Both PDPU and SEAS are ranked amongst the top 5 engineering institutes in Gujarat. However, PDPU is ranked 1st according to NIRF, for petroleum engineering. SEAS has international collaborations with Boston University, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania to help students indulge in global immersion programmes and invite guest lecturers as well.
The table given below gives a brief overview of both institutions:
College |
PDPU |
SEAS |
Total fees |
10,73,600 |
6,92,000 |
Duration |
4 years (Full Time) |
4 Years(Full time) |
Seat Intake |
180 |
120 |
Infrastructure:
PDPU
SEAS
Faculty:
PDPU
SEAS
Placements:
PDPU
The chief recruiting companies are Federal Bank, WhitePanda, CTS, Infosys, Quicko and Silver touch. Other notable features are:
SEAS
The major recruiters are TCS, Mindtree, Agrusoft, Alliencall, Vodafone tec. Other key highlights are:
ICT is overall diversified than CS, but it also demands extra efforts from the student's side. Though CS is the most sought after branch in the job industry, it is up to the student to analyse and follow his/her area of interest.
PDPU Gandhinagar is one of the countable colleges to provide a mix of curriculum and upright infrastructure.It is ranked 1st in Gujarat and 55th in the country according to NIRF. It is well renowned for petroleum engineering across the country. The fee structure for chemical engineering is 9.36 Lakhs whereas for petroleum engineering, it is 9.36 lakhs.
Placements
Tabulated below is the placement statistics for both streams at PDPU:
Stream |
Chemical engineering |
Petroleum engineering |
Average CTC (2019-2020) |
?4.5 LPA |
?6 LPA |
Highest CTC (2019-2020) |
?10 LPA |
?19.2 LPA |
Internship opportunities
Faculty
The stream of chemical engineering gives a plethora of options, be it working in Reservoir or oil production, this stream has a broader prospect for the aspirants of this course. On the other hand, petroleum engineering is a field of specialization and the scope is slightly limited. So it is up to an individual’s diligence and hard work to excel in any chosen field.
Both colleges offer the best education to the students in UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses. Nirma University is ranked among the top 100 colleges by the NIRF. While the PDPU has been accredited with an “A” grade by the NAAC with CGPA 3.39/4.0. Both the institute offers BTech programs in chemical engineering.
However, one should not decide the best college based on the rankings and awards. So, here are a few more facts about both Nirma and PDPU colleges.
PDPU
Admissions:
BTech Chemical Engineering admission is offered on the basis of JEE Main, or GUJCET entrance exam scores.
The general cut-off for chemical engineering was 4307 (GUJCET Round 2) in 2019.
The first year fee for chemical engineering is 2.53 lakhs.
Placements:
Each year several companies visit the campus and recruit the students with the highest salaries.
The highest salary of the campus is INR 19.20 LPA. Also, a chemical engineer receives about 10 LPA.
The placement rate of the students is 87%.
Some of the top companies recruiting the students are Honeywell, L&T, Asian Paints, Reliance, KPMG, Accenture, Protiviti’s, Wipro, Flipkart, Torrent power, Infosys, etc.
Nirma University
Admissions:
The college accepts students based on the JEE Main and GUJCET scores with 75% in 10+2.
The first year fee in chemical engineering is 1.97 lakhs.
The minimum cut-off for general category students was 2714 (GUJCET) in 2019.
Placements:
Over 300 companies visit the campus each year for campus placement.
The Chemical Engineering department has 31% of the placement rate.
The top companies visiting the campus are ACC Cement, GIDC, Adani Group, Oracle, Agram Legal, GEA Process Engineering Limited, Bajaj Auto, Amul, Accenture, Infosys, Aditya Birla, Geometrics Global, Novartis, etc.
Both colleges have their advantages. Nirma University has a higher cutoff and more affordable fees for Chemical engineering. Whereas, PDPU offers more industry exposure due to its many industry collaborations. It also conducts many events like the International Conference on Chemical Industry (ICCI), ADCTE. So, choose according to your convenience.
Choosing between Nirma University and PDPU is a personal decision that depends on your individual preferences and priorities. Both universities are well-known and have their strengths and weaknesses.
Nirma University, located in Ahmedabad, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields, including engineering, management, law, and pharmacy. The university has a good reputation for its academics and a strong faculty team. It also has a decent campus infrastructure and placement opportunities. The university's Institute of Technology is particularly well-regarded for its engineering courses.
PDPU, located in Gandhinagar, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields, including engineering, management, humanities, and social sciences. The university has a strong industry-academia interface, with tie-ups with various reputed companies for placements and internships. It also has a well-maintained campus and offers a range of extracurricular activities to its students.
