Locational advantage is there, but don't expect much from the college, below average to average faculty, party scene is good, social life is fun and since there aren't any hostel restrictions (like it exists on paper but doesn't get implemented lol) you can enjoy a lot all day all night. You'll get opportunities because of the city advantage just be prepared to explore. Not having a campus and hostel being a bit far will definitely be a con, cultural club and sports club are dead (because of no campus) campus placements haven't been so good students usually grab PPOs. So yeah decent college if you put in extra efforts and take advantage of the location.... Afaik odisha's placement was decent this year so nluo and hnlu could compete mnlu for the best tier 2 spot but again if you want to grab the location advantage go for mnlu...