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How is mechanical engineering at IIT Dharwad?
Mechanical Engineering studies are good at IIT Dharwad. The academics of IIT Dharwad has always been great, experienced faculty members from IIT Bombay taught courses to its students since the beginning of this college
As for Mechanical specifically-
- The Mechanical faculty consists of professors from IIT Bombay, and other highly skilled academicians.
- The curriculum is the same as that of IIT Bombay Mechanical.
- The department has separate labs for different courses. The lab equipment is either new or from the IIT Bombay labs.
- Prof. Prabhu of the Mechanical Department is a highly respected faculty member at IIT Bombay. He is very hardworking and learned. He has over 2000 citations.
- The peers of Mechanical are very friendly and cooperative.
IIT Dharwad Mechanical will give you ample exposure and good academics, despite being a new institution.
How good is CSE at the newer IITs, such as Dharwad, Goa, Dhanbad, and Bhilai?
As a second year B.Tech CSE student at IIT Dharwad, I can give you a fair idea of my department/college.
IIT Dharwad got IIT Bombay as its mentor, so we follow their curriculum for CSE. Each semester comprises the mid sem exam, quizzes and the end sem exam. The curriculum is designed for a smooth learning process, so we do not jump right away to difficult concepts after learning the programming syntax. Not everyone knows the basics of C++ and other programming languages, so this smooth transition is very helpful.
Prof. Abhiram Ranade teaches CS101 during the 1st sem. He is a faculty member of IIT Bombay. He is a highly experienced teacher and he teaches the basics of C++ and other programming languages very well. He is very soft spoken. The entire department faculty is highly competent and experienced. The Computer Lab is air-conditioned, and open for 24*7 access. The All-in-one PC’s are great for completing lab assignments without any hassle.
The new IITs are making quick progress, and IIT Dharwad has the benefit of being close to the IT hub of India. So, placements and internships are more easily accessible. You can definitely consider this college for your B.Tech CSE.
When will IIT Dharwad shift to its original campus?
The permanent campus of IIT Dharwad was inaugurated by Hon. Prime Minister on 12th March 2023. Academic activities and Science & Engineering labs have been operating from the permanent campus since then.
The campus consists of the Admin block, the Academic block, the Library and Data Centre, Workshops, Hostel Blocks, the Mess Block, an Indoor Sports Complex, a Hospital, Faculty Residences, Transit Facility and The Director’s Residence.
The indoor sports complex is open for students, and has Board Games and TT, Badminton and Squash courts. Admin Block houses all the important offices, including those of the Director and Dean.
The campus is already inaugurated and running.
Which is better, ME at IIT Dharwad or IIT Tirupati?
Both these colleges have their own pros and cons.
Here are some important points for you to consider-
- The Andhra Pradesh government is taking initiatives to make Tirupati an educational hub. IIIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati are located close to the IIT Tirupati campus. This makes up for a very rich environment.
But then, even IIT Dharwad is located close to Karnatak University, Karnatak College, University of Agricultural Sciences, SDMCET, and IIIT Dharwad is soon to be established nearby.
- IIT Tirupati has very lenient branch change rules. You can opt for branch change after the 1st semester itself. I don’t know about the branch change rules of IIT Dharwad.
- IIT Tirupati operates from its transit campus which is a part of its permanent campus. Though the permanent campus is under construction, the transit campus has all the infrastructural facilities.
- IIT Dharwad has been operating from its permanent campus since 12th March 2023. The campus was inaugurated by the Hon. Prime Minister himself.
- The closing rank of IIT Tirupati is the lowest among all 3rd gen IITs, so it houses quite competent students.
- Tirupati is a clean tourist spot, so in terms of location, IIT Tirupati clearly wins.
Based on these points, I would suggest you choose IIT Tirupati over IIT Dharwad. But you should first consult some seniors from the Mechanical department of both these colleges to know about the academics and faculty at each.
How are the placements at IIT Dharwad?
As per the 2022 placement stats for B.Tech, CSE and EE have performed decently, considering IIT Dharwad is a newly established IIT. However, the placements are poor for Mechanical.
Here are the placement figures-
|
Branch |
Registered |
Placed |
Lowest CTC |
Highest CTC |
Average CTC |
Median CTC |
|
CSE |
43 |
39 |
5.5-6.5 LPA |
35-40 LPA |
18.8 LPA |
18 LPA |
|
EE |
32 |
30 |
5-6 LPA |
20-21 LPA |
15.7 LPA |
14.13 LPA |
|
Mechanical Engg. |
30 |
19 |
5-6 LPA |
15-16 LPA |
9.4 LPA |
9 LPA |
Based on the placement figures, it is better to avoid B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Dharwad for now if you have better college options.
The maximum and minimum packages are mentioned in range form because of variable components in the CTC of the respective companies.
What should a fresher carry with himself while joining IIT Dharwad?
Keep your luggage light and composed of only essential items.
Here is a list of things you must carry along for your stay at IIT Dharwad-
- Umbrella, Raincoat and Windcheaters. The climate is rainy during monsoons, and chilly by the end of first semester. So you should pack these items, along with appropriate clothes for hot, rainy and cold weather.
