Punjab

Honestly, Mechanical at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is a solid but practical choice  not a “dream” one.

You will get:

• Good campus, labs, exposure
• Decent peer group and opportunities
• Overall stable placements

But real talk:

• Core mechanical jobs are limited and not very high-paying
• Many students shift to IT/analytics later
• Your growth will depend a lot on your own skills, internships, projects

Simple take-
If your other options are similar or lower tier → it's worth it
If you're getting top NITs/IIITs or CS branches elsewhere → prefer thoseGo for it only if you're okay putting in extra effort or genuinely interested in core mechanical.

A comparison of the cost of pursuing a MBA at Lovely Professional University (LPU) and Guru Kashi University (GKU) Bathinda, the fee structure of both institutions is different, although LPU has good value added learning in terms of scholarship and the general academic advantages. At LPU, an MBA fee would normally be between INR 5.8 Lacs and INR 11 Lacs to complete the course in different specializations. Nevertheless, LPU allows high scholarships according to academic excellence, entrance examination, etc., and the total cost may be decreased considerably. 

By contrast, GKU Bathinda MBA fee is lower on paper and normally costs between Goal range of about INR 70,000-1,40,000 a year. Although this might appear to be cheaper at first glance, LPU is worth the expenses in terms of its high-level infrastructure, the provision of placement assistance, and commerce with the industry, as well as international exposures. 

Also, LPU provides alternative options of payment, monetary support, and scholarships based on performance, making the programme more affordable to a large number of students. Based on the level of education, job opportunities, and the value of financial aid, LPU would be a cheaper and valuable investment choice amongst those planning to pursue MBA.