Should one go for admission in new IIIT or state top colleges like vjti, coep?

Dear Student, 

Choosing between a new IIIT and established top state colleges like VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) and COEP (College of Engineering Pune) largely depends on branch preference, placement prospects, reputation, and personal goals. VJTI and COEP, both long-established and highly reputed institutions in Maharashtra, generally offer stronger placement records, particularly for branches like Computer Science and IT, with average packages around INR 7-8 lakh and excellent recruiter networks. COEP recently gained university status and has a vibrant campus life, while VJTI benefits from its prime Mumbai location and academic autonomy. New IIITs, such as IIIT Pune, while offering focused IT and modern curricula with some autonomy, may not yet match the brand value or broad industry connections of VJTI/COEP, though their median salary packages can be competitive in certain cases. Overall, unless the new IIIT has outstanding early placement data or unique offerings, VJTI and COEP remain safer and generally more rewarding choices for most engineering aspirants in Maharashtra due to their established reputation, robust placements, and holistic academic environments. We hope that we were able to answer your query successfully. All the best for a great future ahead!