It would be advisable to choose the branch as per your interest first. And then if you figure out that you have an interest in civil engineering, you should go to Thapar. On the other hand, if you have an interest in computer science then you should go to Jaypee Noida. 

• Thapar University and Jaypee Noida are both good. 
• The main thing to be concerned about is your interest in the stream. 
• Both the colleges are very reputed but Thapar has a slight edge over Jaypee. 
• The placement record for Jaypee for the past year has not been as good as compared to the previous year‘s records. 
• But if you compare Thapar’s civil and Jaypee’s CS, then you should opt for CS at Jaypee.

Being a student of Jaypee myself, I can say that Thapar’s placement records are better, especially recently.

As you start a new chapter of your life, the question does come to mind regarding what to pack for your new hostel room here are a few tips for you. Below I’ve listed some essential items that you must pack with you.

• Clothes: You should ideally carry both formals and informal so that you are ready for all occasions.
• Bedding: Karunya hostel provides you a bed but you’ll have to carry your mattress, pillow, bedsheet, blanket/quilt, and pillow covers. If you find carrying so much luggage cumbersome, you could think of buying these items locally.
• Toiletries: Your essential toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, oil, etc must be packed. You must get a bucket and mug too!
• Medicine Kit: Keep essential medicines such as those for headaches, cough, cold, fever, stomach upset, cuts and bruises, and band-aid ready at hand.
• Documents: Originals and photocopies of mark sheets, admit cards, certificates, acceptance and offer letters, domicile certificate, multiple copies of photographs (preferably in formals), and Aadhar card.
• Money: Remember to carry ready cash with you, but stash it in different bags and pockets to minimize the loss in case of theft. Don’t forget to bring an ATM Card.
• Laptop and Data card: Cell phone and laptop The college provides Internet access with WiFi in hostels. However, it makes sense, therefore, to invest in a dongle or WiFi of your own.
• Stationery: It is always a good idea to have a stationery kit containing a scientific calculator and basic stuff ready at hand.
• General Items: This would be depending on your preferences. For example, you may need to keep mosquito repellent, sunglasses, reading lamps, locks and keys, umbrellas, keyrings, flashlights, and other such items.

All the best!

One of my friends studied at Karunya University. According to him, all colleges have pros and cons and Karunya University was nothing different. Here are some things he mentioned about the college which might give you a clear idea.

Pros of Karunya University include:

• It has a decent infrastructure
• It has around 80% placement rate
• Great atmosphere and environment as the campus is surrounded by mountains. The climate tends to be good and the place has scenic beauty.
• The hostels are better than the other colleges and they provide decent quality food.
• Few departments of Karunya University have good academic plans and syllabus.
• Good exposure to a diverse culture with international and interstate students.
• All the restrictions imposed will be only for the first year.
• Only for the B.Tech course students, the hostel services are compulsory. Rest of the students are allowed to stay outside the campus.

Cons or Karunya University includes:

• It has a high fee structure
• Compulsory attendance is required for the morning assembly.
• The students who somehow failed to pay the fees are not allowed to sit in the exams.
• The placements of some departments are not so great for which the placement rate is 80% and not 100%.
• The faculty tends to deduct internal marks over unreasonable issues. 

You can opt for Karunya University if you are interested. It has a decent infrastructure and is a residential college with high standards. Otherwise, you can also opt for any other college affiliated with Anna University.

The Placements cell coordinates with various industries and organizations for placements and internships of students. High numbers of students placed in companies like TCS (Tata consultancy services) and Infosys. These companies are mass recruiters for Heritage institute of technology. Placements statics of Heritage institute of technology are:

• TCS, Wipro, star cements and Omics international are major recruiters, 371 out of 450 students placed in these companies in the year 2018.
• Other recruiters are BYJU’s learning app, Extra Mark Education India Pvt. Ltd, Young optics, Tega industries, skipper limited and Careers Coms HR services.
• Highest package offered in the institute is 16 Lakhs per annum by Microsoft in the year 2014.
• Students have been placed in 55 plus companies in campus interviews.
• Average placement of the HIT is between 3 to 4 lakhs per annum every year.
• More than 70% of students placed in TCS in mass recruitment every year.
• Maximum of students placed every year, so HIT have nearly 100% placements.

Except for placements, students of HIT also take part in summer internships and mock interviews sessions for each branch. The institute also signed a MOU with New Jersey institute of technology (NJIT) for students exchange program. There is also one ED–cell (Entrepreneurship development cell) in the institute for providing a platform to young entrepreneurs. So if the academics report is at least 6.75 one will get placed in companies.