Hello Aspirant,

If you are planning on pursuing an Electronics program with VLSI specialization, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur (Main Campus) are two decent private colleges, but there is a considerable difference:

SRM Kattankulathur (Main Campus):

• Has a better brand value and stronger alumni network, especially in South of India
• Core companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, L&T, and Tata Elxsi reportedly show up every now and then, but bulk of placements happen in IT.
• SRM has a VLSI lab with M.Tech in VLSI, hence you will get a little more exposure here.

Manipal University Jaipur:

• Known for good infrastructure and raising reputation.
• Core electronics placements are limited, once again most offers are from IT services and consulting companies.
• Moderate exposure to VLSI, and core electronics roles are not that frequent.

If your primary objective is core VLSI with placement in semiconductor companies, neither college is likely to provide really solid core VLSI placements similar to what top IITs, NITs or IIIT-H might offer. However, SRM Main Campus has relatively Stronger industry tie-ups, Better electronics lab facilities and Stronger placement record