IEM Kolkata is a reputed technical college in the region. But given a choice, you should take Civil/IT at Jadavpur University. JU ranks among the top engineering colleges in the country. It is well ahead of IEM, in terms of placement and opportunities.
Many core companies visit JU to recruit Civil Engineering students. The IT placement is excellent. Companies such as Microsoft, Google, etc. take part in Jadavpur University placements. During the 2022 placement drive, Facebook offered the highest CTC of INR 1.8 Crore per annum. The second highest CTC was INR 1.4 CPA, by Google.
Yes, IIMs do have a certain intake of freshers every year. Anyone without work experience can try their luck at IIM Bangalore as 20-30% of the batch comprises freshers. The reason for such an intake of freshers is that Recruiters from the Marketing and Finance sectors usually prefer a fresher given the nature of the jobs and roles offered. In the Marketing sector, you have to first go through Sales roles which are suitable for a fresher only. Even in Finance, the roles require a lot of working hours which might not be possible for someone with good work experience. Unless you have worked Sales/Marketing or have CA/CFA, recruiters prefer freshers only for such jobs.
This rule is applied somewhat similarly to other IIMs the only difference being the weightage given to different criteria.
If you are a fresher with average academic records, then switch to IIM Calcutta because Bangalore focuses a lot on academic performance and this might lower your chances of admission.
Job market scenario, fellow students, etc. are factors that influence the package of a graduate from IIM Bangalore. Therefore, the package offered to my batch 2021 at IIM Bangalore may differ from the package offered to the present graduating batch of 2023.
Also, IIM Bangalore does not provide a PGP with a specialization in IT.
These are the 2023 placement highlights for PGP and EPGP at IIM Bangalore-
Parameters |
PGP |
EPGP |
Number of Students |
512 |
75 |
Number of Offers made |
606 |
70 |
Number of Companies |
164 |
27 |
Average Package |
INR 35.31 LPA |
INR 33.07 LPA |
Median Package |
INR 33 LPA |
INR 32.21 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
BCG, Bain & Co., Accenture, McKinsey & Co., Microsoft |
Accenture, KPMG, Wipro, Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Genpact, Samsung |
During the 2023 PGP placements for the IT and Analytics sector, 65 offers were made and the salary range was INR 35-40 LPA.
The EPGP students received 27 offers in the IT industry, and 37% of EPGP graduates were placed in the IT sector.
IIM Bangalore is a renowned institution and if you get to pursue your PGP from IIM Bangalore, you must grab the opportunity.
Amrita Engineering College has strict rules regarding uniforms and attendance. Go through the below list to find out the common rules students need to follow, on campus.
The institute is also intolerant of ragging.
As an Indian citizen, you cannot take admission in Thapar University without giving JEE Mains. However, if you are a foreign or NRI student, the admission criteria are separate and do not involve JEE Mains. For foreign or NRI students, the admission process is comparatively easier than for Indian students, so there is no need to worry about the criteria.
Thapar University has a separate admission process for foreign and NRI students, which involves fulfilling certain eligibility criteria, such as passing the qualifying exam with the required percentage of marks, and having a valid score in SAT or any equivalent examination. Moreover, if English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of English proficiency through exams like IELTS or TOEFL.
Once you fulfill the eligibility criteria, you can apply for admission by submitting the application form online and paying the application fee. After the application process is complete, the university will release a merit list based on the eligibility criteria and your academic achievements. You will be notified if you are selected for admission, and further instructions will be given on how to complete the admission process.
In conclusion, if you are a foreign or NRI student, admission to Thapar University is possible without JEE Mains, as there are separate admission criteria that are relatively easier to fulfill. However, Indian citizens must give JEE Mains to be eligible for admission to the university.
If you are considering pursuing an MBA, it is advisable to not opt for engineering as it may not be relevant to achieving your goals. Instead, studying economics could prove to be beneficial.
If you are looking for a specific course at NIT Trichy, it is recommended taking up Production Engineering. This is considered to be the best course for someone with managerial ambitions.
Now, you may be skeptical about someone suggesting a particular stream of engineering for an MBA. However, here are some of the suggestions:
On a lighter note, the course is not very demanding, so you will have plenty of time to prepare for entrance exams or pursue other interests.
The placements at IIT Ropar are good for some while it can be disappointing for others. They cannot fulfill every student’s aspirations. Some want to do corporate jobs while others want to apply for government fields.
Categories | IIT Ropar |
Placement Percentage (overall) | 80% |
Highest CTC | 24 LPA |
Average CTC | 11.2 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Wipro, TCS, Infosys, IBM, etc. |
Finally, it is suggested that you maintain a good GPA, work on good projects, get good research internships, and after four years, secure a job role in a notable company or go abroad for an MS.
The rooms at NLSIU hostel are more or less okay. It is a government-backed institute and we cannot compare it with NALSAR.
The rooms at NLSIU can accommodate three students. They are not very spacious and you might find it difficult to share the rooms. There is no need for AC as the weather in Hyderabad is comfortable. There are coolers for the hotter months.
In the case of NALSAR, you will be sharing your room with another student for the first three years. From the 4th year onwards, you will have your own room. The rooms are not that spacious. With the construction of new hostel buildings, the problem of overcrowding is being dealt with.
I have a friend at Flame university and his experience at the institute has been great. Here is a brief highlight of the institute.
Hence, Flame University can be a good choice as it provides all the modern facilities and the academic culture is nice too but there are certain strict rules like attendance which has to be followed by everyone and cannot be avoided.
When my senior was a student at Azim Premji University, things were a bit different in terms of environment, pedagogy, and the way things were being taught then.
Some of the things he noticed were as follows.
The university addresses the grievances of the students and the hostel facilities are also up to the mark. My senior got a scholarship of 50%. The university provides support by giving loans for the remaining amount.