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What are the advantages of studying in Tezpur University over IIT and NIT?
One of my friends studied at the School of Engineering, Tezpur University (TU). According to him, the most visible difference between IITs and NITs with Tezpur University is the brand name. Because this brand name could sometimes prove to be beneficial for your career.
Here are some points that make studying in Tezpur University worthy:
- It is one of the best colleges in the North Eastern region.
- TU is a university, not an engineering college, so they receive adequate funding from the central government.
- TU has one of the most beautiful campuses in India. As it is a new institute, everything is clean and very well maintained.
- Many cultural events are held here. From the technical and management fests to annual cultural fests.
- There are also musical shows, drama shows and visits by famous personalities.
- The faculty members are very well experienced. Most of them are from IITs and BITS.
- CSE has observed the best placements.
- Reputed companies like Amazon, Huawei, SAP Labs, Software AG and Intel visit during the placements.
- The CSE department has multiple tie ups with research organizations like IISc Bengaluru, ISRO, DRDO, ISI-Kolkata, CSIR, etc.
It is a constantly growing and developing institution. It might not reach the standards and popularity of IITs and NITs but is developing very fast which makes it better than many other newly established institutions.
How is the Mca placement records at Tezpur university? And how is the department of CS?
MCA placement at Tezpur University is good. In the recent placement drive, the highest CTC offered was 20 LPA. Around 60% of students from MCA got placement offers.
CSE department is among the oldest department at TU. Few years back it was declared as the ‘Center of Excellence’ by MHRD for its contributions. The department offers three different courses, i.e. B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA. All the courses are well-reputed. The department organizes various seminars and workshops around the academic year. The faculty members of the department are actively engaged in various research projects.
How is Tezpur University for B Tech CSE?
Tezpur University is a great option for CSE. In North-East India, it can be ranked right after IITG. Here are some highlights of the institute.
- There are excellent faculty members for CSE. Mostly graduates from top institutes and some have foreign education. They are involved in research that gives an opportunity to all the students to move ahead in research.
- Also, it is a research-focused department where research happens at a large scale and on different topics. This prepares students for the master's degree with the complete knowledge of their undergraduate degree along with hands-on experience.
- Due to the excellence in studies for B.Tech the alumni are spread all over the world working in elite companies and are very prestigious professionals.
- The placements are decent. Many companies like TCS, Amazon, Airtel and many others usually come for recruiting students.
Tezpur University is one of the best universities for B.Tech CSE. Given the option, you should go for it.
Which is better for CSE Tezpur University or SLIET Sangrur?
I have friends from both Tezpur University and SLIET Sangrur. Based on the conversations I had with them, I will say for CSE TU is far better.
- The CSE department of Tezpur University has a great faculty base. It is definitely better than SLIET.
- The university focuses on practical approaches rather than theoretical knowledge. Apart from this, it provides an amazing opportunity for students to work with the Government of India-funded projects.
- The placements at TU are any day better than SLIET. According to the recent placement highlights the average CTC offered was between 3.5 LPA-10 LPA.
So, TU is better than SLIET in all respects. It is in fact the best option to do CSE after IIT-G.
How is Tezpur University for an MBA?
Other than IIM Shillong, Tezpur University is the only institute that uses CAT scores for admission in MBA. They also accept MAT scores. I have a few friends who attended TU for their MBA and according to them, it is a decent institute for pursuing your MBA.
A lot of recruiting companies visit the campus placements each year. In the last placement drive, the salary packages offered were in the range of 3.5-10 LPA. Major recruiting companies on TU are Wipro, HCL, ICICI, Axis Bank, etc.
What is the difference between Tezpur University and Gauhati University?
According to the reviews online, the difference is that Tezpur University (TU) and Gauhati University (GU) is that the former is a central university while the latter is a state university.
There are many other differences between the two other than this.
- GU is a teaching cum affiliating university, with more than 300 colleges and institutes under its affiliation. On the other hand, TU does not have any colleges affiliated to it.
- TU aims to offer employment oriented courses.
- These are non-traditional subjects like MBBT, Environmental Science, Food Engineering and Technology, Cultural Studies, Social Work, Sociology, English and Foreign Languages with very few traditional subjects.
- GU offers most of the traditional subjects in Science, Art, Commerce and only a few professional and non-traditional courses.
- TU is a relatively newer university. GU is the oldest university in North East India.
- Considering examinations and evaluation, TU has a relative grading system in a 10 point scale while GU has an absolute marking system.
Therefore TU and GU are very much different from each other when it comes to academics, teachings, curriculum, etc. So choose the one that suits your requirements, as it will shape your career ahead.
What is the difference between Tezpur University and Gauhati University?
The main difference between Tezpur University and Gauhati University is that the former is a central university while the latter is a state university. So, TU has a residential campus, central funds, and better infrastructure compared to Gauhati University.
In terms of quality of education, there is no such difference between the two universities. GU being the older university has better experiences. However, TU has improved a lot over the years. Both universities are well recognized in India.
How is MBA placement at Tezpur University?
I have a few friends from Tezpur University. According to them, the placement record for MBA is average. Most of the recruiting companies visiting the campus hire for local positing with salary packages of around 3.5 LPA.
Occasionally one or two companies offer few high-paying job roles. In the recent placement drive, DHL offered a salary package of 8 LPA.
However, you always have the option to opt for off-campus placements.
Which is better VIT or Tezpur University?
One of my cousins was in the same situation. He had very few options, mainly VIT, Tezpur University, and few NITs. He did some research and found that Tezpur University is considered the best central government institute. After talking to some students of the institute he also learned that the institute is great although the placement rate is not that good. It is a decent option if you want to pursue research.
His focus was placements. So, he chose VIT, Chennai and now he is a proud alumnus of the institute.
Here is a brief comparison of Tezpur University and VIT.
| Parameters | Tezpur University | VIT |
| Course fee | 2.11 lakhs | 7.83 lakhs |
| Average CTC | 3.5 LPA | 6.39 LPA |
| Highest CTC | 14 LPA | 44 LPA |
| Major recruiters | HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank | HP, Infosys, Microsoft |
So, choose an institute based on what you want out of your degree.
Which university is better for an MBA, Kaziranga University or Tezpur University?
Tezpur University is a central University, whereas Kaziranga University is private. So the quality of education is better at TU. Also, the placement trends of the university have been quite good over the years. In the recent placement drive, the average CTC offered at the university was 3 LPA. So, for an MBA it is definitely the better option.
But when it comes to MBA, IIMs are the best choice. It’s better not to choose Govt. or private college for a professional degree like MBA.
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