NIT Patna is a decent choice for your CSE. The faculty isn’t top-notch and won’t really go out of their way to guide and support you. The curriculum is as challenging as any other Engineering institute.

The placements are witnessing an increase year on year. During 2021 placements, the highest package of 44 LPA was offered to a single student from B.Tech CSE by Adobe. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Samsung, and Amazon visit the campus for IT recruitment. IBM also recruits candidates from CSE. The average CTC during 2020 placements stood at INR 8.93 LPA for the CSE department. 

The campus life at NIT Patna isn’t really great and the infrastructure is also not the best. Patna, however, offers coaching facilities for CAT/ IES/ GATE aspirants. Also, the new Bihta campus of NIT Patna is expected to come into existence soon.

Overall, NIT Patna CSE is a decent choice. You will be responsible for enhancing and polishing your skills through online platforms.

I strongly believe the saying, A picture is worth a thousand words . That being said, I am attaching a few pics of the NIT Kurukshetra campus that will give you an idea of the campus in a way no words can.

Swimming Pool

Open Air Theatre (OAT)

NIT Market

AE Lawn

Hostels

First-year classroom

Classrooms of LHC (lecture hall complex)

Academic block & T&P cell Entry

Sports Complex

Jubilee Hall

Senate Hall & the road connecting ECE department & CCN

Administrative Building

Seminar Room (each department has one)

I hope the above pictures suffice in conveying the beauty of the NIT Kurukshetra campus as a whole.

Mount Carmel College is one of the finest in Bangalore. It has received star college award for the science department. The campus has a great student crowd with fantastic energy. 

The college has good infrastructure. Every class has a hybrid board for presentation. The campus has a lot of uncluttered spaces to socialize and study. The sports facilities are pretty good as well. The basketball and the fields are well-maintained. The campus also has a well-equipped gym. 

The professors are well-qualified and helpful. The undergraduate courses taught at the college have a decent balance between theoretical and practical subjects. 

Mount Carmel College placements are pretty good. In the recent placement, the median CTC offered to students was INR 3 LPA. The number of companies visiting the campus is increasing each year. Big MNCs like Wipro, Dell, E&Y, JP Morgan, etc. visit the campus drive. 

I don’t think many people regret joining NIT Durgapur. In fact, one of my friends who was earlier doubtful about the institute said that choosing NIT Durgapur was one of the best decisions of his life. 

The institute does have some cons such as average mess food and poor quality of hostels, however, the condition is similar in almost all engineering colleges. Over the past few years, it has been working hard to improve its infrastructure and many new and modern hostels are coming up. There are decent options for eating near the campus. Additionally, a new assembly hall is also under construction. 

The faculty pool like any other engineering college comprises both highly and low qualified professors. You can develop a good rapport with them and trust me they will guide you in making big choices. 

The academic environment is improving for the better and so are the placements. NIT Durgapur also has a tie-up with CERN, Geneva and with the Department of Atomic Energy for the world's first Helium gas exploration plant coming up at Bakreswar. Subir Chowdhury, the present CEO and MD of JCB India, is also an alumni of this college 

Considering all the above facts, I don’t think you can regret joining the institute.

There have been many rumors circulating about NIT Kurukshetra becoming an IIT in the coming years. However, no such changes have been made so far or any official announcement has been made regarding the same. Some even claimed that the committees visited NIT Kurukshetra to determine if it was eligible to be converted to an IIT but there have been no concrete evidence to prove the same.

Given below are some reasons, why I believe NIT Kurukshetra should be turned into an IIT Kurukshetra

1. Firstly, the state of Haryana has no IIT as of now. IIIT Sonepat, whose mentor is NIT Kurukshetra, is under development. So it’s better to convert NIT Kurukshetra into an IIT rather than making a whole new institute. That might take a lot of time and even funds.
2. NIT Kurukshetra which was established in 1963 and has a rich legacy that makes it the right choice to become an IIT. 
3. The institute has a huge campus and excellent placement record, especially for CS and IT branches. If it becomes an IIT, the placement scenario will only become better both for tech and non-tech branches.
4. The institute conducts frequent revisions of the entire syllabus and ensures that it is at par with the industry's demands. However, the faculty and the research scope need to be improved before converting it into an IIT.
5. Its location is perfect for an IIT as it is in the heart of Sid Haryana.

I hope it becomes an IIT soon!

As a student of NIT Durgapur, I am listing down the reasons why this college is a good choice for students-

1. NIT Durgapur has a beautiful and lush green campus. You’ll really enjoy the beauty of this place.
2. It provides its students with all the facilities and opportunities.
3. It has a decent infrastructure that is improving at a rapid rate.
4. The Student Activity Centre (SAC) is the focal point of cultural and sports activities.
5. The college library is air-conditioned. You’ll find a good collection of books over there.
6. NIT Durgapur has an excellent faculty. Some of the teachers are really friendly and supportive.
7. The crowd is good. You will develop a good bond with your peers.
8. It has a strong alumni network. Alumni from NIT Durgapur have glorious careers in academics and industry.
9. It has a good fest culture. The five fests organized by our college are-Aarohan, Aavishkar, Recstacy, Verve, and Virasat. Aarohan is the annual techno-management fest. It is the 2nd largest of its kind in the entire eastern India. 

These are some reasons why NIT Durgapur is a good institute. According to me, you

should consider it for your higher studies.

One of my friends is an alumnus of IIT Madras and according to him, Professor V. Balakrishnan’s classes are must-experience classes at IIT Madras. However, he is not sure whether Prof. Balakrishnan teaches whole courses these days.

My friend was very fond of Prof. Balakrishnan and according to him, if you hear from any of your friends in the Engineering Physics/ Physics Grad stream that Prof. V. Balakrishnan is giving a guest lecture, make sure you attend it. You will learn something new and will be inspired.

The introductory part of the Indian edition of the Feynman Lectures was written by Prof. V. Balakrishnan if I am not wrong. You can read about him on Wikipedia. You will also find some of his finest lectures on YouTube.

His is classes on Quantum Mechanics and Dynamical Systems were my friend’s favorite.

Here are a few helpful tips for students starting their first year at KIIT University

• Don’t get overwhelmed by the huge syllabus as your notes are enough to clear the semester.
• Don’t skip any practical class because attendance in these classes carries marks. 
• Maintain a good rapport with the teachers and seniors to stay well-informed.
• Seek assistance from your assigned mentors as they are a big blessing.
• Participate in sports activities and other activities conducted by KSAC. There are more than 29 societies that find the one that aligns with your passion.
• Focus more on the subject you will be studying in the second semester.
• Is a great option for those looking for a design prospect for the Core job.
• If you are in a core branch but looking for IT jobs, start preparing from the 3rd year and score a CGPA of around 9.

I hope this helped you!