Sir, My son got Thapar COE and Manipal Main campus CSE. He will also get admission in top 5 colleges(CBIT, VNR Vignan jyothi etc) based on Telangana EAPCET rank. We are from Hyderabad. Please suggest which is best option.

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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