Among the two campuses, SRM Ghaziabad is older than SRM Sonepat. As a result, the brand value and alumni of SRM Ghaziabad are also better.SRM Sonepat is also a decent choice. The best part of the institute is its placement along with training, which adds value to the overall value of your resume and makes getting a job very easy.
As far as CSE is concerned, both the campsites have equally good infrastructure and well-equipped labs. Still, your first preference should be Ghaziabad.
For CSE, SRM Ghaziabad is better. The Ghaziabad campus is old and offers better lab facilities, faculty, placements, and alumni network.
According to the placement highlights of the department, around 95% of the students get placed each year. SRM Ghaziabad CSE average package is around INR 3.5 LPA.
Situated near the Delhi NCR region, it also has a locational advantage. It’s easier to get placement and internship opportunities.
SRM Ghaziabad is ranked at 32 in the All India University ranking by NIRF in 2019 with a placement rate of 80% in 2020 within the CSE department. SRM Sonepat offers nearly 70% placement rate in the CSE department and is counted amongst the top private university campuses in India.
For better understanding, let us draw a comparison between the BTech in CSE program offered by both the institutions:
Course Specialisation:
Apart from offering a 4-year full-time general degree in CSE, SRM Ghaziabad offers a BTech in CSE with a specialization in Cyber-security.
SRM Sonepat on the other hand offers a general CSE degree and a specialization degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. It also offers a specialization in the cloud and mobile-based applications in association with IBM.
Faculty:
SRM Ghaziabad has 300+ faculty members who are academic professionals in their respective fields. Within the CSE department, faculty members are extremely helpful and most of them have doctorate degrees with years of expertise in the industry.
SRM Sonepat employs over 80+ faculty members who focus on a more practical based approach to teaching. Students in the CSE department are encouraged to learn through industry-based experiences and also sent online materials. Some faculty members are also known to help students with internships and job placements.
Facilities:
SRM Ghaziabad has a good campus with decent infrastructure. It has air-conditioned classrooms and updated computer and electrical labs for students. The Wi-Fi is accessible all throughout the campus and students also have access to the DELNET database in the library.
SRM Sonepat has some of the best VLSI Design labs and computer labs in the country. It offers a well-stocked library with access to ASTM, IEEE, and J-Gate complete. It also features an open-air theatre, hostels, and a sports complex within the campus.
Admissions:
SRM Ghaziabad-
A 10+2 score with mandatory subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Maths is the eligibility requirement for admission.
The institute accepts JEE Main score and SRMJEE scores for admission.
The total seats for CSE at SRM Ghaziabad are 600 and the total course fee is 8.23 lakhs.
SRM Sonepat-
Students need 10+2 with 5 compulsory subjects along with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in order to be eligible.
Students are also required to take qualifying exams such as JEE Mains, SRMJEEE, IPU CET, NEET.
The total seat for CSE at SRM Sonepat is 250 and the course fee is 8.22 lakhs.
Placements:
Some of the top recruiters at SRM Ghaziabad are Amazon, Bank of America, Blue Star, Capgemini, Cisco systems, etc. Whereas, the top recruiters at SRM Sonepat are Airtel, Cognizant, Experis IT, Aptara Corps, Click Labs.
College |
SRM Ghaziabad |
SRM Sonepat |
Placement Rate in CSE |
80% |
70% |
Lowest CTC |
2.5 LPA |
3 LPA |
Average Median salary |
3.5 LPA |
3.8 LPA |
Highest CTC |
12 LPA |
12.5 LPA |
Based on the given points above, students can make a well-informed choice between the two academic institutions.