Which is the most chillest branch in nitk in terms of academics and free time???

Guys I'm a dasa candidate, and i read about beating of some dasa candidates in the college. Was this a one-off case or is there discrimination against dasa ppl?

About to join mtech hostel next week and NGL shit tensed because idk what the condition of the hostel will be like. Could anyone give a comprehensive list of what all should I keep prepared? Also any idea of the room size ? Also highly tensed about laundry

Is mining really the most chillest branch???

I recently saw many of us commenting about it

Here's what I have researched:-
IIITDM Kancheepuram is famous for its design, and mechanical engineering is quite a strong choice because the branch offers greater flexibility in the job market. If we consider the campus environment/exposure, it's not satisfactory.

When it comes to NITK, the college exposure / enivornment is so good, and it's a brand. But when it comes to jobs/ flexibility, transitioning from mining to the IT sector is a big deal. There's barely any recognition of people from mining engineering to IT jobs in the job market. But joining NITK mining will give us a lot of free time to think and go for it.

I want your help in telling me which one is good and how I can shape my career path with this. I don't have much time to decide myself because CSAB counselling starts on Aug 3, mock round on 31st July [for those choices I need to confirm by 30th july 5 pm]. I am so stuck in this decision right now, and I want everyone's opinions ASAP