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Which is the most chill department of IIT Madras?
There is no straight answer for this. It is totally subjective.
Almost every department in the college is chill. It depends on whether you are interested in the branch or not. If CS and EE were very difficult, they would not have gotten the President medal from the past few years.
Every department will look chill if you are interested in what you are studying. Anybody can say their department is chill from their perspective but you might feel different about it. IITs do not have a chill scenario. What makes your years at IITs sail smoothly, is your passion for the subject that you are pursuing.
How are placements for Control and instrumentation stream (M.Tech) in IIT Madras ?
Control and Instrumentation stream is one of the popular specializations offered in the M.Tech program at IIT Madras. The placements for this stream are generally good, with a high percentage of students getting placed in reputed companies in India and abroad.
Here are some details about placements for the Control and Instrumentation stream at IIT Madras:
- Placement statistics: In the past few years, the Control and Instrumentation stream has seen a placement rate of around 80-90%. Many students from this stream have been placed in reputed companies such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, GE, L&T, Tata Steel, and many more.
- Average salary package: The average salary package for students in the Control and Instrumentation stream is around INR 10-12 lakhs per annum. However, the salary package may vary depending on factors such as the candidate's academic performance, work experience, skills, and the company's requirements.
- Types of job roles: Students from the Control and Instrumentation stream are generally recruited for job roles such as control engineer, instrumentation engineer, process engineer, automation engineer, systems engineer, and project engineer, among others. Some students also pursue research opportunities in academia and research organizations.
- Placement process: The placement process at IIT Madras usually begins in the final semester of the M.Tech program. Students from the Control and Instrumentation stream can apply for job openings through the CGPU and also participate in company-specific recruitment drives.
I'm going to join IIT Madras for my M. Tech. degree (nuclear engineering). What are the things I should plan for?
The academic life at IIT Madras is decent with very learned professors imparting heaps of wisdom and knowledge.
- IIT Madras hostel facilities are mediocre but you will adapt to them after a while.
- Internet facilities are available 24/7 except late at night and during academic hours (though always available in departments)
- There are a lot of monkeys inside the campus so you need to be careful
- IIT Madras campus has a decent working swimming pool
- There are usually no connectivity issues throughout the campus
Life at IIT Madras can also be felt real-time and no description can do justice to the experience.
Which one will be better for an M. Sc. in Physics (IIT Madras or IIT Kharagpur)?
This is a common dilemma faced by many who are applying for MSc. It requires a great research-oriented approach and thus the choice of the Institute should depend on the research work and projects offered by that institute. One needs a wide range of choices of courses so that you can select the one that matches your area of interest.
Before researching campus life, look up the faculty profiles available on the official website of the institutes. Once you come across a profile with the kind of research work you are looking for and want to work on, then choose that particular Institute.
My friend chose IIT Madras because she found diversity in the fields people worked in there. You can find people working in almost every field from Experimental Condensed Matter, Theoretical Condensed Matter, Nanotechnology, General relativity, and cosmology to String theory, Quantum computation, and chaos, High energy - particle physics, Theoretical and Experimental Optics, and Mathematical aspects.
IIT Madras maintains the right balance between Experimental and Theoretical Physics which is sometimes not possible at other IITs. Despite this many flocks to IIT Kharagpur mainly because of herd mentality. In reality, IIT Madras has a lot to offer provided you are committed to doing your part of your efforts.
What is life like for a fresher at IIT Madras?
As a fresher at IIT Madras, you can prepare yourself for a lot of surprises and unusual things like monkeys and blackbucks on campus. My sister was a fresher in Engineering Design and spent the best time of her life at IIT Madras making new friends from different cultures and managing to share a room with a stranger. She felt a sense of freedom never experienced before which made her all the more responsible.
Once the classes began, everything was set in motion from waking up early, grabbing a quick breakfast, and running to your classes. The professors were particularly strict regarding punctuality. The academic system of grading, teaching, and flow of the course is unique and well-structured.
Most of your free time will be spent in club performances, team orientations, and themed cultural and technical fest shows and events. The entire experience is unique as you get to explore things you were unaware of. Your days will be packed with tremendous activities to do, watching events, visiting places, and availing every opportunity that knocked on your doorstep.