- Pack your sports shoes, sandals and a pair of slippers.
- Freshers have NSO as a course, so pack the shoes and necessary accessories for the sport of your interest. You may also buy them online after reaching the campus.
- Pack some stationary like a few notebooks, stapler-pins, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, pens, folders, etc. Pack a scientific calculator as well.
- Bring detergent, ropes and pins for your laundry. The hostel provides washing machines. You’ll have to dry the laundry inside your room.
- Bring pillow covers, bedsheets and a blanket. You’ll get a pillow and a mattress from the campus itself.
- Pack your toiletries. Also bring along a bucket and mug.
- Bring Odomos or All Out, even though there aren’t many mosquitoes.
- Bring your personal Laptop, it will be of great use. Also bring earphones/headphones.
- Bring along an extension board and a good quality Power Bank. Each bed has a single switch board, so an extension board will be very useful to charge multiple devices.
- Bring homemade snacks with you.
- You can get a bicycle to move in and around the campus or purchase one from the campus for Rs. 5000-10,000.
- You can purchase a table fan from Dharwad itself, for hotter days.
These are the necessary items for a smooth stay at IIT Dharwad. You can make additions to this list according to personal preference.
Which should I prefer, IIT Dharwad CSE or IIIT Gwalior CSE?
If you wish to join an IIT, and IIT Dharwad seems to be a confusing option, you can opt for electrical at 2nd gen IITs like Ropar or Bhubaneswar. You can also opt for ECE at IIT Dhanbad. You’ll easily get these options with your rank. Else, you may opt for ECE in IIIT Allahabad. All these options will give you good placements and good peers. You’ll get ample exposure at these campuses.
As for IIT Dharwad vs IIIT Gwalior CSE, the second option is better. However, the scenario may not remain the same in coming years because both the colleges are in their developing stage.
Is IIT Dharwad good?
The simple answer is No.
An ‘IIT’ tag is not enough to make a college great. It takes a long time to become a brand. The 7 old IITs didn’t become a brand overnight. This happened decades later, after their work gained recognition.
The term IIT generally recalls the 7 old ones, both inside and outside of India. 3rd Gen IITs will first have to reach the level of 2nd Gen IITs, which are themselves struggling to attain credibility. Over here, credibility means brand value and recognition.
Thus, IIT Dharwad is not that good. It was established very recently, so it’ll take a long time to become a reputed IIT.
What order should I give in my preference list for IIT Goa, IIT Jammu, IIT Dharwad, IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad and IIT Bhilai?
IIT Tirupati and Palakkad were established in 2015, while the others were set up in 2016. Thus, these two colleges have developed better infrastructure for freshers.
The transit campus of IIT Tirupati consists of hostels and academic buildings, along with other facilities. IIT Palakkad has also completed its transit campus. IIT Tirupati is located close to Tirupati town, but IIT Palakkad is in the countryside. Moreover, Tirupati is just 3 hours away from Chennai, if one travels by bus. The transit campus of other institutions will take longer to build, because their plots were finalized only recently.
IIT Tirupati and Palakkad are better options than the others. Next, IIT Dharwad and IIT Goa are better options in locational terms. But IIT Goa witnessed some violent incidents on the campus a few years back. This makes IIT Dharwad a better option.
I would recommend you keep IIT Jammu as the last option because of its location. So, the preference list goes as- IIT Tirupati > IIT Palakkad > IIT Dharwad> IIT Goa= IIT Bhilai> IIT Jammu.
What are some reviews on IIT Bhilai, IIT Goa, IIT Dharwad, and IIT Tirupati?
I am a student of one of these new IITs- IIT Goa, which was established in 2016. IIT Goa is an Institute of National Importance, and is mentored by IIT Bombay. IITB supports the institution in every manner, be it for academics or infrastructure.
Here are some important features of IIT Goa-
- Campus- The temporary campus is located in Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Ponda. It is around 29 kms away from Panaji city. The campus covers nearly 250 acres. It is green and beautiful, especially in the rainy season. There are plenty of scenic locations in and around the campus for photography enthusiasts.
- Sports Facilities- IIT Goa shares its sports facilities with GEC, which include, a cricket ground, a football ground, a badminton court, a basketball court and a gym. The members of cricket and football teams visit the grounds in nearby Ponda city.
- Academic Infrastructure- The college has ample lecture halls and tutorial rooms. The library is small. It contains course related books, a few novels and some poetry books. The novels and poetry books are in English and Hindi languages.
- Other Facilities- The campus houses a branch of Corporate Bank, along with its ATM. There’s a general store which offers eggs, maggie, coke, and other such small items of daily need. Ponda City is just 3-4 km away from the college campus. A doctor is available at certain hours inside the college, and a van is available 24*7 for medical emergencies. The hospital is located nearby.
The college is under constant development and improvement, both academically and infrastructurally. IIT Goa is a good college with a lot of potential. You can ask some seniors from IIT Tirupati, IIT Bhilai and IIT Dharwad about their respective colleges.
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