College & Admissions
21 comparison guides
College selection, drop year decisions, funding options, hostel vs day scholar, and tier comparisons.
College 3 min Backlog vs No Backlog
Comparison guide for Indian students: Backlog vs No Backlog - Understanding the real impact of academic failures on placements.
College 6 min Central vs State University
Central vs State University: Does the funding source really matter? We compare infrastructure, faculty recruiting, and why a top state university in a metro often beats a central university in a remote town.
College 2 min College Clubs vs Academics
Comparison guide for Indian students: College Clubs vs Academics - Balancing GPA with extracurricular leadership.
College 2 min College Fest vs Placements Prep
Comparison guide for Indian students: College Fest vs Placements Prep - Managing the 'Final Year Distraction'.
College 3 min College Reputation vs City Location
Comparison guide for Indian students: College Reputation vs City Location - Navigating the trade-off between Brand Equity and Opportunity Access.
College 6 min College vs Branch
IIT vs NIT? Branch vs College? We break down the 'Brand vs Curriculum' debate. Learn when to compromise on the college tag for a specific branch and when the brand pays off long-term.
College 2 min Drop 1 Year vs Drop 2 Years
Comparison guide for Indian students: Drop 1 Year vs Drop 2 Years - The diminishing returns of repeating competitive exams.
College 5 min Drop Year vs Private College
Failed to crack the exam? evaluating the success rate of drop years vs the ROI of private colleges. A candid look at the mental toll of isolation and the cost of buying a degree.
College 3 min Education Loan vs Parents Money
Comparison guide for Indian students: Education Loan vs Parents Money - practical decision-making framework, tax benefits, and family financial security.
College 7 min Gap Year vs Backup Plan
Drop one year to retry or take the backup college? Use our 3-step decision matrix to evaluate your 'improvement gap' and the real emotional cost of studying while your friends move on.
College 6 min Government College vs Private College
Is a ₹20L private degree worth more than a ₹2L government one? We run the ROI numbers. Understand when paying a premium buys education, and when it’s just expensive daycare.
College 3 min Home State vs Other State College
Comparison guide for Indian students: Home State vs Other State College - Balancing quota benefits against exposure and growth.
College 2 min Hostel vs Day Scholar
Comparison guide for Indian students: Hostel vs Day Scholar - Analyzing the impact on social skills, academics, and budget.
College 2 min Iit Bombay vs Iit Delhi
Comparison guide for Indian students: Iit Bombay vs Iit Delhi - Deciding between the two titans of Indian technical education.
College 6 min Iit vs Nit vs Iiit
JOSAA guide: Old IITs vs Top NITs vs IIITs. We analyze median packages, campus culture, and the 'Branch vs College' debate. Data-driven advice to sort your preference list.
College 3 min Loan vs Debt Free College
Education Loan vs Debt-Free College: Is an IIT degree worth a ₹15 Lakh loan? We analyze the ROI, EMI pressure, and the hidden cost of debt.
College 9 min Private College vs Drop Year
Should you take a drop? A 7-question diagnostic to decide. Evaluate your 'improvement gap', the reality of your current offer, and the mental toll of a repeat year.
College 3 min Rent vs Pg vs Hostel
Comparison guide for Indian students: Rent vs Pg vs Hostel - A comprehensive guide to student accommodation logistics and economics.
College 2 min Scholarship vs Loan vs Self Funded
Comparison guide for Indian students: Scholarship vs Loan vs Self Funded - Strategic financing for higher education.
College 2 min Semester vs Annual System
Comparison guide for Indian students: Semester vs Annual System - Analyzing the academic pacing of different university models.
College 9 min Tier1 vs Tier2 College
Does your college tag define your career? We analyze the 'floor vs ceiling' effect of Tier 1 vs Tier 2, and provide a concrete 4-year roadmap for Tier 3 students to close the gap.