Summary of Scaler Vs Newton Vs Polaris | Which College to Choose? | Pros & Cons | Harsh Sir
Summary of "Scaler Vs Newton Vs Polaris | Which College to Choose? | Pros & Cons | Harsh Sir"
Main Ideas and Concepts
The video is a detailed comparison of three prominent new-age tech colleges in India: Scaler School of Technology, Newton School, and Polaris School of Technology. The presenter, Harsh Sir, addresses the confusion among students about which college to choose and provides an impartial analysis of each institution based on various parameters such as curriculum, degree offerings, admission process, fees, campus life, infrastructure, background, and placement/internship prospects.
Key Points and Lessons
1. Purpose and Approach of the Video
- The video aims to help students stuck in a dilemma choosing between Scaler, Newton, and Polaris.
- Harsh Sir avoids bias, neither promoting nor criticizing any college harshly.
- The video focuses on facts, common features, and differences to help students make an informed choice.
2. New Age vs Traditional Colleges
- New age colleges (Scaler, Newton, Polaris) focus on updated, industry-aligned curricula, mentorship by tech industry experts, hands-on projects, and early internships.
- Traditional colleges focus more on theory and passing exams but often have outdated curricula.
- New age colleges are generally preferred for employability and practical skills.
3. Common Features of Scaler, Newton, and Polaris
- Industry-aligned curriculum covering Data Structures, Algorithms, AI, DevOps, etc.
- Mentorship from engineers at Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and other top tech companies.
- Hands-on learning through real-world projects.
- Mandatory internships every semester or year.
- Startup and innovation culture encouraged.
4. Differences Among the Three Colleges
a. Courses and Degree Offerings
- Scaler: Offers BSc or BS degrees in Data Science through tie-ups with IIT Madras and BITS Pilani. Unique proposition: possibility to complete Bachelor’s in 3 years and Master’s (MSc in Computer Science) in 1 year via a European university (Wolf University), completing both degrees in 4 years.
- Newton: Offers BTech degrees through tie-ups with Rishihood University (Delhi), DY Patil University (Pune), and BITS Pilani. Students attend classes on partner campuses.
- Polaris: Offers BTech degrees through Meritorious Skills University (Sikkim). Classes are conducted in Bengaluru; new campus plans are underway.
b. Degree Recognition and Study Mode
- All three colleges provide degrees through partner universities; students mostly do not need to physically attend partner university campuses except in some cases.
- Scaler and Newton have physical campuses; Polaris mostly online with plans for expansion.
c. Admission Process
- All three have merit-based admissions involving online application, entrance test, and interview.
- Polaris adds pre-engineering sessions post-interview before final admission.
- Scaler’s admission is reportedly more competitive with a low acceptance rate (~3.7% as per student reports).
- Newton and Polaris have slightly different eligibility criteria regarding marks and dropout status.
d. Eligibility Criteria
- Scaler: Minimum 60% in 12th boards; unclear about dropouts.
- Newton: Minimum 50% in PCM and Maths, no double dropouts allowed.
- Polaris: Minimum 60% in 12th, allows double dropouts.
e. Fees
- Scaler: Approx. ₹20 lakh for 4 years (including partner university fees).
- Newton: Approx. ₹17.5 - 18 lakh for 4 years (varies by campus).
- Polaris: Highest fees at ₹25 lakh for 4 years.
f. Campus and Infrastructure
- Scaler: Campus in Electronic City, Bangalore (approx. 2 acres), located in a secure and tech-centric area.
- Newton: Tie-ups with large campuses — Rishihood University (25 acres), DY Patil University (100 acres). Campus life rated better than Scaler.
- Polaris: Limited physical infrastructure info; has an innovation lab with ML, IoT, Robotics, AI, AR/VR, and other tech labs; vibrant club culture.
5. Curriculum and Teaching
All three have strong, industry-relevant curricula designed with input from tech leaders. Classes are taught by industry professionals from top tech companies. Focus on hands-on coding, real projects, and specializations in AI, ML, DSA, etc.
6. Internship and Placement Data
- Scaler: Strongest placement and internship data with 96.3% internship rate by 1.5 years, average stipend ₹31,000/month, highest stipend ₹1 lakh/month, 1200+ hiring partners, and audited placement reports by B2K Analytics (also audits IIM Ahmedabad).
- Newton: 93% internship rate, highest stipend ₹1.25 lakh/month, average stipend
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