Which is better NIT Agartala or HBTI?

One of my friends dropped out of HBTI only to join NIT Agartala EIE. Later he changed his branch to CSE and claimed it to be the best decision of his life.

• NIT Agartala has a better brand image and reputation among industries because of the NIT tag and the status of the Institute Of National Importance.
• It has a more modern and advanced infrastructure than HBTI because it's funded by the central government.
• HBTI has slightly better faculty but that isn't a big issue because, in the end, you have to study on your own.
• Hostel life is fun because you make friends from all over the country whereas HBTI is mainly students from UP.
• You can enjoy a more pleasant climate and lush green surroundings.
• The placements are obviously better than HBTI given the fact that it's a centrally funded institution.

So, go ahead and choose NIT Agartala without any further hesitation!