Both SGPI Lucknow and PGI Chandigarh are esteemed medical institutes of the country. Here are some of the facts I thought were worth mentioning.

• The institute that offers students practical work to develop enhanced skills should be the one to opt for. 
• Such an institute is Chandigarh PGIMER. 
• It is reckoned as one the best institutes after Delhi AIMS for postgraduate and Ph.D. Programs.
• PGI Chandigarh is an autonomous institute and is under the central government whereas SGPI is an autonomous is an institute under the legislature act (UP Government)
• Although both the institutes are in the same league with AIIMS Delhi, every institute has its own benefits. 
• PGI Chandigarh provides the best facilities to its students in the PG courses such as the clinical seats. 
• Such a facility is not offered to the students in SGPI but is an exception when it comes to super specialty.

You should also consider the distance of these institutes from your residence. As it is one of the important things while choosing a college. Decide which one meets all your requirements and then opt accordingly.

SRM, Sonepat, and MMU, Mullana is UGC and AICTE approved private institutions of India. Both MMU and SRM have been graded ‘A’ by NAAC. MMU is also ranked 101st by NIRF. The institutes have features that are unique to them and their engineering programs, especially CSE, are quite popular and in demand.

Admission:

The admission to the BTech CSE program at SRM, Sonepat, and MMU, Mullana is as follows.

Infrastructure and Facilities:

SRM: The campus equips students with a number of facilities such as a central library and multiple institutional libraries, computer R&D or project labs, indoor and outdoor sports, and an auditorium with a 1000-people accommodating capacity.

MMU: Facilities offered include a library with 9500+ resources and library management software, mess, a well-equipped gymnasium, healthcare, 15 hostels, etc.

Scholarships:

SRM: The SRM Scholar Search Program helps meritorious and disadvantaged students finance their education at SRM University.

MMU: Merit scholarships, COVID-19 Warrior Scholarship Scheme, Girl Child Scholarships, and MMIS Mullana Alumni Scholarship Scheme are offered by the university.

Placement Statistics:

Top job positions for CS graduates at both these institutes include Software Engineers, Application Developer, Network Engineer, CAD Engineer, etc.

SRM:

• The highest and average package offered to CSE graduates was INR 12.5 LPA and INR 4.5 LPA, respectively.

• 500+ companies such as Google, HSBC, Microsoft, Philips, Capgemini, Federal Bank, Hyundai, Hitachi, KPMG, etc, recruit SRM graduates.

MMU:

• 87% of students were placed in 87+ recruiting companies such as Infosys, Snapdeal, Godrej, Vodafone, Amazon, Indian Army, DLF, L&T, Yamaha, Deloitte, Airtel, Pepsico, etc.

• The highest package offered during the placement drive was INR 18 LPA.

Interested individuals should research both universities carefully, and should base their decision and choice on factors such as their expectations from college life and education.

My friends have been studying in both NIT Hamirpur and PEC Chandigarh and according to their first-hand experience, PEC Chandigarh holds an edge. Here’s why:

• It lies in a prime location viz. Chandigarh. The city has better and numerous opportunities. It is an education hub in the North, hence making it easier to plan and implement your higher education goals. There are ample coaching centers as well in case you want to prepare for government exams.

• PEC has better placement and internship options as well, again it is due to the location advantage.

Overall, while both the colleges offer good education, NIT holds a big brand name. However, factors like location and opportunities come first when in such a dilemma. Also, as you are getting the same branch in both the colleges, choose PEC Chandigarh any day.

First of all, you need to understand what you want. Do you want higher education or a placement? Then ask yourself whether you want only computer science because you love the subject or simply because you want a good placement.

• If you love computer science, then do not worry and join NIT Calicut. You will learn it in an elaborate way and can then pursue a master’s or doctorate degree. 
• The fee at NIT Calicut is also lower than that of BITS Pilani.
• However, if you are like the majority of people who want CSE for placements, then I would suggest you consider BITS Pilani or any of its other campuses. 
• You have to understand that a CSE degree is not compulsory to learn to code. 
• If you join ECE or ENI programs and learn to code yourself. You can easily land a job in any IT company. 
• The salary package you will receive at BITS Pilani (any campus) will be better than that of NIT Calicut.
• The college life of BITS Pilani will also be very good. 
• You will not have the pressure of attendance. 
• There are lots of extra-curricular activities you can participate in also.

ENI and ECE are technically different branches but they are almost the same. Except for the high fee of BITS Pilani, I do not feel BITS Pilani or Goa campus is anything less worthwhile than NIT Calicut. In fact, if you want only placements, then BITS Pilani any campus should be your choice.