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EPFL represents more than 120 different nationalities, which are represented by its student body and faculty. Some of the areas that are particularly famous at this institution include Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Some famous EPFL subjects include Renewable Energy, Robotics, Bioengineering, and AI.

Additionally, this institution is also ranked among the highest in the world, along with its historical significance.

For Master's programs at EPFL, the application deadlines are either the December deadline or the March deadline, applying to Indian students. Applications submitted between mid-November and December 15th are eligible for the December deadline, while those submitted between December 16th and March 31st are eligible for the March deadline. Applications for Bachelor's programs can be sent in between mid-November and April 30. Whatever deadline is selected, studies at EPFL begin in mid-September after acceptance, which is crucial to know if you want to begin studying there the following September.

As per the college's official website, students willing to pursue BBA/ BCom/ BCA courses based on the NHC Marathahalli scholarship must score above 85% in II PU or class 12th, to be eligible for the scholarship. The percentage required for eligibility is the same for NHC students and students from other schools or colleges. Further, the scholarship amount offered to NHC students is INR 15,000 and for the students of other schools and colleges, the scholarship amount is INR 10,000.

Chandigarh University has been ranked for its Management category courses for two consecutive years by NIRF. As per the seeing the last years' ranking trends, the university has managed to level up its position in the list of top 100 colleges in India for Management courses. Find below the ranking trends for the year 2022 and 2023 for CU MBA courses:

85 on the TOEFL is higher than the required minimum for EPFL. It is crucial to remember that EPFL is ranked 22nd out of the top 50 colleges in the world, therefore your chances of getting in may be improved by getting a higher TOEFL score. Aiming for a minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 100 is also advised in order to secure admission to prestigious universities. Good grades will therefore give the pupils' application form more weight.

It may be possible for average Indian students to get into EPFL Uni. The university does not mention any specific GPA requirements. Students do need to prove their proficiency in English or French language. This university also charges affordable tuition—around INR 2.5 Lakhs per semester.

Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors (for free) can help guide students on how they can get in at EPFL. even with average scores.

For part-time work at EPFL, scientific, technical, technological, and administrative fields are the most popular among Indian students. Most EPFL grads who choose not to pursue academic careers are employed in the private industry.Alumni of EPFL work in non-governmental organizations and the public sector in lesser numbers.Through its support of startups and entrepreneurship, EPFL adds to Switzerland's appeal to the industrial sector and highly qualified individuals.

The most preffered course by Indian students at EPFL is mostly the MS course. Its most famous course is MS in Engineering and Technology with rank 11. Then it is famous for MS in Physics and Astronomy with rank 13, then it is MS in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering Rankings has a rank of 16. The MS in mathematics rankings has rank 18. The ranking of MS in Biologica Science Ranking has rank 30. Thus we can conclude that MS in Engineering and technology has a rank 11.

The function-wise Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology alumni placements statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the functions of Human Resources, Media and Communication, Program and Project Management, Arts and Design and Administrative.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from online sources and hence may vary.

The rank of EPFL in the world is 36 in the QS World University ranking in 2024 and 69 in Global Universities US news and world report in 2023. The rank of EPFL is good as the world ranking is considered. The rank of MS in Engineering and Technology is 11, the rank of MS in Mathematics is 18. The rank of MS in Physics and Astronomy ranking is 13. The MS in Biological Science ranking is 30, the MS in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing engineering rankings is 16. These are all 2023 rankings. 

The EPFL website suggests that students budget from 1,44,498 INR to 1,92,608 INR per month for accommodation, food, and other expenses. In addition to these expenses, students are required to pay tuition fees, which are 70,303.38 INR per semester, as well as other fees such as 2,407.72 INR for AGEPoly membership, 1540 INR for contribution to sports facilities, and 866 INR for contribution to the social fund. Thus it is petty less expensive to stay and study at EPFL.

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters offered 325 placement offers to the students of the batch 2023. However, in 2022, the participating recruiters presented 370 job offers to the students in various sectors. The total number of offers provided during Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

As per the latest report, Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology recorded 66.74% overall placement rate in the academic year 2022-2023. The following table represents the Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology placement percentage recorded between 2021 and 2023: placement drives:

Getting part time jobs is easy while studying at EPFL. Indian students are allowed to work a maximum of 15 hours per week during the semester and full-time during semester breaks.

EPFL also provides a platform, where students can find job opportunities. Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors can help provide students more information on the part-time job prospects in Switzerland, that too, free of cost.

The top recruiters of Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology in 2023 included Amazon, Capgemini, TCS, LTI, Infosys, HCL, Deloitte, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors with new-age job profiles.

Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology is well known for its BTech and BCA placements. It offers good placements every year for BTech, especially the CSE branch. As per the latest report, the a total of 59 students were placed during the 2023 placement drive at Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology. The overall the highest and average package offered during Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology placements 2023 stood at INR 21.64 LPA and INR 4.34 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology in 2023 included Amazon, Capgemini, TCS, LTI, Infosys, HCL, Deloitte, etc.