Top Engineering Colleges in Mumbai

Engineering is the most popular branch among the students and number of colleges available has been increased in past few decades.  There are number of colleges available in Mumbai which offer various engineering courses. The Admissions in Mumbai for engineering colleges are carried through the entrance exams MHT-CET, AIEEE etc. Many courses are available in the field of engineering like Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer etc.

The list of top engineering colleges in Mumbai is as follows

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Bombay)

Established In: 1958

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is located in Powai, Mumbai. It has been listed as one of the top engineering colleges of India. It is the second oldest institute in all the IIT institutes in India. IITB is the public engineering institute which offers the many courses in various fields like science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The IIT Bombay is currently has about 14 academic departments in its campus. IIT Bombay is the best engineering institutes in Bombay and the admission to the institute are carried out through IIT-JEE exam.

Courses Offered:
B. Tech
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

M. Tech
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
Petroleum Geoscience

Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (MUICT-M)

Established In: 1933

Institute of chemical Technology was known as the University Department of chemical Technology. ICT is the premiere chemical engineering and research institute which is located in Mumbai. The ICT has been granted as the deemed university status in 2008 which is also funded by the state government. ICT is the only institute which is completely dedicated for the chemical courses.

Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Master of Chemical Engineering

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

Established In: 1887

VJTI is one of the oldest colleges in Asia and initially it ws known as the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute which was after renamed to its present name in 1997. VJTI is an autonomous institute which provides autonomous courses issued by the university of Mumbai. The institute is supported by the Government of Maharashtra as it comes under the state government.

Courses Offered:
B.E.
Production Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Textile Engineering

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute Of Technology

Established In: 1962

Sardae Patel Institute of technology is an engineering college situated in Andheri, Mumbai. SPIT offers many engineering courses, all affiliated by the university of Mumbai. SPIT was initially the part of the Sardar Patel College of Engineering which then separated in year 2005. This is one of the top engineering colleges in Mumbai and it has been ranked among top 3 intitutes after the IIT-Bombay

Courses Offered:
B.E.
Computer Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Information Technology Engineering

K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering

Established In: 1983

K. J. Somaiya college is recognized by AICTE which offers many engineering courses which are affiliated by the Mumbai University. K. J Somaiyya is one of the best private colleges in Mumbai which offer many engineering courses. K J Somaiya is located in Vidyavihar area of the Mumbai and college campus also includes Science and arts College, a secondary school

Courses Offered:
B.Tech.
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology Engineering

M.E.
Computer Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in CAD/CAM

PO and Invoices

It is easy to muddle up various accounting terms especially if you are not accustomed to dealing with them. Two such terms are purchase order and invoice. To a novice in accounting both can sound and come across as very much the same. And while looking closer also many people can’t put their finger on the exact difference. But they do differ and here is how.

Let’s start with the definitions:

Purchase order: Simply defined a purchase order is a document sent by the buyer to the seller containing a list of things the buyer wishes to purchase. By and large it is a commercial document and it indicates the quantity and type of the products or services the buyer wishes to purchase from the seller. Once the seller or supplier accepts the purchase order a contract between the buyer and seller is made. This contract for the seller to provide the required goods does not exist till he/ she accepts the purchase order.

Companies use purchase orders for various reasons such as:

•  Purchase orders keep a clear record for both the buyer and the seller of what is being bought or sold.
• A purchase order can protect the seller’s interests if the buyer refuses to acknowledge the ordering of the goods.
• Many financial institutes provide financial support after evaluating purchase orders.

Invoice: An invoice is again a commercial document and like a purchase order it also mentions the quantity, type and price of the products or services that are being provided. But in this case it is the other way around, that is, the seller sends the invoice to the buyer and it is basically a statement of how much a buyer owes the seller. An invoice is a document that indicates a sale transaction. Payment terms are independent of an invoice. Most invoices mention a due date for payment. Invoices also mention the tax amount that is being levied on the products or the services being provided. In case a service that is being provided that is to be paid for on the basis of time, the invoice also consists the number of hours the services has been provided for.

So the basic differences between a purchase order and an invoice are:

• A purchase order is prepared by a buyer listing the items that he/ she intends to buy. In other words it is a written request and involves no payment. An invoice is prepared by the seller when the product or services have been provided and a payment is expected to be made.
• A purchase order comes with no due date. The seller is supposed to make the delivery at the earliest possible to maintain goodwill and to expand business. Invoices come with a due date after which a fine for late payment is often applicable. In case the invoice is never cleared by the buyer, the seller can take legal actions against him.

Nowadays purchase orders have been made entirely electronic, most of which are sent or received online. Invoicing is also fast catching up with the trend as there are a lot of advantages if the exercise is carried out online with the help of various online invoicing services available on the internet.

5 Useful tools for freelance web designers

Freelance web designers often come across complex problems which may hinder their process of development. To get rid of these obstacles, many new freelancer tools and applications are now available online. Be it intricate coding or business management, these innovative tools act as reinforcement for the freelancers and help them effectively in their pursuit.

So if you are undergoing through difficulties in your web work, mentioned below are few applications which will put an end to your worries.

1.      Basecamp (Project Management)

      Basecamp enables you to track project collaboration materials, long email exchanges, screenshots, URLs, to-do lists, share files, create to-do lists, milestones, assign tasks, centralize feedback and get customization. It is a powerful tool that conduct projects collaborates with teammates and co-workers. 

2.     Things (Personal-To-Do-List)

Things help you track complex-picture, setting limitations for multiple projects, reminders to switch with new business leads, etc. you can also take a complete observation of your tasks performance. Varieties of To-Do-List apps are available to choose from, according to the need.

3.     Gmail and Google Apps (Communication) 

Google Apps is a package that contains various useful Google tools such as Google docs that will be added in your domain and provides powerful email, internet solutions calendar, documents for small businesses. Also its search function is fast, accurate and consistent.

4.     Dropbox (Online back-up)

Dropbox is an online service with various features that is easy to set up, share files between multiple co-workers and can produce suitable applications depending upon the type of your business and requirements. It also provides online backup and synchronization tool.

5.     Billbooks (Invoicing) 

Billbooks is an online invoicing application that offers free estimate generation and helps you send invoices and payment reminders timely. It also manages expenses, track and print invoices and generates profit and loss invoices. Billbooks is an innovative way to save time on creating and sending invoices.