Which is better, Manipal University or SRM University?

Manipal University and SRM, Sonepat both are recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE. While Manipal University ranked 8th out of 200 in the list of Top Universities in India by NIRF rankings, SRM has not been assessed by the same. Both the institutes have features that are unique to them and have their distinct advantages and limitations.

The table given below gives a brief overview of both institutions:

Infrastructure and Facilities

• MAHE: The institute offers a great number of facilities to its students, including 6 central libraries, hostels, Marena (sports complex), gym, labs, cafeteria, healthcare, transport, store, auditorium, wifi-campus, etc.

• SRM: The campus equips students with a number of facilities such as a central library and multiple institutional libraries, computer R&D or project labs, indoor and outdoor sports and an auditorium with a 1000-people accommodating capacity.

Scholarships

• MAHE: The university offers more than 15 scholarships such as ITC scholarships, SAGES, AGE Scholarships, etc.

• SRM: The SRM Scholar Search Programme helps meritorious and disadvantaged students finance their education at SRM University.

Placement Statistics

• MAHE: The highest and average packages offered were 22.38 LPA (B.Tech.) and 7.2 LPA (B.Tech.), respectively. The top recruiters include E&Y, GSK, Microsoft, DELL, SAP Labs, Amazon, etc.

• SRM: The highest and average packages offered were 12.5 LPA and 4.5 LPA, respectively. 500+ companies such as Google, HSBC, Microsoft, Philips, Capgemini, KPMG, etc, recruit SRM graduates.

Alumni

• MAHE: Notable alumni of the institute include the likes of Rajeev Suri (CEO: Nokia), Satya Nadella (CEO: Microsoft), T.M.A. Pai (Doctor), etc.

• SRM: Some of the notable alumni include Murali Vijay (Cricketer), Varun Chakravarthy (Cricketer), Utthara Unni (Actress), etc.

Whether one institution is better than the other is based on individual discretion. A conclusion must be drawn keeping factors like faculty, academic quality, personal disposition, and expectations in mind.