Which is better for a CSE stream, IIIT Kota, or LNMIIT, Nirma, Thapar Patiala? 

LNMIIT is definitely the best among the lot as it has a good alumni network, decent fees, good placements and it recently got accredited with a grade A NAAC certificate.

Talking about the other colleges- 

• Thapar University- Thapar provides great infrastructure, curriculum, faculty, and international exposure but as it takes admission through management quota, the quality of students may not be the same. Also, the fees are high and not everyone can afford it.
• IIIT Kota- IIIT-Kota despite being an IIIT is new and hence doesn't have a rich alumni network.
• Nirma University- Nirma is a good choice, but only if you are a Gujrati as 50% of seats are reserved for Gujaratis.

For the above reasons, you should choose LNMIIT for a CSE degree.