Extracurricular activities are promoted through freshie nights and Marathi music events where students sing and dance to their fullest. IIT Madras coursework is unique and teaches you things covering a broad spectrum ranging from coding to math to physics to visualization to even sketching and drawing.
Life at IIT Madras will change you as a person, make you humble and broaden your horizons. Every day will be a new learning experience with new opportunities. You will leave the campus with a heavy heart and baggage full of memories, life lessons, experiences, and friendships.
What are the interview questions expected for a PHD interview in thermal engineering in IIT Madras?
The specific interview questions asked during a Ph.D. interview in thermal engineering at IIT Madras may vary based on the particular research interests of the applicant and the research interests of the faculty members conducting the interview. However, some possible general interview questions that may be asked in a Ph.D. interview in thermal engineering at IIT Madras are:
- What motivated you to pursue a Ph.D. in thermal engineering at IIT Madras, and how do your background and experience prepare you for this program?
- What is your research interest in thermal engineering, and what research projects have you undertaken in this field?
- Can you describe your knowledge and experience in the use of simulation and experimental techniques in thermal engineering?
- What do you think are the major challenges in thermal engineering, and how do you plan to address them through your research?
- Can you discuss a paper or project that you have done in thermal engineering and explain its significance in the field?
- Can you describe a time when you encountered a problem in your research, and how did you go about solving it?
- What are your future career goals, and how do you think a Ph.D. in thermal engineering from IIT Madras will help you achieve them?
It is important for the applicant to thoroughly research the specific research interests of the faculty members they are interested in working with, as well as the current research being conducted in the department, to prepare for the interview
Do 1st year MTech students in IIT Madras get single rooms?
Yes, students who fall into the following criteria are given single rooms:
All second-year B.Tech students.
All P.G. students and research scholars.
The rooms are generously sized and equipped with LAN connections for internet use. With washing machines, urinals, and several toilet and bathing stalls, each hostel wing features a communal set of toilets that are used by about 8 rooms. Additionally, the hostels frequently feature an ironing board, a refrigerator, and other amenities.
In addition to these amenities, the hostels also have multiple common areas, music rooms, libraries, and sports facilities like basketball, football, or badminton courts.
Which is better: IIT-D electrical or IIT Madras electrical?
Both IIT D Electrical and IIT Madras Electrical courses are very well sought after by the students. Both of these institutes are well recognized for their strong and excellent curriculum on electrical engineering.
- However, IIT Madras is famous for its strong foundation and focus on quality education in the field of engineering.
- It has a beautiful campus that offers excellent facilities for learning and research.
- IIT Madras holds 1st rank under NIRF ranking.
- The cut-off for pursuing electrical from IIT Madras for the year 2023 for the general category was 908.
- The average course fee for the first year at IIT Madras is INR 2.15 LPA.
- It has the highest package of 46 LPA with a median package of 17 LPA.
What is the research scope in IIT Madras physics department?
The research scope in the physics department at IIT Madras is quite broad and in fact, it is one of the leading IITs in this aspect. Some of the areas of focus include
- Condensed matter physics
- Atomic and molecular physics
- Astrophysics
- High energy physics
- Biophysics
The department also has some experimental and theoretical research groups working on the most relevant topics in these areas and has collaborations with other institutions.
As a graduate student, you will be given tremendous opportunities in research work on a wide range of topics. You will be constantly guided by your professors and seniors.
IIT Madras is considered to be one of the superior research institutes in science and technology. This culture will witness advancement in the coming years owing to the Strategic Plan 2020 of the institute. All graduates can rest assured, as IIT Madras is the father of research and you will find ample opportunities here.
How do I prepare for the IIT Madras PhD written test/interview in chemical engineering?
My friend is a PhD student at IIT Madras and shared his interview experience which is similar in all the branches.
Candidates are shortlisted based on written exams that make it easy for the panels to choose among the best. This exam comprises basic GATE-level MCQs and very few questions related to the department. The entire selection procedure is wrapped in 3-4 days. The written test is quite basic and is checked by research or teaching assistants. A few departments like applied mechanics have some difficult questions related to the discipline. But this is a rare occurrence.
Usually, the level of difficulty of the exam depends on the number of candidates. It’s advisable to go through the basic topics before attempting the written test and you are good to go.
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