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Which one is a better college to study AEC or NIT Silchar?
One college can be better than the other in one aspect but not in another aspect. So we need to look into individual factors while comparing NIT Silchar and AEC.
- Academics : Academically both NITS and AEC are at a similar level. To be a topper you will have to work hard on your own at either college.
- Location : Location-wise, AEC in Guwahati fares better than NIT in Silchar a very remote area. Although both the institutes are in Assam, AEC is in the heart of the North East and enjoys good connectivity while Silchar is 340 km away from Guwahati. AEC has many places to explore in and around the city while NIT Silchar does not.
- Placements : Both institutes have a good number of companies visiting during placements but NIT Silchar attracts the better lot mainly because of the NIT tag. AEC has mediocre placements and the highest package is around IN 20 LPA while the highest package of NIT Silchar recorded last year stood at INR 44 LPA.
- Brand : Engineering students value brand names and tags a lot and NIT is a brand that is recognizable in every part of the country. So even if you dont belong to the top NITs, the NIT tag will help you stand out among a crowd of engineers.
- Campus life: Both colleges encourage extracurricular activities to a certain extent but in NIT you get to experience events like Inter NIT Championships for any Sports/Robotics Competition etc
It's safe to conclude that NIT Silchar will offer a wider range of opportunities and exposure than AEC.
Which one is better for a B.Tech Assam Engineering College or Tezpur University?
It is better to go for B.Tech at Tezpur University (TU) than Assam Engineering College (AEC). Following are the reasons for the same:
- TU has great faculty and infrastructure, and you will get a lot of exposure.
- The only drawback is the lack of placements. Being a new institution very few companies visit the college.
- AEC on the other hand, is very old, and has a strong alumni network.
- Placement is better at AEC compared to TU, but still it keeps fluctuating which makes students unsure.
| Categories | B.Tech at AEC | B.Tech at TU |
| Course Fee | INR 44,000 | 1.76 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 80% | 50% |
| Highest CTC | 17 LPA | 14 LPA |
| Average CTC | 6 LPA | 3.5 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Capgemini, IBM, Wipro, Reliance, etc. | SAP Labs, Amazon, Intel, Dabur, etc. |
If your aim is to get a job right after your graduation, then you should join AEC. But if you are interested more in research and exposure and want to opt for higher studies, TU will be a better option.
Which is better in placement, Assam Engineering College or CIT Kokrajhar?
CIT, Kokrajhar, and Assam Engineering College are reputed engineering colleges in north-east India. CIT Kokrajhar offers better infrastructure, faculties, and facilities compared to Assam Engineering College as it is a central university and AEC is a state-funded University of Assam. However, AEC has a better placement record. Some students from CIT-K also opt for off-campus placements.
Given below is a comparison between the placement at the two institutions depending on past placement records.
|
Category |
CIT Kokrajhar |
Assam Engineering College |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 4.2 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 2 LPA |
INR 5 LPA |
|
Placement rate |
60-70% of students placed |
70% |
|
TopRecruiters |
Infosys, Genpact, Cognizant, Amazon, etc. |
Genpact, Capgemini, Infosys, etc. |
Which one should I opt: Assam Engineering College or Sikkim Manipal University?
Opt for Sikkim Manipal University. It offers better placements compared to Assam Engineering College. During SMIT placements 2022, the highest CTC offered was INR 29.25 LPA. Students received more than 507 job offers. Wipro, Commvault, and DXC Technologies are some of the major recruiters to take part in the placements. SMIT is especially good for branches like CSE, EEE, and ECE.
Can I transfer from CIT, Kokrajhar to Assam Engineering College after the first year if I perform well and have an outstanding GPA?
No, you cannot transfer from CIT Kokrajhar to Assam Engineering College. A distant relative of mine studied at Assam Engineering college and found out that there is a huge difference in both the colleges.
CIT Kokrajhar is deemed to be a university and is funded centrally by MHRD. On the other hand, Assam Engineering College is a state-level college. Further, the GPA score fetched, no matter how good, will not be able to aid you in this case.
Below mentioned is a comparison of these two universities on various important factors:
|
Particulars |
CIT Kokrajhar |
Assam Engineering College |
|
Courses Offered |
B.Tech, B.Des., Diploma |
B.E, M.E, MCA, and Ph.D. |
|
University Type |
Deemed to be University |
State Level University |
|
Entrance Accepted |
CITEE, CITDEE, CITLET, CITBDAT |
JLEE, CEE, and GATE |
- Assam Engineering College is a state-level university. Admissions in B.E/B.Tech is done on the basis of CEE exams.
- As of now, there is no provision to transfer into Assam Engineering College from CIT Kokrajhar after completion of the first year.
- Also, the GPA score will not help in any way if a student wishes to transfer from CIT Kokrajhar to Assam Engineering College.
Here is some placement information about CIT that might help:
- Be prepared to visit companies the college is going to refer. Chances of on-campus placements are very low.
- Average CTC and average placements keep fluctuating. Its is recommended not to assume anything by going through past year records
- You usually become eligible for placements from the 6th Semester.
The options available for you, as of now, would be, either to continue at CIT Kokrajhar and pursue a higher level course from another university post-completion. If you are pursuing a diploma course, there is an option to join Assam Engineering College through lateral entry after they complete their respective diploma course. You can opt for another option which is to appear for the entrance exams accepted by the Assam Engineering College.
How tough is it to get a seat in CSE branch at Assam Engineering College? How tough is Assam CEE?
Getting a seat in CSE at Assam Engineering College isn’t too difficult. You will need a score of around 150+ in CEE to get CSE in AEC. CEE is easier compared to national-level examinations like JEE. Go through the previous years' question papers to get an idea about the question paper pattern.
What is the probability of getting AEC(any branch) with 134 marks in assam cee?
In my opinion, the likelihood of your profile getting into Assam Engineering College highly depends on which category you belong to. Primarily, the chances of students from the reserved categories have better chances of getting in with a low score as compared to those coming from general categories.
The following table shows the expected cut off of Assam CEE as per the category:
|
Category |
Expected Cut off 2020 |
|
General |
72-76 |
|
OBC/MOBC |
77-70 |
|
SC |
61-57 |
|
ST |
41-40 |
For the year 2016, the cutoff for the general category at AEC, Guwahati is 130, whereas that for OBC and SC category students was 99 and 93 respectively. The grades may fluctuate on the higher side generally. Other than this, there are a number of factors that affect the cut-off. This includes:
- The difficulty level of the exam
- The reputation of the college or institute you are applying to.
- Cut off from previous years
- Course or stream of engineering that you may choose
Now, seeing that you have scored 134 and if you are from the general category, there is very little chance or almost no chance of you getting into AEC. Your saving grace could be if you are from one of the reserved categories like OBC, SC, or ST. Here, you have a better chance to secure admission but there is no guarantee. Estimating your rank from this information, you might be in 1500+.
It is advisable to consider backup colleges as well. You can look at JIST, Bineshwar Brahma for mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering. The opportunities for other branches are not that great in Assam. However, if you are passionate enough about electronics and computer science, definitely go ahead. You will excel.
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