It is just an extra source of income for VIT. All of roommates are from this 5-year batch and what I found is their curriculum is not up to the mark. Courses are similar for B.tech CSE and Integrated courses but the syllabus is not the level of B.tech CSE.
And coming to placements…
Less number of companies take people from Integrated courses, reasons might be their syllabus standard. Many Integrated people get placed in regular companies(less than 5LPA).
Finally, If you are asking me whether to join the course, I wouldn’t suggest that…