Both Thapar University and Manipal University offer excellent BTech programs in Computer Science. However, while choosing one over the other, you can consider the following points of comparison,
In all, Thapar University has a better reputation, opportunities and attracts a better crowd. So unless you are getting your preferred branch in Manipal only, go for Thapar University
It depends entirely on which specialization you want to choose. I know a few people from both TAPMI and FORE. So, I think I can give you some information about these two institutes which may be helpful for choosing which is best for you.
For Marketing:
If you want a career in marketing, go for FORE.
For Finance:
The placement statistics for both these two institutes are authentic and not inflated. Both the colleges are good and have their own advantages.
TAPMI is the obvious choice from the two colleges because of the following reasons.
Reputation:
TAPMI is a well-established college with a good reputation, experienced faculty, rich alumni, and better placements. Whereas NMIMS Bangalore is a relatively new college mentored by the NMIMS brand.
Placements:
Infrastructure:
TAPMI offers great infrastructure. The finance lab is one of the best in the country. It is powered by 16 Bloomberg terminals and 7 Thomson Reuters terminals. Even many old IIMs do not have these facilities.
TAPMI offers admission through CAT whereas NMIMS Bangalore conducts NMAT for admission, so it is evident that you will be among better peers at TAPMI. Despite the locational disadvantage, TAPMI will be the best choice out of the two.
If we compare KIAMS (Kirloskar group) and TAPMI, TAPMI stands out with better stats. TAPMI average package ranges upto 10 - 11 LPA while KIAMS’s average package ranges between 7 - 8 LPA.
TAPMI has more seats for MBA as compared to KIAMS which is 240 seats more than KIAMS. TAPMI has a good reputation in the industry which will be going to help you in your future career.
NMIMS, Navi Mumbai had a rank of 24, LBSIM had a rank of 85, TAPMI, Karnataka had a rank of 27, IMI Delhi had a rank of 28, and GIM Goa had a rank of 48 in the management category in NIRF 2020 respectively.
Admission:
To be eligible for admission, graduates are expected to have passed with a minimum of 50% along with their NPAT/SNAP/CAT/XAT score, and depending on the program, work experience is also mandatory.
Cutoff:
Placements:
Aspect | NMIMS | LBSIM | TAPMI | IMI Delhi | GIM |
No. of recruiters | 170 | 109 | 102 | 86 | 69 |
Highest CTC | 58.661 LPA | 28 LPA | 25 LPA | 22 LPA | 25.6 LPA |
Average CTC | 18.33 LPA | 9.2 LPA | 12.9 LPA | 13.07 LPA | 11.7 LPA |
Which college is a better option is a decision that needs to be made after reviewing the above facts and the college brand along with the ROI which is on an average 96% for NMIMS, 79% for LBSIM, 92% for TAPMI, 71% for IMI Delhi and 73% for GIM respectively.
Between TAPMI and MDI Murshidabad, TAPMI should be preferred for various reasons. Some of which are discussed below.
The table below gives a brief overview of the two institutes.
Category |
TAPMI |
MDI Murshidabad |
Average CTC |
11.05 LPA |
11 LPA |
Highest CTC |
25 LPA |
21 LPA |
Course Fee |
14.3 lakhs |
9.22 lakhs |
Reputation: (Winning Institution - TAPMI)
TAPMI is a well-established college with 40 years of teaching, it has a good reputation, experienced faculty, and rich alumni base. Whereas MDI Murshidabad is a fairly new establishment.
Placements: (Winning Institution - TAPMI)
TAPMI also has an edge over MDI Murshidabad when it comes to placement.
If you have to make a choice between these two schools TAPMI will be the best due to its reputation and placement. However, if you have the time and option to prepare for next year and you think you can do better, you should consider it.