Both SMAID (Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design) and Gujarat University are reputed institutions that offer courses in design and architecture. The choice of the college may depend on various factors, such as your interest, eligibility, preference, budget, and career goals. However, I can provide you with some information that may help you compare the two colleges:
- Courses: SMAID offers courses in architecture, interior design, and user interface and user experience design at undergraduate and post-graduate level1. Gujarat University offers courses in industrial design, visual communication design, and interaction design at post-graduate level. You should choose the course that matches your interest and skills.
- Fee: The fee for UG courses at SMAID ranges from INR 9.14 Lacs to INR 12.5 lakhs, depending on the course3. The fee for PG courses at SMAID ranges from INR 1.6 Lacs to INR 4.57 lakhs, depending on the course4. The fee for PG courses at Gujarat University ranges from INR 2.4 Lacs to INR 3.6 lakhs, depending on the course. You should consider your financial situation and the return on investment before choosing the college.
- Admission: The admission process for UG courses at SMAID is based on the entrance test conducted by the college, followed by a personal interview. The admission process for PG courses at SMAID is based on the score obtained in CEED or DAT, followed by a personal interview. The admission process for PG courses at Gujarat University is based on the score obtained in CEED or DAT, followed by a studio test and a personal interview8. You should check the eligibility criteria and the application process for both the colleges before applying.
- Placement: There is no information available about the placement record of graduates from SMAID or Gujarat University on their official websites or on the web search results. However, some of the top recruiting companies for design and architecture graduates are Wipro Technologies Ltd, Eaton Corporation, Godrej & Boyce, Honeywell International Inc, Infosys Limited, Think Design, Craft Canvas, Lotus Design, etc. You should contact the placement cell of both the colleges to get more details about the placement opportunities and the average salary offered.
- Ranking: SMAID does not have any official ranking as of now, but it has been recognised by UGC, AICTE, CoA, and ITPI. Gujarat University is ranked 61st among the top universities in India by NIRF 2023. It is one of the oldest and the largest universities in India with more than 3 Lacs students.
To sum up, both SMAID and Gujarat University are good options for pursuing courses in design and architecture, but they have their own strengths and weaknesses. You should consider your personal interests, aptitude, goals, and financial situation before making a final decision. You can visit the official websites of both the colleges to learn more about their admission process, fee structure, courses offered, and other details
