ECE at PES EC campus is considered good with decent placements, especially in core electronics as well as software roles since many students end up in IT companies too. If you are mainly interested in coding and want CSE, then waiting for 2nd round counselling can be an option, but you should be realistic getting CSE in top tier colleges may not be possible with your rank. If you are fine with PES EC and want a stable branch with flexibility for both core and IT jobs, then ECE is a safe choice. If your main aim is only CSE, you can wait for the 2nd round, but don’t expect a big jump into Tier 1 colleges.

ECE at PES EC campus is considered decent, with good faculty, industry exposure, and placement opportunities—especially in core electronics and IT companies. However, CSE generally offers broader scope, higher demand, and better placement packages. If your interest is strongly in coding/IT, waiting for the 2nd round to try for CSE is worth it, even if not Tier 1, as CSE opens more career options. If you’re flexible and want stability, ECE at PES EC is still a safe and good choice.