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What are the things that you want to change in IIT Kharagpur based on an academic perspective?
My sister was a student at IIT Kharagpur and had a few suggestions that could be made to improve the academic situation of the Institute.
- BS/EVS: Either the BS/EVS should be removed from the compulsory list of the course that should be taught in the first semester year. A student in his final year is already busy preparing for his internships and has no time for extra subjects. Moreover, the course is very demanding with everchanging professors and a vast curriculum.
- Slide reading: The use of slides has resulted in the lack of touch of blackboard teaching. Students pay little attention to slides especially when these slides are played without any explanation. Slides are just meant for animations, statistics, pictorial diagrams, structures, and maybe examples. The entire syllabus should be taught over slides.
- English Communication: There is little focus on English commutation between students and professors or even among peers.
- Inequality of marks: Different TAs give different marks and thus students belonging to different groups suffer as a result. This means that if you belong to a group that has a rude TA then you will suffer while others belonging to a group with a lenient TA, will end up scoring more irrespective of their abilities.
If such changes are made then definitely the few loopholes in the academic efficiency of the Institute can be taken care of.
What is the chance of upgrading your branch in IIT Kharagpur?
Most IITs have the option of branch change in the middle of the year. IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur have very limited seats for branch change that too at the end of the first and second year only.
IITs have adopted this strategy to ensure students study the branch that matched their preferences only.
According to a report, around 10% of a particular branch get the opportunity to switch branches. The linear ranking system of students that evaluates the students based on performance has resulted in tough competition thereby the branches being allocated on the basis of scores. The vacancies as the result of these strict evaluations are then filled by students who opt for branch change. These branch changes are made on the basis of performance only.
IIT Kanpur is way ahead of other IITs and allows branch change even after 2 years. Additionally, students are allowed to pursue a major under which 10 courses for another stream can be chosen apart from a minor. This trend is highly observed among mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science streams. The ultimate purpose is to let students study the subject that intrigues them and becomes a source of motivation to perform better.
How is quality engineering design and manufacturing (QEDM) at IIT Kharagpur?
Quality Engineering Design and Manufacturing is a dual degree course offered at IIT Kharagpur. The course seeks to help inculcate skills related to product realization from product design to manufacturing technologies, operations, and analytics.
These programs provide the students an opportunity for an internship that helps them work in the field and explore it further. It is a new and advanced level educational program that targets engineers and helps them deliver top-notch designs, prototypes, fabrication, manage production, quality, logistics, and supply chain, and also operate these enterprises.
Degree offered by IIT Kharagpur
The 5-year dual degree curriculum in Quality Engineering Design and Manufacturing (QEDM) is delivered in two verticals - Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Electronics.
For each of the verticals, there will be B. Tech (Hons) in Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing and M. Tech in Design and Quality Engineering.
Special Features of the Program
This is the only program at IIT that offers a 6-month internship to its students. There are additional summer internships in the 2nd and 3rd year. The primary goal is for the student to gain maximum exposure and become well-experienced in every aspect.
The interdisciplinary program is offered by a host of departments
- Department of Industrial & System Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Two verticals
- Industrial electronics Vertical
- Mechanical Vertical
- Past Recruiters (Placements and Internships)
What rank is required in JEE to get admission in IIT Kharagpur for aerospace engineering?
Tabulated below is the JEE Main rank for IIT Kharagpur Aerospace Engineering
|
Category |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|
Open |
3455 |
5497 |
|
EWS |
935 |
976 |
|
OBC NCL |
1590 |
2302 |
|
SC |
546 |
1036 |
|
ST |
523 |
693 |
What is your IIT Kharagpur PhD experience?
A typical Ph.D. student is expected to have been trained in conducting and researching projects when he is ready to get a Ph.D. after conducting enough research under a faculty advisor.
The Ph.D. degree is given by an expert from an extremely reputed industry and he is under no obligation to give the degree unless he considers the researcher's work worthy of a Ph.D. degree. Therefore there is no relaxation and one has to give it all to get a Ph.D. and satisfy the person evaluating his work. For some, this might be easy while for some it may take years.
Ph.D. students have to conduct thorough research on the given topic and go through the publications of experts. They can derive their own opinions from these works or point out some flaws and remedies for the same.
The entire process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree has a number of obstacles and sometimes things look too forlorn and some even give up. But trust me the result is worth the effort and a Ph.D. can become your savior for a lifetime.
What should I chose between BITS Pilani Hyderabad ECE and IIT Kharagpur Manufacturing science and engineering?
This answer can be answered in 2 aspects; branch wise and Institute wise.
