What is better between an engineering degree from Mumbai University or from any autonomous institute like VJTI, KJ Somaiya or SPIT?

You may have confused SPIT (Sardar Patel Institute of Technology) with SPCE (Sardar Patel College of Engineering). SPIT is not an autonomous institute. The courses offered in SPIT are Computers, IT, Electronics, and Electronics and Telecom.

Deciding Factors:

If you are looking for any particular program, then you should narrow down your choice of college based on courses. If you are more college-driven then you should go through the following points to make the right decision.

• First, you should ask yourself about what do you want out of your engineering degree, whether it is academics, extracurricular, or co-curricular. 
• Also, it depends on your future goals. Whether you want good placements, seek higher education, or go for start-ups. 

VJTI:

Considering all the factors, VJTI is the best option.

• It is an autonomous college with a strong foundation. It also has a broad alumni base. 
• All these factors result in better internship opportunities, better placing companies, and a better network in education. 
• For extracurriculars, most of the engineering colleges in Mumbai offer almost the same opportunities. However, Thandomal, DJSCOE, and RAIT offer mesmerizing events. However, since extracurricular is not the sole factor of consideration, VJTI will be sufficient. 

The placement statistics of recent years at VJTI are as follows.

Academics and co-curricular do not depend on the institute only. It is what you make of it. VJTI is the best choice as it provides a good network and exposure.

Preference Order:

The preference order of the institutes other than VJTI is as follows. 

• Placement- SPIT>DJSCOE>KJSCOE

• Reputation- SPIT>KJSCOE>DJSCOE

• Academics- SPIT>DJSCOE>KJSCOE

• Alumni- DJSCOE>KJSCOE>SPIT

• Extracurricular- DJSCOE>SPIT>KJSCOE

If you get admission to VJTI you should definitely opt for it. You should consider what course you are choosing and research about the facilities and placements. For example, CS at SPIT has better placement than ME at VJTI or any of the other colleges mentioned here. 

Also, autonomous colleges have better administration in MU. They have a better examination schedule, quick result release and you will have higher chances of securing a good CGPA.