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Yes, indeed! Both the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies and Graphic Era University may be considered as options for tech careers, provided that the top-tier IIT/NIT level colleges are ruled out. Neither of them is known as one of the top colleges for CSE, but still students from these colleges receive good placements in software jobs provided that they develop solid coding skills.

Going by what's known about them, UPES is somewhat better branded and offers specialized courses in technology, although its tuition is relatively high. On the other hand, Graphic Era University seems less expensive, and the placements offered are fairly decent given the price tag. The coding environment in either case is determined mostly by your peer group and personal efforts.

As for the two colleges mentioned, yes, they are perfectly fine for tech careers, just don't expect to rely on them too much. Those who code actively, participate in internships and hackathons will get far in both places.

In terms of PES University and RVCE, I would personally say that PES has a slightly better coding culture from what the average student tends to say on forums. There are more hackathon events and startups in general going around, and there’s just an overall competition among students in CSE. In fact, some RVCE students even say that the coding culture at PES is better for serious grinding.

However, RVCE still has excellent placements and intelligent peers in general, with maybe an ever-so-slightly better placement record overall, although their coding culture seems a bit more mixed and academic-oriented.

I feel like PES just forces you more into learning code and participating in hackathons or startups, whereas RVCE provides great opportunities, but maybe you’ll need to put in more effort yourself. They are both very good colleges in all honesty.

Yes, the AI-based curriculum makes a difference too, but may be not quite in that way in which it is portrayed in advertisements . For instance, at private institutions like SRM Institute of Science & Technology and Vellore Institute of Technology, there is a presence of AI specialization but the learning process is very much dependent on students' self-study, additional projects and internships owing to the traditional nature of their syllabi.

As opposed to the above, from what we have noticed in IST, it appears that AI and Software engineering projects are part of the syllabus right from the beginning stages of studies. The curriculum appears more oriented toward practical applications for future technical positions, unlike being limited to passing theoretical exams.

In any case, the AI syllabus is by no means a guaranteed placement ticket since coding proficiency, internships, peers and individual projects play much greater roles. Honestly speaking, it appears that IST provides more practical skills-oriented pathway, whereas VIT and SRM offer the traditional university setting and reputation.

In all honesty, I feel that it's too early to make a definitive call on which route would be better in the long run since there are pros and cons in either case. Traditional engineering schools, such as Indian Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, or SRM Institute of Science and Technology have a certain reputation and alumni base. The placement record is quite steady since most organizations prefer recruiting graduates from those institutions even after ten years.

The new-age programs, however, seem more pragmatic. Since students are introduced to programming, coding, project development, and software tools much sooner than in theoretical colleges, the speed of learning will be much faster.

Seems like traditional educational institutions would guarantee more stability and prestige in the long run, but newer programs would provide faster learning of technical knowledge. Ultimately, dedication and self-study will play a greater role than anything else.

In comparing NIT Trichy and Surathkal for CS, honestly, both are so similar that location and campus culture become important factors to consider. Both have equally strong academics, placements, and coding culture, so the difference is not that stark.

From the perspectives of their current students, NIT Trichy leans towards being a more academically inclined campus that has a more competitive environment. On the other hand, Surathkal appears more balanced, with its beach-side campus and lifestyle being mentioned a lot online . It is often believed that the campus culture at Surathkal is less stiff, yet equally coding-friendly and placement-oriented.

kinda feels like if someone wants pure academics and somewhat better brand perception, then NIT Trichy is the choice. However, for more balance

When we talk about placements of CSE for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology against Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, honestly I feel like Thapar has a bit more stability than what students say generally in online forums. Companies come to them a bit more often and also their package structures tend to be more stable as compared to Jaypee, in general. (careers360.com) On Reddit, I can see quite a lot of users saying that Thapar is more helpful for CSE placements.

Jaypee Institute is also great for CSE honestly speaking, provided that a person is quite skilled in his/her codes and projects.

feels a bit like both are decent, but Thapar has a more steady environment.

Comparing the peer environments of Manipal Academy of Higher Education and SRM Institute of Science and Technology for CSE, personally I feel that there might be a bit of an edge towards Manipal from the feedback received from students online. It seems that the students here have a more serious attitude when it comes to programming, coding competitions, tech clubs, and since the number of admissions in Manipal is lesser than SRM, students feel that they can easily connect with those who share the same passion.

