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NIT Durgapur: Why to Join It and Why to Avoid It?

NIT Durgapur ranks amongst the top five NITs of India. The college was set up in 1960 and has already celebrated 50 years of existence. It is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges of India. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur or NITD was the first among the regional engineering colleges in India and has […]

Why You Should Not Opt For IIT Bombay

If asked to compare IIT Bombay to IIT Delhi, most students say that the difference is negligible. Both are in metropolitan cities with good options for hostels, PG accommodations, food and entertainment. Cultural activities are equally good as is the faculty and study methodology. Even placements at the two IITS are amongst the best in […]

DU Admissions 2014: CBSE topper Sarthak Agrawal to study Economic in SRCC

It was a dream comes true for CBSE topper Sarthak Agarwal as he won a seat at prestigious Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). The Delhi boy who scored 99.6% in his class XII board under CBSE has applied for admission in different DU colleges for BA Economic Hons.  “The CBSE topper has taken admission […]

Hearing loss does not stop Matunga boy from bagging a seat at IIT-Bombay

The journey of the Matunga boy, Abhishek Konale, from a sudden loss of hearing two years ago to grabbing a seat at IIT-Bombay is indeed an incredible one.  The young boy scored a 97% in his SSC exam despite getting the impairment just two days prior to the examination. Abhishek’s focus in academics was unwavering […]

IIT Bombay remains the top most choice amongst JEE top rankers

Counselling for successful candidates at the Indian Institute of Technology through JEE (Advanced) 2014 is over and  Indian Institute of Technology Bombay still remains the most preferred institute for engineering aspirants with 58 of the top 100 rankers joining it. Out of the top 10 rankers, Computer Science engineering emerged as the most sought after course […]

Few Takers for IIT Madras – Toppers Opting for IIT Bombay & Delhi

As per reports from Chennai news sources, IIT–Madras seems to be out of favour for toppers of the JEE Advanced this year.  IIT –Madras admission processes have taken a hit, as few out of the top 100 have opted for the institution.  Experts surmise that the IIT –Madras address may be a reason for the […]

NIT Jalandhar: Why to Join It and Why to Avoid It?

One of the top NITs in India, NIT Jalandhar is amongst the top 15 NITs of India. It is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges of India. Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, and popularly known NITJ was established in 1987. And over the years this college has carved its niche as […]

MNIT Jaipur: Why to Join It and Why to Avoid It?

The institute formerly known as Malaviya Regional Engineering College or MREC was established in 1962. It was a joint venture of the government of India and government of Rajasthan. The institute offers eight 4- year undergraduate courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Technology degree and a 5-year undergraduate course leading to the Bachelor of Architecture degree, for […]

NIT Silchar: Why to Join It and Why to Avoid It?

One of the top NITs in India, NIT Silchar is ranked among the top engineering colleges of India. National Institute of Technology, Silchar or NITS was established in 1962 and has carved its niche as a much sought institute for engineering studies. Most popular branch in NIT Silchar is Computer Science & Engineering along with […]