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Confused about which engineering college you should choose after 12th? Opting for the right engineering college in 2026 is one of the most important decisions for B.Tech aspirants. It is crucial to decide the best engineering college focusing on placement and package records with a strong ROI. This article presents a detailed data-driven comparison among the leading private engineering institutes like VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, and Manipal Institute of Technology.
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Academic Year | No. of first year students intake in the year | No. of first year students admitted in the year | Academic Year | No. of students admitted through Lateral entry | Academic Year | No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time | No. of students placed | Median salary of placed graduates (Amount in Rs.) | No. of students opted for Higher Studies |
2019-20 | 7,620 | 7404 | 2020-21 | 0 | 2022-23 | 7,053 | 4,923 | 90000 (Nine Lakh) | 1051 |
2020-21 | 7,500 | 6,194 | 2021-22 | 0 | 2023-24 | 5964 | 4031 | 89000 (Eight Lakh Ninety) | 1255 |
2021-22 | 7,620 | 12873 | 2022-23 | 0 | 2024-25 | 11913 | 7023 | 600000 (Six Lakh) | 1660 |
This table highlights the VIT Vellore placement and higher studies statistics of the four-year undergraduate engineering program for the previous three years. This is the submitted institute data for the NIRF 2026 (National Institutional Ranking Framework), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 11913 students graduated, of which 7023 were placed, and 1660 moved for higher studies. The median salary provided was Rs. 6 Lakhs.
Field | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Diff % (2023-24) vs (2024-25) | Diff % (2022-23) vs (2024-25) |
Admitted (1st Year) | 7,620 | 6194 | 12873 | 107.83% | 1 |
Graduated | 7,053 | 5,964 | 11913 | 99.75% | 0.6891 |
Placed | 4,923 | 4031 | 7023 | 74.22% | 0.4266 |
Higher Studies | 1,051 | 1,255 | 1660 | 32.27% | 0.5794 |
Placement % | 82.02% | 85.60% | 68.50% | -19.98% | -16.49% |
Median Salary (LPA) | Rs. 900000 | Rs. 899000 | Rs. 600000 | -33.26% | -33.33% |
In the academic year 2024-2025, admitted students were 12873, and graduated students were 11913. Out of the 11913 students, 7023 students were placed, and 1660 moved for higher studies. The placement rate for the batch 2024-2025 was 68.50 per cent, and the median salary was Rs. 6 LPA. There is a significant drop of 19.98 per cent in the placement rate of VIT Vellore from the year 2023-24 to 2024-25, along with the decline in median salary.
Academic Year | No. of first year students intake in the year | No. of first year students admitted in the year | Academic Year | No. of students admitted through Lateral entry | Academic Year | No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time | No. of students placed | Median salary of placed graduates (Amount in Rs.) | No. of students opted for Higher Studies |
2019-20 | 10,055 | 7945 | 2020-21 | 15 | 2022-23 | 7,651 | 7,201 | 950000 (Nine Lakh Ninety Five Thousand) | 437 |
2020-21 | 8,400 | 8,352 | 2021-22 | 44 | 2023-24 | 8022 | 7302 | 620000 (Six Lakh Twenty Thousand) | 502 |
2021-22 | 9,358 | 8890 | 2022-23 | 78 | 2024-25 | 8858 | 7702 | 680000 (Six Lakh Eighty Thousand) | 505 |
As per the SRM IST NIRF placement report 2026, there were 8858 students graduated in the academic year 2024-2025 of which 7702 were placed and 505 students opted for the higher studies. The median salary offered by SRM Institute of Science and Technology was Rs. 6.8 Lakhs.
Field | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Diff % (2023-24) vs (2024-25) | Diff % (2022-23) vs (2024-25) |
Admitted (1st Year) | 7,945 | 8352 | 8890 | 6.44% | 0 |
Graduated | 7,651 | 8,022 | 8858 | 10.42% | 0.1578 |
Placed | 7,021 | 7302 | 7702 | 5.48% | -13.05% |
Higher Studies | 437 | 502 | 505 | 0.60% | 0.1556 |
Placement % | 97.32% | 97.10% | 92.21% | -5.04% | -5.26% |
Median Salary (LPA) | Rs. 595000 | Rs. 620000 | Rs. 680000 | 9.68% | 14.29% |
Total 8890 students were admitted to the batch 2024-2025 for a UG four-year program at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. 8858 students graduated, of which 7702 were placed, and 505 students opted for higher studies. The placement rate for the batch 2024-2025 was 92.21 per cent at a median salary of Rs. 6.8 LPA. The placement rate is more than 92 per cent across all three batches, and the median salary is increasing over the years.
