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I am getting electrical in PEC Chandigarh and CS at Thapar university I don't have specific interest?
Everything depends on your interest and expectations. If you are particularly interested in placements, then you must check the statistics of the institute beforehand.
The following table gives an overview of placement facts of these two institutes:
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Criteria |
PEC Chandigarh |
Thapar |
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Highest CTC |
42 LPA |
39 LPA |
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Average CTC |
10.2 LPA |
7 LPA |
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Placement Statistics |
80% |
85% |
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Total Offers |
461 |
994 |
- If you are from a strong economic background and want good internship opportunities and placement; then, it is better to prefer CSE in Thapar.
- Besides, if there are some issues regarding fees and you are interested in core rather than software, choose PEC.
- Being situated in Chandigarh, PEC will offer you great opportunities and open up your vision.
- If you are interested in PEC Chandigarh, then it is important to note that you will have ample time to learn new technical skills.
- If you maintain a CGPA of 6.5+ in Thapar University, then you can definitely receive great placement offers.
One of my friends was confused, but he chose CSE in Thapar, as this institute offers the best placements. Both of these institutes have similar placement scenarios, but the college infrastructural facilities in Thapar are also very modernized.
I've heard that at PEC CHANDIGARH one can have his/her choice of stream in the second year if he performs well in the first year, is it true?
One of my friends has done the same thing in the year 2010-11. He chose Metallurgy, but later, he changed his subject to IT. This rule was accepted during his time or the prior years of his admission. However, in recent days, the college management has changed the rules in the previous 3-4 years.
The college administration thought to fill up the vacant seats; however, no new seats will be crafted as per the requirements. This is why no up-gradation can be made for the new seats of the same department.
However, the previous rule is back again, in which 10% enhancement has been made considering the seating for “upgraders”. Thereby, if you want to take admission to this institute, you have to rely on this regulation to change your stream in the future.
But you be prepared for the surprises as the college administration can change the existing rule at any time. It may be or may not be ensured depending on the present rules and regulations of PEC Chandigarh.
Which is best: CSE IN THAPAR UNIVERSITY, ECE IN PEC, OR CSE IN NIT JALANDHAR?
Both branches are excellent. You must prioritize your interests. If all three colleges had CSE, PEC would have been the best option. All of these colleges offer comparable placements, with PEC having the upper hand.
In this case, however, it is clear that the average package in ECE would be lower than in CSE. City-wise, Chandigarh is unquestionably the best option, and the exposure you will receive at PEC will be slightly better.
The most significant advantage of NIT Jalandhar is that you earn the title of 'NITian,' as well as the opportunity to study in a nationally significant institute. You will have an advantage over students from these institutes in the industry because of this one factor. That speaks volumes about the opportunities and jobs available.
So, in that order, NIT Jalandhar > PEC ECE > Thapar CSE.
However, if you get CSE at PEC, choosing between NIT and PEC will be more difficult. However, you should choose NIT Jalandhar. The rest is entirely up to you.
What should I take, mechanical engineering at NIT Jalandhar or electrical at PEC Chandigarh?
The choice of course depends on your own interests. But as far as the college is concerned, I recommend you go for PEC. It’s way better than NIT Jalandhar. Some advantages PEC enjoys over NIT Jalandhar are
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Better placement and packages ( Highest CTC in PEC- INR 46 LPA whereas in NIT Jalandhar INR 43.5 LPA).
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Better exposure through seminars
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Location-wise PEC has better connectivity as NIT Jalandhar is situated on the outskirts.
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If you are planning to prepare for GATE, then coaching and competition are better in Chandigarh than in Jalandhar.
So choose the course of your choice but go for PEC rather than NIT Jalandhar.
Which college is better for electrical, PEC or NIT, Jalandhar?
Rather than telling you which college is better let’s discuss some factors you should consider before deciding on your college. These will help you make the best choice.
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Faculty: Look for the college with the oldest and most experienced faculty. They should encourage you to take upon new challenges in life rather than just teaching.
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Infrastructure: To ensure that the 4 years you spend in college are worthwhile, proper infrastructure is very important. Applying your knowledge requires laboratories, libraries, and other facilities.
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Exposure: Choose the college that renders the best exposure through seminars, workshops, guest levy, and technical visits to plants. This is way more necessary than just studying your books.
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Placements: This is the most crucial factor taken into consideration while choosing your college. Compare the colleges you have in mind for the placement figures. You will get a general idea.
Proper research based on these factors will help you select the right college for you. Moreover, you can also search for alumni of both the mentioned colleges and ask them directly. They will be more than willing to help.
Should I opt for PEC CSE or NIT Jalandhar CSE?
If you are confused between PEC and Jalandhar for CSE, I would suggest going for NIT Jalandhar. Here you will avail some additional benefits like:
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More experienced faculty and thereby better teaching quality.
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The tag of being an NIT student is quite valuable.
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Students belonging to financially weak strata can get fees relaxation. Exact details can be sought from the official website.
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Placements are much better at NIT Jalandhar than PEC. The highest package offered at NIT Jalandhar this year was INR 62 LPA while that at PEC was INR 43 LPA
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NIT Jalandhar had been ranked 52 by the NIRF rankings in 2020, while the PEC Chandigarh had been ranked 68 by the NIRF.
NIT Jalandhar has a lot more to offer than PEC. Also, it’s brand name will help you in the future.
How is PEC Chandigarh at present? Should I go for it over NIT Jalandhar?
Situation at PEC Chandigarh is pretty good currently. The new director has brought about a prominent change in the earlier stagnant situation at PEC. He has broadened the approach with an exhaustive curriculum and better infrastructure.
The next best change he has brought about is amazing placement opportunities. If you are from a branch like CS Or Mechanical, you will definitely land a core job. Highest package this year was INR 42 LPA.
Lots of sports facilities are improving. Other facilities include new centres like Siemens Centre of excellence(only 3 more in India) and solar tech park
Voyagers scheme where students get funded by college to explore rural India is surely another game changing feature of the college.
Extracurricular activities are also valued here and there are a lot of clubs to pursue your hobby.
The quality of faculty is also increasing gradually.
All these changes prove that you should definitely go for PEC over NIT Jalandhar.
Why is PEC losing its good ranking? Is it true that NIT Jalandhar will cross it within a few years?
PEC's previous director wasn’t a very good educationist. The infrastructure, curriculum and the extracurriculars suffered under his leadership.
But things have changed in PEC now. The new director has the opposite ideals. There has been a gradual increase in the quality of education at PEC. Some changes are:
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Infrastructure is being improved
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The curriculum has been made more challenging
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PEC Fest stole the show for the year
So the long standing reputation combined with the strong alumni network will not disappoint you. PEC is not losing its good ranking and NIT Jalandhar is nowhere near it.
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