Branch-wise, ECE is way ahead of Manufacturing Science and Engineering and has a wider scope after graduation. ECE students are hired by both electronics and software companies. Moreover, ECE is a major stream whereas Manufacturing is just a sub-stream under Mechanical Engineering.
Specifically talking about colleges only, I would suggest you choose IIT KGP which has a stronger brand name and legacy than BITS Pilani Hyderabad. Its reputation is not just limited to India and has great scope outside India as well. It gets better and more companies than BITS during campus placements.
One major point of difference is the location of both institutes. Hyderabad has a much superior location than IIT Kharagpur thus offering better college life and exposure. IIT KGP is remotely located and lacks the necessary industry touch and exposure.
You have to travel long distances just to eat or do shopping. You will miss out on city life and the opportunities it has to offer. While the campus is great, you have to stay inside as the world outside is desolate. Spending 4 years without much exposure might limit your opportunities.
Hyderabad on the other hand has everything city life has to offer apart from being a major IT hub. This makes it possible to apply for campus jobs as well which is not possible in the case of IIT KGP.
In the end, it’s you who has to make a decision. Go where your heart is inclined the most be it ECE or Manufacturing at IIT or BITS. Just make sure to make a decision that will not make you regret it later.
How do I prepare for Data Analytics Placements at IITs (specifically, IIT Kharagpur)?
One of my friends is working in the Analytics Industry for the pasts 4 years and has given enough placement interviews in the same sectors to have a great experience. I asked him about the preparation for the Data Analytics interview. He told me that their placements are quite similar to other companies and comprise: 1 aptitude test and 3 interviews; out of these 2 are technical and one HR
Aptitude test: This written test is very similar to a CAT exam and other exams of easy to medium level of difficulty. Anyone who is preparing for CAT or GMAT would easily clear this test with an additional focus on any aptitude book.
Technical Interview: These interviews come under 3 headings
- Resumes projects
- Guesstimates
- Case Interview
Resume projects: Preparing for this interview is easy and requires a good resume that can be built in multiple ways. You can take up data projects with R and Python which will make your resume appear better. You will have a considerable advantage over those who lack such projects.
For guesstimates and case interviews: These interviews require preparation that is similar to other interviews.
Based on the approach companies take while selecting candidates, you can prepare accordingly and ace all the interviews.
Should I pursue electrical engineering at IIT Jammu or geophysics at IIT Kharagpur?
I think I am qualified to answer this question as I graduated from IIT Kharagpur Geology and Geophysics department and I am working for ARM Group in the Middle East.
You should choose IIT Kharagpur due to following reasons:-
- Geophysics offers great opportunities to apply numerical, quantitative, and computational methods to geological investigations.
- IIT Kharagpur is ranked 6th in NIRF ranking while IIT Jammu is ranked 67th.
- IIT KGP focuses on holistic development and thus has a rich extracurricular culture that helps develop bonds between students of different branches.
- IIT Kharagpur has a median salary of 18 LPA, whereas IIT Jammu pays 17 LPA.
- IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest IITs, established in 1951. It has better infrastructure and a larger campus area of 2100 acres.
How is the MTech ECE placement from IIT Kharagpur?
MTech placements for the ECE branch at IIT Kharagpur depend a lot on your specialization.
Those under VLSI and VIPES get placed with great packages and there are almost cent percent placements for them. VLSI students are usually offered core jobs in contrast to VIPES which offers both core and non-core jobs. There are a lot of software profiles offered to VIPES students.
Communication also has decent placements but not the same certainty as VLSI. Here companies like Qualcomm come for placements and some even are offered software profilers
What should I take among IIT Delhi textile, IIT Kharagpur biotechnology, and IIT Guwahati engineering physics?
The choice of college and branch totally depends on your inclination and career prospects. Yet, a few pointers you might consider
For MBA/ non-core jobs/Startups: IIT Delhi Textile is the best choice if you are looking for any 3 of these options. Its excellent location provides enough exposure to give you access to unimaginable opportunities. Many events hosted by industry experts, CEOs of big companies, and successful entrepreneurs will give a better insight into the startup culture. Moreover, students preparing for competing exams can easily access coaching centers nearby.
Research in Biotechnology: If you are interested in research in general or Biotechnology specifically, then the Biotechnology at KGP is an excellent choice. It is one of the most demanding fields in terms of research and general growth. With a good CGPA, you can find a research internship or you can apply for MS or Ph.D. Even job opportunities are plentiful.
Campus: IIT Delhi is better because of its small size and location
Lastly, Engineering Physics from IIT Guwahati should be considered only if you are genuinely passionate about Physics and want to pursue a research career in the same. The curriculum comprises high-tech mathematical concepts and is a good option to pursue a career in economics and computer science.
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