MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 19.07 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 18.02 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
7,809
MET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
85%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering

MAHE Manipal offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Electronics Engineering with 180 seats through MET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #1 in Collegedunia's Manipal B.Tech ranking 2026 and #59 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.02 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 26.02 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through MAHE online counseling. The General MET rank seat closed at rank 7,809 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.2 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed.

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 18.02 Lakhs without hostel and INR 26.02 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 17.92 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 8 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 17.92 LakhsINR 2.24 Lakhs a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 10,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 8 LakhsINR 2 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 18.02 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 26.02 LakhsFull course

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; MET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
MET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
MET session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
MET result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
MAHE online counseling choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a MET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamMET rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Admission Process

MAHE online counseling allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Write METSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on MAHE online counselingList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 7,809 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the MAHE online counseling round 6 closing ranks for MET rank seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, MET rankRound and year
General7,809Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300Round 6, 2025
SC2,100Round 6, 2025
ST1,000Round 6, 2025
EWS1,900Round 6, 2025

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 85% of its batch at an average of INR 6.2 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 20.4 LPA. electronics, semiconductor and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 6.2 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 6 LPA
Highest offerINR 20.4 LPA
Batch placed85%
Recruiterselectronics, semiconductor and IT services companies, on campus

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. MAHE Freeship gives the most. The MAHE schemes need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MAHE Scholar scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
MAHE Achiever scholarshipAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
SAGES scholarshipEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
AICTE TFW schemeOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Ranking

The college stands #1 in Collegedunia's Manipal B.Tech ranking and #59 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking2026#1
NIRF Engineering2025#59
NAAC2024A+

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Analog circuits, digital systems and signals
Year 3VLSI, embedded systems and communication electives
Year 4Specialisation electives and the final project

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a coastal university town

Should you pick B.Tech Electronics Engineering at MAHE Manipal?

This course suits students who want a electronics and chip-design job and can live in a coastal university town for four years.

Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are MET rank, so a rank that misses the JEE CRL list can still get in.
You want chip jobs: the branch table lists four electronics recruiters each year.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share two or three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a coastal university town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You may wait after MET: the choice window is short, so fill choices early.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a MET rank rank. If you are JEE CRL and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
B.Tech Electronics Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A MET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the JEE CRL seats.
MET rank quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Tech Electronics Engineering Admission Process▾
Write MET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on MAHE online counseling: MAHE online counseling (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

B.Tech Electronics Engineering Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
MET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
MET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
MET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
MAHE online counseling choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: MAHE online counseling 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 2.24 Lakhs a semester
INR 17.92 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 8 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 18.02 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 26.02 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 30,383
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
34%
average first-year pay INR 6.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 43,871
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
24%
average first-year pay INR 6.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Electronics Engineering at MAHE Manipal?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published MAHE online counseling closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · MET rank
6,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,201 to 7,809: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,809: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · JEE CRL
4,340 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,341 to 5,466: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,466: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · MET rank
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · JEE CRL
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · MET rank
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · JEE CRL
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · MET rank
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · JEE CRL
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · MET rank
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · JEE CRL
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

MAHE Scholar scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
MAHE Achiever scholarship
INR 40,000
MAHE Manipal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
SAGES scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
MAHE Manipal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
AICTE TFW scheme
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 17.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 18.02 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.62 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.12 Lakhs

MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE Manipal. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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MAHE Manipal
Manipal
Compared with
MIT Bengaluru
Bengaluru
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Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur
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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Majitar
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VIT Vellore
Vellore
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SRMIST Kattankulathur
Kattankulathur
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 18.02 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 12.42 Lakhs less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 11.12 Lakhs less
INR 18.02 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 11.62 Lakhs less
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 12.17 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.3 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.9 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
85%
Class of 2025
88%
3 points higher
95%
10 points higher
84%
1 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
5 points higher
89%
4 points higher
Closing rankMET CRL, General
7,809
Round 6, 2025
9,400
1,591 places easier
15,800
7,991 places easier
18,900
11,091 places easier
13,900
6,091 places easier
16,600
8,791 places easier
Seatsthis branch
180
MET
90
90 fewer
150
30 fewer
60
120 fewer
180
Same
240
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
34%
on INR 6.2 LPA
170%
136 points higher
117%
83 points higher
120%
86 points higher
128%
94 points higher
133%
99 points higher
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only MAHE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Jaipur places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below MAHE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
SMIT charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If MAHE gives you a seat in any round, take it; SMIT belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Vellore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses MAHE in the early rounds, list Vellore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
SRMIST is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If MAHE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep SRMIST only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE Manipal B.Tech Electronics Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Electronics Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.02 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.2 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General MET rank seat closed at rank 7,809 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get electronics and IT jobs with electronics and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.2 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed. If you want a chip design job, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share two or three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a coastal university town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.2 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Electronics Engineering if you want a electronics job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Electronics Engineering places a bigger share of its batch with semiconductor and electronics companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Electronics Engineering, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the MET exam and fill this college in your MAHE online counseling choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days MAHE online counseling gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 18.02 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 26.02 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.

  • You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
  • In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
  • Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.

Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.

Average CTC

7.2 LPA

Highest CTC

22.38 LPA

Total no of offers made

781

Major recruiters

E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.

Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.

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Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

Akanksha Gupta
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.

Admissions

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.

    • The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.

    • 3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.

    • Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.

    • The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.

    • The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.

Placements

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • 6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.

    • Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • 713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.

    • The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.

    • Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.

Campus

  • Manipal University, Manipal:

    • The campus is about 313 acres in the area.

    • Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.

  • VIT Vellore:

    • The campus size is about 250 acres.

    • Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.

If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.

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