I belong to Silchar and pursued my MBBS from NEIGRIHMS. This makes me qualified to talk about both. Here are some details on both these institutions-

NEIGRIHMS:

1. It is a central government institute with a state-of-the-art infrastructure. The MBBS faculty is well experienced and dedicated, though less in number. 
2. After completing your UG from this institute, you’ll be well-equipped with knowledge. 
3. Alumni from NEIGRIHMS go on to other prestigious institutions for their PGs. The hospital has a huge patient load, with cases coming in from all across the North East. So as a UG student, you’ll be at a surplus of cases. 
4. The climate and people of Shillong are both really good. The college campus is beautiful. It is the cleanest of all medical colleges in India.

SMC:

1. SMC is an old institute located in Assam. It has a huge alumni network, having been an alma mater to numerous successful medicos. 
2. But like other state government institutions, you’ll learn mostly from the PGs and your seniors. It has a lot more PG students than NEIGRIHMS where PG courses are at an infant stage. The seniors are friendly. 
3. The faculty is less in number. The patient load is high, and residents have to work a lot. But it is one of the worst-maintained medical colleges in terms of cleanliness. 

If you are a domicile of Assam, it is better to do your MBBS from SMC. After your graduation, go for rural posting. After all this, you’ll become eligible for state PG quota. NEIGRIHMS has a very high competition for PG seats, and getting in for a UR student is especially difficult. 

Both are equally good colleges, and you should choose between them based on your own preferences.

From a placement perspective, companies often prefer candidates with experience in manufacturing or construction, or a related field. This has been observed by some of the students, who had difficulty securing their desired operations jobs. However, it is worth noting that there are also opportunities available for those who do not have such closely related experience.

SJMSOM may be a better choice for those interested in operations than IIM Shillong. Some may argue that the IIM brand carries more weight in the long term, but once an individual has been placed and has gained sufficient experience, it is their track record that truly matters. It is recommended to speak with current students at the school of interest, avoiding the public relations committee as they may be biased, to better understand placement prospects for a particular profile. This can help inform the decision of where to pursue an MBA.

I think firstly you need to change your mindset. Rather than pondering on which college is better, ponder on which college is better for you. Analyzing your situation this way will enable you to make a wiser decision. This is because only you truly know what you want from your MBA degree, and that is the sole basis for deciding your choice of college.

Now identifying your own interests and preferences might be a tricky task. I have some tips that might help you know your forte.

• Use the research tools of today’s world and study different colleges
• Try to find what you want to achieve after completing your MBA
• If you have decided on a certain domain, go through the alumni profiles of that specific domain. Check the same for various B Schools analyzing which B School has the maximum percentage of alumni in that domain.
• Study the culture of various B Schools you are choosing from
• Look for location advantages and accessibility 

Checking all these aspects might help you come up with a healthy decision. Don’t be hasty to choose a B School as this decision will affect your career.

VSSUT might be the best govt college, but CET is equally good. The only reason VSSUT has a better reputation is because of its rich legacy. There are some other minor aspects in which VSSUT and better than CET Bhubaneswar 

1. Academics: VSSUT is a deemed university so its curriculum is well-updated and structured. The professors are much more qualified and classes and labs are held regularly. Academically, VSSUT is better than CET mainly because it follows the BPUT pattern.
2. Extracurricular: VSSUT has a more vibrant campus life with many clubs like the Robotics Society, SAE BAJA, SAE SUPRA, Emotica- dramatics club, Coding Society, VSSUT Satellite Programme, etc All of the clubs participate in the national level competitions.
3. Campus life: VSSUT is located in a serene location away from the hustle and bustle of any city. The campus is huge and lush green offering a peaceful ambiance. 
4. Culture: VSSUT has an amazing culture because of its rich legacy of almost 60 years 

Overall, VSSUT grooms you better as a person although both colleges have a long way to go before they can be even called good institutions by Indian standards.

IIM Shillong is the better college among these. The institute puts emphasis on hands-on learning. You will learn how to handle real-time issues. The coursework and teaching go well beyond classroom learning. IIM Shillong has made great strides in recent years in terms of facilities and infrastructure. It has an impressive placement record. IIM Shillong placements in 2022 witnessed the highest CTC of INR 55.22 LPA. This year the major recruiters were Deloitte, DE Shaw, TATA Steel, etc.