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What is your opinion on engineering physics at IIT Madras?
Engineering Physics at IIT Madras is a multidisciplinary field that combines elements of both Physics and Mathematics. Those who have a passion for both Physics and Mathematics and are not sure about core Electrical can go for this course.
The branch comprises multiple courses some of which might even not sign with your interests. But this happens in almost every branch. Despite it all, you gain excellent exposure to a wide range of fields and thus eventually help you clear your doubts regarding the branch.
What is it like to be a 40 year old M.Tech student at IIT Madras?
My uncle joined MTech at IIT Madras at the age of 39 and was made to stay at Krishna Hostel like any other PG student. The only advantage he got was a single room while most of his batchmates got double or triple-occupancy rooms.
Having lost his touch with studying, he had his share of fears but once the rhythm was set in motion, he soared high in academics and was able to manage his time well. Initially l, he did miss his job and normal life as being a student seemed weird to him. But the rigor of the curriculum and the enthusiastic peers steered all his fears away.
He rarely interacted with UG students who preferred ignoring their seniors in general. The UG and PG students only met in common areas like the library, and open-air theater and interaction was minimal. However, there are exceptions everywhere as towards the end of his program, my uncle was able to befriend 2-3 UG students who were keen to discuss the opportunities and challenges for a civil engineer.
What is the scope of naval architecture and ocean engineering from IIT Madras?
Naval architecture and ocean engineering at IIT Madras is a multifaceted discipline with a perfect blend of principles of naval architecture, ocean engineering, and mechanical engineering that teach you to design, develop, and maintain ships, boats, and other marine structures and systems.
A plethora of topics are covered under its curriculum some major topics being
- Ship design and hydrodynamics
- Marine propulsion and power systems
- Marine structures and materials
- Coastal and offshore engineering
- Ocean engineering and technology
- Marine environmental engineering.
This program offers internship opportunities in shipyards, offshore structures, and Shipping societies. Some points about the job prospects of Naval and Ocean Engineering are
- The theory is much more intriguing and exciting than the real-life work experience
- Beginners in this field have limited job prospects
- Most desirable profiles are still not open in India
- The job locations are limited owing to the nature of the field
- Unfortunately, the pay scale is much lower than expected as the jobs in this field focus a lot on experience and beginners struggle a lot in the beginning.
- Another option is pursuing MS or Ph.D. in the field to broaden your knowledge
- You can enter Academia and apply as a faculty member in a prestigious Institute. Here, you can continue to conduct your research and work on consultancy projects to pursue your interest in the subject and meet your financial goals.
All in all, the scope of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from IIT Madras is quite broad, covering many topics from design, analysis, and testing of ships, boats, and offshore platforms to marine environmental engineering and hands-on experience.
Which is better to join, IIT Madras online course or UpGrad? IIT Madras is offering a BSc in data science and programming and UpGrad is offering PG diploma.
Without any second thoughts, choose BSc Data Science from IIT Madras. Upgrad course is just an additional course between you and your degree from IIT Madras.
Choosing BSc program from IIT Madras will offer many perks
- You become a part of the extensive alumni network of IIT Madras
- You will be able to avail of Institute placements
- Fee waived based on your income criteria
- You can clear your doubt directly from the IIT Madras faculty. They are highly approachable.
- Weekly evaluation maintains the quality standards of the course and makes it one of the best Distance Education Programs.
- The online course from Upgrad awards you just a certificate while that from IIT Madras awards you a degree.
- The exams of Upgrad are conducted online whereas BSc exams are conducted offline at exam centers highly under the surveillance of examiners.
- There is a fixed duration (3-4) of the BSc program which is absent in the case of the Upgrad course.
- Your CV will be bestowed with an IIT tag, known worldwide while the Upgrad course is rarely known outside India.
- Internship opportunities are available under the BSc course thus offering much more exposure than Upgrad where you are expected to be already employed.
Upgrad is suitable only for those who are working full-time and cannot pursue a full-time course. Else, BSc should be your first option. This course can be pursued full-time and gives enough time to prepare simultaneously for many things like the Civil services exam, and CAT exam or inculcating skills like drawing, painting, music, etc.
How is the integrated BS-MS in physics program in IIT-Madras?
The integrated BS-MS 8’ Physics program offered at IIT Madras is a dual degree in reality. The program is a great success because it is under the umbrella of IIT Madras' excellent Physics department. This department is affiliated with CERN and LIGO and has approachable professors and a friendly ambiance for study.
One has to clear JEE to become eligible for this program. The cutoff keeps changing and this program has a small batch size of around 10-15 students. The small batch size is because the program has been newly launched and is still yet to be made known.
