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16 December 2020

How to choose best Engineering College in India?

We are set out to grow into an engineer, one of the most fruitful and preferred career choices worldwide. The next 4 years are of both educational and financial importance. These are the years that decide what makes us a unique decision-maker and which professional features define us the best. And the very next step is to select the most suitable/best engineering college. Top engineering colleges present a set of criteria. India has become a home to some of the renowned Engineering colleges.

What should we begin our search with?
Appropriate knowledge deployment, approaches of learning, methods of teaching and assessment modules are the four most important constituents of an educational institution. Nonetheless, we must start our search solely after selecting the stream of engineering that suits our academic and career objectives. We can shortlist 2 or 3 additional streams apart from our favourite stream.

Distance and outreach:
How far does it matter to us? It matters the most in miscellaneous scenarios. If the area our college is located in is broadly and comfortably connected to various modes of transport, we are already on the right path. Our first step towards the most crucial decision of our life succeeds. Distance isn’t a hurdle if we are comfortable travelling to and from college.

Setting the colleges categorically:
We must prefer dividing the colleges into three main categories. The first category should include the colleges we prefer the most but are hard getting into. The second category should include the colleges nearing average quality and we can get enrolled into without any serious hurdles. The third category can feature the colleges welcoming us readily and we can count on in the face of uncertainty. Affordability also plays an equally important role in making our academic journey both easy and enjoyable.

Institutional Infrastructure:
Infrastructure has become a common word nowadays. And a good infrastructure means a lot beyond a campus sprawling across lush vegetation and hygienic environment. We should check how sensible the support staff is. We should check the internet speed in college. A library must be voluminous apart from sourcing the best journals and books. We should consider paying a visit to the hostel (If we prefer institutional accommodation).

Academic environment:
An atmosphere conducive to the academics and extracurricular activities is vital to the corrective development of a student. We are here to spend four of the most qualitative years of our life. The academic environment prepares us today to face a future enlightened with professional and personal milestones. Our academic knowledge is our backbone. And the way we integrate our academics with our analytical approaches defines our individuality. We should study the research opportunities our college provides us with. The industries are constantly on the lookout for problem solvers with a modernistic outlook. And if we zero our search on a college fostering every relevant research opportunity, the well begun is half done.

Innovations and unexplored arenas:
Needs shape inventions and inventions are followed by innovations. Dozens of specializations are offbeat and still underexplored. Once upon a time, the list of specializations was confined to civil and mechanical. Contrary to the past, the domains like Aerospace Engineering allow the modern-day intellects to experiment and transform in many fronts. We should consider diversifying our interests and widen them following our preferences. The nation is growing today with a plethora of opportunities. The demand for the offbeat specializations and their pursuers continues to rise. Moreover, the current manpower is too scant to satiate the offbeat demands growing across industries. We too can grow in our endeavours as we explore the underexplored domains.

Scholarships:
Engineering is a program that involves a significant investment in India. We must carefully look into our latest financial aspects as we proceed to get enrolled in our favourite program. Dozens of engineers lose out on the most suitable training prospects due to abysmal funds. The college that thrives on its sensitivity would reward the right candidature that can make a difference to the realm of education. Many institutions offer scholarships or financial aids to the right students in need.

Research facilities:
Engineering colleges are increasing in India. And, so does the number of engineers they export every year to miscellaneous industries. Organizations and MNCs are facing a shortage of time auditing the right candidate whose profile matches their criteria. Most companies, at such junctures, close their recruitment drive on the candidates with an exemplary or a proven track record. We should scan the colleges based on the research facilities or opportunities they offer. An ideal college would prosper every year as it offers both in-house and third-party projects where students can experiment and learn their core competencies. We can further extend our search on the interdisciplinary research opportunities a college offers. These facilities amp up a potential profile. And we are all set for a fruitful beginning.

What exactly is the right institution all about?
Knowledge on the academics, knowledge about the ways to design a curriculum, knowledge about the subject matter and key concepts, resources and technologies available, styles of teaching available are some of the key attributes of an ideal engineering college in India. JGI has been consistently ranked as one of the best institutions nationwide. JGI maintains its connectivity with some of the best companies across the globe. JGI actively contributes to meritorious placements and manpower provision.