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What is the procedure of placements at IIT Madras?
The placement procedure of IIT Madras involves various steps. Some of them have been listed below
- You must first register on the placement portal and provide all necessary information.
- 5 different resumes verified by the placement team are then submitted.
- The companies then register on the portal displaying the job profiles offered and also mentioning the deadline for resume submission.
- The students go through the profiles and upload one of the 5 resumes.
- Some companies shortlist students solely based on resumes while some have other screening rounds.
- The list containing the names of students shortlisted for interviews is released. These are around 20-40 while some are around 100 and first go through the GD round.
- Interviews start around 1st December and results are usually announced on the same day.
Students who are selected by a particular company are not allowed to sit for placements further
I am going to join the IIT Madras UG program. What should I bring there when I first join?
My sister was a UG student at IIT Madras and her senior friend advised her to pack the following:
- You should pack light and cool clothes as the climate is usually hot and humid in Chennai.
- Pack a raincoat as well because constant rains will not stop your classes and you will have to somehow go to your classes even when it rains.
- Pack a few slippers, sandals, and shoes
- Your laptop and charger
- A smartphone
- Electronics such as trimmers and power bank
- An ATM card
- License and other documents like passport, PAN card, Aadhar Card, etc.
Pack as minimal luggage as you can as you will be shopping from local shops for many basic amenities.
Is the MTech in computer science at IIT, Madras hectic?
The M.Tech program in Computer Science at IIT Madras is considered a demanding graduate-level degree program that requires a strong grasp of computer science concepts and a high level of dedication and hard work. However, with the right approach and attitude, it can be a very enriching experience.
The level of difficulty of MTech depends on the courses you have specifically opted for and the professors teaching you. Some professors like to take the reins and have strict rules in terms of attendance and assignment submission deadlines while some have a laid-back attitude and leave it up to the students to be punctual and make the most out of the classes.
The project you chose for the second year and your guide also determines whether you will have a hectic schedule or can spare some time for leisure activities and hobbies. Choose wisely as these 2 years are very important in shaping your career. However, one should be ready to commit completely to their course and invest maximum time possible.
Which is the better option, an MS at IIT Madras or an M.Tech at IIT Bhubaneswar?
My brother completed his M.S. in Electrical Engineering recently from IIT Madras and recommends it highly to everybody. Here is why you should prefer IIT Madras MS to IIT Bhubaneswar MTech.
- Better research culture and opportunities
- Better and diverse student body
- Highly qualified faculty
- The job prospects offered at IIT Madras are way better than at IIT Bhubaneswar.
- IIT Madras being older has a much more elaborate alumni base.
- Vast Alumni network.
- If you haven’t taken a gap after B.Tech and your GPA in MS first year is more than 8, you can switch to Ph.D.
- Better student exchange and internship opportunities.
- IIT Madras being one of the oldest IITs is a brand in itself.
The only flaw is the long duration of the course; 2.5 - 3 year's which leaves no time for preparing for competitive exams like UPSC.
What should be written in research proposal IIT Madras Direct PhD?
This answer is based on the assumption that you already have an experience of research in your previous degree in a particular area of interest and you are willing to expand it through Ph.D. The research proposal should be based on this area of expertise only and the prescribed word limit should be followed. A research proposal for a Direct Ph.D. program at IIT Madras should include:
- A clear and concise statement of the research problem or question
- A review of the relevant literature and current state of knowledge on the topic
- A description of the research methods and techniques that will be used to investigate the problem
- A detailed plan for data collection and analysis
- A discussion of the expected outcomes and contributions of the research to the field.
Let me explain this with the help of an example. You have a previous Master's degree in Biotechnology with work experience in cell culture. But you want to expand your research in cancer. Write a detailed idea of what, how, and why you are willing to conduct research in this field.
Your proposal will give a better picture of your research expertise and your level of knowledge to the panels and they will evaluate you based on your previous degree score, GATE score, written exam score, and viva performance apart from the proposal.
The research proposal primarily helps you in short-listing the professors under which you will work based on their area of research. You don’t need to be working on the topic you wanted and might have to work on the professor's research work.
Your proposal should portray your area of research work that is possible to be completed in 2-3 years.
