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What are the best books for the 1st semester CSE at VTU?
You don't start the CSE syllabus right away in the first year. Math, electronics core topics, English, and other subjects are common. You should read the foreign writers suggested for applied math and sciences. Foreign books usually go into great detail about a topic and are of far higher quality than local publications. I would advise you to use them for your preparation.
Here are some of the recommended books.
For chemistry cycle-
- Math 1 - Chandrashekhar
- Chemistry - BS Jaiprakash
- CCP - Padma Reddy
- Caed - K R Gopalkrishna
- Basic Electronics - Godse and Bakshi
For Physics Cycle-
- Math 2 - Chandrashekhar
- Physics - SP Basavaraju
- Civil - Bhavikatti
- Mechanical - KR Gopalkrishna
- Basic Electrical - MV Rao
For CPP, your college will help you out with the notes. These are the authors that you can refer to during your 1st year. There is no need to refer to any books for EVS.
How is BIT Mesra Jaipur campus for CSE? How good are the placements?
You will be placed from the BIT Mesra (main) campus after your final semester. As most of the placements happen at Mesra campus, you will get the opportunity to showcase your skills in front of big-shot brands like Amazon, Flipkart, Directi, etc. For the 2023 placements from the Jaipur campus, as per now, the highest package for B.Tech stands at INR 51 LPA and the median package stands at INR 8.2 LPA. A total of 53% B.Tech students from the Jaipur campus have been placed.
Moreover, your degree will have the BIT Mesra tag, your campus name (Jaipur Campus) will not be mentioned in your degree ( this is regardless of whichever campus you belong to). As BIT Mesra is a brand in itself, you will easily grab a good job after your degree. However, you should consult the alumni from the Jaipur campus to know about the teaching faculty for CSE over there. This is because faculty matters as much.
BIT Jaipur campus is a good place to pursue your B.Tech CSE in terms of placements. You should talk to the seniors and alumni of the college to find out about the faculty and overall environment over there.
Which is better? IIT Gandhinagar for CS or BITS Goa for CS?
It is clear how so many students from IIT Gandhinagar have answered your question before me. And this is what makes these answers slightly biased. But I would try on my part, to provide you with authentic information on IIT Gandhinagar- without coming off as biased.
STEP 1: DECIDE YOUR BRANCH
- This is a very tricky part. It's either the Electric or CS branch that leaves students confused.
- Honestly, it is of no use to pursue Electrical Engineering while uninterested at IIT.
- If you are still indecisive, you can talk to the ex-students of that department.
- BITS is great for CS and IIT Gandhinagar for Electrical Engineering. But if you still have some second thoughts, try this next step.
STEP 2: BITS vs IIT
- BITS being older and having more experience makes placements easier. They also offer more salary packages for a CS degree than an Electrical Engineering degree at IIT Gandhinagar.
- IITs still have an upper hand as a brand name. In case you are wanting to shift to the USA for higher studies, it would be great. Otherwise, BITS Goa isn't that bad a choice in India as it is valued equally as the other IITs.
Therefore, if the USA is on your bucket list, go for IIT. Grabbing a foreign internship at IIT Gandhinagar is easier. But then if you simply want to stay in India and study, BITS Goa and IIT Gandhinagar stand equal as a brand.
In case you have second thoughts on learning MS applications and shifting abroad, check the next step.
STEP 3: TAKE IT EASY
- For you, neither the college nor the branch is a big deal. You have both the choices open. Think it through and choose a place where you learn for 4 years, pursuing your B.Tech degree.
- According to location, Goa is definitely better than Gujarat, as the climate there is balanced and not extremely hot or humid.
One of my friends had an option to choose between a certain branch that held his interest among IIT Gandhinagar for Electrical Engineering or the AIEEE colleges. It even included underrated IITs like metallurgy, aeronautical, etc. But he was certain about Electrical. Eventually, the choices came down to NIT Warangal and IIT Gandhinagar. He then thought that NIT Warangal was better than BITS Goa despite having BITS Goa for Electrical. And he eventually went for IIT Gandhinagar considering its popularity.
