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How is CS at IIT Mandi?
IIT Mandi offers a great CS course. The course curriculum is unique and helps students learn interdisciplinary courses other than the core subjects. The CSE department has a great faculty pool.
IIT Mandi placements are great for CSE. According to the recent placement highlights, the average CTC received by the students of this branch is around INR 15 LPA. The recruiters’ list includes names such as Microsoft, Google, Samsung, etc.
I'm from IIT Mandi CSE and I'm getting a job at Microsoft US as well as Samsung Korea. How much can I save in cities like Redmond and Seoul?
Both the options you have are quite promising as both Microsoft US and Samsung Korea are top companies in the IT sector. But personally, I find Microsoft US a preferable option to Samsung Korea. Here’s why
- The US is a better country to kickstart your career and offers more opportunities than Korea.
- Samsung Korea has a very challenging working environment and it may take a lot of time to adapt yourself to the culture of the country.
Had I been in your place, I would have gone for Microsoft without any second thoughts even if it offered less than Samsung Korea.
It’s difficult to comment on the amount of money you will be saving as I don’t know about your salary package. If it’s around USD 100,000 you’ll save enough.
Who is/was the most inspiring senior at IIT Mandi?
Swapnil Sharma, a CS student at IIT Mandi and Shreyas Bapat of first year. He's a man who did Gsoc in Open Astronomy, placed around 40 lakh packages in Code Nation, and still contributes to SunPy for Summer of Code in Space even after placement. He had been earning freelancing since his first year. His belief in the productiveness of time usage is awesome, and that would continue to inspire students throughout their college life.
Likewise, Shreyas is a kind of person who would not want to include some points in his resume that others would find lucky to have; because this guy has done a lot of hell! He gave a flash talk at PyCon India, where eminent personalities like the creator of the Pandas Python Library were present. He has created his own organization, Einstein, which is selected for Socis and can be selected for Gsoc next year, and Shreyas is in charge of the 3rd year Btech students at IIT Bombay and Georgia Tech University. Although his branch is electrical, he is probably one of the best astro-python developers in the world.
These two seniors are the most inspiring seniors of IIT Mandi, and they both are also ex-coordinators of Space Technology and Astronomy Cell, (STAC) which is an internationally renowned Astronomy club at IIT Mandi.
Which is better, data science engineering or electrical engineering at IIT Mandi?
Both Data Science Engineering and Electrical Engineering at IIT Mandi are excellent programs with their own strengths and unique opportunities. The nature and job opportunities of both programs are poles apart.
Data Science Engineering focuses on the application of statistical and computational methods to extract insights from data. It covers topics like probability, visualization, numbers, algorithms, and such.
Electrical Engineering on the other hand is related to the design and development of electrical systems, such as power generation and distribution, control systems, and communications.
It’s better to research the curriculum and course offerings of both programs, as well as speak with current students or faculty to gain a better understanding of which program aligns best with your interests and goals.
How is IIT Mandi for pursuing an MS in VLSI for an ECE student, and what are the placement options after completing the same?
As mentioned in the answers before me, IIT Mandi is not a good choice for Masters’. It is located in a remote area with low connectivity. This makes it difficult to reach, and consequently, affects its placements to a great extent.
Other than location, the college lacks a strong alumni network. B.Tech students from new IITs either opt for an MBA, or choose to pursue their M.Tech from an old IIT. IIT Mandi as of now, does not have a very strong reputation in the industry. An 8-12 LPA CTC is not up to the IIT standards, but this is usually the package range offered to B.Techs from IIT Mandi. If B.Techs are struggling to get placed, the situation would obviously be tougher for postgrads.
Choose M.Tech VLSI from IIT Mandi only if you do not have a better option.
What is your review of Faculty Of IIT Mandi?
I have gone through the faculty profile given on the official website of IIT Mandi. It looks similar to that of all newly established IITs, except for IIT Gn and IIT H, which are better than the others.
One of my friends is also a student of the Mechanical branch at IIT Mandi. Most of the faculty members in the Mechanical branch are married couples. One of them got a job here and after that, they recommended their spouses.
