When it comes to
choosing your dream or ‘right’ engineering college, things can get really
daunting. After all, going to university for higher education is a big decision
both for you and your family. The four years you will be spending will help you
determine the future course of your life.
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| How to Choose Best Engineering Colleges in India |
Below are some
guidelines that will help you streamline all the requirements you need to look
for choosing the right engineering colleges in Bangalore. Let’s get started:
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1.
Choose An
Engineering Discipline
Before deciding
what kind of college you would like to study, the first thing to do is decide
which engineering branch you would like to study. This is more important than
you think. You will notice that there are students ending up studying for a
course they don’t like or not motivated enough to do so. We advise you do some
research of different disciplines of engineering and find out the details
before making the final decision.
2.
Considering and
categorizing colleges
After deciding
which engineering discipline you want to pursue, you should also choose three
other engineering streams that you can settle for in case you didn’t qualify
for the stream of your choice. If you think that this is confusing, make things
simple by dividing the colleges of your choice into three categories or groups.
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The first group
should contain the best engineering colleges that are extremely difficult to
get into like the best engineering colleges in Bangalore, for example. The
second category will contain colleges that are above average and reasonably
easy to get accepted. The final group should consist of colleges that you will
get in, no matter what. The colleges you enlisted in the last group should only
be considered if the colleges in the first two categories didn't work out.
3.
List All The
Criteria
You can also
categorize your preferred colleges with other criteria like distance,
affordability, campus life, on-campus accommodation, etc. Make a list of
elements that will help you filter and evaluate colleges. The elements can be
something like:
Degrees
offered
Location
(rural or urban)
Distance
from home
Government
or privately funded
Tuition
Accommodation
costs
Financial
aid
Scholarships
Student
body (diversity, community)
Social
life (dance/music/sports clubs, students’ organizations)
Campus
resources (labs, libraries, computer facilities, internet access)
Placement
and internships
Accreditation
Class
size
Quality and
reputation
4.
Rank Your
Priorities
Prepare a list of
all probable pros and cons of attending the engineering
colleges in Bangalore that you are considering. Rate them from 1 to
10 based on various aspects of the colleges like distance from home,
affordability, teacher-student ratio, college facilities, college reputation,
placements, internships, accommodation costs, and so on and so forth. Consider
the colleges that have the highest marks overall. If you follow this process it
will make your decision to choose the right engineering college much easier.
5.
Check For Any
Scholarships Or Financial Aids
Check for
scholarships and financial aids in the colleges you have listed previously.
This is important as scholarships and financial aids will help you attend the
top-tier and expensive colleges/universities that you had set aside because of
affordability issues.
6.
Talk To Students
and Teachers of the Colleges You Want To Get In
A good way to get
more information about the colleges you are considering is to meet and talk to
students and listen to their experiences. You can also talk to teachers, if
possible, and you may learn something. You can also go to areas like the
libraries, gyms, or cafes where most students and teachers gather.
7.
Don’t Worry Too
Much About Ratings And Accreditations
We won’t argue
that most parents and students put a lot of emphasis on the reputation,
ratings, and other accreditations a particular college or university may have.
Yes, you should get into an engineering college with good ratings and
accreditations, but don’t sweat too much over it. Why? A particular engineering
college may have an excellent mechanical department, but the department of
civil engineering may not be up to standard.
So, if you have decided to study civil engineering in this college only
because it is a well-known college, you’re probably making a mistake and highly
likely to be displeased by the standard of the department later in the program.
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8.
Ensure You Have
The Required Scores Or Meet All The Requirements
Before applying
to any engineering college or program for that matter make sure you have the
required score or admission requirements to get into the university. Many
engineering colleges in Bangalore have entrance tests, so prepare well for it.
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