The peer group has geniuses from every culture and academic background. IMT might be a rank holder in Karnataka CET while the other may be a 98% in class 12th. There are dynamic discussions among the students and it’s more than one can ask for.
Additional features include INSPIRE scholarship of around INR 60000/- year. You even get the golden opportunity to attend the KVPY Vijyoshi camp.
Ultimately, this program is a dream come true for Physics lovers and is a better option than Engineering for them.
What are the placement prospects of a student pursuing a B.Tech in metallurgy and materials engineering in IIT Madras?
My friend graduated from IIT Madras a few months ago and was devastated by the placement scenario of her branch. It almost seems that only Electrical and Computer Science students were eligible for decent placements, rest all suffered.
Talking about Metallurgy specifically, he did not find a single core company visiting the campus for placements almost as if the branch was non-existent. He was told to maintain a good CGPA of 7-8+ for core roles but no core company visited.
In case you are looking for a high-paying non-core job, which is the case for most IITians, you will have to appear for several written and online exams not related to your specialization. You will have to make a good resume by including extra skills, developing your personality, and going the extra mile in your academics to achieve a high-paying job.
Concludingly, Metallurgy has little or no core job prospects so you will have to work hard to get non-core jobs.
What percentage of civil engineering students at IIT Madras end up taking core civil engineering jobs?
The exact percentage is difficult to tell because the data is available only with the Training and Placement Cell of IIT Madras. The biggest problem with Civil Engineering is that you will not get any immediate opportunities in the same stream. So many of the students who need a job immediately with a good pay package usually shift to other streams.
It is not the case that people are not interested in pursuing core civil engineering jobs. But they want to study what can give them jobs immediately. Unfortunately, this is difficult in core civil engineering jobs. These jobs demand higher degrees which the undergraduate students lack and thus are not considered.
How is internet speed in IIT Madras?
One of my cousins attends IIT Madras and according to him, the internet speed at the institute is usually good but he also experienced difficulties at times.
- Sometimes, the internet is quite good. He has experienced downloading things at a speed of about 10 Mbps. But, he says that this incident can occur only seldom and might not be the same every time you are using it.
- Sometimes, his experience went downhill. If there were any technical issues regarding the wi-fi, then it could possibly take quite a few days to finally get resolved. At times like this, he experienced the internet speed to be around 20 Kbps to 50 Kbps.
However, there is provisions of an otherwise data-sharing platform to share anything among users inside the campus. Now, it provides decent to good internet speed, depending clearly upon who is sharing at what kind of speed. Mainly, it is LAN-based.
How much valuable is MBA from IIT Madras?
An MBA from IIT Madras is considered to be very valuable since IIT Madras is one of the most reputed universities in India. The graduates of the MBA program of IIT Madras are in high demand by top companies and organizations and are offered excellent leadership roles. The curriculum is designed such that students Al develop a strong foundation in business concepts and practices, as well as the ability to think strategically and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
The placement scenario of the department is great. DoMS IIT Madras Placements 2023 recorded 100% placements with the highest package standing at INR 30.6 LPA and the average package at INR 20.19 LPA. In all, 62 students were placed and 42% of the total students received pre-placement offers. Some of the top recruiters included Accenture, CISCO, Cognizant, Dell, Deloitte, Hexaware, HSBC, etc.
Given below is the sector-wise analysis for the batch 2023 at DOMS IIT Madras:
|
Sectors |
CTC Range |
|
Consulting |
INR 14 - 25 LPA |
|
IT & Analytics |
INR 14 - 25 LPA |
|
BFSI |
INR 17 - 28 LPA |
|
Automobile |
INR 13 - 15 LPA |
|
FMCG |
INR 30.6 LPA |
The highest package of INR 30.6 LPA was offered by P&G in the FMCG sector. Overall, an MBA from IIT Madras is an excellent investment in your future.
How are the placements at IIT Madras for civil engineering?
IIT Madras is ranked among the top 50 colleges in the world for civil and structural engineering courses. It is the only institution where the average salary of the CE branch is better than the average across all branches. This could be because one student of IIT Madras was placed at a salary of INR 52.50 lakh – the highest salary for any Civil Engineering student.
Placements for all the branches at IITs in general and IIT madras, in particular, are the same except for CS and EE. This is because most students of branches other than these two end up taking non-core jobs like finance, analytics, software, consulting, and management because they offer a better package than core jobs. On the other hand, CS and EE students get excellent offers from many software companies thereby offering better roles.
The average salary of CS, EE, and other branches at IIT Madras is given below
|
Branch |
Average Salary |
|
CSE |
INR 41.72 LPA |
|
ECE |
INR 24.4 LPA |
|
Other Branches |
INR 33.06 LPA |
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