DTU Env/Biotech vs MAIT CSE for 25+ LPA goals – what to choose?
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently given JEE and I’m trying to decide between DTU Environmental/Biotech and MAIT CSE. I’m quite confused and would really appreciate some honest guidance from seniors or anyone who has insight into these colleges.
A bit about my priorities:
- I don’t care much about college life, fest, etc.
- My main goal is to get a high-paying job (25–30+ LPA or higher) in tech
- I want a strong peer group that pushes me to grow
- I’m ready to work hard consistently throughout college
My confusion:
- DTU has a strong brand name, but I’ll be in a non-CS branch (Environmental/Biotech). I’m not sure how much that affects tech opportunities, internships, and placements.
- MAIT offers CSE, which is directly aligned with my goals, but I’ve heard mixed opinions about placements and peer group compared to DTU.
What I want to understand:
How realistic is it to break into high-paying tech roles (25–30+ LPA) from DTU non-CS branches?
Do DTU students from branches like Environmental/Biotech get enough tech opportunities, internships, and coding culture exposure?
How is the coding culture, peer quality, and placement support in MAIT CSE?
Which option would be better if my end goal is top tech companies or high-paying startups?
Does DTU’s brand outweigh the advantage of having CSE at MAIT in the long run?
I’m ready to grind hard, do DSA, projects, internships, etc.—I just want to make the right starting choice.
Would really appreciate honest advice, especially from seniors in DTU and MAIT 🙏