As you have come up with this doubt, I assume that you have got a good rank in UPSEE. So, congratulations on securing a good rank in UPSEE that gave you the opportunity to choose from such elite institutions.

Unless and until it is an IIT, core branches are always a better choice than non-core branches.

Forget about non-core branches in UP government colleges, there is not much facilities and exposure. So, if you are getting a chance, it is highly recommended to go for CSE in BIET or KNIT because in CSE or IT, you just need a laptop and good internet connectivity and these colleges provide WIFI facility. You will have to indulge yourself in regular practice to bring the best out of yourself, as everything is available on the internet.

CSE would be a better choice if you look forward to getting placed after your graduation. If you want to pursue higher studies then, non-core branches at IET Lucknow will give you a better exposure such as coaching institutes, because of its location.

While choosing a college, you should look at all the factors, from subject preference to infrastructure. Going through the pros and cons will let you decide whether to choose Xavier University Bhubaneswar for BTech in Computer Science Engineering:-

Pros

• Infrastructure: The infrastructure of Xavier University Bhubaneswar is excellent. They provide all the necessary facilities. The university has PG and UG hostels, Chapel, Multi-dimensional ground. The campus is wifi enabled. Computer labs are sophisticated and the library is well equipped.

• Faculty: The professors are all PhD holders from various IITs and universities abroad. All the faculty members are highly qualified and encourage active participation by the students.

• Course structure: The syllabus is different from other colleges. Xavier University has a credit system that is followed by the university. Students get to choose their subjects.

• Exposure: Seminars are organized by the college. Various guest teachers and lecturers from foreign universities participate and share valuable knowledge.

Cons

• Placements: The placement provided by the college is decent and not as good as promoted. The university is new therefore there is less data to show the placement percentages and average of each year to know the current position of the college in terms of placements.

• Slow Management: The staff and the management of the college is slow. Work gets delayed most of the time.

Therefore, based on these factors you can choose to study in Xavier University Bhubaneswar for pursuing BTech in CSE.

IIT Bhubaneswar ranks 17th in the Engineering category by NIRF 2019 and BITS Hyderabad ranks 39th in the same category by NIRF 2019.

IIT Bhubaneswar has a dedicated placement cell, a total of 120 students were placed with the CSE department observing placement percentage of 100%. The undergraduate placement recorded 90% offers. The Electrical Engineering department has seen 86% placement in the year 2019. With an average salary package of 11 lakhs per annum for big companies like TATA Steel, TATA Advance System, Thermax, INTEL technology, etc.

BITS Hyderabad has a placement cell to groom students for interviews, etc. The CS department has been offered 16 lakhs per annum by companies like Microsoft, Adobe, etc.

You can opt for CS in BITS Hyderabad than opting for EE at IIT Hyderabad because computer science in BITS Hyderabad will open many scopes and are offered with a better salary package than Electrical Engineering from IIT Bhubaneswar.

The average package at Chitkara University in the domain of B.Tech (CSE) stands at Rs. 4.5 lakh. The highest package of the university is also from this branch with Rs. 29.3 lakhs.

An insight into the course can be taken through following details:

• DURATION: 4 YEARS
• TOTAL FEES: Rs. 5.06 lakhs
• ELIGIBILITY: 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class 12

The major highlights of 2020 placements are:

• There have been more than 500 recruiters.
• More than 50 international offers were being offered to the engineering students.
• Major recruiters in this domain were Google, Oracle, Amazon, Citrix, CSC, Quikr, XL Dynamics, Syscom, and many more.

IIT Gandhinagar is ranked at 20th place in the engineering department by India Today in the year 2017. The qualification criteria for B.Tech course is 10+2 with 75% and a score in JEE Advance. The student intake is 180 every year for the department of the computer science department. The median salary during the academic year 2017 was 7.75 lakh p.a. With the bachelor program in computer science, the institute aims to promote critical thinking and it has recognized strength in algorithms and theoretical computer science, cryptography, data mining, machine learning and is committed to developing in other regions of computing.

On the other hand, India Today positioned IIT Bhubaneswar at 9th place in the engineering department in the year 2019. The eligibility criteria of IIT Bhubaneswar are similar to that of IIT Gandhinagar. The institute offers B.Tech in computer science with a student strength of 40 in the discipline. The overall placement of the institute is 90%, and 100% in the computer science department which is far better than that of IIT Gandhinagar. The highest and average salary offered in 2019 was 39 lakh and 11.44 lakh p.a. respectively. The program is outlined such that it donate a solid foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the stream. The students are exposed to application-oriented and fundamental research activities at different stages of their studies at IIT Bhubaneswar.

Drawing a conclusion, IIT Bhubaneswar is better when compared to IIT Gandhinagar, as it has a better placement record and it is ranked in the top 10 institutes in the engineering department by India Today. IIT Bhubaneswar has tuition fees around 2 lakhs p.a. whereas at IIT Gandhinagar the students will have to pay a tuition fee of 2,60,000 p.a.

In JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, Nadia's CSE and ECE are its top branches of Engineering. CS is popular among other branches as well. An additional support is offered by seniors and faculty members for the CSE department.

Considering placements students are required to score above average. The IT department had a 78% recruitment rate and CSE had an 80% rate. It is also considered to be a better department than mechanical engineering.

The table below shows the placement statistics of the college:

The following features make CSE a better department than others:

• The JISCE campus has a library, a computer centre and has a striking infrastructure.

• The campus area is 17.5 acre and has 71 classrooms, 57 labs, 2 auditoriums, 2 canteens and 2 gender segregated hostels.

• JISCE’s CSE department has a highly qualified faculty including 25 members.

Each student is alloted a mentor for guidance. The 75% attendance ratio is an important part of getting access to placements which is a bit strict. The above-stated facts suggest that CSE is a much better option at JISCE than other engineering courses.

CUSAT is a Govt. college and has a reputation around the globe. But it is up to you to make most of your time at the institute. One of my seniors attended CUSAT. Her experience at the institute was quite good. The institute has a great track record in each of its departments. You can read about its legacy on Wikipedia.

Faculty:

The faculty at the institute is great according to the students.

Infrastructure:

• It offers well-equipped modern labs.
• In association with the Kerala Starting Mission CUSAT started a Centre for Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Industrial Collaboration (CITTIC). 

CSE Department:

• The CSE department of CUSAT is recognized worldwide. This means you can pursue higher education after the compilation of the course, easily. 
• CSE department is also one of the departments that have NBA accreditation. 

Funding: 

You will get enough funding for your project at the institute.

Placements:

Over the years the institute has maintained a staller placement record. The table below highlights the recent placement statistics at the institute.

To conclude, CUSAT is a great option for CSE.