For CSE, SRM is the better option. The academics, campus life, and facilities offered are good. Major recruiting companies such as Amazon, Honda, Cognizant, etc. recruit through the campus drive. SRM placements in 2022 witnessed the highest CTC of INR 1 CPA. The institute offers decent exposure. The networking opportunities are ample. Here is an honest review of the SRM University
CUSAT is not a good option for core branches i.e. Mechanical, Civil, ECE or EEE. I am saying this out of personal experience. No core companies visit for Civil placements, and hardly 1-2 companies visit for Mechanical.
SRM gives its students the opportunity to sit for core companies like L&T. At CUSAT, core branch students are ultimately forced to sit for mass recruiters like BYJU’s, Wipro or TCS, or to try for off campus placements or competitive exams. But for CS/IT, Safety and Fire, and Ship Tech, CUSAT is a good option. The placements for these branches are quite good at the college.
CUSAT is a great option for its flagship courses, but if you want to study a core branch, choose SRM University.
Your preference order should be SRM>Manipal>KIIT. However, you should choose one of these institutes according to your preference and requirements. SRM and Manipal are quite expensive. But these institute offers an enviable campus experience.
On an overall scale, SRM main campus will be the best choice. SRM University placements 2021 had the highest CTC of INR 35 LPA.
One of my cousins graduated from SRM University and here are some of the things I got to know from him, regarding your question.
Do check the official website of the college to get an elaborate view of the faculty profiles. It is a local university thus their scope and reach is limited.
Choose MSIT if you want to prioritize degree value over cost. Otherwise, go with SRM. MSIT CSE placements are excellent, but if you live in a politically neutral environment with large campuses, consider SRM, Chennai.
Technical societies, such as IEEE, are very active, and if you are fortunate enough to be a part of them, it is better for you in terms of placement and 'knowledge building.
If you are serious about expanding your knowledge, there are a few amazing teachers as well as seniors who can assist and guide you. It is entirely up to you to make the most of the available opportunities.
My brother is from SRM, So I think I can give you some insight into the institute.
I have visited VelTech and found it to be an unappealing college. And if we talk about SRM for an MBA, then definitely it is a great deal, with so many events encouraging students to broaden their horizons. Vel tech is less expensive than SRM, Although the quality of education is better in SRM in comparison to Vel tech.
Here is a brief comparison of Vel Tech and SRM.
Parameter | Vel Tech University | SRM |
Course Fee | 1.81 lakhs | 7 lakhs |
Average CTC | 17 LPA | - |
Highest CTC | 28 LPA | 35 LPA |
Major recruiters | Infosys, Amazon, Byju’s Dell | Cognizant, TCS, Wipro |
So, you should go for SRM and if you want, you can also consult any senior of Vel tech because this will give you a better picture and decision-making will be easy for you.
SRM University Chennai also known as SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) offers good placement opportunities for students. The average package of SRM University is INR 7.92 LPA for placements 2023-24. The average package increased by 15.11% in 2024 compared to 2023 (INR 6.88 LPA).
Around 700+ recruiters hire students from SRM Chennai including big company giants like, IBM, Infosys, Honey Well, Air Asia, Aditya Birla Group, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Hyundai, Apollo, etc. The highest package of SRM University Chennai is INR 52 LPA (2023-24 Placements). Last year, the highest package was INR 57 LPA.
The university conducts various activities for student’s career development and skill enhancement like job fairs, pre-placement talks, panel discussions, presentations, meetings, webinars, seminars, workshops, etc.
SRM IST has also signed MoUs with Service Now, Global Logic and The Math Company. Students of various courses like MBA, B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA, etc can apply for SRM University Chennai placements in their final year.
The table below shows some of the SRM University Placement statistics:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023-24 (Ongoing) |
---|---|
Companies Visited | 718+ |
Offers Made | 4230+ |
High Paying Offers | 2082+ |
Highest CTC | INR 52 LPA |
Average CTC | INR 7.92 LPA |
Amrita Coimbatore and SRM Katangalathur are excellent institutes and are listed among the best private institutes in the country. Both the institute have certain advantages, which makes them the right choice for students of specific types. But, Amrita University is somewhat considered to be a better option among the two.
The points below state the advantages of both the institutes, which would help students, make a choice between the two.
Therefore, having the most positive factors into account, Amrita University is a better choice among the two for a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
According to my friend at SRM, the KTR campus of SRM is the best choice. If you consider factors like faculty, placements, and a lot more. The points below will provide you a brief overview of all the institutes stated above and the advantages of SRM over them.
Categories |
Manipal University |
SRM KTR |
SRM NCR |
Placement Percentage |
80% |
95% |
More than 50% |
Highest CTC |
15 LPA |
12 LPA |
10 LPA |
Average CTC |
5 LPA |
3-4 LPA |
5 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Dell, Amazon, etc. |
HCL, Infosys, etc. |
TCS, Infosys, etc. |
Considering all the above points, it can be easily concluded that the SRM KTR campus is the best option.
I don't know much about CBIT and Hindustan University. But I won’t recommend you the NCR campus of SRM.
It is in fact not located in the National Capital Region. It is situated in Modinagar (Sikrikalan to be precise).The management of this college is very poor. You’ll be wasting a lot of energy for simple requests like getting statements attested, acquiring a recommendation letter, getting fee refunds, etc.
I studied CSE over there. The faculty for CSE is considered to be the best. However, in reality, most teachers don’t even have an idea of their specialization. You’ll find that the same teacher is taking classes for various specializations like Data Structures, Mobile Computing, Theory of Computation, Compiler, etc. New ideas aren’t encouraged in the classroom.
The hardware in CSE labs is top notch, but the software is all outdated. The hostels are decent but the mess food is disappointing. The hostel wardens do minimum to maintain discipline. For placements, you’ll have to travel all the way to Chennai, with no support from the management, and no accommodation facilities.
Thus, do not choose the NCR campus of SRM University, especially for the CSE program.