Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Pune University ka Drama

Used to be one of the best University of India, but with coming of some ordinance No. 181 everything has changed.

Ranking of University till 2007 (for MCA) :
No.1 : Pune University, Pune
No.2 : JNU, New Delhi
No.3 : Delhi University, New Delhi
No.4 : REC Trichy (Now among top 2)

Some things to laugh at :
  • Approximately 3590 cadidates from OUTSIDE MAHARASHTRA gave exam for Pune university in year 2008. Total seats for national level is 2 (you heard it right, only two). And they declared the seat intake after the result (what a joke). That means almost 1795 students competing for 1 seat (at national level) . Ratio 1795 : 1.
  • Maharashtra students, if want can also take seat in national level quota.
  • Fee for Outside Maharashtra candidates (2 seats) is double as for remaining students.
  • After declaring the result on their website, they changed the merit list stating "initially declared merit list stay cancelled".
  • Some Pune University reserved candidates with negative marks this year (2008) will get through the admission process.
  • No two students from the same state/U.T can get admission together according to ordinance even if merit list permits. e.g. once a student from Delhi get admission there, no other student from delhi stand a chance for admission.
  • Now when some students must have booked the tickets from north booked the tickets to go to pune, they have postponed the admission just before 4 days of schedule.
Last year stats (2007) :
  • As far as my information, last year 14 seats were there for National level and candidates upto 32 rank got admitted. This year its completely uncertain due to so many factors.
About the University :
  • The university is one of the best till date with the advantage of being near IT City, Pune. Very good infrastructure with only deserving student getting there. Everything will change from this year onwards as the admitted students get restricted to Maharashtra only.
  • Average pay package goes to 6.5 lakh per annum (highest compared to any other institute)
Some Links :
Pune University Main Page
Result declaration Website
Intake Capacity
Ordinance 181
National Level Merit List
Fee Structure (Double for outside maharashtra candidates)

Top NITs for MCA

Usually, during the counseling procedures most of the students give preference to NITs in order their seniors told or someone who don't even know the location of that InstituteVery few do actual research about the institute before taking admission.

Note : I had given MCA entrances last year and got ranks in few of them. But due to some reasons I was not able to join in for MCA. Maybe my experience and search on this topic could help students this year to select the best NIT


No. 1 : NIT Trichy
On the top of the list is NIT Trichy. Located in Tamil Nadu.
Website : National Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu

+ Points :
  • Nice campus.
  • Too good infrastructure.
  • Research oriented study.
  • Highly qualified faculty.
  • Strong interaction between students sharing knowledge and experiences.
  • Rated top Educational institute in India several times by various organizations both at UG and PG level.
  • Placements are good with highest pay package of Rs. 43 lakh per annum.

Some things to look for :
  • Fifty percent reservation for T.N. students. Students with as low as 1008 rank with state quota getting into it. Being in the far south, and majority of students from native state outsiders may find it difficult to adjust in the beginning.

Last year stats (2007) :
In All India General Quota Last seat was filled at Rank 62.
Total seats 60 with 22 open for ALL INDIA level.

Links :
Placements (all)
Campus and Other Pics

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No. 2 : NIT Surathkal
Lush green campus, beautiful city Mangalore. Located in karnataka. Also the organizing NIT for NIMCET 2008.
Website : National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

+ Points :
  • Beautiful Campus.
  • All seats open, students come from all parts of the country in equal proportion.
  • High placement record with average pay package of 5.2 lakhs.
  • Project based curriculum.
  • Has its own beach.
  • Well established infrastructure.
  • Near Mangalore city.
Some things to look for :
  • No minus points for this NIT only factor is distance from Delhi and food. (does'nt means that food is not good)

Last year stats (2007) :
In All India General Quota Last seat was filled at Rank 167
Total seats 60 with 45 open for ALL INDIA level.

Links :
Placements (Not much detail given on site)
Pics of Campus NITK

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No. 3 : NIT Warangal
Placed second by most of students, but not according to my review. Located in Andhra Pradesh. Organized NIMCET 2007.
Website : National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

+ Points :
  • Well established infrastructure (better than any other NIT).
  • Lush green Campus.
  • Food served in mess is comparatively better with even North Indian food.
  • Near to IT City, Sikandarabad (Hyderabad).
  • Good MNCs visiting campus.
Some things to look for :
  • Same as NIT Trichy. State quota of 50%.
  • Placements below average placements of Surathkal.

