Srinagar is ranked 67th by NIRF in all engineering colleges category. Agartala, situated in the north-east is ranked 70th among engineering colleges by NIRF. JEE Mains is the qualifying exam for both these institutions. The fee structure is also similar and is around 1.40 lakhs as the first-year fees.

NIT Srinagar:

• NIT Srinagar placement cell has consistently managed to invite top companies to their placement drives every year.

• In the year 2019, more than 240 students from NIT Srinagar were placed in various companies

• The recruiters consisted of MNCs and domestic giants like Punj Lloyd, DRDO, Power Grid, Wipro, Kirloskar Oils, Tata Motors, NTPC, Patel Engineering, American Insurance, Tata Power, Mu Sigma, etc.

• CSE and IT branch had 100% placements while all other branches had approximately 70% placement on average.

• highest CTC package was INR 27 LPA and it was for an IT student. The average CTC package came at around INR 9.5 LPA.

NIT Agartala:

NIT Agartala conducts highly successful placement drives every year.

• 30+ major MNCs came for the placement drive last year.

• A total of 188 students got placed in the placement drive conducted in 2019. Other students opted for higher studies.

• The recruiters consisted of various multinational corporations and domestic heavy-weights like Vedanta, L&T Infotech, Infosys, Future Group, Axis Bank, ABB Limited, Ashok Leyland, Samsung, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Mphasis, Karvy Group, Future Group, Oracle, Havells, etc.

• Infosys recruited the most number of students with 69 job offers.

• Almost 90% of students got placed last year with a 100% placement record in CSE & ECE branch.

• 13031. highest CTC package was INR 36 LPA and it was for an ECE student. The average CTC package came at around INR 5.5 LPA.

The placement records of both institutions are quite similar. Students are advised to research other factors as well and not just join based on placement stats of a college.

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram (NITM) is an autonomous college affiliated to the All Indian Council for Technical Education. The college ranks 90th for engineering in India by JEE Cut-off 2019. It offers B.Tech in Civil Engineering as a full-time four-year course at a fee of 5.43 Lakhs for the full period.

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar (NITS) is approved by AICTE and recognized by UGC. The college offers B.Tech in Civil Engineering as a full-time four-year course at a fee of 5.30 Lakhs for the full period. The college is ranked 39th and 82nd for engineering by India Today and JEE Cut-off respectively.

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology is approved by the AICTE. The college offers B.Tech in Civil Engineering as a full-time four-year course at a fee of 4 Lakhs for the full period.

Admission:

NIT Mizoram:

• The eligibility criteria for Civil Engineering at the institute is having passed 10+2 examinations from a recognized board in the science stream.

• The selection of candidates is based on JEE Main scores, which is followed by JoSAA counseling.

There are 30 seats available for this course.

NIT Srinagar:

• The eligibility criteria for Civil Engineering at the institute are 10+2 examinations from a recognized board in the science stream.

• The selection of candidates is based on JEE Main scores, which is followed by JoSAA counseling.

There are 157 seats available for this course.

MIT:

The criteria for admission to Civil Engineering at the college are marks in 10+2 examinations and marks obtained in Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. There are 60 seats available for this course.

Infrastructure:

NIT Mizoram:

• The college is built over a massive 190-acre campus.

• The college is home to a huge library which has over 7000 educational books and various other e-resources.

• It has 3 boys hostels and one girl’s hostel.

• Sports facilities such as cricket ground and volleyball court. Other facilities such as the gym, cafeterias, medical facilities, laboratories, and shuttle service are also available.

NIT Srinagar:

• The college is built over a large100 acre campus.

• The college is home to a huge library.

• It has separate boys and girls hostels.

• Sports facilities such as cricket, hockey, football, etc are available.

• Other facilities such as gym, cafeterias, Wi-Fi, laboratories, and shuttle services are also available.

MIT: The college is built over an 85-acre campus.

• The college has separate boys and girls hostels.

• Sports facilities such as cricket, hockey, football, etc are available.

• Other facilities such as cafeterias, Wi-Fi, and laboratories are available.

Placements:

NIT Mizoram:

• The college has an active placement cell which aims at providing placements to all students.

• Top recruiters for the course are HP, IBM, Infosys, and L&T.

• The average package at the college is 6LPA, with the highest package going up to 16LPA.

NIT Srinagar:

• The course has a 50% placement rate.

• Top recruiters in placement season include NTPC, ONGC, and L&T.

• The average package offered is approximately 4 LPA, while the highest offer goes up to 18 LPA.

MIT: The course has a 60% placement rate.

• Top companies for Civil include Wipro, Prism Cement, and Go Speedy.

• The average package offered is 6LPA, the highest package goes up to a whopping 15 LPA.

NITs are a well-known name in the engineering education industry and thus are a preferable option among the three colleges for Civil Engineering. The two NITs deliver better in terms of Infrastructure, Facilities and Placements offered. A choice between the two NITs depends on one's preference for the location.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar is one of the oldest NITs. It has been ranked 67 by NIRF,2020. It has received grade A by NAAC.

Course Information:

• The M.Tech in civil engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar is a 2-year post-graduation full-time course.

• The fees for the course are around 2 lakhs(approximately).

