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How are metallurgy placements at IIT Madras?
The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is one of the oldest having been started in the same year as the Institute. Its teaching, research, and consultancy activities spread across various fields ranging from conventional metallurgy to frontiers of materials science.
However, IIT Madras lacks core companies for every branch for placements. The same is the case with the Metallurgy department. Students should be encouraged from the beginning of their course for placements. In the worst-case scenario, only a single student gets placed in a core company.
The average salary package offered was barely INR 6 LPA.
The placements for the core jobs are concerned, chances are rare as the number of roles offered is very less. However, there are numerous non-core job opportunities offered in Metallurgy.
How is the IIT Madras online course?
The online Programming and Data Science course offered by IIT Madras is an additional diploma that can be completed in 3-6 years. Despite the increasing demand, I think this course lacks the necessary rigor and is unnecessary.
- This course is usually undertaken by those who are already pursuing an offline engineering course alongside. Some even find it challenging to complete online assignments and give exams at their regular college.
- A major part of the curriculum is already available on NPTEL. The only additional benefits are the assignments, tests, and the diploma certificate at the end. Thus, if you are solely after the knowledge and content, many other better colleges and online portals offer the course at a much lower price.
- Most students choose this course for the IIT tag. But you don’t get to experience IIT campus life which is unique in itself. The students are always busy with some research work or learning new skills. You miss out on all these despite the high fees you are paying.
Ultimately you decide to make consider the pros and cons of the course. It’s advisable to talk to someone who has completed this course to get a better understanding of it.
Which is better, IIT Madras mechanical or IIT BHU electronic engineering?
Both IIT Madras and IIT BHU are highly renowned engineering institutions in India. The admissions to both of them are conducted through JEE Advanced each year.
Here is a comparison between B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Madras and B.Tech Electronics Engineering at IIT BHU:
| Parameters | B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Madras | B.Tech Electronics Engineering at IIT BHU |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package (2023) | INR 66.26 LPA | INR 50 LPA |
| Average Package (2023) | - | INR 29.56 LPA |
| Median Package (2023) | INR 15.92 LPA | INR 30 LPA |
| Top Campus Recruiters | American Express, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, EY, Microsoft, Intel, Apple, etc. | Samsung, Flipkart, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Reliance Jio, among others. |
| Important Topics in Curriculum | Check here | Check here |
| Fee Structure | INR 2.15 Lakhs per year (Gen/OBC) INR 14,500 per year (SC/ST) |
INR 2.13- INR 2.28 Lakhs per year (Gen/OBC) INR 12,465- INR 27,215 per year (SC/ST) |
The placements for B.Tech Electronics are more promising as evident from the above statistics. But if you are truly interested in B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras will offer you an excellent academic environment and tremendous opportunities.
IIT Madras electrical engineering or IIT Delhi electrical engineering, which is the best?
Unless you are considering IIT Delhi because of its location advantage, IIT Madras is the best option. No one ever leaves IIT Madras disappointed. Another factor people consider is the environment provided by the Institute. Most North Indians consider the culture at IIT Madras way different and thus end up losing focus and motivation. If you are affected by such elements, choose the Institute you think will have a culture and people similar to your tastes.
Many North Indians are settling well in IIT Madras and ending up in the top 5% of the batch. So what matters is that the Institute you are choosing should provide the kind of environment that motivates you to learn and excel.
You will face tremendous competition and thus you will have to stay focussed and motivated to do well in that kind of environment. It is extremely necessary to choose the right environment for you as you will be spending 4 years of your life there.
Thus if a certain Institute, for instance, IIT Madras has more facilities than IIT Delhi but you stay among average students in IIT Madras but among the top 5% in IIT Delhi, then the right option for you is IIT Delhi.
How much should one score in their GATE examination, to get a seat in IIT Madras?
The score required in GATE to get a seat in IIT Madras varies every year depending on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats in the institute.
Here is a general idea of the GATE score required to secure a seat at IIT Madras:
- For M.Tech programs: Candidates need to score at least 600-700 marks (out of 1000) to have a good chance of getting into IIT Madras. However, the cutoff score may vary depending on the department, category (General/OBC/SC/ST), and the candidate's GATE score relative to other applicants.
- For Ph.D. programs: GATE score for Ph.D. programs in IIT Madras is also department-specific and varies depending on the research area and the number of available seats. Generally, candidates with a GATE score above 650-700 have a good chance of being shortlisted for the Ph.D. program at IIT Madras. However, the cutoff score may vary depending on the department and the number of qualified applicants.
