u/AdventurousAppeal137

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some genuine guidance and perspectives from people who have been through a similar path.

I completed my B.Tech in CSE in 2022 and have been working in a corporate role since then. Now I’m planning to go for higher studies, mainly in Data Science / AI / ML, but I want to make a well-informed decision before moving ahead.

I’m currently considering private universities in Delhi NCR only (like Shiv Nadar, Jaypee, Amity Noida/Gurugram, Bennett, etc.), and I want to understand:

1. Which universities in NCR are actually better in terms of:
   • Practical exposure (projects, real-world learning)
   • Coding/technical environment
   • Opportunities, assuming the student also puts in serious effort
2. Between M.Tech vs M.Sc (Data Science / AI / ML):
   • Which one makes more sense for someone with a B.Tech in CSE
   • Which is better for getting into a technical role (not management)
   • And which path is more helpful if I want to work in India or abroad
3. How much does the choice of university really matter vs skills/projects, especially for someone trying to restart in a more technical direction?

I understand that for freshers it’s not easy to get a great job immediately, but my goal is to build a strong technical profile and eventually work on meaningful responsibilities, not just any entry-level role.

Any personal experiences, insights, or mistakes to avoid would really help.

Thanks in advance!