You would first decide whether it is a good option to do Engineering Physics, then no matter whichever college you choose. It is important that you know a few details before making a final decision about college.

About the course: 

• Engineering Physics is a 4-year programme whose course commences in the first year and for three years you will study the same structure as of BSc-Physics. 
• It includes Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Physics, etc. But in Engineering Physics practical knowledge is given more importance which will help you gaining extermination knowledge. 

Placements:

• A career after Engineering Physics is not promising. You cannot expect to get a place on campus with an Engineering Physics degree. 
• There are not many companies that have the Engineering Physics job requirement. 
• Most of the companies have different recruitment processes which cannot be done on-campus, except government firms like DRDO, BARC, etc.

You should not lose hope as college faculties and alumni help students in getting placed by identifying your interest. 

Scope:

• Some students after completing Engineering Physics go for an MSc course and get into research and join IITs or institutes such as BARC. 
• To get good opportunities you have to work hard and keep taking GRE, GATE, and other exams to clear it. 
• If you do not want to go for research, then you can join a non-engineering job or can go for TFI etc.

Therefore, if you have an interest in Engineering Physics and ready to work hard then go for it. It will surely pay you well. Most of the college faculties also help students in getting placed, so do not worry much about it.

Having known some people studying in both these institutions, I can say that if you plan to get a job offer, go for CS at Thapar University. If not and are interested in doing research opt for Engineering Physics at DTU.

• Engineering Physics is a field which does not anymore provide a promising opportunity to its aspirants. 
• If you go with this choice of branch you might get research opportunities after higher studies. 
• Moreover, if you have prioritized DTU, keep in mind that the quality of education and academic career is reducing with every passing year. 
• Few of the many branches at DTU are striving to keep their esteemed position with engineering physics not being one of them.
• Instead, CS at Thapar University would be an excellent option for building a path for your career. 
• This branch is known for its exceptional academics and for the opportunities held out to the students. 
• Although it is a batch of almost 570 students in CS you can certainly end up with a 5LPA and above package by the end of your 4th year.

There are many reputed companies that take part in their placement program and recruit CS graduates. These include Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, Oracle, IBM, ZS Associates, Morgan Stanley and many more.

In terms of the research field, there are almost no placements opportunities in Engineering Physics at NIT Calicut. The only companies where you will be are allowed to apply for the placements are in the Consultancy services, Sales, etc. 

Basically, we can say that NIT Calicut has nothing to offer to the students of Physics. If you want a decent job, then you should work on your coding skills else, you will have to do the basic 8-7 jobs.

You can also apply for IIT JEE coaching institutes as these companies offer better salaries and less workload. If you wish to pursue higher studies in the future, you can get a side job at one of these coaching institutes and prepare for your entrance exams. This way you will be in touch with your subject and earn part-time.

Both of the colleges have their own specialties. It depends on your purpose for doing any of the mentioned courses. One of my friends graduated from DTU and he mentioned a few points about the same which may be helpful for you-

• If your focus is on taking a decent job after graduation or earning money, opt for other options than physics.
• But if you have your interest in the field of research in physics or you want to do your higher studies in the field of physics, then go for Engineering in Physics.
• My friend from the physics branch in DTU straight away mentioned that the physics department in DTU doesn’t have decent placement opportunities, be it the on-campus placement or off-campus placement.
• ECE being a practical-oriented subject has a lot of demand in the industry.
• Also after graduating with ECE, you can sit for placements of both core companies and IT firms. Thus there will be a lot of job opportunities.
• Half of the students who have enrolled themselves on the physics branch were misled and the other half was too sure and passionate about this branch.
• Whereas, ECE at IIIT UNA can provide you with a good job right after you graduate.

Hence, it is up to you what is your purpose behind taking a course, if it’s research, go for engineering physics and if it’s about taking a decent job in the field of Electronics, then go for IIIT Una.

If you are completely sure that you would like to study physics, you should avoid going with Engineering Physics. Rather, think of doing a BS+MS from IIT Madras. I have a few friends from IIT Madras and they were able to give some insight into the program. Let me list down the pros and cons of the course.

Pros:

• As far as the physics department of IIT M is concerned, it is about 50 years older than IISERs. With the batch strength being quite small, you will get personalized attention and opportunities. All 10 students from the class end up bagging internship opportunities and you won’t face a lot of competition either.
• IISERs have an easier syllabus as compared to IITs in the third year. At IIT M, you will be sitting for an MSc project after your first three semesters. This is followed by a project year.
• You will be able to avoid many of the chemistry, engineering, and biology courses. Many of them are electives too, so you will get to choose what you study.
• With the IIT tag, you will have broader opportunities. Access to alumni funding, good campus life, clubs, teams, and organizations are just some of the benefits. Even with an average CGPA, you can expect international opportunities.

Cons:

• The fees are quite high as compared to IISER where you can pay it with a scholarship.
• The engineering students are given preference sometimes which seems a little unfair when it comes to internships overlapping the two fields. They end up bagging the internship even if you have done your research in the field.

In conclusion, you should not go for EP if you are planning to do physics. It will be more focused on engineering subjects and not pure physics. You can also think of going to IIT K if you want to do your master’s abroad. So, choose according to your convenience.