It is important to note that the GATE score is just one of the criteria for admission to IIT Madras, and the institute also considers other factors such as academic performance, work experience, research publications, and performance in the written test and/or interview. Candidates are advised to check the department-wise cutoff scores and the admission criteria on the IIT Madras website and prepare accordingly.
How should I prepare for MS Mechanical test at IIT Madras?
The written test for MS Mechanical has 3 major topics to choose from: Design; Thermal; and Manufacturing.
The section you chose has to be necessarily the same for both written and interview. There are a total of 12 questions in the written test - 10 questions from chosen section and 2 questions from Maths.
Every question carries equal marks (2 marks). Usually, 8 questions are numerical based while the rest 4 are theoretical. Numerical questions were based on engineering topics like SOM, Tom, and Mechanics while theoretical questions were highly conceptual. One has to answer around 8-9 questions to get shortlisted for the interview
Once the shortlisted candidates' list is released, you are required to go for document verification. You will be informed of your interview date as well. You might be asked to bring a copy of your first-year project along with you and will be asked questions related to it.
Once summoned, you will be asked to select 3 different projects out of 3 different specializations. (Thermal/design/manufacturing) for the MS course. You will be asked basic questions from the topic you have prepared beforehand and sometimes additional mathematics questions are also asked.
Overall, the interview is not as difficult as it seems and enough preparation will get you through.
Is the IIT HSEE overrated?
IIT Madras conducts its own entrance exam, the Humanities and Social Science Entrance Examination (HSEE) to admit students for its various MA and Ph.D. programs. But you need to understand what your expectations are and what you want to do after the program.
If you want to do higher studies in the field after graduating, then it is a decent program. In terms of job placements on campus, it may not fulfill your expectations. Take a look at some placement statistics for the MA program for the year 2019-20 for better clarity.
- Percentage of placements – 86%
- Highest salary – INR 12.33 lakhs per annum
- Lowest salary – INR 6 lakhs per annum
- Average salary – INR 9.11 lakhs per annum
- Median salary – INR 9 lakhs per annum
Thus many students opt for higher studies or prepare for civil service examinations after studying here.
How severe is ragging in IIT Madras?
The points below give a brief overview of a notice published by the Dean of IIT Madras regarding ragging and student abuse.
- IIT Madras follows the Supreme Court’s order about ragging seriously. It has set up an anti-ragging squad. If anybody is caught in some activity related to the same, he/she will be straightaway expelled from the institute.
- The fact about ragging was intense in the past at IIT Madras, which led the management to take decisions very seriously. It is clearly stated that students can’t take it lightly.
- Even introductions and interactive sessions that may be forcefully held with juniors are against the norms, and so should be avoided.
- According to the Supreme Court’s order, the institute has every right to expel any student who is caught in ragging-related activity. The convict may even have to spend time behind the bars, with an endorsement mentioned in the TC that he/shehas been expelled due to such activities in the institute.
How good is NPTEL IIT Madras' machine learning course?
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) IIT Madras' machine learning course is considered to be one of the best online resources for learning machine learning. It is very comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics in machine learning, and is taught by well-known experts in the field. Many students have found it to be very helpful in their studies and career development. My friend recently joined this course and shared her experience of the classes in the first week.
The lectures are conducted live and the first one gave an insight into the structure of the course. To make the most out of this course, one needs to have certain abilities.
- Skilled in Python programming
- Basic knowledge of MATLAB.
- Knowledge of Mathematical topics of “Engineering Mathematics”.
The live lectures will be conducting discussions on
- Modern algorithm of Machine Learning (ML).
- Importance of journals published on ML algorithms.
- Application of the knowledge acquired using open-source tools like TensorFlow.
- Application of algorithm in specific engineering applications.
- Implementation of ML algorithm in live project.
I would recommend checking it out if you are interested in learning more about machine learning.
Which branch is good at IIT Madras?
Many criteria determine the credibility and worth of a branch. Some students are after placements while some want to explore a lot of fields in the department.
In case you are keen to explore various fields, Electrical engineering, and Mechanical engineering are the best Branches. These branches have excellent lab facilities for thermal engineering, machine design, and fluid mechanics with top-notch equipment still unavailable in other institutes. The Electrical engineering labs of IIT Madras especially VLSI labs are considered the best in the country.
The well-structured curriculum provides excellent scope to explore crucial fields of engineering.
Based on placements, the top 4 branches are
- Computer science
- Electrical
- Engineering Design
- Mechanical
First try to analyze what you are looking for in the branch you chose and then decide on one.
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