Which is better for civil engineering: PDPU OR NIRMA?

Gujarat based both Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is a well-reputed private University settled in Gandhinagar securing a NIRF rank of 177. On the other hand, NIRMA University is also another NAAC 'A' graded college in Ahmedabad, ranked 131 by NIRF.

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

Admission Procedure:

PDPU:

• Candidates must fill the PDPU B.Tech application form and submit the required credentials. 
• 35% of seats are offered to JEE Main candidates and 50% to the Gujarat candidates who applied based on GUJCET 2020.
• Candidates will be allocated their seats based on merit, preference, and seat availability.

Nirma University

• BTech admissions will be based on JEE Main rank.
• Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any science or IT or vocational as an optional.

Infrastructure And Facilities:

PDPU:

• PDPU provides its students with well accessible library assistance and an IT equipped information center.
• The University has several sections of engineering laboratories that are well provided to promote the academic and research process.
• PDPU has furnished Language Labs and air-conditioned Computer-based laboratories to conduct laboratory sessions.

Nirma University:

• The campus holds amenities like amphitheater classrooms, spacious seminar halls, and auditoriums with varied capacities, hi-tech advanced laboratories, etc.
• Libraries are digitally connected and have access to a variety of resources 24X 7.
• Department possesses upgraded and modernized laboratory services especially in various areas of Civil Engineering. 

Placement Opportunities:

PDPU:

• L&T Tech, Infosys, GSPL, SMPS Consultants are major recruiters for civil engineers.
• 80% of the students are offered Internship opportunities.
• The highest package offered to the students was INR 10 LPA while the average package was of INR 3 LPA.
• The university recorded 65% placement offers.

Nirma University

• Companies that recruited civil engineers were L&T, TATA, ultra-tech, and Reliance. 
• Some Civil engineers here were recruited as executive engineers in the Government Of Gujarat.
• The highest package received by the student was INR 16 LPA while the average package was INR 8.2 LPA.
• A total of 95% of placement was recorded by the university for civil engineering.

Both colleges have a well-maintained campus life and good college facilities. In terms of activities, PDPU students have more exposure, participate in many student activities, and gain more opportunities whereas NIRMA follows its traditional system. But the fees of PDPU on the other side is higher than NIRMA, due to its A-Class facilities. Now, the ultimate decision lies in your hand.