Last year stats (2007) :
In All India General Quota Last seat was filled at Rank 108. However a wait-listed cadidate at rank 397 also got a seat here.
Total seats 60 with 23 for ALL INDIA level.
Rank 1 Last year opted for this NIT(Warangal).

Links :
Placements (Complete Detail given)
Pics of Campus and Students NITW

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No. 4 : NIT Calicut
One of the best placement record (in terms of company visiting). Locatted in Kerala.
Website : National Institute of Technology, Kerala

+ Points :
  • Top recruiters visiting the campus including Google, McAfee, Microsoft, Yahoo etc. some of the exclusively for MCA and Post-Graduate students.
  • Pay package may vary from 6-14 lakhs.
  • Class size small (30 for MCA) with no state quota. Of course, better opportunities.
  • Curriculum is one of the best. Even recognized by recruiters visiting the campus.
  • Student interaction through various clubs.
  • Fee is lowest.
Some things to look for :
  • Language Problem.
  • Food issues.
Last year stats (2007) :
In All India General Quota Last seat was filled at Rank 247
Total seats 30 with 23 for ALL INDIA level.

Links :
Placements (Main Site)
Video on Youtube
NITC Pics

DO CHECK OUT COMPANIES VISITING AND CLUBS FORMED BY STUDENTS. LOT OF INFORMATION ON NIT CALICUT SITE.

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No. 5 : MANIT Bhopal
Beautiful city. Location of MANIT is Madhya Pradesh.
Website : National Institute of Technology, Madhya Pradesh

+ Points :
  • Main plus point is the location of NIT i.e. in Bhopal. One of the most beautiful city in India. Considered as city of Lakes.
  • Campus with good infrastructure (not as above 4) covering an area of 650 acres.
  • 93% of students placed. 100% of eligible (without any re-appear) in MCA.
  • Seperate department exclusively for MCA.
  • Average salary is 3.4 lakhs per annum.
  • Highly recommended for girls (after Surathkal).
  • No state quota.
Some things to look for :
  • There was some issue about some faculty members at MANIT. But i confirmed it from my friend it was all about Architecture Department.
Last year stats (2007) :
No Idea.
Total seats 60 with 45 for ALL INDIA level.

Links :
Placements (Complete Information)
NIT Bhopal Pics
Bhopal City Pics

NUMBER OF COMPANIES VISITING CAMPUS AND PAY PACKAGES OFFERED ARE HIGHER AS COMPARED TO ALLAHBAD.

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No. 6 : MNNIT Allahbad
Considered as one of the best institute in Undergraduates courses but it lags behind as far as MCA is concerned. Located in Uttar Pradesh (U.P)
Website : National Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh

+ Points :
  • Best compared with the remaining 3 NITs (jamshedpur, raipur, kurukshetra).
  • 89% Placement record for MCA.
  • Average pay scale is 3.10 Lakhs annualy.
  • Faculty is Highly Qualified.
  • Hostels connected with Internet.
  • No state quota (Lifted from year 2008).
Some things to look for :
  • Not recommended for girls.
  • Companies do visit, but not any big names in the list.
  • Food in mess not good as told by students there.
  • Students don't interact much in terms of Knowledge sharing.

Last year stats (2007) :

In All India General Quota Last seat was filled at Rank 227 (U.P. Quota was there last year).
Total seats 60 with 45 for ALL INDIA level.

Links :
Placements (Main Site)

STUDENTS HAVE IMAGE THAT ALLAHBAD IS GOOD FOR POST GRADUATE COURSES AS WELL. THATS NOT ACTUALLY TRUE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH FIRST BEFORE LISTENING TO OTHERS.

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Disclaimer : INFORMATION PUBLISHED IS COLLECTED ENTIRELY FROM STUDENTS FROM ABOVE MENTIONED NITs AND SOME RESEARCH DONE THROUGH INTERNET. I TAKE NO RESPONSIILITY FOR CORRECTNESS OF INFORMATION.