Though SRM provides tremendous opportunities due to its campus, event count, and placement volume, one drawback would be that of the huge crowd here, and everything is totally dependent on individual effort.

kinda seems like a good peer environment and experience are provided by Manipal College, whereas SRM provides plenty of volume and opportunities but it totally depends upon oneself.

Comparing Intellipaat School of Technology to Polaris School of Technology, without a doubt, both promote project-based learning compared to regular engineering institutions, although their approach does not really match the experience shared by the current students on the Internet. While Polaris seems more startup-oriented with students working on product development, open-source software and coding challenges immediately upon joining the school, IST seems more organized in its project-based learning, linking the projects to specific Computer Science courses.

Some students on the Internet have even noted that IST provides more systematic guidance compared to Polaris. This makes seem more balanced and sustainable as a learning environment compared to Polaris.

kinda feels like Polaris is better at fostering a startup spirit, but IST offers a more balanced and sustainable learning environment.

When choosing between REVA University and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering for engineering in Bangalore, both of them come up as good choices; however, I sense that the ambiance is quite different. On the basis of what I have observed, the placement record of DSCE seems to be comparatively better than that of REVA University, mainly for the departments of CSE & IT, along with good company visits and alumni network.

Coding scene is also relatively better because of the influence of peers and due to being located in Bangalore. In terms of REVA University, the university has a modern infrastructure and facilities and even a fairly good placement scenario, but it depends on individuals how they make full use of their facilities.

In conclusion, I can say that DSCE offers a more mature engineering experience compared to REVA, but at the same time, REVA provides a more modern and flexible one.

Honest opinion depends on the definition of “safe.” Safe for an institution would mean reputation, alumni network, and placements that are predictable. In that case, a mediocre private university such as SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, and Amity University is relatively safer considering that they have been in existence for decades and are known to companies.

However, when compared to arbitrary tier 3 institutions that have outdated syllabi and poor placement assistance, Intellipaat School of Technology appears to be more skills-oriented from what can be observed. The approach to teaching through AI, coding, and project-based learning seems more pragmatic, and the mentorship aspect of the institution also appears more organized than average institutions where students learn almost everything through YouTube.

It kind of feels like IST may be safer for skills, while traditional universities may be safer for branding purposes since IST is relatively new.

When comparing Polaris School of Technology, Newton School of Technology, and Intellipaat School of Technology for practical projects, to be honest, all three of them focus on practical learning, but the approach varies. As per my understanding, Polaris has an intense startup feel to it, where you learn to build products, engage in open-source projects and ship your projects quickly. Therefore, it has an intense hands-on and builder-oriented approach.

On the other hand, IST is more balanced out in its approach. For example, the projects at IST integrate with core Computer Science courses rather than being isolated, which means that you learn concepts and implement them at the same time. Secondly, from what I have seen, IST has a more guided approach, where mentors help you along with internships during the journey.

This may be an exaggeration to an extent but it holds some truth to it. Based on what I know of these private universities, universities like Amity and LPU are not “that bad” per se but rather that expectations do not match up to reality. Placements reveal that most students receive average salary packages of between 3.5-6LPA with mass recruitment from companies like TCS, Infosys and so forth, whereas there are rare cases where very high packages are offered to selected candidates.

However, Reddit forums also reveal the complexity surrounding placement rates in private universities where, for example, some users state that “placements rely largely on individual skillset and connections,” whereas others mention that there is poor teaching, etc. On the other hand, there are also many users who feel that placements at private universities are not bad but just require hard work.

Overall, it is a fair compromise. Not as great as top universities but also not entirely terrible. More like average institutions wherein you can land a good job opportunity if you work hard enough.

Based on my observations and even the discussions on Reddit, it is fair to state that Vellore Institute of Technology encourages coding more than SRM Institute of Science and Technology. There is more mention of competitions, coding clubs, and general competitiveness at VIT, which means you have to be in a coding environment once you decide to be serious.

However, VIT has such a large number of students that only a few students can capitalize fully on the opportunity, while others might find it difficult to keep up. In addition, it has a stricter system that limits the ability to skip courses and focus on coding.

SRM has a laid-back culture, where campus activities are numerous and freedom is high; however, the culture of coding is more self-driven. If you want to code, you can do so without any problem; however, you will not be pushed.

it seems that VIT forces you to join the coding community, whereas SRM gives you room but expects you to drive yourself.

Frankly speaking, this is quite a tough choice. Both BITS Pilani ,IST and NITs are good institutions, and the decision would depend on your priorities. In my opinion, some of the best NITs such as Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal are highly regarded for their great coding atmosphere, peer group, placement opportunities, and low tuition fee.

