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How is ABES EC as an engineering college and what are its downfalls?
Overall ABES EC is an average engineering college at best. Here are some of the pros and cons of joining the institutes.
Pros:
- It has great infrastructural facilities. There is centralized AC for all blocks in the whole college. The lush green campus will soothe your eyes.
- The hostel accommodation is well furnished and maintained regularly.
- There are many food courts that sell good quality food at reasonable prices.
- The campus has a big stadium that conducts different cricket matches.
- Some of the faculty members are cooperative and student-friendly.
- The ABES EC placement scenario is decent. The average CTC offered to students is around INR 6 LPA.
- There are many clubs like Samvaad Theatre Group, Technovation, etc. in which you can take part.
Cons:
- ABES EC has a strict 75% attendance rule. Failing to maintain this can lead to detention.
- The institute calls parents if they don’t attend your class.
- The hostel curfew timing for girls is strict. You need to be inside the hostel premises at 6 pm during winter and 6:30 pm during summer.
The video will take you on a tour across the ABES Capus
Overall, your time at ABES EC will be a bittersweet one.
I got NIT Surathkal ECE and IIIT Bangalore CSE. I am joining IIIT Bangalore CSE, is it a good decision?
This is a very subjective question. However, as a student of ECE at NIT Surathkal, I am writing down a few points in defense of my degree-
- First of all, NIT Surathkal offers a much more complete and diversified engineering education. This is because you will get to interact with the students of various disciplines from around the institution. This will offer a good exposure in contrast to the IIITs which are entirely focused on CSE and ECE branches.
- ECE is the branch of the future. CSE is turning more and more into a commodity. This is due to the dilution of its educational standards, and the increasing volume of students in this branch.
- As an ECE student, you can always learn programming (it is in fact a part of the curriculum in a limited manner). However, it is much more difficult to learn the concepts of ECE as a CSE student.
- As an ECE student you can be placed in a software company, but as a CSE student you can’t work in the E&C field.
- Both the colleges are good, but NITK holds more prestige because it is much older. Its campus is very impressive as well.
But even IIIT Bangalore CSE is a great option. Once you’ve made a decision, stop seeking others’ opinions. Instead, work on your skill enhancement. Considering the sheer lack of core jobs in the electronics sector in India and the huge placement opportunities in the IT sector, your choice is good from a placement point of view.
Which is better at CUSAT, IT or EC?
Both the options are good. There is no such difference in the quality of education, either in these two branches, or any other branch in CUSAT.
They make you work hard, focus on every detail, and stress a lot on the practical classes and labs.
As for the faculty, 85% are permanent. As for the quality of faculty, everyone will have a different view. According to my friends at CUSAT, the only difference you will find between the branches is that the EC people toil 3 times harder than the other branches.
According to the overall placement statistics the average and highest CTC offered to the students is 4 LPA and 15 LPA.
You should choose the branch that is better for you. Think about the branch where your interest lies, will you be able to manage the workload efficiently, does the subject interest you, or which branch has the better placements matter. However, I would like to advise you not to be bothered by placements any more.
How is ECE at IIIT Allahabad? How are the placements?
IIT Allahabad is an excellent place for students looking for a well-rounded degree course in ECE. Here are some persuasive highlights that make it an attractive choice:
- Ranking and reputation: IIIT Allahabad ranked 89 out of the top engineering colleges in India by NIRF in 2023.
- Focused Curriculum: At IIIT Allahabad, you dive right into your ECE core subjects from the very first year. Unlike some other institutions, you won't have to deal with subjects like Mechanical, Chemistry, or Engineering Drawing that might not align with your passion for electronics.
- Top-Notch Hostel Facilities: With a total of 3 girls' hostels and 5 boys' hostels, IIIT Allahabad offers comfortable accommodation for its students. Triple and double-sharing rooms with essential amenities ensure a homely stay.
- Placement record: The placement here is mind-blowing. The average package is 31LPA and the Median is 25LPA. The highest domestic package is 1.21 Cr and the highest International Package is 1.25 Cr. The placement is getting better year after year.
In conclusion, IIIT Allahabad's new campus offers an ideal blend of academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and a supportive environment. It promises to be a place where students can not only gain knowledge but also create lasting memories and develop important skills for their future careers.
How is the Electronics and Computer Engineering Branch of Thapar University in terms of faculty and placement and is it good to join thapar now?
ECE at Thapar University is more Hardware orientated. You may find yourself dealing with semiconductors for about 3 to 3.5 years. In addition to this, will be the onslaught of programming languages and a little portion of database and networking.
In case you opt for the Computer Science program, you'll notice that it is purely software-oriented and has a lot more on programming languages, architectures, databases,, and networking.
ECE is the 2nd best option after CSE as its cut-off is just below it. This year, cut off score for ECE is as listed below:
| Particulars | General Category (Outside Punjab) | General Category (From Punjab) |
| 10th Marks (PCM) | 95.66% | 85% |
| JEE Main 2021 | 65.05 percentile | 87.47 percentile |
As for placements, some well-known companies which visit for recruitment, are Texas Instruments, Whirlpool India, TCS, HP, Larsen and Toubro, ST Electronics, Philips, Mu Electronics India, and others. The placement rate is an amazing 99% for most of the departments. The highest package offered this year is 43 LPA and a total of 970 students got placed.
