Rajasthan is essential for engineering education mainly because it houses Kota, which has now become a shrine for engineering aspirants. Apart from that, over 200 engineering colleges in the state are spread out in different parts of the state. As the largest state in terms of land area, Rajasthan is quite spread out, so you have to choose one city or the other for your education as they are generally quite far apart and have different facilities available.

When it comes to Rajasthan, two of the main cities in the state that house the most colleges are Jaipur and Jodhpur, both of these cities have major engineering colleges in them, both government and private government. So, which city should you choose for your engineering education? Let's compare the two cities and look at some of the top engineering colleges they host. That should make it easier for you to make your judgment.

Comparing Jaipur & Jodhpur for engineering education

Jaipur

Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is an important city in the state of Rajasthan. The capital city of Rajasthan is also Jaipur, and it is very significant in the history of the state. In terms of engineering education, Jaipur has 88 engineering colleges, of which 86 are private and two public/government engineering colleges. The best college in Jaipur is the Malaviya National Institute of Technology. Let's look at some of the top engineering colleges in Jaipur.

• Malaviya National Institute Of Technology

MNIT or NIT Jaipur is a government university in Jaipur, one of India's top engineering colleges overall. As a leading government college, the admissions process is lengthier and more challenging, but for students, it is one of the best courses they can go for in engineering. The placements from MNIT are some of the best in the state, with students receiving packages around 10 LPA on average in almost every stream of engineering.

• LNM Institute of Information Technology

The LNM Institute is a joint public and private college with the best of both worlds regarding engineering colleges. This institute offers education quality and exceptional course materials, such as a government engineering college. This is paired with the infrastructure, high-tech lab facilities, and other campus facilities commonly available at private engineering colleges. In terms of placements, LNM Institute is one of the best as they offer top posts in some of the biggest companies in the world, with a very high placement percentage in every stream.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur, popularly known as the blue city, is another major city in Rajasthan that is popular due to the rich cultural and historical heritage that it holds for the state. Jodhpur is home to an IIT, making it a very lucrative spot for engineering aspirants. Other than that, there are 18 engineering colleges in Jodhpur, including private and government colleges. Let's look at some of the best engineering colleges in Jodhpur.

• IIT Jodhpur

Even though IIT Jodhpur is not the top IIT, it is still one of the best engineering colleges in India, with a NIRF ranking of 43 out of 300. As an IIT, it is tough to get into these colleges, but if you get in, you will get the best engineering education in India, followed by the placement drives and packages in the industry. On average fresh graduates from IIT receive top placements in some big companies worldwide for some offers even going up to crores. Even as a lowball, you will get offers worth over 10 LPA after passing out from IIT Jodhpur. Making it a dream college for engineering aspirants.

• JIET Jodhpur

Jodhpur Institute of Engineering and Technology is one of the premier private engineering colleges in Rajasthan. As a private engineering college, they provide excellent infrastructure and campus facilities to students to help them grow holistically and adequately grasp the core concepts of engineering. They have best-in-class labs and seminar halls regularly graced by experts who help students learn their curriculum better. 

As one of the premier colleges, their educational curriculum is comprehensive and focuses equally on practical and theoretical learning. In terms of placements at JIET, they have a very high placement rate. Most of their students are currently working at some of the top companies in their respective industries at respectable positions after completing their engineering education at JIET.

Conclusion

Jaipur and Jodhpur are great options for pursuing your engineering education, and these cities have their merits that can cause students to choose one over the other. Three of the four institutes mentioned in this article are government-operated, which makes them a competitive task to get admission in those colleges. JIET is the only private institute on the list that offers quality education without an arduous admission process. You can find more information about the placement features and the curriculum provided by JIET on the college's official website.