According to most of the students, all the branches of IET Lucknow are better than KNIT CS/IT. This is so because IET is situated in Lucknow, the capital of UP.
Placement statistics
Particulars | IET Lucknow | KNIT |
Highest CTC offered | INR 36 LPA | INR 12 LPA |
Average CTC offered | INR 5 LPA | INR 4.5 LPA |
Top recruiters | Amazon, Unacademy, D E Shaw & Co, Barclays, Code Nation, Go Speedy Go, Yamaha, Humming Wave, etc. | Amazon, TCS, Global logic, Wipro, Samsung |
The placement stats of students of IET Lucknow shows that talented and hard-working students of the college. If the student is passionate about CS and they do not have enough rank for IET Lucknow, then they can choose CS at another college, IET Lucknow is the top government college of AKTU.
I have friends from both IET Lucknow and KNIT Sultanpur and according to them, you will not get any of IET Lucknow or KNIT Sultanpur with this rank. Your OBC rank will not be of any help as selections in the spot round are done based on the general rank and there is no reservation. Also, at IET/KNIT, seats for core branches like CS/EC/ME, fill up first.
If you are a fresher then I will suggest you take a year drop and appear for various entrance exams next year and, if you are not a fresher then, you can go to other colleges. You will not get the atmosphere like IET Lucknow anywhere else, and hence, taking a year drop will be the best in any case. The environment is very competitive at IET Lucknow. Even KNIT Sultanpur lags in this case. The location of IET Lucknow is perfect for coaching for exams like CAT, GATE, IES, IAS, etc.
Visit the official websites, to get the detailed information regarding the cutoff required at these institutes.
When it comes to choosing between KNIT Sultanpur and IET Lucknow, it's important to remember that "better" is subjective and depends on personal preferences. Let's take a closer look at both options:
KNIT Sultanpur:
IET Lucknow:
In conclusion, both KNIT Sultanpur and IET Lucknow have their advantages and disadvantages, and it's up to you to decide which one suits your preferences better.
Considering your UPSEE rank in the girl category, I think you should get easily in KNIT Sultanpur. Mostly even a seat in IET Lucknow is possible.
The girls above your rank must be trying multiple other entrance exams as well and there is a maximum possibility that half of them will go to IITs or NITs. Your rank is very good and girls above you are more capable on average.
UPSEE Cutoff Round (General Category) –
Courses | KNIT Sultanpur | IET Lucknow |
B. Tech in Electronics Engineering | 1862 to 2440 | 508 to 784 |
B. Tech in Electrical Engineering | 2258 to 2950 | 835 to 1132 |
Don't worry I think you should get one among the mentioned seats. Good luck!
When it comes to choosing one between BIET Jhansi and KNIT Sultanpur, a short and simple answer would be KNIT Sultanpur. To elaborate, KNIT Sultanpur is far better than BIET Jhansi keeping in mind the following factors:
When it comes to fees, there is not much difference. The fee structure of the institutions is quite similar. But, since KNIT Sultanpur is a government institution, it provides scholarship to its deserving students. It is easy to avail of the scholarship, considering the fact that you fulfil the criteria required.
Categories |
KNIT Sultanpur |
BIET Jhansi |
Course Fee |
2.53-3.37 lakh |
2.06-2.89 lakh |
Placement Percentage |
80% |
70% |
Highest CTC |
6-8 LPA |
9 LPA |
Average CTC |
4-5 LPA |
6-7 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
TCS, Optum, Wipro, Infosys. |
Infosys, TCS, Byju’s, Newgen, Adobe. |
KNIT Sultanpur exposes you to different kinds of forums. These forums will contribute to enhancing your skills and knowledge as well as will be helpful in self-development. This way you will be occupied and barely have time to waste. Also, there are many short term training programs within the campus of KNIT Sultanpur which will help you in gaining practical knowledge.
My brother is an alumnus of IET Lucknow and was able to shed some light on the differences between IET Lucknow and KNIT.
If you are in KNIT, you would have to travel to Lucknow or Allahabad for any placement drives or tests, as most firms or companies will not travel to the college in a rural area for placement drives.
IET Lucknow, KNIT Sultanpur, and MMM Gorakhpur are the engineering institutes in Uttar Pradesh. The admission of MMM is on MET/ JEE Mains basis, whereas the other two are on the cut-off of UPSEE. According to some of the reviews online, I would suggest you go for IET Lucknow.
The fee and placement details are below.
Criteria | IET Lucknow | MMM Gorakhpur | KNIT Sultanpur |
Fee | INR 3.44 Lakhs | INR 3.45 Lakhs | INR 2.2 Lakhs |
Average Package | INR 14 LPA | INR 13 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Highest Package | INR 25 LPA | INR 18 LPA | INR 12 LPA |
Overall, IET and MMM are the best institutes. The choice between the two depends upon your own interest and the return on investment. KNIT Sultanpur is a namesake Government college. It is not good compared to the others.
The placement scenario for MCA is not considered as good as it is for B.Tech students in KNIT Sultanpur. The thing that matters the most is your consistency in working during MCA.
My brother has recently graduated from IET and based on his experience, I can suggest you a few points:
It is important to acknowledge that MCA placements are in no comparison with that of B.Tech but still it gives better exposure as compared to any Government College. BIET Jhansi does not offer MCA, so there’s no comparison with it.
You have not specified your category, I will try to mention most of them and you can check your eligibility accordingly.
The examination paper has been tougher than the previous years. A 300 in UPTU means a rank ranging from 16001-25000. You can refer to this table and see which one fits your profile.
B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering | ||
Category | IET Lucknow Cut Off | KNIT Sultanpur Cut Off |
General | 193-342 | 865-1079 |
OBC | 357-495 | 1183-1438 |
SC | 2749-4252 | 4968-7208 |
ST | 9914-9914 | - |
There are chances that you might get in if you fit a certain category. Also, your rank might get CS in any other government college except for IET Lucknow but if you are from the SC category, there might be a chance. Getting admission for core subjects might be harder.
There are primarily three major factors that determine whether a college is good or bad. These include - facilities, placements, and faculty. Let me provide you a brief insight about it, which might help you understand it a bit better.
Facility:Since JSS is a private college, the infrastructure and the facilities are much better than other institutes in the city.
Faculty: All three institutes, BIET, KNIT, and JSS, is affiliated with AKTU and the faculty belong to the same level of expertise.
Placements:JSS provides good industry exposure. The location of JSS is also pretty convenient as it enables access to places near and far.
Categories | BIET Jhansi | KNIT Sultanpur | JSS Noida |
Course Fee | 2.44 lakhs | 3.37 lakhs | 2.2 lakhs |
Highest CTC | 10-12 LPA | 14 LPA | 18-20 LPA |
Average CTC | 5-6 LPA | 3.5 LPA | 7 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Amazon, Oracle, etc. | HP, TCS, etc. | IBM, Infosys, etc. |
It is suggested that you go for JSS, as it has better placement records than BIET or KNIT. But ultimately it is your choice and how you want your career to be shaped.