In terms of research, the branch is not that good. Most of the faculties just mug up a research paper and publish a new one. One of the faculties became associate by doing the same. If you want to pursue higher studies in Mechanical, then don’t choose IIT Mandi.
How is a PhD in IIT Mandi? Is it good or only a time pass like in most NITs?
A Ph.D. from IIT Mandi is certainly not a time pass. You need to put consistent efforts to keep up with the coursework. IIT Mandi follows a demanding curriculum. Ph.D. students need to maintain a CGPA of 7.5 out of 10. Students need to publish 2 reputed journal papers and various conference papers. They also need to deliver research seminars, It is anything but easy.
IIT Mandi has an excellent faculty base. Most faculty members are alumni of old IITs or universities abroad. So, they expect older IIT-level performance from Ph.D. students.
Is UIET Chandigarh better than IIT Mandi?
It is difficult to compare universities in a single statement as each university has its own strengths and weaknesses. However, IIT Mandi is considered one of the premier engineering institutes in India and is ranked higher than UIET Chandigarh in various national and international rankings.
- Most top rankers of JEE Advanced examination go for IIT Mandi
- UIET does not meet the standards of peer quality set by IITs as it has more reservations than IIT Mandi and they take admissions on the basis of Mains CRL.
- Most qualified and experienced professors tend to go to an IIT to teach.
- IIT Mandi also has a larger number and better quality of recruiters than UIET.
- The packages offered at IIT Mandi are better with the average CTC standing at INR 25.23 LPA and the highest CTC at INR 60 LPA
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Particulars |
IIT Mandi |
UIET |
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Number of recruiters participated |
88 |
15 |
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Number of offers |
249 |
223 |
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Top Recruiters |
Flipkart, 1mg, Microsoft, Uber, Amazon, Walmart |
Cognizant, Deloitte, KPMG, ZS Associates |
All in all, IIT Mandi is a better choice in terms of almost every crucial parameter like faculty, job opportunities, peer group, research, IIT tag, and several other things. It is also important to note that the decision of which university is better for you will depend on your personal goals and preferences.
Which one should I chose: a CS at the IIT Mandi or a CS at the IIITH?
Choosing a college and a program can be a difficult decision. Both IIT Mandi and IIIT Hyderabad have strong computer science programs. However, there are a few key differences that you may want to consider when making your decision.
- IIT Mandi is a public engineering institution located in Himachal Pradesh, India whereas IIT Hyderabad is a private research university located in Telangana, India.
- IIT Mandi was established in 2009 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, including computer science whereas IIT Hyderabad was established in 1998 and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various areas of computer science and engineering.
No matter how many people tell you that the IIT tag does not matter, don’t believe them. In reality, the IIT tag does carry a certain weight. Additionally, IIT Mandi has managed to make its own good name through constant improvement.
- The campus is located in a beautiful and serene environment,
- IIT Mandi Institute is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation.
- The CS department of IIT Mandi has a great faculty pool.
- The placements of the CS department are very promising and it is the highest recruiting branch of the institute.
- The only drawback is that IIT Mandi infrastructure and urban life are not at par with other IITs.
Here is a general comparison of placement statics of both the institutes'
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Particulars |
IIT Mandi placements |
IIIT Hyderabad placements |
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Highest CTC |
INR 60 LPA |
INR 74 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 25.23 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Flipkart, 1mg, Microsoft, Uber, Amazon, Walmart |
Bloomberg, Code Nation, Deloitte, Facebook, Google, HSBC, Indeed |
What is the average package of CSE at IIT Mandi?
Despite being a new IIT, IIT Mandi has managed to record an improved placement in the past five years. The institute's average salary for the Computer Science Engineering department has increased from 14.79 LPA in 2018 to 33.68 LPA in 2022.
IIT Mandi placements CSE
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Total Number of Students |
86 |
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Eligible Students |
84 |
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Number of Students Placed |
83 |
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Number of offers |
103 |
In IIT Mandi CSE placements, the highest-recruited branch was CSE followed by EE.
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