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In terms of a practical teaching approach, IIM Mumbai is widely regarded as having an edge over SVNIT Surat. This is because NITIE Mumbai boasts of an industry-oriented curriculum that places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. The programme comprises a balanced mix of theoretical and practical coursework, providing students with ample opportunities to participate in industrial visits, live projects, and internships with leading firms. The faculty at IIM Mumbai consists of highly experienced professionals who bring their real-world expertise to the classroom. In comparison, SVNIT Surat also offers a comprehensive Industrial Engineering programme but leans more towards the theoretical aspects of the field.

IIEST Shibpur and Anna University are both well-regarded institutions in India that offer Civil Engineering programs. While both universities cover the core topics of Civil Engineering, there are some differences in terms of courses and faculty. IIEST Shibpur is a public technical and research university located in Howrah, West Bengal. It started its journey in 1856 as Civil Engineering College. The Civil Engineering department provides facilities for research and education in various fields such as Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management. IIEST Shibpur offers various Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes such as BTech, MTech, MSc, BArch, PhD, etc. The faculty at IIEST Shibpur includes highly qualified professors and researchers who are recognised experts in their fields. Meanwhile, Anna University is a state technical university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Department of Civil Engineering at Anna University offers Undergraduate (BE), Postgraduate (ME), and PhD programmes in various specialisations such as Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, etc. The department has well-qualified faculty members with expertise in different areas of Civil Engineering. It includes a mix of experienced professors and young researchers who bring diverse perspectives to the field.

Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering are two different fields of study at the Manipal Institute of Technology. Aerospace Engineering covers aeronautical and astronautical aspects, while Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of Engineering that deals with machines and devices. MIT is a good college when it comes to placements for Mechanical Engineering students. Approximately 70-80% of students normally get placed with an average salary package. On the other hand, when it comes to Aerospace Engineering, only 50-60% of the students got placed. The fee structure for BTech in both the sub-streams remains the same I. e. , INR 3.35 Lacs for the first year and INR 4.57 Lacs for the remaining years. The Aerospace Engineering programme is a 4-year undergraduate course that requires a minimum eligibility of Class 12 examination with Science subjects such as Biology Maths and Chemistry.

 The department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering at MIT was established in 2008 and offers two undergraduate programs and four postgraduate programs. The department has state-of-the-art infrastructure including an autoclave, flight simulator, low subsonic wind tunnel, advanced composites lab, computation lab, gas turbine testing rig, avionics lab, and Trinidad TB 20 aircraft.

In contrast, the Mechanical Engineering programme at MIT is also a 4-year undergraduate course that requires minimum eligibility of Class 12 examination with Science subjects such as Biology Maths and Chemistry. The testimonials of alumni suggest that the recruiting companies are good for Mechanical Engineering graduates like TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Infosys, Ashok Leyland, Cummins, Vedanta, and John Deere among others. It is difficult to compare both the sub-streams because the focus and the curriculum for both of them vary. Therefore, students can select any of the sub-streams depending on their interests and aptitude.