If you want to study mechanical engineering, I would recommend NIT Surat without a doubt. NIT Surat specializes in mechanical engineering. Let me share some details I got to know about while researching.

• It is the most organized and well-established department here.
• You could tell the difference between the faculties of the mechanical department and the others.
• The majority of the faculty are PhDs from prestigious IITs and well experienced in their particular fields.
• Furthermore, there are numerous mechanical clubs that are well established.
• So, in addition to excellent classroom teaching, you would gain hands-on experience on practical projects.

So, if you are truly interested in mechanical engineering, I would recommend that you should not hesitate to apply to NIT Surat.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Haldia Institute of Technology has established a nice reputation for itself over the past few years. 

• The professors and other members of the faculty for the mechanical engineering department are experienced. 
• The department also has good facilities for the laboratories. 
• The teaching methodologies are considered to be above average by a majority of students enrolled in mechanical engineering courses. 
• The only shortcoming of Mechanical Engineering at Haldia is on-campus placement drives. Very few core companies visit the campus to recruit students almost every year. 
• In case you want to be recruited by a reputed core company after graduation then you must maintain a good academic record from the first semester itself. 

Following table is a brief description of the course:

Some rules for the recruitment drives have been established according to which only the top students based on their CGPA score would be eligible to appear for the selection rounds of core companies. These rules to shortlist the top candidates are usually set up by the corporations visiting the campus for recruitment of students. The options for off-campus recruitment would always be available for you. You can always prepare and apply for job roles via off-campus recruitment of core companies. 

One of my friends studied in the PSG Mechanical branch. In his opinion, both the colleges are well known and quite famous for Mechanical Engineering. Let me state some facts about them which might help you decide.

• NIT Trichy holds a certain advantage over PSG. 
• It is considered one of the top 5 NITs. It has earned recognition not only in India but also globally.
• In NIT Trichy you will get much more opportunities and the proper exposure. 
• PSG is not bad but while comparing it with NIT Trichy, it gets more leverage. 
• In PSJ the faculty members are really good in their respective fields. 
• In PSG students mostly like to learn their subjects by themselves and are independent of the teachers. 
• NIT Trichy has all the things required for such a core branch, like Good faculty members, excellent academics, internships, connection with industries, placement statistics, etc. 
• All this makes NIT Trichy a better option for Mechanical Engineering.

NIT Trichy develops your physical as well as holistic personality. It makes you confident with all the extracurricular activities it has to offer. Nit Trichy would be better overall and will definitely help you grow as an individual.

One of my friends is from NIT Calicut. He is currently a student in the mechanical department. According to him, he has faced both ups and downs, but states that the journey is totally worth it.

Faculty

• The faculty present in NIT Calicut is considered to be among the best 5 faculties among all the NITs. 
• They are well experienced and cooperative. 
• The syllabus and the course curriculum have been updated and improvised based on the GATE exam. 
• They are also updated with the motive to give students the idea of all topics related to all the branches.

Placement

• NIT Calicut has a good placement rate of 87-92 percent overall. 
• Students get placement offers from IT sectors and corporate firms. 
• The placement record is seeing a positive graph with each passing year.

Infrastructure

• The institute’s infrastructure is excellent. 
• It is well equipped with labs for practical use with the latest technology. 
• Lush green fields and grounds are present in its huge campus.

Therefore, it can be said that pursuing Mechanical Engineering from NIT Calicut is a really good option. It will give you enough exposure for your career ahead.

Both of the institutions are situated at a distance of 80 km from each other. IET Lucknow is situated in the industrial capital of Uttar Pradesh and the HBTI Kanpur is situated in the Political capital. If you live in one of the two cities, you can choose accordingly; otherwise, this factor has no significance.

1. According to AKTU, both the institutes are ranked at number 1 and number 2 in UP, but the situation is completely different analytically. HBTI is a well-known institution and has been the parent institute of IIT Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh Textile Institute. 
2. Both the institutes are government-run with complete control over examinations and the curriculum of courses offered by them.
3. If you enjoy programming, Computer Science would be the appropriate course for you, while Mechanical Engineering is for those who want to acquire a genuine sense of what engineering is all about.
4. The faculty of IET Lucknow is better than that of HBTI. 
5. You will have numerous opportunities outside the campus. The placement statistics for the mechanical department are not very good at both institutes, but placement in the CS department is extremely good.

Make your decision based on the branch and not the institution as it would have a major impact on your career.