Bachelor of Engineering [BE] (Computer Engineering) From Thapar University, Patiala

A few of my friends graduated from Thapar University and here’s what they have to say about it.

While discussing both the branches, they consider COE to be better than CSE because of several reasons. These include:

• COE is the oldest branch at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.
• COE being a bit experienced has better placement records than CSE. 
• COE also has a strong alumni network.
• The subjects of COE are related to both software and hardware. Thus, students will learn about programming languages too.

If we see CSE it is a new branch started this year only and has no placement records. Also, little or no hardware knowledge is given to CSE students as compared to COE.

Yes, according to my preferences a computer science and engineering course at Thapar University is definitely worth it. One of my friends studied there, and here are some things I got to know from him. He was recruited via on-campus placement by Oracle for a prominent job role at the corporation. 

• The University provides you with a relaxed course scheme and many skilled and experienced faculty members. 
• The placement scenario at the university is also good. If you maintain a CGPA of around 7.5, there is a very high probability for you to get recruited on-campus. 

Given below are some facts about the University:

The major recruiting firms that visit the campus of the university for recruitment almost every year include IBM, Oracle, Wipro, D.E. Shaw, Microsoft, TCS, and Infosys. 

My brother is currently pursuing CML at Thapar University and he highly recommends the course as you will get to learn a lot compared to the core CS. Here are some of the reasons why he chose this course.

• In the current industry, Data Analysis and Machine Learning have high demand. Almost every big company needs Data Scientists. 
• In CML, you will get an extra degree of honors in Machine Learning and Data Analysis apart from the normal BE in CS.
• The only startup of the first year is run by students of CML. 
• CML is the only branch that got a 200% increase in seats from the original plan to the second year.

If you talk to the graduates from IITs who are currently working as Data scientists in the industry they will definitely recommend this course. As it offers immense opportunities. 

A few of my friends have pursued CSE from various universities and institutes. If looked into their experiences, I will tell you to go to Thapar University.

Following are some of the reasons why Thapar is preferable for CSE:

• Faculty are young, motivated, and dedicated, with a high proportion of Ph.D. holders.
• Many faculty members hold certifications in cutting-edge computer science and engineering fields.
• Extensive student engagement framework based on regular interactions, annual educational tours, a feedback mechanism, and professional chapters and societies.
• The department has a long list of prominent visitors for research and academic research from India and outside.
• The department is ISO certified and NBA accredited. The department has an innovation lab with high-performance computer technology.
• Many sponsored research projects from the MHRD, DST, UGC, AICTE, TCS, and others are being carried out by the department.
• Google, Microsoft, DeShaw, Adobe, Amazon, Yahoo, Samsung, NVidia, and a long list of other dream firms are top recruiters who visit the campus every year for placement drives.

As a result, Thapar is without a doubt the best option for computer engineering.

Currently, IIIT Una facilitates education through two temporary campuses of Dev Bhumy Group of Institutes, Himachal Pradesh and the NIT campus at Hamirpur, the main campus is still under construction and the placement is average. 

The first batch of IIIT Una passed in 2018, with an average salary of INR 3-4 LPA and highest salary of INR 10-12 LPA. In 2020, 90% students were placed and the average salary increased to 8 LPA and the highest to 16 LPA, hence it is being assumed that these statistics will improve in the upcoming years to reach the level of performance of NIT Hamirpur. 

For now, you'd like to know these -

• NIT Hamirpur has been ranked #98 by NIRF and Thapar ranks #29 on the same.
• As IIIT Una is working under the aegis of NIT Hamirpur, the institute receives the same companies for placement as does NIT Hamirpur. This year, names like Infosys, Reliance and IBM graced the campus and the highest package offered was INR 62 LPA.
• For COE, Thapar University students receive an average salary of INR 6-7 LPA.

It is difficult to assume anything in the case of IIIT Una, it has improved from the 2018 statistics, but it cannot be said how successful it'll be in four years' time. Whereas Thapar University is developing well as far as placements are concerned, in 2020 the highest package offered to Thapar University students was INR 39 LPA and 990+ companies made offers to them.