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Well, having been a follower of the engineering college scene going on for some time in Haryana and Delhi-NCR, I feel that the “best” college really depends on the students' personality and what they precisely want to achieve after they come out of engineering.

Some students are looking for Government colleges' prestige and ROI, while some are interested in good infrastructure, exposure in the industry and specialisation in the private colleges.

There are some very good Reputed Government colleges in Haryana which are very well known among the engineering students like NIT Kurukshetra, YMCA Faridabad, DCRUST Murthal, IIIT Sonepat, MDU Rohtak.

But the private colleges/universities is another story. Some are opting for BML Munjal due to industry collaborations, some for the fact that the college is located in Gurgaon and a few for the campus exposure and student life that Amity University and SRM University offer. 

A university that I've been hearing more about recently is Geeta University, Panipat especially for Computer Science & Engineering.

My younger cousin took admission there last year, and according to him, their School of Computer Science & Engineering is focusing heavily on industry-oriented specializations rather than only traditional engineering subjects. They have dedicated track which honestly is something you don't see very often in regional private universities.These specializations are:

• AI & ML

• Cybersecurity

• Full Stack Development

• Data Science with HCL

• Quantum Computing

Another thing that stood out to me was their collaboration ecosystem. From what I've read, they have Centers of Excellence with platforms and companies like AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, GitHub and Red Hat Academy. Apparently students are encouraged to work on certifications, projects, hackathons and internships quite actively through their Geeta Technical Hub (GTH) initiative. GTH's main function is to fill the gap between Industry and Academia, they have:

• 3,000+ Global Certifications

• 150+ Projects Delivered

• Conducted 25+ Hackathons

• Secured 500+ Internships

• 100% Skill-First Mentorship

Placement-wise too, while the average package range is naturally in the normal bracket for most students, some individual outcomes have been genuinely impressive. I came across names like Vaibhav Arora securing a package around ₹1.40 crore with a US-based company, along with other students getting high-paying opportunities in firms like EY and other Big 4.

I'm not saying it has suddenly overtaken established institutions like NITs, but compared to many average private colleges, it does seem like Geeta University is trying to create a much more skill-focused environment for CSE students.

At the end though, engineering is one field where the student's own efforts matter the most. Students who continuously improve their coding skills, internships, communication and project portfolio usually perform well regardless of the college they come from.

Yes, Lovely Professional University actually does give certification opportunities along with the B.Tech CSBS (Computer Science and Business Systems) program. In the curriculum there are industry certifications, MOOCs, hackathons, workshops, live projects, and industry-interface activities, all of them are basically placed under skill development—so it sort of keeps students active in different ways. Students are also pushed to chase certifications in topics like cloud computing AI/ML cybersecurity data analytics, and software technologies. They do this through various platforms and industry collaborations, which in the end helps to build practical capability and placement readiness while still being part of the degree.

After completing B.Students of Tech CSBS - Computer Science and Business Systems of Lovely Professional University (LPU) have a plethora of career opportunities in both technical and business field. The course provides students with basic knowledge of Computer Science along with concepts of Business and Management, so students are well equipped to take up the following career opportunities: Software Developer, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, System Engineer, Product Associate, IT Consultant, and Project Manager.

Career focused curriculum, hands-on training and internships enable the students to have well rounded technical, analytical and communication skills. Also, students are given exposure to modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, thereby enhancing their work-ability in the information technology field.

Grosses announced companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Cognizant, Capgemini, IBM, Infosys and Wipro are recruiting LPU students. Students have the opportunity to opt for higher studies such as MBA or M beyond placements.Tech, get ready for competitive tests or begin their own business. In general, LPU offers great development prospects in career growth through its CSBS program.