Need honest opinions from CIT Chennai seniors/alumni: Mechatronics through TNEA vs ECE? Looking beyond placements
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to join Mechatronics Engineering at CIT Chennai through TNEA this year, and I'd really appreciate some honest opinions from seniors or alumni.
I've spent quite a bit of time researching different branches, especially ECE, since everyone keeps saying it's the "safer" option because of placements and flexibility. But after looking at the syllabus and trying a few small projects, I've realized that I genuinely enjoy Mechatronics much more. Robotics, automation, embedded systems, control systems, CAD, and the combination of mechanical + electronics just seem far more interesting to me.
One thing I'd like to clarify is that placements aren't my highest priority. Of course I want decent opportunities, but I'm more focused on learning, building projects, internships, and eventually doing something meaningful in robotics, automation, or higher studies if needed.
So I'd love some honest answers about CIT, especially the Mechanical/Mechatronics side:
- How is the Mechanical faculty? Are the professors genuinely interested in teaching, or is it mostly self-learning?
- How does the Mechanical department compare with departments like ECE, CSE, etc. in terms of support and overall quality?
- How are the labs? Are they well-equipped and actually used, or do they mostly sit idle?
- How is the overall infrastructure for Mechatronics students?
- Are students encouraged to participate in projects, competitions, hackathons, SAE, robotics clubs, etc.?
- How easy is it to get internships? Does the college help, or is it entirely up to the student?
- Is the curriculum practical enough, or is it heavily theory-based?
- Looking back, would you choose Mechatronics at CIT again?
I'm not looking for marketing answers or "my department is the best". I'd really appreciate the honest opinions and views even if it is terrible.
Even if you're from ECE, Mechanical, or another department, I'd really appreciate your perspective on how the Mechanical/Mechatronics department compares. Feel free to be brutally honest—I can take it
Thank you.