Which college is better for my son: JSS Bangalore or SRM Chennai for CSE?

Ans: Lakshmi Madam, VIT Vellore’s B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering holds A++ NAAC accreditation and AICTE approval, with a curriculum spanning seven sub-specializations including AI/ML, Data Science and Cyber Security under its School of Computer Science & Engineering. Its 47 state-of-the-art computing, networking and software-development labs support extensive project-based learning. A centralized Career Development Centre and MOUs with top firms facilitate semester-long internships and 945+ recruiters visiting annually, yielding an overall 90% placement consistency and a CSE average package of ?9.90 LPA . However, VIT’s rural main campus may limit urban industry exposure, sub-specialization saturation, high competition for core CSE roles, variable branch-wise medians (CSE median ~?6 LPA), and reliance on internal VITEEE exam ranks.

BITS Pilani Dubai offers a UGC-and-KHDA-recognized CSE program in Academic City, Dubai, backed by the Aditya Birla Group and an international alumni network. Its Practice School embeds 7.5-month industry immersions with 400+ UAE companies, and it records ~90% placements, an average package of AED 90,000 (~?20 LPA), and a 5-star QS-KHDA rating . The campus hosts cutting-edge software, cloud and AI labs and an active business incubator. Nevertheless, BITS Dubai incurs higher living costs, smaller batch sizes (≈300), potential visa/work-permit hurdles post-graduation, distance from India’s core tech hubs, and slightly lower core-India recruiter presence.

For stronger India-centric campus recruitment, diverse CSE specializations and cost-effective placements, recommendation is VIT Vellore CSE. If global exposure, extended industry immersions in the UAE, and higher average salary prospects appeal, recommendation shifts to BITS Pilani Dubai CSE. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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