He was a 2013 pass-out and even after this, he is still not sure if he had made the right decision. It is fine if you're unable to make a decision. But once you decide, make sure to excel at it.
Which is better BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) CSE, IIT Indore CSE, or BITS Pilani (Goa/Hyderabad) CSE?
BITS Pilani campus is way better than Goa or Hyderabad campus unless you have a specific locational preference. So that leaves you with 2 options; BITS Pilani and IIT Indore.
- BITS Pilani is one of the oldest technical institutions and is considered a prestigious college often compared to the top IITs. IIT Indore is a second-generation IIT that has made its name because of its exponential growth.
- One of the major factors to consider while deciding between IIT Indore and BITS Pilani is the fees. IIT Indore fees are ?2.34 Lakhs for the first year while the entire BITS Pilani fee just for the first campus is INR 2,31,500. So unless you have any financial constraints, BITS Pilani CSE would be a better option.
- The best part is that BITS Pilani has no reservation policy which makes for an excellent peer culture over there.
- BITS Pilani has an elaborate alumni pool and is thus better than IIT Indore.
- The placement scenario of both the colleges is similar so that should be your last concern.
So unless you have any financial issues, BITS Pilani is the best choice unless you are adamant about the IIT tag.
What should I choose, CSE at NIT Bhopal or CSE at NIT Durgapur?
Both the colleges, NIT Bhopal and NIT Durgapur are excellent choices for CSE. Here is a one-to-one analysis of the same
Ranking: MANIT Bhopal's Overall ranking by NIRF is 101 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 while that of NIT Durgapur is 90 out of 200.
Coding Culture: The number of GSOC selections is high at NIT Durgapur so it has a great coding culture in comparison to NIT Bhopal.
Placements: Refer to the table below
|
Particulars |
NIT Durgapur |
NIT Bhopal |
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Number of Recruiters |
187 |
228 |
|
Number of Students Placed |
633 (83.07%) |
1012 |
|
Highest Package |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 85.36 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 13.64 LPA |
INR 11.55 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft |
SBI Card, Reliance, Optum, Wipro, Jio, Bharti Airtel, etc. |
NIT Durgapur has a higher average package than NIT Bhopal. Considering all factors like ranking, coding culture, and placements, NIT Durgapur is a better choice than NIT Bhopal.
How are placements for civil engineers at NIT, Warangal compared to other branches like CSE?
Comparing a dormant branch like Civil with the most coveted branch CSE isn’t a very logical way of getting an idea of the placement scenario. Every student of the CSE branch ends up with a core job so its placement scenario is incomparable. Civil Engineering despite having a low demand has a decent number of core positions recruited.
Nowadays, the youth is not interested in joining PSUs mainly because of their low pay in comparison to software companies. Most civil engineering students are interested in core positions so the numbers in non-core aren't that great. Moreover, the number of students interested in MS, CAT, and GATE is growing every year affecting the placement statistics largely.
Here is a general comparison of placement statistics of both the branches
|
Particulars |
NIT Warangal CSE |
NIT Warangal CE |
|
Placement Percentage |
99.4% |
63.74% |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 88 LPA |
INR 30 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 30.8 LPA |
INR 13 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 30.5 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
|
Lowest CTC |
INR 7 LPA |
INR 5 LPA |
The statistics don’t exactly convey the students' intention. In reality, most students are able to secure a job in their desired field, and only a few fail to do so.
Which is better, an IIT KGP CSE dual degree or an IIT Roorkee CSE B.Tech?
Without any second thoughts, choose IIT Roorkee CSE B. Tech over IIT KGP CSE dual degree because dual degrees are usually less preferred by companies coming for placements.
It’s better to do MTech after BTech than to opt for a dual degree. The main reason is that in Masters you are open to changing your branch in case your interest goes to another field. But a dual degree means you will be studying the same field with no option of changing in between.
Another major disadvantage of a dual degree is that you are not eligible to change your branch to a 4-year program irrespective of your CGPA
You will see your batchmates leaving a year before you and getting offers and settling well before you.
IIT KGP no doubt is older and better than IIT Roorkee in every aspect. But as far as the program is concerned, a dual degree is not worth spending so many years at all.
