Hello,
Let me first make something clear. The majority of colleges are linked with VTU, however autonomous institutions create their own curricula and hold their own examinations. On the other hand, VTU continues to grant the degree. The majority of other colleges use the VTU exam and syllabus. As for the decision, I believe it to be a personal one. If your rankings are ordinary, it can be tough to get into autonomous universities. However, assuming you qualify for both, each offers benefits and drawbacks.
The benefits of VTU are:
Disadvantage of VTU
So, it's a matter of preference. Since I have generalised here, remember to consider the situation before drawing any generalisations.
It's all based on my experiences, those of my friends, and the wisdom my father imparted with me when I was a member of the executive council at VTU and of various academic senates and committees that drafted the curricula for various autonomous colleges.
Thank You
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