• The course provides specialization in structural and geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resource engineering, and planning.

• To get admission a student should score a minimum of 60% in graduation. Students are also required to have a valid GATE score.

According to the 2019 data the required cutoff was as follows.

Faculty and Academics

• The faculty is well qualified, reputed, and has experience in diverse fields.

• Teachers are supportive and helpful. They encourage students to take up internships to gain practical exposure.

• The teachers themselves take the initiative to help students get good internships. Research work is considered important.

• Various industrial visits are organized for the students. Seminars and workshops are also organized.

Facilities:

• The labs for students are well equipped with the latest technology and tools.

• The library is well stocked with the latest publications, journals, and books.

• High-speed Wi-Fi is available all over the campus.

Placements:

Campus placement opportunities are less for MTech Civil as compared to branches like Communication and Information Technology.

• Some good companies do come to hire students but only a small proportion get jobs.

• Companies like IISC Bangalore, NTPC, ABB, L&T InfoTech hire students.

• Other students need to seek jobs themselves by applying at various companies off-campus.

• The average CTC offered in the 2020 placement drive was around 9 LPA. Whereas, the highest package went up to 19.56 LPA.

M.Tech in civil engineering is a good course. Students get a lot of exposure and facilities on campus.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar is one of the oldest NITs. It has been ranked 67 by NIRF,2020. It has received grade A by NAAC. It is AICTE approved. Currently, it offers B.Tech in 8 specializations.

Facilities and Location:

• The Srinagar campus is known for the scenic beauty and pleasant climate. The campus is huge and is spread over 100 acres. Many facilities are provided on campus like a cafeteria, hostel, high-speed wifi, spacious classrooms, library, etc.

• It is the only NIT campus where students get a chance to experience snowfall.

• The world-famous magnificent Dal lake also lies close to the campus. Srinagar also has many places for sightseeing.

Academics:

• The institute offers BTech, MTech, MSc, Ph.D., and MPhil degrees in various disciplines.

• BTech admission at the institute is through JEE Mains. For MTech and MSc the institute accepts GATE and JAM scores.

• For Ph.D. and MPhil, the candidates should have valid UGC/GATE scores.

Students who perform exceptionally well or belong to an economically weaker background are provided scholarships.

Faculty:

NIT Srinagar has a dedicated and diverse faculty of 186 members and 126 of them have their PhDs in their respective fields from reputed universities of India and abroad. The other members have MTech or MSc degrees. Teachers are knowledgeable and helpful.

Placements:

The placement cell of NIT, Srinagar is good. Many students do get placed.

• The placement rate for the core branches is around 70%. However, the placement rate for branches like IT and CSE is around 100%.

• According to the 2020 placement report, a total of 60 students got placement offers.

• The top recruiters at the institute were Optum, Samsung, IOCL.

• The average salary offered is around 6 LPA.

• Many students are first offered internships and if they do well during their internship period they are then offered a job.

Tech Fests are organized every year. Students also organize various workshops and seminars. Students are encouraged to take up internships and engage in research work. The college is good and has many advantages. A lot of opportunities are present on campus.

NIT Srinagar is known for its electronic and communication department, with a NIRF rating of 67. On the other side, KNIT Sultanpur is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University and has a track record of providing students' best services.

Academics:

• NIT Srinagar offers BTech, MSc, and MTech in different specializations. The college also offers PhDs in 10 disciplines.

• KNIT, Sultanpur offers BTech, MCA, MTech, and Ph.D. courses.

Placements:

KNIT Sultanpur:

• It has a placement rate of above 50%-70%.

• The placements specifically for electronic communication is appreciative of TCS and Wipro as top recruiters.

• Other major recruiters at the institute are Webkul, TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, Global Logic, etc.

NIT Srinagar:

• The institute has a placement rate of 60-70%, with the highest package of ?8.7 LPA offered to students.

• Placements for CS/IT students are 90%, with Byjus, Vedanta, and Capgemini as top recruiters.

• Microsoft, ONGC, NTPC, Wipro, Zomato, ABB, Indian oil, Samsung, JCC NTPC, IOCL, TCS, L&T, Lloyd, etc, are the top recruiters.

The placement details for 2020 at the institutes are as follows.

Infrastructure

• Bet it mess facilities, medical facilities, Labs, or sports courts, KNIT has an above-average infrastructure. Besides this, the whole campus has Wi-Fi connectivity. The quality of technology labs and books in the library is also good.

• NIT Srinagar has the first-class infrastructure translated in Lab, Library, Hostel, and sports complexes. WiFi connectivity in the college is another plus point to its environment.

Faculty

• The faculty members at KNIT provide for both theoretical and practical knowledge of course matter. They also arrange summer training and industrial guidance for students.

• NIT Srinagar has faculty members who are holders of a Ph.D. from IITs. They believe in fostering industry-ready students and take efforts to provide them with the resources they need.

KNIT Sultanpur is a reputed autonomous college and is under Abdul Kalam's technical university. On the other side, NIT Srinagar is one of the pioneer education institutions providing engineering courses in India. It has signed an MoU with the National School of Engineering, Sfax Tunisia, to exchange academic activities. A student should keep all said aspects in mind while choosing between the two.