Sir, sorry for repeating the same question again. My daughter is getting cse at vit chennai category 2 and ENC at thapar patiala. I am based at Faridabad. What should she choose out of these two. With regards Gopal Swaroop Mishra

Ans: Mishra Sir, Your daughter faces a strategic choice between two strong engineering programs with distinct advantages. VIT Chennai demonstrates superior overall placement statistics with 3,160 total offers made during 2025 placements, including 2,192 unique offers and 936 super-dream offers above INR 10 LPA, while maintaining consistent 80-90% CSE placement rates with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, and PayPal. Thapar University ENC shows strong performance with 83% overall UG placement rate in 2023, achieving 1,774 students placed with 334 recruiters visiting campus, while ENC specifically demonstrates approximately 83% placement rate with average packages around 11 LPA and top companies including Intel, Samsung, Microsoft, and Deloitte. VIT Chennai holds superior NIRF ranking #11 in Engineering compared to Thapar's #29 ranking, though Thapar offers better brand recognition in North India. Category 2 fees at VIT Chennai amount to approximately INR 5.98 lakhs annually totaling around INR 24 lakhs for four years, while Thapar ENC requires INR 19.56 lakhs total fees. Considering your Faridabad location, Patiala offers proximity advantage at 250+ kilometers versus Chennai's 1900+ kilometers distance, significantly reducing travel costs and family accessibility. Recommendation: Choose Thapar University ENC for its excellent 83% placement record, superior geographical proximity from Faridabad, lower total cost, and strong industry connections, unless your daughter specifically prioritizes the VIT brand and can manage the substantially higher fees and distance challenges. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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