Regarding placements, both universities have a good track record of placing their students in reputed companies. However, PDPU may have an edge in terms of placements as it has a strong industry connection and a well-established placement cell. Many reputed companies, including Reliance, Adani, L&T, and Wipro, visit the campus for recruitment.
Ultimately, the decision between Nirma University and PDPU should depend on your priorities, such as your preferred location, course offerings, faculty, campus infrastructure, and placement opportunities. It would be best to visit the universities, speak to the faculty and students, and gather more information before making a decision.
The Career Development Cell facilitates the process of placements for graduates and post-graduate students at the University, besides collaborating with prominent organizations in setting up of internship and training programs for students. Career Development Cell handles the placement policies which is assisted by Professor In-charge and students’ Placement Committee.
Liberal Studies students take up entrepreneurial ventures and the rest pursue professional career in many of the fields listed below:
PDPU ranks 55th in the engineering category according to NIRF. The B-Tech programmes in Computer Engineering and ICT (Information & Communication Technology) are two major courses offered under the IT department.
Course Structure:
Infrastructure
Placements
The average placement rate is around 70% while average CTC offered being 3.5-4 LPA. Other key highlights are given in the table below:
Course under IT |
Computer |
ICT |
Highest CTC (2019-20) |
9 LPA |
7 LPA |
Recruiters |
Evosys, Synoptek, OPS Hub, ZealousWeb, TCS Digital, Innovify, Cloud 24*7 Inc |
Synoptek, ZealousWeb, TCS Digital, Quixote Automobile Technologies, Quicko |
Faculty
These soft engineering courses, coupled with quality faculty and best learning experience make PDPU one of the best choices in Gujarat as it is also ranked 1st by NIRF in the state.
Both PDPU and SEAS are very good and reputed colleges. PDPU is a member of AIU and is NAAC accredited with an 'A' grade. NIRF has ranked the university at 55th in overall and 1st in Gujarat whereas SEAS is ranked at 60.
To compare both of these well-governed and well-facilitated universities, we have to look at all the perspectives possible.
Courses:
Admissions:
PDPU:
SEAS:
Placement:
College |
Companies Visited |
Average Salary |
Highest Salary |
PDPU |
50 |
5 LPA |
16.6 LPA |
SEAS |
30 |
4.65 LPA |
15.5 LPA |
Both the universities are good in their own way, having a well-versed syllabus, a diverse crowd, and capable faculty. The academics in both universities are renowned all over the state. Both the universities are newly established, so there is a well maintained and well-facilitated campus and infrastructure. Some may say one is best and others say ‘No’ other is, but looking at the statistics, there is not enough difference in these two universities to determine which is “The Best”.
With technology growing rapidly, the role of electrical engineers is becoming more important. They can be seen at the forefront of developing new technologies in industries like transportation, robotics, health care, and construction. Electrical engineers can develop, operate and control rapidly transforming electrical energy sectors.
Career Prospects
Electrical Engineers can work in various areas like Aircraft & Automobiles, Broadcasting and Communication Systems, electric works in buildings, Machinery control, Power generation and transmission, Opportunity in Govt. Sector jobs.
Highlights of Electrical Engineering department: Team Kaizen with their prototype car ‘Nakshatra’ ranked 2nd #MakeTheFuture Challenger event held under the flagship of the Shell Eco-Marathon in Bangalore. PDPU has Industry Tie Ups with GETCO, GSECL etc.
Laboratories
Student Chapters:
Civil engineers play an important role in building the infrastructure for society as well as developing new real estate. They also maintain existing commercial, residential, or government buildings. The engineers also ensure that every road, bridge, office building, airport, water supply and sewage plant, and mass transit system is well-planned and executed.If you like new projects, Infrastructure, applied maths then this is the right choice.
Highlights of the Course:
Following are the laboratories offered by the University:
If you choose Electrical Engineering (EE) in PDPU, then you will definitely get a job, as this institute has a better EE department. But you must maintain your CGPA of approximately 9. One of my friends has studied in this institute, and he told me that it is easy enough to maintain this score in PDPU.
In the following, a brief overview has been given, considering these two institutes.
Criteria |
BVM |
PDPU |
Highest CTC |
18 LPA |
19.20 LPA |
Lowest CTC |
2 LPA |
3-4 LPA |
Average CTC |
4 LPA |
6-7 LPA |
Placement statistics |
60-65% |
80% |
However, if you get selected in MNCs (IT and corporate jobs), they may bore you after a few years. So, if you desire to pursue your career in this field or want some experience, you can select a stream based on their preferences. However, my friend studied Petroleum Engineering (B.Tech) in 2015-2019 from PDPU.