SNU and Ashoka University are prominent universities for Computer Science. SNU was ranked 82 overall by NIRF 2020. Whereas Education World has ranked Ashoka University 2nd for the academic year 2019-20.

Admission:

• The eligibility for admission in SNU (B. tech Course) is merit in 10+2/ JEE Main score(120+ marks) +SNUSAT +APT (Test conducted by SNU).
• While for Ashoka University (B.Sc. course) is based on 10+2 qualification.

The total course fee at SNU and Asoka University for BTech Computer Science and BSc Computer Science are respectively 6.5 lakhs and 16 lakhs.

Placements:

The companies visiting SNU are Adobe, L&T, BSNL, VOLTAS, BOSCH, DELL, AMAZON, AIRTEL, IBM, HCL, HP, TITAN, and OMAX. On the other hand, companies visiting Ashoka University are Microsoft, McKinsey&Company, American Express, GENPACT, Star TV, and TOSHIBA.

Scholarships:

• SNU offers 100%, 95%, 70%, 50 % scholarship to students who score 98% or above, 90% or above, 80% or above, 70% or above respectively in 10+2.
• In Ashoka University, if your family income is low (the barrier will be set by university) the scholarship will be granted to you.

1. Tech in Computer Science at SNU is more about technical skills and your profile will be of a software engineer. Whereas B.Sc. in Computer Science at Ashoka University is more about theoretical knowledge and your profile won’t be of software engineer with this degree.

As for which will be the better option you should decide that for yourself.

For BA Economics honours LSR will be a better option as compared to Ashoka University. Given below are the reasons why.

1. Lady Shri Ram (LSR) is one of the most reputed colleges in Delhi and it also has an enviable alumni base. The focus of Delhi University’s system is a lot more on the undergraduate programs. The professors sincerely dedicate a minimum of 35 hours for teaching.

2. Ashoka University is also a good university but it is quite expensive to pursue a course from as compared to LSR/DU. The course fee BA Economics (Hons.) degree is 16,390 for first year in LSR. At Ashoka University the course fee is 8.85 lakhs for the first year for BA Economics (Hons.) degree.

3. LSR will provide you with a strong and ambitious peer group as the students of LSR Economics students aim for Yale and Harvard universities after their graduation.

4. The placement rate and record of LSR is better than Ashoka University.The students at LSR get placed with placement packages ranging between 5-15 LPA. MNCs like EY, Mckinsey, BCG, etc. visit the campus to recruit students. On the other hand, the students at Ashoka University receive an average placement package of 6-7 lakhs. Companies like Deloitte, Clix Capital, Business Standard, Genpact, India Infoline Finance Limited, McKinsey & Co, etc. visit the campus for placement drives.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT is one of the options for taking admissions into the Ashoka University. If you have attempted the SAT exam, Ashoka University will prompt you to upload your SAT score but taking SAT just for this university is not mandatory.

To get an offer regarding admission from Ashoka University, a student can turn up their SAT score/ACT score/AAT score. AAT (Ashoka Aptitude Test) is conducted by Ashoka University which covers questions from English, Maths and Reasoning. The DI Code for SAT applicants is 7343. All applicants applying with SAT/ ACT scores will have to send them their official transcripts.

Both colleges offer the best education in economics. Education World Organization has ranked Ashoka University in the 2nd place in the year 2019-2020. While the NMIMS is ranked in the 7th position by Business Today. Also, NMIMS is one of the top 100 lists of B-schools. 

However, one should not decide the best college based on rankings and branding. So, here are a few facts about the economics course at both colleges.

NMIMS 

Admissions:

• The college accepts students purely based on academic merits and other entrance exams. 
• The students who wish to join in economics have to complete their 10+2 with good grades. 
• The fee for this course at the college is 1.27 lakhs in the first year.

Placements:

• The highest and average salary packages of the students are 21.38 LPA and 10.5 LPA respectively. 
• Over 90 companies visit the campus each year and almost all the students get recruited with the best packages. 
• Some of the top companies that visit the campus frequently are Nivea, OYO, Kantar, Bata, Honeywell, Dell, Oracle, Genpact, Infosys, Indegene, NIIT, Trent, IBM, Wipro, CCD, CenturyLink, Kotak, Firstsource, Indaimart, Kazo, Volvo, H&M, and many more. 