Academic Year | No. of first year students intake in the year | No. of first year students admitted in the year | Academic Year | No. of students admitted through Lateral entry | Academic Year | No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time | No. of students placed | Median salary of placed graduates (Amount in Rs.) | No. of students opted for Higher Studies |
2019-20 | 3,047 | 2834 | 2020-21 | 115 | 2022-23 | 2,798 | 1,679 | 700000 (Seven Lakhs) | 570 |
2020-21 | 3,171 | 2,998 | 2021-22 | 94 | 2023-24 | 2832 | 1650 | 800000 (Eight Lakhs) | 591 |
2021-22 | 3,722 | 3186 | 2022-23 | 53 | 2024-25 | 2751 | 1598 | 821000 (Eight Lakhs Twenty One Thousand) | 392 |
Based on the NIRF Placement Report 2026, a total of 2751 students graduated in the batch 2024-2025 for a UG four-year engineering program at Manipal University. Out of 2751 graduated students, 1598 students were placed, and 392 students moved on to higher studies. The median salary offered at MIT (Manipal Institute of Technology) for the academic year 2024-25 was Rs. 8.21 Lakhs.
Field | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Diff % (2023-24) vs (2024-25) | Diff % (2022-23) vs (2024-25) |
Admitted (1st Year) | 2,834 | 2998 | 3186 | 0.0627 | 0 |
Graduated | 2,798 | 2,832 | 2751 | -2.86% | -1.68% |
Placed | 1,679 | 1650 | 1598 | -3.15% | -4.82% |
Higher Studies | 570 | 591 | 392 | -33.67% | -31.23% |
Placement % | 75.36% | 73.63% | 67.74% | -8.00% | -10.11% |
Median Salary (LPA) | Rs. 700000 | Rs. 800000 | Rs. 821000 | 2.63% | 17.29% |
3186 students were admitted in the batch 2024-2025 for a four-year UG program at Manipal University. 2751 students graduated, of which 1598 students were placed, and 392 students opted for higher studies. The placement rate was 67.74 per cent at a median salary of Rs. 8.21 LPA. The placement rate reflects a drop over the years, and the median salary at Manipal University is increasing over the years.
Field | 2024-25 | 2024-25 | 2024-25 | Diff % (2022-23) vs (2024-25) | ||
VIT | SRM | Manipal | VIT | SRM | Manipal | |
Admitted (1st Year) | 12,873 | 8,890 | 3186 | 68.94% | 11.89% | 12.42% |
Graduated | 11,913 | 8858 | 2751 | 68.91% | 15.78% | -1.68% |
Placed | 7,023 | 7,702 | 1598 | 42.66% | 9.70% | -4.82% |
Higher Studies | 1660 | 505 | 392 | 57.94% | 15.56% | -31.23% |
Placement % | 68.50% | 92.21% | 67.74% | -16.49% | -5.26% | -10.11% |
Median Salary (LPA) | Rs. 600000 | Rs. 680000 | Rs. 821000 | -33.33% | 14.29% | 17.29% |
This table presents the comparative insights of VIT Vellore, SRM IST, and Manipal University.
Placement Percentage:
SRM leads in terms of placement percentage with over 92 per cent placement rate, reflecting excellent placement outcomes for students.
Placement rates at VIT Vellore & Manipal University are almost similar but significantly lower than SRM.
Median Salary:
Manipal University leads in terms of median salary (Rs. 8.21 Lakhs), indicating that despite relatively lesser student placement, those who get placed land higher salary packages.
The median salary of VIT Vellore has dropped to Rs. 6 Lakhs over the previous years and is the lowest among the three universities, while SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) reports a median salary of Rs. 6.8 Lakhs, showing positive growth.
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Scale of Operation:
VIT Vellore leads in graduating batch size, followed by SRM, whereas Manipal has the smallest student intake.
Larger student intake may affect the placement rates & median salary, based on the job market’s ability to absorb talent.
Hope! This detailed evaluation of placement data helps students in choosing among these top private engineering universities in India.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Dear Student,
With a rank of 14,723 in AP EAMCET under the OC Female General category, you have a moderate to good chance of getting CSE specializations at SRM University AP, but a low to moderate chance for core or top CSE specializations at VIT-AP through the convenor quota.
Hello Student,
First of all YOU are not cooked; considering your JEE Main percentile, you have a good foundation and might not need to study 4-5 hours if you pay attention in class and ask and clear your doubts. In the first year, though. There will be continuous assessments, lab
With an AP EAMCET rank of 9,196 and BC-B category, here's a realistic assessment:
VIT-AP
CSE Core: Good chance, especially in later counselling rounds. Recent category-wise cutoffs for BC-B have extended well beyond your rank.
CSE (AI & ML): Good chance as well, though it may depend on the counselling
Hello Aspirant,
With an AP EAPCET rank of 9,463 AU (Andhra University) local region, and BCD girl category, your chance of getting a free category-A seat in VIT-AP are quiet low, as VIT AP primarily offers admission through its oven VITEEEE and direct admission process rather than AP EAPCET counselling.
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, you have a very high chance of securing a seat in the CSE with AI & ML group at VIT-AP with an AP EAPCET rank of 6,447.
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