While my brother was preparing a list of top colleges offering Political Hons, he never came across St. Xavier’s Kolkata while Delhi University and Hindu College specifically topped his list. This in itself proves Hindu College to be better than St. Xavier’s. Additionally, most of the teachers and seniors advised him to choose Hindu. 

He was lucky enough to clear the cutoff and join the college. To date, he has no regrets about his decision. The best part of the institute is its superior location in Delhi. The crowd this college welcomes is another reason he was inclined towards it. The seniors are very cooperative and ragging is not tolerated. 

The faculty pool comprises professors from top national and international universities. Most of the students pursuing political science either target Civil services or are inclined toward international relations and other political issues. While many may find flaws here because it’s a government college, trust me in the long run it’s your efforts and talents that matter. A college can only provide for you; it is you who has to make the most out of it.

One of the HRs in a top market research firm has his own Brand perception of the top B Schools in India. According to him, B Schools in India can be divided into 4 categories. The B Schools falling in the same category have similar features and brand names.

1. Ivy League: IIM ABC
2. Superb B-schools: FMS, IIML, XLRI
3. Elite B-Schools: MDI, SPJIMR, IIMK
4. Top B-Schools: IIM I, IIFT Delhi, NITIE

Now considering your question, a PGDM in Marketing should be done only in IIM ABC or FMS if not MDI Gurgaon. If you have MDI as one of the options, well and good. But choosing IIM Indore is not a very wise choice as MDI is ahead of IIM I in most cases of brand perception.

The best way to analyze the brand value of a B School is to look for the perception the recruiters carry about your B School. An IIM tag is usually considered a tag that will reap benefits throughout your life. But in reality, this tag has got its value from the excellent performance of IIM ABC only and not that of the new IIMs.

Don’t hesitate and choose MDI Gurgaon, as this is the best option for Marketing you can avail yourself.

One of my close friends is a third-year undergraduate student in the Department of chemical engineering at IIT Kanpur. After considering all the other choices that his rank allows he finally chose Chemical Engineering. 

A majority of IITians take non-core jobs because of their easy availability and much better packages. If you are one of them, then definitely go for Chemical instead of Mechanical. This is because Chemical Engineering has a lesser workload and rigor in comparison to Mechanical, which gives you a lot of time to prepare for non-core jobs. However, it’s important to note that this is applicable only if you are targeting non-core jobs in finance or coding. 

But if you are planning to go for Civil Services preferably IES, it’s better to opt for mechanical because you cannot prepare for IES along with chemical engineering. 

For core jobs, going for an old IIT like IIT Kanpur is the safest and best you can make Hyderabad doesn't even stand a chance in that case. 

Be it fresher or not, MDI Gurgaon is definitely a better option than IIM Shillong. I have drawn a comparison between the 2 B Schools based on the following parameters 

Fees: The fees of the PGPM program at IIM Shillong stands at INR 14.6 Lakhs whereas that of MDI Gurgaon is INR 24,47,400. While some might comment on the huge difference in fees, the ROI at MDI Gurgaon is worth it.

Placements: The table below compares the placement statistics of both B Schools.

Location: MDI Gurgaon has a location advantage over IIM Shillong as it is located in the commercial hub in contrast to the North-Eastern location of IIM Shillong.

Though I have given my opinion about MDI being better, the final decision is yours to make.

Amity University is definitely better than Satyawati College in terms of infrastructure. However, if we consider the worth of your degree and college environment, then Satyawati College is better. It comes under one of the top universities in India, i.e. Delhi University. Satyawati College fees are also more affordable, compared to Amity University. 

The ‘better’ college depends on your individual preferences and future goals. However, you can consider the following points of comparison while choosing one between MCA from NIT Raipur and USICT. 

• No matter what people say, placements are one of the major reasons people study hard so the first and foremost criteria you should consider is placements.
• Another major parameter to consider is the fee structure of both colleges. You can also calculate the ROI by finding out the ratio of the highest placement package to the fee structure.
• If you are someone who is impressed by brands and tags, then NIT Raipur will satisfy you better.
• NIT Raipur has better infrastructure, facilities, and resources than USICT.
• NIT Raipur has many good companies like Wipro, Capgemini, Infosys, Adobe, Aditya Birla Group, etc. that offer decent packages. 
• The rate of development is better at NIT Raipur.

Ultimately, the brand or the infrastructure of the college does not matter but your skill sets and determination matter.