It depends on what it is that you want as both are different subjects. It depends on your preference. According to my cousin who studied CSE at MNIT, if you want a challenging job and you are aiming for PSUs, then mechanical engineering may be good. But the placements of mechanical even in top colleges like IITs will be lower than their CSE counterparts.

• If you like corporate sector private jobs in the IT or software sector, then CSE at MNIT Jaipur is a very good option.
• Campus placements will be much easier with packages far higher than mechanical.
• This does not mean that CSE is an easy subject. It can be difficult especially if you do not have a coding background in your class 11th and 12th.
• For that, you need to put extra effort during your graduation.

Mechanical engineering is going to be tougher even at IITs to secure a job. However, with some struggle, hard work, and years of experience, you may land a PSU job. However, CSE is not easy but getting an initial start to your career is easier in this branch with a good starting salary.

Pick the one which suits you better according to your career choice and the career progression you want after some years.

This query hints that you are not inclined towards a particular branch. Instead, you wish to opt for the best option as per your ranking. 

As per placements-

1. During 2022, B.Tech ECE at MNIT Jaipur recorded 97.75% placements, and the average package was 18.01 LPA. 

1. During 2022, MANIT Bhopal B.Tech CSE recorded an average CTC of 17.45 LPA.

1. This year, B.Tech Mechanical at MNNIT Allahabad recorded 90.24% placements, and the average CTC was 12.51 LPA.

Based on the average package, I would recommend you opt for either MNIT Jaipur ECE or MANIT Bhopal CSE. MANIT Bhopal is a good option for B.Tech CSE. You’ll have good placement prospects as a CSE student at this college. Do consult some seniors from all these colleges/branches to make a more informed choice. 

One of my friends graduated from IIIT Allahabad and he completed his CSE from the institute. He joined IIIT Allahabad on the recommendations of some of his professors from school.

In his opinion, IIIT Allahabad lives up to its reputation and is a very good place for placements. In addition to that, the institute is also popular for its coding culture, the network of alumni, research, etc.

As far as reputation goes, NIT Jaipur is also a renowned institute in terms of the points mentioned above but despite that, it falls behind IIIT Allahabad. The latter is famous for having very good information technology (IT). Both NIT Jaipur and IIIT Allahabad have more or less a good record of placements and infrastructure.

However, if you want to make something of yourself in the field of IT, then you cannot go wrong with IIIT Allahabad.

Whenever in doubt, always choose CSE over Metallurgy. Currently, CSE has a high demand. Back when a friend of mine was in his college, he mentioned how everyone went for MNIT blindly. 

Back then, MNIT used to carry out classes of IIIT Kota. But currently, it is of no use! Even if you have to choose any college in the future, the streams Metallurgy and CS are likely to confuse you. 

Just go for CS as Computer Science. As mentioned, it is in great demand and is better than Metallurgy. CS happens to secure your employment opportunities for the future. I also would not say that the placements are very bad if you go for MNIT, Metallurgy, the placements are fine, but not something that catches the eye, simultaneously. There is no tag of NIT here.

IIIT Allahabad and MNIT Jaipur are institutes of national importance. But if you like coding, it's not wise to search for options in ECE. ECE is a hardware-related program dealing with communication, whereas CS deals with software.

For the NIT tag, you can choose SVNIT. Among the IIITs, the best will be IIIT Bangalore ad it provides the best research opportunities. But, the best choice as per your interest is B.Tech Hons. Computational Sciences from DA-IICT.

The reasons are below.

• The institute is famous for its coding culture. A team from the institute had recently qualified for ACM ICPC World Finals.
• CS opens the gates for research opportunities if you are inclined.

The fee and placement of DA-IICT are as follows.

Overall, DA-IICT is worth joining for the CS program. It will reap excellent results.

MNIT Jaipur is pretty decent when it comes to these two colleges. Apart from the location advantage, here are some major reasons why you should choose it.

• Placements: MNIT Jaipur being a good engineering college will get you better placements for CSE any day. 2020 placement drive recorded the highest salary of 38 LPA while the average CTS was 8.03 LPA.
• Coding Culture: My friend is studying at MNIT Jaipur and honestly, You will be a little bit disappointed at first in terms of coding culture. However, there are ample online resources to learn some.
• Location: As you are mentioning that Jaipur is close to your hometown, then it’s a cherry on top. The location is indeed an advantage here and will get you various perks.

• Infrastructure: MNIT Jaipur definitely has better infrastructure and facilities as compared to NIT Surathkal.

All in all, MNIT Jaipur has an edge over NIT Surathkal. CSE from MNIT is one of the best CSE programs among NITs.

Having friends in both the colleges, I can say that MNIT Jaipur and IIIT Lucknow are equally good in their own ways. If you get a chance in any of these colleges, go for it.

Apart from getting admission in any one of either the only thing which would give you trouble is which field to choose? But, I would like to say that whatever field you choose, if you work hard and be honest with your studies you will land in a better place.

• But answering your question with rank 11803 in the JEE Main; I would like to say that MNIT Jaipur is a much better college than IIIT Lucknow.
• If you ask me, nowadays the trend and placement of MNIT Jaipur are on par. But, if you are really interested in CSE then definitely look for CSE or IT in well-established IIITs.
• And with the rank of 11803, you might have a chance to get into old IIITs or TIER 2 NITs.

And talking about IIIT Lucknow, Their campus just started functioning in 2020. Earlier IIIT Lucknow runs from IIIT Allahabad campus.

Further, getting a job in core trade is very difficult to go to IIIT Lucknow but do check the infrastructure and previous year placement record of IIIT otherwise join MNIT Jaipur in mechanical without any second thought.

There are many things to consider while choosing a college such as placements, location, branch, choice, your expectations after 4 years of engineering life, etc.

If you have a liking for a particular branch then go to that college all things considered. Being a student of MNIT myself, I can say that, if you are only concerned about placements then MNIT Jaipur will prove to be a better choice.

The following data comparing the placements at both institutes will hopefully give you better clarity.

However, if you are thinking of branch change after entering the college then MNIT Jaipur does not provide that option while PEC Chandigarh offers that option. So choose one according to what matters more to you.