On the other hand, BITS Pilani seems to offer a liberal atmosphere, less focus on attendance, great alumnus, campus life, and placements. Peer group is quite strong and people tend to diversify their interests beyond just coding.

To be honest, BITS Pilani offers a complete experience, despite a bit higher tuition fees than top NITs, and if you have the means then this option would work. But if Return On Investment (ROI) is more important then there is little doubt about which one to choose.

"But maybe others feel this way too, but when it comes to software engineering as a job, most IIITs seem to have an upper hand over most other private colleges out there. I mean, based on my experiences thus far, IIITs always seem so dedicated to Computer Science that the coding, networking environment, and problem-solving mindset is all so great from the very beginning.

Vellore Institute of Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Intellipaat School of Technology and Manipal Academy of Higher Education and other private colleges can be pretty decent too, but the exposure to coding would depend on the individual, since they will have to put in more effort on their part in order to be surrounded by coders as much.

But honestly speaking, I think IIIT does seem to be better off when it comes to the role of software engineer, but even in private colleges, there are plenty of people who get really good jobs because of coding and projects."

When considering the futures of both Intellipaat School of Technology and Scaler School of Technology, the primary differentiating factor between the two would be the “structure” of the learning program. According to me, the learning program structure in Scaler is very intense and focused on coding topics like DSA, system design, and other problem-solving approaches. But the learning process here is very fast-paced and heavily reliant on continuous learning. Learners have often described Scaler as “Bootcamp in a Degree Program.”

But the learning experience in IST is methodical and structured for four years. The course starts with basics and moves step by step to other areas like AI, full stack, internships, and projects. It was stressed that this course is not hectic, and learners generally appreciate the mentorship they receive throughout the course.

A comparison between the engineering experience at Vellore Institute of Technology and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology reveals that while both the institutes are satisfactory, there exist distinct differences in their approaches towards developing an engineering student. VIT University seems to provide better exposure, including clubs, hackathons, and events, apart from ranking higher than Sathyabama and having greater brand equity amongst private universities. The presence of a coding culture is also noticeable, owing to competition and peer groups.

In contrast, Sathyabama University appears to be more disciplined in its approach, as evidenced by stringent norms regarding attendance and regulations. However, coding clubs and industry collaborations help students develop requisite skills. Placement figures are satisfactory with an average of 5 LPA.

In conclusion, while VIT University provides greater exposure, Sathyabama University is characterized by discipline and stability.

However, comparing the coding culture at both universities seems to be different to an extent. It looks like SRM University AP is making more efforts towards building a coding atmosphere through coding clubs, hackathons, and other events, such as the Next Tech Lab, which makes students get engaged in coding competitions and projects right after enrollment. The initiatives come from the colleges in terms of supporting coding culture and conducting events.

On the other hand, KL University also provides coding clubs, coding competitions, events, etc., but from what one can tell, the university seems to have a more traditional atmosphere, and the main thing in coding there is the individual's motivation to become better. There are coding events and good campus exposure; however, the coding atmosphere will only be provided if you do everything yourself.

Even on Reddit, the coding culture at KL University seems to be self-driven rather than college-driven.

To be honest, this is an issue that is confusing many individuals. However, based on my observations, IST appears to be different from most tier 3 universities. Tier 3 universities are still mostly focused on theory, examinations, and traditional syllabi, leaving the learners to develop programming skills independently. Moreover, most of these universities do not have solid placements.

However, IST, which appears to focus mainly on coding and AI, along with practical projects, might be more beneficial in terms of skill development than tier 3 universities. Furthermore, the structured approach and mentoring program can assist those who are new in learning programming.

On the other hand, I am not entirely sure if other individuals feel the same way; however, IST is a relatively new venture, and its long-term reputation, alumni network, and placements cannot be verified yet.

Hence, IST appears to be more advantageous in terms of skill development compared to most tier 3 universities; however, it would not be prudent to make a conclusion since there is no long-term data available.

If we talk about engineering colleges at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies and Graphic Era University, both are quite popular in the area of Dehradun but there’s some difference in terms of their nature. From my observations, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies offers more focused courses and has better branding for certain fields, but fees are rather expensive, therefore, expectations are higher. Graphic Era is much simpler – good education, placements and accessibility. As far as placements are concerned, the two institutions offer placements within the same range, and ultimately it boils down to coding knowledge and internships. Crowd is also an important factor that should be considered in the process. Both universities are quite decent and nothing to be worried about.