, a score of around 95 should be sufficient for PDPU. For SC/ST candidates, even 85 would do the same.
- For JEE Main candidates, 130-150 is considered as a sufficient score for general students for getting the top branches in PDPU.
The above ranks and cut-offs are assumptions and can be considered as tentative values.
Which is a better option pdpu computer science or ddu computer science?
My sister studied computer engineering at DDU. Based on her experience I will recommend you to join DDU. Here are the reasons why you should choose DDU.
- DDU CSE department is way older than PDPU. As a department, it has more experience. It has also improved a lot over the years.
- The faculty members are well-educated and highly experienced.
- The laboratories are well-facilitated.
- From 4th sam, you will have to do projects. That way you will get to learn about real-life projects.
- The placement record for DDU is also quite good. The placement average is around 95%.
So, overall DDU Computer Science will be a great option.
Which is a better option: PDPU computer science or DDU computer science?
It will be better if you go for PDPU for computer science than DDU. One of my friends studied at PDPU and according to him, just like any other college, it also has its fair share of pros and cons.
Pros:
- PDPU offers students with proper industrial visits and job opportunities. They provide the exposure needed to succeed in the industry.
- They let you familiarize with the functioning of the industry to make you ready.
- They have the best campus facilities in Gujarat. With a well maintained infrastructure, it even beats the reputed Nirma University.
- Students here are also encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities, clubs and committees for their holistic development.
Cons:
- The college is comparatively costlier than other colleges in the region.
- The faculty lacks experienced professors. Most of the faculty members are new.
- If doing further studies is your intention then investing a lot of money for a bachelor degree here might not be a clever option.
Therefore, opt for what suits your career goals and can fulfill them. Make an informed decision after going through every detail properly.
How good is computer engineering in PDPU?
Gujarat based Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is a NAAC accredited private university centrally located in Gandhinagar. The university is ranked 177th position by NIRF 2020 and counted among the top engineering colleges of India.
The table given below gives a brief overview of the program:
|
Particulars |
PDPU |
|
Basic Fees |
2.53 LPA |
|
Mode Of Application |
Online |
|
Entrance |
JEE-BASED /GUJCET |
|
Seat Matrix |
All India - 35% GUJCET - 50% NRI/NRI Sponsored- 15% |
Admission:
- Candidates must fill the PDPU B.Tech application form and submit the required credentials.
- Authorities offer around 35% of seats to JEE Main qualified candidates and 50% to the Gujarat candidates who applied based on GUJCET 2020.
- Candidates will be allocated their seats based on merit, preference, and seat availability.
Infrastructure
- PDPU provides its students with well accessible library assistance and an IT equipped information center.
- The University has several sections of engineering labs that are well equipped to promote the educational and examination process.
- Holds Furnished Language Labs and air-conditioned IT equipped laboratories to carry lab sessions.
Placements
- Engineers from PDPU receive handsome placement opportunities.
- Top IT companies like Synoptek, Evosys, OPS Hub, ZealousWeb, TCS Digital, Innovify, Cloud 24*7 Inc visit PDPU every year to recruit computer engineers.
- The highest package received by PDPU students is around 10 LPA-12 LPA. The average package scales between 4-5 LPA.
- PDPU has a placement percentage of 65%
PDPU is a good university providing ample career opportunities to its students. It's ultimately you, your decision, and hard work that your future will depend upon.
How good is PDPU MBA?
PDPU has an 'A' grade provided by NAAC Accreditation with CGPA 3.39/4.0 and is graded Autonomy by UGC. It's ranked 74th in India by NIRF.
Admissions:
- The college accepts students based on the CAT, XAT score with 50% in Graduation.
- PDPU offers two MBA programs under the School of Petroleum Management (SPM) both are full-time residential programs – Energy and Infrastructure management and General Management
- The total fee for MBA is 8.33 lakhs.
Placements:
- The placement rate of this year is about 85% with the highest package of INR 14 LPA and the average package of INR 7.02 LPA.
- College does provide internship opportunities both on-campus and off-campus during the course.
- Some of the top recruiters of 2020 are Accenture, Adani Group, Asian Paints, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Deloitte, HP, Indian Oil, Infosys, Nestle, MRF, Reliance, SBI Capital Markets, TCS, Torrent Power Limited, Wipro, YesBank, etc.
Faculty:
- All faculty members are Ph.D. holders alongside maintaining good research and publications in their respective fields.
- They have a unique learning experience through guest lectures and faculty members which built a bridge between management theories and corporate applications through their corporate excellence.
- Subjects are in line with industry demand like carbon finance, infrastructure finance, oil & gas accounting and taxation, management of the power sector, and energy economics.
Campus Life:
- The campus has all the basic facilities like Library, Cafeteria, Medical Facilities, Wi-Fi Campus, Shuttle Services, Auditorium, Music Room, Dance Room, Gym, and other sports facilities like Badminton Court, Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Tennis Court, Volleyball Court, Table Tennis Room, etc.
- The campus life of the college is very good, one can take part in various clubs and committees as well as be part of a sports team. Clubs like a singing club, debate club, drama club, dance club, etc are very entertaining and help in the development of the individual.
PDPU is an ideal institution for students who are looking for specialization in the energy and infrastructure sector.
Which college should be preferred UPES Dehradun or PDPU Gandhinagar?
According to the reviews online, both colleges have their own pros and cons, and here are some comparison points which might help you make an informed decision.
- The location of both the colleges are good, be it Gandhinagar or Dehradun.
- The UPES campus is much bigger compared to the PDPU campus. But both are well maintained and facilitated.
- PDPU provides B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering while UPES provides the same in Applied Petroleum Engineering. The former is considered to be far better and more advantageous than the latter.
- Curriculum of PDPU is very well prepared encompassing all major aspects. It has now been bifurcated into upstream and downstream.
- Placements at PDPU are much better compared to UPES.
- PDPU is visited by core companies like ONGC but UPES is mostly famous for its relevance among IT companies like Accenture, Wipro, etc.
Lastly, it can be seen that PDPU, even being a newer institution has grown a lot compared to other colleges. They are visited by core companies which hire students offering them a salary package of 14-15 LPA. So, it will be better if you go for PDPU as it will give you proper industrial exposure and opportunities.
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