How are the ECE placements at Thapar University?
In general, there are very limited core placement opportunities in ECE because of the limited scope in this field especially in India. ECE placements at Thapar University are no different. As a whole, ECE placements here are decent because mostly consultancies and management visits for recruitment. The only issue is that core jobs are very less.
But on the bright side, students of Thapar University can sit for placements in all branches thereby opening more gates of opportunities for them. This makes up for the lack of core jobs.
I asked a friend about the placements scenario of ECE and she shared a few pieces of information
- Around 60-65% of students get placed in the ECE department.
- The highest salary package offered is 30 LPA,
- The lowest salary package is 4 LPA,
- The average salary package is 6 LPA to 7 LPA.
- Top Recruiters are Amazon, WDC Gameskraft, McKinsey, JP Morgan, etc.
- Around 75% of students get internship offers in roles such as SDE, member of technical staff, and quant.
In all, ECE placements at Thapar University are average.
Is NIT Puducherry for ECE better than IIITDM Kancheepuram for mechanical?
IIITDM Kancheepuram Mechanical is better in comparison. The department has four branches under the norms of Design and Manufacturing. The academics are practical-oriented. IIITDM follows an updated curriculum that is different from the traditional course structure of most engineering colleges. The Mechanical faculties are great. Most of them have PhDs qualifications from reputed IITs and NITs.
IIITDM Kancheepuram placements are good for Mechanical. Students of the branch get recruited as Project leads, Supervisors, Design Operators, etc. The average CTC for the branch is around INR 7 LPA.
Which is better, NIT Jamshedpur CSE or NIT Calicut ECE?
NIT Jamshedpur for CSE and NIT Calicut for ECE both have good placements. It depends on you which branch you are interested in.
One of my friends is studying at NIT Jamshedpur so I will give you insight into the institute’s branch.
- The placement of NIT Jamshedpur is good with 100% placement. Almost 50% of students get multiple placement offers.
- The average CTC offered to CSE students is around INR 9 LPA to INR 10 LPA.
- The placement of NIT Calicut departments is also good.
In the following table, you will get basic information about NIT Jamshedpur, CSE and NIT Calicut, ECE programs.
| Category | NIT Jamshedpur CSE | NIT Calicut ECE |
| Fees | INR 1.03 Lakh (1st Year) | INR 1.37 Lakh |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
| Recruiters | Jaro Education, Byju’s, MatrixCare, HexaView, etc. | Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Google, Amazon, etc. |
| Average CTC | INR 15 LPA | INR. 11 LPA |
| Highest CTC | INR 37.5 LPA | INR. 38 LPA |
Therefore, CSE from NIT Jamshedpur and ECE from NIT Calicut both are good with good placement statistics. It depends on you which branch of study you are interested in and want to pursue your career in.
Which should I opt for, BITS Goa CSE or NIT Calicut ECE? I am having a financial crunch.
If finances are an issue, then BITS Goa isn’t the right place to go unless you come under the EWS category (total family income less than 11 LPA).
BITS Goa is one of the most expensive engineering colleges in India. A B.E degree can end up costing about 19 to 20 lakhs for 4 years and an M.Sc degree about 19 lakhs. If you are from general category, BITS Goa will dent your wallet for the next few years.
Besides being one of the best engineering NITs in the country, the fees for NIT Calicut are much, much lighter around 5.5 lakhs for 4 years. Getting a Circuit branch is no easy task as the cutoffs are pretty high. If you’re getting ECE here, and money is an issue, then this is the place to go.
Although, if you’re under the EWS section, BITS Goa will offer scholarships based on your performance in the first year. If you’re able to obtain a CGPA of 8.5+, then a scholarship of 80% is awarded. For a CGPA of 7.5, a scholarship of 40% is awarded, and so on.
Which is better NIT Trichy ECE or NIT Calicut CSE?
NIT Trichy is always considered superior to its counterparts and rightly so. The institute has a record of excellent placements, a competitive environment, and a highly learned faculty pool. NIT Calicut is well-known for its exceptionally good CSE department.
So, I think the decision of choosing between NIT Trichy ECE and NIT Calicut depends more on personal preferences than the institute. However you would like to consider the following points before making the final decision,
- ECE is a bit more challenging than CSE in terms of the curriculum and the opportunities offered. However, hard work and assistance from faculty can help you. CSE on the other hand is an evergreen branch that has a record of providing hefty packages and great opportunities in general.
- NIT Trichy has a difficult campus life owing to its extremely hot climate and remote location. NIT Silchar has a pleasant climate with a beautiful lush green campus.
If you look at the overall picture, both colleges have excellent departments and offer similar opportunities, so the major determining criteria should be your branch preference. If you are interested in electronic systems and communication, go for NIT Trichy ECE but if you have an interest in programming NIT Calicut CSE is better for you.
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