PTU and GNDU both are well-reputed colleges that have unique strengths and weaknesses. While PTU is a bit flexible in terms of exam pattern, GNDU follows the rule of a year back. The choice of the college also depends on the course you will be studying. Usually, PTU fares better in most cases. 

Ultimately, it all depends on the college or university campus you are taking admission. Most colleges in Punjab have a pathetic academic ambiance. So go for the main campus of any university else look for a decent college in your area.

In all, GNDU offers better placement opportunities provided that you are on the main campus.

Here are some key points about both colleges which will help you in your decision-making-

• Campus Life- The campus life at NIT Durgapur is much better. You’ll get ample freedom to play sports, to party, etc. You can do everything on campus, at all hours. The senior-junior and peer-to-peer bonding is great over here. There is relatively more cultural diversity in the NIT Durgapur campus.

• Academics- The CSE department of NIT Durgapur isn’t good. If you are serious about academics and quality education, NIT Durgapur CSE isn’t a good choice. The quality of research is very poor, apart from the DST-FIST project. Have a look at the faculty profile of both institutions to get a clearer picture.

• Placements - On ground level, CSE placements are better at JU. For a smaller number of students, it receives the same number of companies during campus placements. Also, bigshots offering high packages visit the JU campus exclusively.

• Startups - NIT Durgapur doesn’t provide many opportunities for startups/entrepreneurship.

• Higher studies - Both are at par if you wish to pursue higher studies in India. However, for foreign colleges/universities, an NIT tag will be more advantageous.

• ROI- The ROI for JU is much higher. This is because its tuition fees are much more affordable.

According to me, a CSE from Jadavpur University is a better option.

The answer to this question depends mainly on your interest. Mechanical and CSE are diverse branches with diverse scopes. You need to analyze your own inclination only then can you make a sound decision. If you aren’t sure if the branch you can decide based on your future goals.

• If you want to land a job right after graduation that too a decent package, choose CSE over Mechanical because that branch has more job opportunities. 
• If you are planning to pursue higher studies, especially in Physics-related courses, choose Mechanical. The branch is very intriguing and opens many doors to higher studies. 
• If you value colleges over branches then choose IIT KGP as it’s way ahead of NIT Surathkal. 

Lastly, I will advise you to opt for Mechanical only in first and second-generation IITs. So you can opt for NIT Surathkal or Trichy over third-generation IITs but not over first and second-generation IITs. Hope this clears my point. 

One of my cousins was in a similar dilemma as she had to choose between IMT and IPE and after thorough analysis, she chose IMT Hyderabad. Here are a few reasons to support her decision 

IMT Hyderabad seemed better in every aspect especially the infrastructure and facilities

INT Hyderabad provides all its students with single rooms while IPE charges additional fees for the same.

• IMT Hyderabad is a new institute and yet has managed to secure an average package of INR 9.4 LPA. This shows its fast-paced development. IPE average package this year stood at INR 7.4 LPA
• IMT Hyderabad has stronger ties in the corporate world than IPE.
• IMT Hyderabad enjoys a better brand value than IPE which is not known among the masses much.
• The IPE selection process lacks transparency and many times students are given admission without even an interview. IMT Hyderabad on the other hand has a transparent selection process including a WAT and Critical Thinking Test along with Group Exercise followed by a Personal Interview. Such thorough filtration ensures a better crowd. 

So it can be said that IMT Hyderabad is a better choice than IPE considering its opportunities, infrastructure, and overall brand value.

A comparative analysis for both institutes is mentioned below:

• Infrastructure: NICMAR is better as it provides proper hostel accommodation and other amenities.
• Faculty: Both institutions have good faculty.
• Coursework: SPA's MBEM course is tailored for architects who want to pursue construction management, whereas NICMAR's ACM course is designed for civil engineers.
• Placements: The packages offered by both institutions are similar for freshers and experienced candidates.

• Fees: SPA is significantly cheaper, with the course fee including hostel and food not exceeding 2 lakhs, whereas NICMAR's course fee is around 10 lakhs. SPA's MBEM course is also eligible for a scholarship from MHRD.
• Higher studies and research opportunities: SPA's MBEM degree is recognized by MHRD and UGC, whereas NICMAR's course is an industry-recognized certificate course.

SPA's MBEM course is a better option for someone who wants to pursue a postgraduate course in construction management due to its lower fees and eligibility for scholarships and recognition for higher studies and research opportunities. However, NICMAR has better infrastructure and both institutions have good faculty and similar placements for freshers and experienced candidates.

Acharya Bangalore Business School for PGDM ranks among top 50 colleges in India and ITM Chennai is ranked globally. ITM Chennai is affiliated with a foreign university as well. This provides the students the opportunity to study abroad in their graduation year.

After reviewing both the colleges, here's what I got to know -

• Both these colleges are an exception for their PGDM program therefore evaluating them in certain fields would provide a better impact on your decision.
• Placement opportunities at Acharya are made available to the Marketing students while the rest are offered with internships in decent companies.
• ITM Chennai unlike other institutions in India trains its students to become professionals from the get-go.
• The faculty is absolutely inspiring and cooperative in both the colleges.

At Acharya, students seek guidance from their professors for maximizing their prospects. Whereas at ITM Chennai, classroom learning is made delightful as they focus primarily on students and their self-growth. The students are endowed with a better chance to explore their skills.

However, this decision depends on your preference.

I will advise you not to compare colleges solely on the basis of rankings and placements because these are too trivial criteria to be considered while choosing your college. One must look at the bigger picture. NIT Delhi, despite being a new institute, has already laid its strong foundation and you can expect excellent placements in the near future. 

Here are a few highlights of the institute:

• Placements: NIT Delhi has an active placement cell that ensures that every student has at least one offer by the end of the placement drive.
• Campus: The campus has limited facilities but provides enough facilities to ensure good quality education. Students have access to wifi facilities 24/7.
• Ranking: Don’t let the low rankings mislead you. These ranking bodies consider criteria like campus, branches, alumni, etc which NIT Delhi definitely lacks in because it's new.

Overall, NIT Delhi offers good quality education and a NIT tag that will up your game in higher education.

UBS (Chandigarh) is better than FMS (BHU) and DSM (DTU). UBS (Chandigarh) is good for management courses in many ways be it infrastructure, campus life, hostels, or education.

The reasons for choosing UBS (Chandigarh) are as follows:

• Reputation: According to the IIRF report 2023, UBS (Chandigarh) ranked 23 among top business schools in India. The college is connected with Punjab University and has NAAC accreditation.
• Infrastructure: UBS (Chandigarh) equipped with laboratory, auditorium and such amenities. Additionally, their college housed an extensive in-house library containing more than 11,443 books and 152 journals, encompassing both Indian and international publications. This extensive library provided students with a valuable resource for referencing materials related to various management disciplines.

Placements: latest report is stated below in tabular format.

• Alumni network Mr. Varun Berry (CEO, Britannia), Mr. DP Singh (VP-HR, IBM) Mr. Anil Khanna (MD, Blue Dart), Mr. Parminder Singh (MD, Twitter – Southeast Asia), Mr. Anil Sharma, (VP-HR, ITC Hotels), Mr. Amit Syngle (President- Sales, Asian Paints) and many more established professionals are well-known graduates of that school.

As a result, you absolutely must enroll in engineering courses at UBS (Chandigarh) . It provides an excellent learning environment in addition to good teaching. The UBS (Chandigarh) 's facilities and infrastructure are all in good shape. Thus, you won't regret signing up.