Manipal University and SRM, Sonepat both are recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE. While Manipal University ranked 8th out of 200 in the list of Top Universities in India by NIRF rankings, SRM has not been assessed by the same. Both the institutes have features that are unique to them and have their distinct advantages and limitations.

The table given below gives a brief overview of both institutions:

Infrastructure and Facilities

• MAHE: The institute offers a great number of facilities to its students, including 6 central libraries, hostels, Marena (sports complex), gym, labs, cafeteria, healthcare, transport, store, auditorium, wifi-campus, etc.

• SRM: The campus equips students with a number of facilities such as a central library and multiple institutional libraries, computer R&D or project labs, indoor and outdoor sports and an auditorium with a 1000-people accommodating capacity.

Scholarships

• MAHE: The university offers more than 15 scholarships such as ITC scholarships, SAGES, AGE Scholarships, etc.

• SRM: The SRM Scholar Search Programme helps meritorious and disadvantaged students finance their education at SRM University.

Placement Statistics

• MAHE: The highest and average packages offered were 22.38 LPA (B.Tech.) and 7.2 LPA (B.Tech.), respectively. The top recruiters include E&Y, GSK, Microsoft, DELL, SAP Labs, Amazon, etc.

• SRM: The highest and average packages offered were 12.5 LPA and 4.5 LPA, respectively. 500+ companies such as Google, HSBC, Microsoft, Philips, Capgemini, KPMG, etc, recruit SRM graduates.

Alumni

• MAHE: Notable alumni of the institute include the likes of Rajeev Suri (CEO: Nokia), Satya Nadella (CEO: Microsoft), T.M.A. Pai (Doctor), etc.

• SRM: Some of the notable alumni include Murali Vijay (Cricketer), Varun Chakravarthy (Cricketer), Utthara Unni (Actress), etc.

Whether one institution is better than the other is based on individual discretion. A conclusion must be drawn keeping factors like faculty, academic quality, personal disposition, and expectations in mind.

SRM Sonepat is popularly known for its degree programs in Engineering. The academic institution has been ranked as the number 1 top private university in India by Deccan Chronicle and India Today. The engineering stream observes a diverse culture with students from over 24 states as a part of the university.

SRM Sonepat also offers BTech programs in association with IBM in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing and Mobile application systems, and Blockchain technology. It has international tie-ups and collaboration with the University of Birmingham, Providence University, Taiwan, Singapore Polytechnic, and many more.

Admissions:

• Students looking to apply for the BTech courses at SRM Sonepat are required to have scores from at least one of the examinations, i.e. IPU CET, JEE Mains, NEET, SAT, SRMHCAT, SRMJEEE.

• Based on the ranking of the test, students are selected. They must also ensure to have a minimum score of 50% in 12th with mandatory subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

Facilities:

• The campus is spread across 48 acres and offers great modern infrastructure.

• The university follows a practical approach of teaching and therefore gives higher emphasis on the maintenance of workshops and labs.

• It has updated labs ranging from computer, mechanical, electronics, and physics labs to advanced microprocessor and microcontroller, VLSI design, and electronic circuit simulation labs with complete access to high-speed Wi-Fi and 24 hours power backup.

Faculty:

• The institute employs over 80+ faculty and all of them are professionals with academic expertise in their respective fields.

• The faculty also help students with securing job placements and internships in top companies.

Highlights: SRM Sonepat is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. The university also provides linguistic training in French and German to increase employability.

Placements:

• The institute observes a general placement rate of 80% with an average salary package of 4.5 LPA and the highest salary package of 12 LPA across the BTech department.

• Some of the top companies for placements are Amazon, Capgemini, Axis Bank, TCS, Uber, and Wipro.

• In the year 2019, Amazon and Microsoft offered a salary package of 32 LPA and 41.6 LPA respectively.

With good infrastructure and experienced facilities, SRM Sonepat is a great option for pursuing BTech Engineering degrees.