How hectic is life at IIT Madras for Mtech in Thermal Engineering?
The entire first year of an MTech in Thermal Engineering student at IIT Madras revolves around tremendous coursework. Once you have completed your first year, you are expected to select your guide for the research work you will be doing the next year.
The second year is also very hectic in which the entire 3rd semester is spent on placements and the 4th semester consists of thesis work. The entire program is hectic and it’s advisable to pull your socks from the first year itself, or else you will face problems during placements.
To get a good package from a good company, make sure your CGPA does not go lower than 7.5-8. If your basics are strong, you will spend less time doing your assignments and preparing for exams thus relaxing your tight schedule a bit.
How is the coding culture in IIT Madras?
- There is also a student mob-ops/web-ops team. Recently they developed an IITM students app which is great. The app has an entire professional feel to it and works quite well.
- Then there is Sarang and Shastra which is IITM's technical and cultural fest respectively. There are opportunities for students who are into coding as well.
- These technical fests can help you enhance your back-end/front-end programming skills and UI designing by simply participating in them. The team’s support and encouragement would grant you massive exposure. There are opportunities around game creation/design as well.
- There is also a Computer Vision group that works on computer vision programs and OpenCV. They essentially work on AI, machine learning, deep learning, etc. Recently, they had built a robot that was so advanced that it solved a sudoku puzzle.
- There is another club which is the competitive programming club that includes people who are interested in competitive coding.
Where do MS/MTECH students live in IIT Madras?
Post Graduate (PG) students including those pursuing MS/M.Tech generally stays in the following hostels - Brahmaputra; Pampa; Mahanadi; Tambi; Sindhu; Krishna; Cauvery; Sarayu (Girls); and Sabarmati (Girls)
Krishna and Cauvery have mostly research scholars. They also have their own mess. Others can select any one of the 6 different caterers of the Himalaya mess. On average, they have 1 food court, 3 South Indians, 1 North Indian, and 1 girl's mess. Girls are allowed to dine with the boys but not vice-versa. There are also many vending machines in some hostels to sell snacks and cold drinks.
The campus also has a restaurant, Zaitoon, which offers both North Indian as well as South Indian food in both veg and non-veg forms. They also offer online ordering and room delivery services. Other than that IRCTC canteen offers you food 24/7. You may even venture outside.
Is it better to do chemical engineering at the IIT Madras or computer engineering at IIT Indore?
Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras and Computer Engineering at IIT Indore are great courses to pursue for a fulfilling career. But choosing between IIT Madras Chemical Engineering and Computer Engineering at IIT Indore majorly depends on your career goals, interests, and strengths.
- However, IIT Madras is amongst India's oldest IITs and one of the top-ranking institutions.
- Choosing IIT Madras Chemical Engineering is a great choice for students.
- IIT Madras Chemical Engineering is a 4-year course.
- The total tuition fees for 4 years at IIT Madras Chemical Engineering is around INR 8 Lakhs, hostel fees are around INR 3.1 Lakhs, and one-time fees of INR 7050 approx.
- The highest package offered to students is around INR 66 LPA, whereas the median package is around INR 16 LPA, and the lowest CTC is INR 6 LPA.
Should I take aerospace at IIT Madras or CS at IIT Bhubaneswar?
It is best to make a decision based on your own individual preferences and interests.
I also had the same dilemma and I chose Aerospace at IIT Madras over other departments due to following reasons:-
- The curriculum is designed to provide a foundation course followed by a "core" aerospace course in each of these areas.
- The course features two distinct design classes. One covered the principles of engineering design, while the other focused on aircraft design.
- The faculty in the department is great.
- IIT Bhubaneswar has a NIRF ranking 47th with IIT Madras at 1st.
- The Average salary for IIT Bhubaneswar CSE Program is 25.15 LPA.
- The Average package for IIT Madras Aerospace Engineering is 21 LPA.
- JP Morgan Chase, Procter & Gamble, Morgan Stanley, and Texas Instruments are among the top firms that visit IIT Madras each year.
For more detail Refer - https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/index.php/home/placement-2023
https://internship.iitm.ac.in/downloads/P&I_Report_22-23.pdf
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