Sir Namaskar My Son is getting DSAI in Thapar University, CSE in DJ Sanghvi Mumbai, CSE in Walchand Sangli, and CSE in Vit Pune. Which option should be preferred for his bright future.

Ans: Pooja Madam, Thapar University’s B.Sc. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) programme—a NAAC A+ and UGC-recognised course—features a research-oriented curriculum combining core AI, machine learning, data mining and cloud computing modules across four years, supported by state-of-the-art labs and industry-sponsored projects. Its placement cell reported an 83% undergraduate placement rate in 2023, with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon and JP Morgan and an average package of ?11.9 LPA. Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering’s CSE programme, an autonomous, NAAC A-accredited institution with NBA-accredited CSE, offers a robust ACM-aligned curriculum and entrepreneurship initiatives; it achieved nearly 100% placement in 2024, with average packages of ?11.1 LPA and recruiters such as JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Infosys. Walchand College of Engineering’s CSE, a government-aided autonomous institute under Shivaji University, blends fundamental computing courses with practical lab work and active industry MoUs, yielding a 93.97% placement rate and an average package of ?12.65 LPA in 2023, with recruiters like Google, Amazon and Capgemini. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology’s CSE, an AICTE-approved, NAAC A++ and NBA-accredited autonomous institute under Pune University, delivers an industry-integrated curriculum with AI, cybersecurity and cloud labs; its 2024 placement drive saw an 86.3% placement rate and a median package of ?9.5 LPA, with over 500 recruiters including Accenture, Cognizant and Infosys. All four programmes boast seasoned PhD-qualified faculty, modern infrastructure, interdisciplinary projects and dedicated placement cells. Thapar and Walchand emphasise cutting-edge research and analytics, DJ Sanghvi leads in placement consistency and recruiter diversity, while VIT Pune offers a balanced blend of industry tie-ups and holistic development.

Recommendation: Prioritise Walchand Sangli CSE for its highest recent average package, strong core and IT recruiter engagement and robust infrastructure. Consider Thapar DSAI if his interest is deep analytics and AI-driven research, DJ Sanghvi for near-perfect CSE placement consistency, and VIT Pune for balanced academic-industry integration with solid campus life. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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