Hello Sir, I am getting the seat in Amrita Bangalore for Robotics &AI and I already got admission in MPSTME's Mumbai in Mechatronics. I need an advice that which college should I opt for as in future I will pursue for Masters. If I will not pursue for Masters which college has better placement from core company after Btech.

Ans: Hello Hirdesh
Better to go with Robotics @ Amrita. Best of luck to your son.
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Radheshyam

Ans: Hirdesh Sir, Your son’s interest in Mechatronics versus choosing Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) depends on his passion and career goals.

Mechatronics is multidisciplinary, blending mechanical, electrical, computing, and control engineering, ideal for those fascinated by robotics, automation, and smart machines. It offers promising careers as robotics engineers, automation engineers, and control systems experts, with growing demand in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Entry-level salaries start around ?5 LPA, rising to ?10 LPA+ with experience. Top recruiters include Amazon, Apple, and GE Healthcare.

ECE covers electronics, communication systems, embedded systems, VLSI, and IoT, offering broader job opportunities in telecom, IT, consumer electronics, and research. ECE graduates enjoy diverse roles and steady job growth, with strong placement packages and industry demand.

Recommendation:
If your son is passionate about robotics, automation, and integrated systems, Mechatronics at reputed institutes like Amrita or VIT Chennai is ideal.

For broader career options and higher placement potential, ECE is a safer and versatile choice.

Both fields have excellent prospects; the final choice should align with his interests and long-term goals. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Given your passion for robotics and financial considerations, MPSTME Mumbai’s B.Tech Mechatronics is recommended over VIT Chennai due to its lower cost (?18 lakh) and comparable academic quality, with 70-80% placement rates in core robotics roles through recruiters like Amazon, Accenture, and KPIT Technologies. While VIT Chennai offers specialized labs and RoboVITics club access, its ?28 lakh fee is disproportionate to its 51% placement rate for Mechatronics, primarily in automotive/IT sectors. MHCET options like Thakur College (cutoff ~86.97 percentile) or Terna Engineering (?5.72 lakh total fees) provide budget-friendly alternatives with ~70% placement rates, allowing savings for a master’s at premier institutes like IIT/IISc. However, if immediate industry exposure is critical, prioritize MPSTME’s Mumbai-based corporate network and project-driven curriculum, while keeping MHCET colleges like D.Y. Patil Navi Mumbai as backups for fee optimization without compromising robotics focus. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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