Hello,

This doubt of college vs branch is very common among students. I always advise aspirants to prioritize your interest above all other things. As in most cases, you have to study a particular branch for four long years before any chance of change thus interest in the branch should be given preference.

Coming to the colleges, both are NITs, Agartala being established very early and made NIT in 2005 whereas Meghalaya being established in 2010. NIT Meghalaya is a fast-growing NIT and ensures decent placement and environment for a CSE student. It still is in its initial phase in my opinion NIT Agartala will edge over it in terms of students studying and the competitive environment you will get there. Considering the placements, CSE and ECE both are almost equivalent in placements in general cases. You can forget core companies of ECE or CSE in both the colleges. Coding related jobs will be provided in both the colleges but the presence of stronger alumni network means more companies will be visiting NIT AGARTALA.

My final advice is that you should take NIT Agartala ECE over NIT Meghalaya and if you get circuit related branch in NIT Silcher, to go for it.