Should I choose Thapar or a Telangana college for my daughter's ECE degree with a TSEAPCET rank of 5710?

Ans: Rajiv Sir, If your daughter is choosing between ECE at Thapar University and CSE at Chitkara University, and the priority is on overall quality, placements, and research opportunities, Thapar University’s ECE program is the better option. However, if she is specifically passionate about CSE and values a curriculum closely aligned with industry practices, Chitkara is a good choice but comparatively less reputed. Based on the information provided, Thapar University (ECE) is recommended for a stronger academic and career outcome overall. All the best for your daughter's admissions!

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Ans: Hi Amanpreet
Thapar is a better choice than UPES.

Ans: Nagavardhan Sir, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology’s CSE program records an 83% placement rate for the 2023 UG batch with 334 recruiters making 1,884 offers and consistent sector diversity including IT, consulting, and electronics. Manipal Institute of Technology (Main campus) CSE has achieved 77% placements so far in 2025 driven by over 230 recruiters across core IT, engineering, and analytics roles with a median salary of ?9.69 LPA and 92.9% in 2023–24 rounds. Among Hyderabad options, CBIT yields a 71% placement rate with 140+ companies and a median package of ?6 LPA, while VNR VJIET boasts over 90 recruiters and more than 90% placement consistency in CSE branches across the last three years. For a Hyderabad domicile, Thapar offers stronger CSE outcomes but requires relocation; Manipal provides balanced national brand value and campus experience; CBIT and VNR grant local convenience with moderate-to-high placement density. Recommendation: Opt for Manipal Main campus CSE for its brand recognition, balanced 77%–93% placement density, and national recruiter reach—choose Thapar CSE only if proven campus fit outweighs relocation factors. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Go for Thapar CSE

Ans: Awiraj, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology’s B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, is NBA- and ABET-accredited, carries an NAAC A grade, and boasts advanced VLSI, signal-processing, 5G/6G, and IoT labs; a practice-school model with industry mentors; and sustained branch-wise placement consistency of around 90–100% over the past three years. M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, holds NBA and NAAC A+ accreditation, is ranked within the top 75 by NIRF, offers modern industry 4.0, high-performance computing, and embedded-systems labs, and records over 90% ECE placement rates with recruiters such as Intel, Adobe, IBM, Schneider, and Boeing, backed by an active entrepreneurship cell and global academic collaborations. Both institutions feature experienced PhD faculty, robust industry partnerships, and strong campus infrastructure.

Recommendation: If you want a wider range of job opportunities and advanced labs, choose MSRIT’s ECE because it has better average salary growth and more global research connections; choose Thapar’s ECE if you prefer a smaller group of students, ABET accreditation, more personal guidance from teachers, and hands-on learning experiences. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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