Yes, absolutely. Life at IIT Bombay is extremely enjoyable. If you want to enjoy your life at IITB, here are some tips that you may find helpful:
Remember that it's important to not do things under peer pressure. Stay true to yourself and do what makes you happy, even if it's not what others expect of you. If you do so, you are going to enjoy your life at IIT Bombay to the fullest.
The life of a graduate mechanical engineer trainee from NTTF, Peenya, Bangalore is fulfilling but demanding as well.
It is certainly not easy and every day you will learn a few things which will be important in your career. The lessons you will get will be physically and mentally demanding but after completing the course you work in any company very comfortably.
If your knowledge of the core subjects is good, then you will definitely get a good job in a good company with a salary package which will be according to your expectations.
Also people from all over the country study here and thus you will learn about various other cultures and traditions. Overall it is a very enriching experience.
My cousin belonged to the Mohali campus of ISB and during her exchange term, she observed and compared the pros and cons of both campuses. I have listed the major pros of both colleges.
ISB Hyderabad
ISB Mohali
ISB maintains a strict balance between both campuses and the placement statistics are a testament to that as no major differences can be observed.
Overall my cousin never regretted choosing Mohali over Hyderabad and recommends the same to everyone.
Life as a medico at KGMU Lucknow is very vibrant and unexpectedly fun. You will enjoy your time here thoroughly and create some amazing memories.
So life here is very dynamic and fun!
One of my friends graduated from Symbiosis Centre of Media and Communication, let me share some of her experiences at the institute -
Students who can work hard and are up for experiential learning can easily adjust with culturally diverse individuals. You can make it big in the world of media and communication, this place will aid in their journey.
Every coin has two sides. Similarly the institute NIT Jalandhar has both pros and cons.
Pros-
Friendly ambiance. Seniors are there for support. Ragging is strictly prohibited
The mess food is usually Punjabi and quite delicious
Alot of emphasis is placed on extracurricular activities. There are various clubs like LADS, MADS etc. Various cultural events are also held.
The seniors here are literal genius and interactions with them is very beneficial
Placement opportunities are pretty good at every branch
Proper hygiene facilities and lush green infrastructure add to its ambiance. New lecture halls and departments are under construction.
Great exposure through technical and cultural events Techniti and Utkansh
New short term courses are launched under GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks )
International workshops and conferences that are held frequently help you gain a lot of experience
Cons-
The quality of faculty here is below average. They focus more on bookish knowledge than a broader practical approach.
Technical events resemble cultural events
No assistance is provided for training.
Marks matter more than general excellence. Everyone is in a war to secure the highest CGPA.
The 75% attendance rule works against the favour of many students.
So we can say that the merits overshadow the demerits to a great extent. In fact every NIT has similar cons which are almost uncontrollable. So just be a great learner and focus on your own betterment.
As a student of BHU my friend shared some of the most useful tips for first-year students:
Make the best use of Central Library for reading in silence.
Have cold coffee/South Indian foods at VT.
Build a trusting relationship with your teachers. This will go a long way. The teachers here appreciate every little gesture so getting in their good books won’t hurt.
You can have Chai/ cold drinks at Lanka Gate 24x7.
Utilize campus facilities to the maximum extent
Follow practice sessions and be timely with your records. It will provide you with extra marks.
Varanasi is the city of Ghats so don’t forget to indulge in their beauty in your leisure time.
My brother graduated in B.Tech (CS) from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology. I have heard about the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in SLIET.
Campus:-
Placements:-
If you spend your four years in this university, it wouldn’t be a waste of your money. Earlier, the placement of this college wasn’t good enough but last year a total of 41 companies visited the university and 195 students got placed in the best companies. Due to COVID, the placement is still in progress.
The top recruiters who came to the university in 2020 were Cognizant, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Nestle India, Capgemini, Softstar, Nature Bio Food, TCS, Ralson, Godrej, and many more.
Thus, the University keeps academics on priority and fun at the same time.
It is not a hidden fact that IIT Kharagpur has one of the biggest college campuses in India. It is larger than IIT Bombay, Delhi, and Kanpur combined together. In fact, the agriculture and food engineering department of IITKGP is bigger than IIT Delhi itself.
It has more than 20 departments offering a plethora of courses like Computer Science, Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, and Exploration geophysics.
Some major highlights of IIT Kharagpur's infrastructure and amenities are
IITKGP is one of the most beautiful colleges in the country. One can visit the campus to really understand its uniqueness. Being the oldest and biggest, IIT Kharagpur is called the Mother of IITs.
In terms of academics and placements, Anna University is decent. The university has eight faculties and 30 departments. It offers UG, PG, and doctorate courses. It has collaborated with 37 international universities for student exchange programs.
Anna University placements are good. Ashok Leyland, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, etc. are among the major recruiters that take part in the campus placements. During the recent placement drive, students received an average CTC of around INR 7 LPA. While the highest CTC offered was INR 36 LPA.