Manipal Institute of Technology MAHE Answered Questions

Going for a long term totally depends on you. Taking a year drop is not so easy. There's a lot of peer pressure as well as there's 'self-pressure'. But if you really want to get into IIT, don't think about it and go for a long term.
As far as the question for mechanical engineering is concerned, mechanical in MIT is really good. There are well equipped labs and workshops. The college even has license for a number of mechanical software's and you can anytime contact a professor to learn them in the college lab. Apart from that, I won't say all but some professors are really learned. Also there are a number student projects in he college like formula Manipal, SolarMobil, team Manipal racing, etc. which gives you a lot of practical hands on experience at UG level.

Yes it is. Mechanical department in Manipal is quite good. I won't say all professors are good but many professors are really learned. We have well equipped labs, workshops and there are several opportunities especially when it comes to mechanical engineering. There are a lot of student projects like formula Manipal, solarMobil, etc. which gives students a hands on experience on practicality of machines.

MIT is one of the best private engineering college. The campus is huge and has all sorts of facilities a student may need. The professors teach really well and pay attention to all the students. Every department is doing its best. We have all recreational facilities too. There are many clubs for better growth of students. You get to do practical work and learn yourself. Placements for most branches are good.

I can't tell you about SRM but I can only tell you about the facilities in MIT. When it comes to mechanical, MIT is quite good. We have well equipped labs, workshops, CNC training, latest software's like catia as a part of the college curriculum. Apart from it, I won't say all but yeah but professors are really learned. Apart from all this there are a number of student projects running which gives you a hands on practicality experience at under graduate level. I am myself a part of such project and being a part of such a project I have learnt TIG welding.
Facilities at MIT are quite good. There's 24 hour WiFi in most parts of the campus. In hostels it's always there. There's always a well equipped library. Average package here is around 6 Lanka P.a.