No, there is no academic difference in the first and second shifts in MAIT. Faculty members are almost the same for both shifts. Students enrolled for the second shift are provided with the option to attend classes during the first shift. The opportunities provided by the college are also the same for the students of both shifts.
During placement and recruitment drives, both shifts are treated equally without any biases. Students generally choose and are advised to choose the first shift if provided with the choice.
The advantages of getting into the first shift over the second shift are as follows:
One of my friends was enrolled in the 2nd shift in MAIT and according to his experience, he did not have much difficulty with being enrolled in the second shift.Finally, the decision is up to you make based on your comfort and requirements.
I know people from these institutes and based on the conversations I had with them, I will say the preference order should be somewhat like below.
CSE MSIT ~ IT MAIT > ICE Thapar
Since you are considering different branches, it is clear that you don’t have any inclination towards a specific branch or specialization. If it’s true I will suggest don’t go for ICE Thapar. It is a core branch that already has fewer job opportunities in the industry. To score a decent placement at a core company for this branch you will need to be at the top of your class. Else, you are likely to end up in mass recruiting companies or software companies.
So, it will be better to stay in Delhi, it will be cost-effective, you can save up for your postgraduate degree and pursue what is in demand currently.
Mechanical engineering is amongst the major B.tech. Degree, provided by Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT).Admission to the four-year program is made on the basis of marks scored by the candidate in Jee Main(Joint Entrance Exam Main)and also on the basis of theIPU CET exam, conducted by the university.
B.Techin Mechanical engineering is a flagship program of NIT Kurukshetra. Admission is made on the basis of marks scored by a candidate in Class XII and candidate’s performance in JEE Main.
Tabulated below is an overview of the courses in both colleges:
Parameters |
Mechanical in MAIT(IPU) |
Mechanical in NIT Kurukshetra |
Ranking |
251(NIRF 2020) |
40(NIRF) |
Fees |
INR 1,10,700 (1st-year fees) |
INR 70,016 (1st-year fee) |
Total Seats |
180 |
139 |
Placement Rate |
70% |
95% |
Average starting package |
INR 3.5 lacs |
11.75 lacs |
Placement statistics ofMechanical in MAIT(IPU)
Infrastructure:MAIT has a better infrastructure than most of the other IPU Colleges except for USIT. The labs are functional, the classes are pretty decent for an Engineering collegebut has no active clubs.
Placement Statistics of Mechanical in NIT Kurukshetra:
Infrastructure:The campus facilities are very goodwith greatinfrastructure. Wi-Fi is available in the whole campus 24/7. Classrooms are very good with full air conditioning, neat and clean. The hostel facility is also goodwith good food.Sports facility is also available.
Additional information giving NIT Kurukshetra an upper hand for Mechanical engineering:
In terms of placements, it can be said that MAIT is pretty average. My friend is a Mechanical Engineer and according to his input, he does not recommend this institute. Good placement opportunities are available at GL Bajaj, PIET, and even HMR which are better than MAIT. The faculty at these institutes support their students entirely unlike MAIT.
MAIT is no longer what it used to be 10 years back. Students who even get into MAIT aren't aware as they refer to old reviews and they have no one around them who could guide them.
Here are some issues at MAIT:
Considering all of these factors that I have mentioned, it would be wise to not choose MAIT, especially for the Core branch.
I have friends at both MAIT and DSCE, so I think I can give you some information about the institutes, which may be helpful.
Here are the recent placement statistics for the institutes.
Institutes |
MAIT |
DSCE |
Average CTC |
3.50 LPA |
- |
Highest CTC |
28 LPA |
27 LPA |
Overall, you will have better opportunities at MAIT.
Speaking about IT and CSE, both are almost the same with some changes in their base subjects. Some of my friends graduated with IT and CSE degrees. According to them, apart from the first and second year, it’s the same. There are more languages in CSE.
Categories |
IT at MAIT |
CSE in BVP |
CSE in MSIT |
Course Fee |
4.69 lakh |
5.04 lakh |
4.69 lakh |
Highest CTC |
31 LPA |
34 LPA |
18 LPA |
Average CTC |
10 LPA |
18.5 LPA |
8-10 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Dell, Wipro, etc. |
Infosys, Capgemini, etc. |
ZS Associates, Adobe, etc. |
If you are interested in programming so the college best for this would be in the order: -
Infrastructure and Facilities wise, MAIT has well-equipped labs with all the modern technologies and a large campus. BVP has a good Campus which is situated right near the metro station at a distance of 15 meters which makes for better communication. MSIT comes 3rd when it comes to infrastructure.
The choice between MAIT IT and Jaypee CSE totally depends on your preferences although there aren’t many differences between the branches. An important parameter you would like to consider is the fees since Jaypee charges high fees in contrast to MAIT. Both are reputed institutions of Delhi NCR.
Here is a brief overview of both the institutes'
Parameters |
MAIT IPU |
Jaypee |
Fees |
INR 143200 |
INR 2.41 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
NIRF Ranking |
201 out of 300 colleges in 2022 |
151 out of 200 colleges in 2022 |
Highest CTC |
INR 57.6 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
Average CTC |
- |
INR 5.6 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Cognizant, DXC Technology, BYJU’s, HCL, Aakash |
Amazon, Byjus, ZS Associate |
Hope this helps you make a wise decision!
Changing shifts at MAIT is very easy and there is no need to worry about it. However, you must ask yourself these questions before shifting the batch - Did you wish to change your shift officially or did you simply want to sit and study in the classes which took place in the first shift?
However, the second option might feel better to you in comparison with the first because then you will not have to spend 10,000–12,000 and you will be able to change it within 24 hours.
For that, you will have to talk to the Dean or the HOD of the department and give them a convincing reason to accept your request. The process will be easy because it involves the simple act of communication, and wouldn't require any formality, but your reason should be plausible enough for them to grant your request.
MAIT is ranked 251 among the best engineering colleges in India by NIRF. This institute is popular for its B.tech and MBA courses. MAIT offers a b.tech degree in CSE, MAE, EEE, IT, ME, and ECE with CSE being the foremost popular one.
IIIT Naya Raipur offers a b.tech degree in CSE, ECE, and DSAI together with M.tech and Ph.D. degrees for some branches.
Admission:
MAIT:
IIIT NR:
Infrastructure:
MAIT:
IIIT NR:
Placement statistics:
MAIT:
IIIT NR:
Both institutes offer an incredible quality of education with good placement records. Opt for the stream which you are passionate about.
Firstly, and foremost, you should try and maintain good attendance records as it is one of the criteria according to which the internal marks are allotted.
Do not skip or bunk classes as you will be marked for attendance. Due to the shortage of attendance, one of my friends scored 67 in one of her subjects and she regretted it later.
Don’t leave any questions in the examinations and tests. Always try and attempt all the questions, even if you don't have any clue, write something about the topic. There have been many instances wherein students score more than what they attempted and expected to score.
Prepare a good presentation during the end-term examinations. Try to follow some of the presentations that you create and you can surely score well over 80 percent for your scorecard.