Choosing between Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE) at NIT Jalandhar depends on your preferences and career goals:

1.Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET)

Thapar is known for its strong focus on research and industry connections.

Typically offers a robust curriculum with opportunities for internships and projects in various tech domains.

Thapar has a good campus life with various extracurricular activities and facilities.

2. NIT Jalandhar

NIT Jalandhar is part of the NIT system, which is well-regarded across India.

While not as directly focused on software and programming as CSE, ICE can lead to roles in automation, control systems, and embedded systems, which are also promising fields.

NITs usually have a strong campus culture with a variety of technical and cultural events

If you are more interested in software development and computer science, CSE at Thapar might be the better choice.