Additional Information:

• The college has the best faculty holding specialization degrees in various fields such as Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Economics, Communication, etc. 
• Also, the library is a hub for several collections of books. The college has over 6300 books, e-books, e-journals, etc. 

Ashoka University

Admissions:

• The college accepts students merely based on academic excellence. 
• The students have to meet minimum eligibility of 10+2 with good grades.
• The fee for this course is 8.85 lakhs. 

Placements:

• The average salaries of the students range from 7 to 10 lakhs per annum. 
• Some of the top companies that visit the campus are Toshiba, American Express, Genpact, McKinsey & Co, Microsoft, Dell, Samsung, and other reputed companies. 

Additional Information:

• The college has a good library facility with several collections of books, journals, and magazines. 
• The faculty guide the students with the utmost care. Also, the faculty members hold the highest degree in their respective fields. So, students can access the maximum knowledge. 

This is all about economics at both colleges. Choose the best college that suits you based on the various aspects and your interests.

Ashoka University provides furnished AC residential halls for boys and girls. The rooms are two-sharing and equipped with all basic necessities like mattresses, desks, and closets, etc. There are communal bathrooms on each floor.

• The hostel also provides free shuttle service for students, staff, and visitors to the nearest metro station.
• The residence cost for an annum is INR 1,55,000. There is also a security deposit of INR 50,000 and a meal cost deposit of INR 25,000. Other services like books, stationery are charged separately.
• There are university dining mess and six other eating joints on campus.
• The students have access to the infirmary, laundry facilities, tuck shop, unisex salon, gymnasium, book cum stationery store in the hostel.
• The common lounge of the hostel provides TV, reading areas, gaming, and pantry.
• There are many security measures in place for entering or exiting the campus and there are guards at both stops for the shuttle service.

Ashoka University is a private university founded in 2014. It is approved by the UGC and offers bachelors, masters and diploma degrees.

• The Peer Group- The admission process of Ashoka University is quite through and along with good academics students need decent extra-curricular for admission which ensures a great crowd of students.
• The Faculty - The faculty includes alumni from Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and many other prestigious universities. Students' feedback is given consideration. If the students do not prefer a teacher’s method of teaching the administration takes the required initiatives to change it.
• The Campus, Environment and Infrastructure - The Infrastructure of the institute is very good. Their Hostels, Classrooms, Indoor sports complex and Library are well maintained.
• The Model of Education - The teaching method is slightly different from other universities. Students are graded through essays, research papers, creative projects, Individual and Group Presentations, Class Quizzes, assignments and exams. More importance is given to the co-curricular activities which help in the personal growth of the students.
• Internships offered - It is called the Ashoka Summer Internship Programme (ASIP). It provides undergraduates with the opportunity to join as an intern in corporations, research institutes, NGOs and local schools. It is six weeks long. The placements vary from office work to on-field works, Schools, labs and clinics.
• Events Conducted - Many events are conducted throughout the year for the intellectual enrichment of the students. These events include:

1. Startup Ashoka - It showcases aspiring entrepreneurs and their viable business plans.
2. Hult Prize event - It is an annual year-long event where college students from different areas share their ideas like food security, water access, energy, social issues and education. It is a partnership between Hult Business School and the Clinton Global Initiative.
3. Speaker Series - a seminar for entrepreneurship called the CFE speaker series and the Ignite Speaker series are held.

• Other Facilities - There are different centres for Writing and Communication, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Entrepreneurship, Trivedi Centre for Political Data and many other centres to help students gain more knowledge and experience working with professionals. The institute offer suttle services, many clubs and society in which students can take part in.

The institute has a few cons too. As it is a new university (established in 2014), many people are not aware of it. The course fee quite high as it is a private institute for UG courses 1st-year course fee is around 8.85 lakhs and for PG courses it is 4.8 lakhs.