First of all, don’t trust the official figures regarding rankings for colleges. They are misleading and are meant for advertisement purposes only. No good college needs to show itself at the top of the rankings.
Now comparing VIT and Anna University, Anna University is definitely better in the ranking than VIT. Its CEG branch is at another level and not on par with VIT at all. Some points that support this opinion are:
Student quality at Anna University is better than at VIT.
VIT is a private university therefore more expensive than AU
The curriculum is harder in AU than in VIT, but the assessments are direct and easy here.
Placement opportunities are better at AU because of the variety of companies that visit the campus in contrast to the mass IT recruits that happen in VIT.
All these points strongly favor my opinion. One thing to keep in mind here is that when I say Anna University is better I mean the main campuses (CEG, MIT, ACT) not the affiliated colleges.
Yes, you can join BE lateral entry at Anna University after completing a diploma. All you need to do is register for the course. The date and registration form are available on the official Anna University website.
You will receive an announcement regarding your counseling. You can then select the desired college and course. You will be able to join by July or August.
Being a student of Anna University, you should first consult your Chemistry teacher for the study materials. You can also ask your seniors to recommend some books for the same. There is a chance that they might inform you of a PDF that will help you get good marks.
Apart from this, some websites that provide PDFs are
Library Genesis
PDF Drive - Search and download PDF files for free.
Both these websites will help you gain access to the required PDFs. Another simple option is to simply browse google and look for the pdf of the book.
The simple answer to this question is yes, it is indeed quite easy to crack TNEA. This is because I know a friend who had not studied at all and started preparing just before the exam. He did not even understand the difficult concepts and yet managed to score 197.5/200. He shared what steps he took to crack the exam
He studied exactly according to Blueprint
He learned the previously asked questions
He skipped all the difficult topics and focussed on mastering the simple ones instead
He learn the key points well as marks are allotted for key points mainly
All the one-word answers usually come from the back of the chapter so he studied them well.
Since there are no practical tests you get almost full marks in practicals at Anna University
So we can say cracking the exam is not that difficult but understanding the concepts is.
The placement opportunities are not that great for Chemical Engineers at Anna University. Bulk companies like TCS, Infosys, and Accenture, and Analytical companies such as Latent View and Zoom Rx visit the campus every year. Some other IT and Core companies that visit the campus for recruitment are
IT:
L&T
Infotech
Zoho.
Core:
Hyundai
Saint Gobain
ITC
SterliteCopper
TVS Srichakra
Coromandel fertilizers
Reliance
Some students even got placement offers from Thermax and Dow for their summer internship.
Honestly speaking, a part-time M.Tech course is not of much worth. A course like M.Tech requires a practical approach. This won't be much possible at Anna University. So all you will be left behind is a title attached to your name. This course is also a waste of time and money as the fees of this course are quite high.
This course won't yield you any valuable results unless you are extremely passionate and a self-learner.
Yes, you can transfer from Anna University affiliated college to SRM University. But the process in itself is very hectic. You will have to go through it once or seek help from someone who has already transferred.
You can transfer only during odd semesters. The university does not allow transfer during the even semesters. One of my sister's friends wanted to get transferred. So she applied for transfer during the 4th semester and got transferred in the 5th semester.
To make a wise choice between Anna University and VIT Vellore, you need to consider the following factors:
Your Goal: Your choice should be based on what your purpose for joining college is. If you are studious and have serious ambitions then go for CEG whereas if you want to spend a relaxed college life with a blend of fun go for Anna University
Location: Location wise CEG definitely has the upper hand. It is located right in the center of the city. If you are the kind to roam around and explore then CEG is a good option. But if you are studious and are planning to stay in your college for 4 years, the location of your college does not matter.
Placements: The table below draws a comparison between the placement statistics of both
Particulars |
Anna University |
VIT Vellore |
Number of companies participated |
142 |
863 |
Highest salary |
INR 36 LPA |
INR 1.2 CPA |
Average salary |
INR 7 LPA |
INR 8.19 LPA |
Cost: CEG is more cost-friendly than VIT Vellore. B.Tech. at Anna University costs around ?55,000 whereas in VIT Vellore it costs around ?1.98 Lakhs.
So use these parameters to make a wise decision.
The key to clear Math papers at Anna University is studying the previous 5 years question papers thoroughly. Firstly determine which are the main topics covered repeatedly and start practicing them. Learn all the important formulas You can also refer to the internal tests paper in your college. If you compare the internal paper with the previous year's papers you will find certain topics are repeatedly asked. These topics demand the most focus.
Apart from this if you have any class notes try solving those questions. You can also refer to the previous year's questions mentioned in the math textbooks. Refer to local authors only as they will be more than enough.
Lastly, a practical subject like Math requires a lot of practice.
Some simple tips that will help you ace Anna University exams are:
Most subjects require you to write the crust or key points only. Teachers don't prefer lengthy answers unless it is for theoretical papers like Environmental Engineering.
Unfortunately at Anna University presentation matters more than what you have written. So make sure you use different color inks and make your answer sheet look presentable.
Use a different color pen usually black for key points of sub-headings.
Supporting your theoretical answers with a well-labeled diagram will surely get you extra points.
For the numerical part, pay special attention to measurements and units as they check this part with extra caution.
Write your answers in neat handwriting as the examiners don't want to spend more than 3-4 minutes per paper checking.
Lastly if you want to increase your chances of clearing the paper, fill out the entire booklet.
All these tips combined with your own efforts will bear you good results.