What should I take, electrical engineering at IIT Delhi or CSE at BITS Pilani?
IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani are two highly reputed institutions for engineering studies in India. I am a second year B.Tech Electrical student at IIT Delhi. During my time, I was faced with a similar dilemma. But I ended up choosing IIT Delhi over BITS Pilani for my studies.
I would recommend you choose Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi over CSE at BITS Pilani because of these reasons:
- Brand Value: IIT Delhi carries the prestigious “IIT'' tag which holds more brand value than the “BITS Pilani'' tag. This will become important to you when applying to foreign universities for your higher education.
- Fees: As a government institution, the fees of IIT Delhi is much more affordable as compared to BITS Pilani. This in turn, gives IIT Delhi a higher position in ROI (Return on Investment) because it offers even better placements.
Here are the important comparisons between Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi and CSE at BITS Pilani:
|
Parameters |
IIT Delhi Electrical |
BITS Pilani CSE |
|---|---|---|
|
Course Fee |
INR 99,650 (for sem-1)* |
INR 3.32 lakh (for sem-1) |
|
Highest Package (Overall for 2023) |
INR 2.5 CPA |
INR 60. 75 LPA |
|
Average Package (Overall for 2023) |
INR 17.60 LPA |
INR 30.37 LPA |
|
CTC Range (for 2023) |
- |
(IT branches) INR 11 - 38 LPA |
|
Campus Recruiters |
Microsoft, CISCO, Accenture, Brain & company, Jaguar Land Rover India Limited |
EY, HSBC, KPMC, HCL, IBM, TCS |
*This is the fee-structure for General/OBC students with family income>5 LPA. Thus, I would suggest you choose Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi over CSE at BITS Pilani.
I am studying for a B.Tech in CSE at NIET Greater Noida. Will I be able to work in big IT companies in the future?
You will choose your own path, and how much you are willing to learn is entirely up to you. It is up to you to improve your skills.
NIET is the only college in the Delhi NCR that has the following characteristics:
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Recognized by three government bodies: NAAC Grade 'A,' NBA, and NIRF Ranking.
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Best faculty members, infrastructure, lab facilities, and round-the-clock placement activities.
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Furthermore, the NIET administration is most concerned with placing each student. For student placement, NIET was the first institute in NCR to have a Microsoft Innovation Centre (to provide students with industry-specific training), Prometric Lab, Mock Preparation, TCS Accreditation, and many other facilities.
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Thousands of NIET students are working in various MNCs such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Cisco, Google, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and others, as well as various government organizations in India.
Although you want to work for a large IT firm, if you do not get a job with a large IT firm, do not lose faith in yourself. If you get a job in a small IT company, it's not a bad option for freshers because you'll learn a lot and have more responsibilities.
Which is better: CS in BIT Mesra or CS in MANIT Bhopal?
If you compare them in terms of placement, infrastructure, ambiance, and alumni network BIT Mesra has an upper hand over MANIT Bhopal.
Being a 60 years old institute, BIT has an alumni network spread globally at Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon. One of the alumni even won Oscars recently for the best-animated movie.
BIT has great records in ICPC contests. The campus is amazing. Seniors are very helpful. The campus is ragging-free and poses an amazing infrastructure. IET, IEEE, ACM conducts various free workshops to enhance the skills of students.
MANIT Bhopal has an edge over BIT Mesra in terms of tuition fees. NITs are even regarded highly in terms of their brand name. This is the reason why BIT has a higher cutoff compared to NITs.
|
Particulars |
BIT Mesra |
MANIT Bhopal |
|
Total seats offered(CSE) |
66 |
115 |
|
Entrance exam |
BITSAT |
JEE mains |
|
Cutoff |
2980-8632 |
3889-5708 |
|
Tuition fee |
1,46,500 |
78,995 |
|
Placement rate |
92% |
80% |
|
Highest CTC offered |
49.72 LPA |
27LPA |
|
Recruiting Companies |
Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Flipkart, Directi |
Oracle, Amazon, IBM, Infosys, JP Morgan |
If you plan for higher studies and if the brand name bothers you, opt NIT Bhopal. Or else BIT Mesra is better in most of the parameters.
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