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How good is IIT Hyderabad? I am getting Electrical Engineering at IITH? How is the campus life?
IIT Hyderabad is a new IIT that has been growing at a fast pace and is expected to reach the level of older IITs in no time. Its EE Department is excellent with a good updated curriculum. Unlike older IITs, the courses covered are industry relevant and that’s what sets it apart from the EE department of other IITs.
Its syllabus includes various Electronics as well as Electrical courses. Additionally, it contains Machine Learning, sound processing using Python and R, Internet of Things(IoT), and home automation also.
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The courses are much more advanced in comparison to courses offered in the EE Department of other IITs that just revolve around generators, motors, and outdated heavy machines. The new IITs may lack in other aspects but their curriculum is modern and useful.
Infrastructure-wise, IIT Hyderabad is a bit lacking considering the fact that it's still in the developing phase. The hostels of the new campus are great with radiant cooling systems. However, the campus lacks greenery and much-needed sports facilities.
How is the computer science department at IIT Hyderabad?
The computer science department at IIT Hyderabad is considered to be one of the top computer science departments in India. The faculty members are well-respected in their fields and have a strong record of research and publications. The department offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in computer science and related fields.
IIT Hyderabad CSE department was established by the Govt of India in 2008 and has become one of the best institutions for education and research in the country. IIT Hyderabad B.Tech ranking by NIRF is 9 out of 300 colleges in India.
The best way to evaluate the worth and credibility of a branch is to look up at its research culture and the related faculty. Here is a list of research areas of the CSE branch of IIT Hyderabad and their related professors
- Deep Learning, Computer Vision: Vineeth
- Optimization Methods in Machine Learning: Saketha Nath J
- Bayesian Data Analysis and Probabilistic Machine Learning: P. K. Srijith
- Applied Algebraic Topology, Topological Data Analysis, Scalable Machine Learning: Manohar (Manu) Kaul
- Recommendation Systems, Information Retrieval, Social Network Analysis: Maunendra
Additionally, the faculties have collaborations with various academic and industry partners such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Microsoft Research, IBM Research, Intel, AMD, INRIA, Eurecom, DRDO as well as the University of Oxford, IISc, and other IITs. The department has strong ties with Japanese universities and industries. Some students get to spend time in Japan as part of academic/cultural exchange programs.
Overall, the computer science department at IT Hyderabad is highly regarded and considered to be a great place to study Computer Science.
How is the B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence course in IIT Hyderabad?
IIT Hyderabad is the first premier institute introducing Artificial Intelligence as an undergraduate course. The institute is ranked 8 for Engineering by NIRF 2020.
Admission:
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The cut-off for AI in the first round is 434 and the second round is 623. Also, the cutoff rank for the program is Male: 478-657, Female: 1453-1601.
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Students need to qualify for the JEE mains exam and get a good score in the JEE Advanced exam.
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Eligibility criteria are 10+2 with 75% aggregate in the science stream.
The course structure of IITs is quite expensive. It includes mess, hostel, basic amenities for the hostel stayers. A different structure is maintained for the day borders. The BTech course fee is INR 2.23 lakhs per year.
Research:
Some of the recent research work in the field of AI at the institute include a Multi-space approach to zero-shot object detection, A little fog for a large turn, Quality Aware Generative Adversarial Networks.
Faculty:
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Around 30 faculties are present in the AI department. All of them are highly experienced and have research interests in areas like Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
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The faculties help students to apply the classroom concepts into the real world.
Placements:
The median salary received by the students is 12 LPA.
IIT Hyderabad has also announced the second cohort of the Professional Certification program in AI in collaboration with Talent Sprint. The course is valid for both college and young professionals. It is a six months program including a five-week boot-camp. Topics covered in the program include AI, IoT, Blockchain, and other quantum technologies.
Since it was introduced recently into the curriculum, it is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing technologies in the market. After some years AI professionals will outpace the software engineers. Seats are less in the IITs, students really need to work hard and secure their seat.
Is IIT Hyderabad Executive M.Tech worth doing?
Yes, I think executive M. Tech. in Data Science is definitely worth joining because of its uniqueness. This isn’t available in every IIT and IIT Hyderabad has launched it recently considering the recent industry demands.
This program is exclusively for working professionals who want to further their education and advance in their careers. The candidates can complete the program at their own pace and take 2-4 years. The candidates can pursue this program remotely through online courses or do it at IIT Hyderabad campus itself. Either way, you will have to visit the campus on weekends.
With every industry producing huge amounts of data, it’s necessary that we have skilled Data scientists to handle the same. The program aims at producing such skilled Data Scientists to tackle related problems in the future.
What are the topics taught in artificial intelligence (B.Tech) at IIT Hyderabad?
The Artificial Intelligence program offered by IIT Hyderabad covers a wide range of topics that institute AI enthusiasts. It is a math-orienteers course comparisons more mathematical concepts than CS. It’s relevant to the latest trends in the field of computer technology.
As a student of this program, you will be required to complete a project every semester till the end of the 3rd year. Many startups give their technical problems in the form of projects to the students at IIT Hyderabad giving maximum industry exposure to the students. Such a high level of exposure is very beneficial during placements and definitely helps the students during placements.
The topics taught under the AI program at IIT Hyderabad are
- Data structures
- Algorithms
- Digital signal processing
- Control theory
- Robotics
- Machine learning
- Computer architecture
- DBMS
- Big Data Analysis
- NLP
- Deep learning
- Reinforcement learning
- IoT
- Computer vision
- Blockchain
- Cyber Security
The course is designed in such a way that it perfectly serves the industry and also promotes research in the field.
Is it beneficial to join IIT Hyderabad for an M.Tech (3 years) from a placement point of view?
IIT Hyderabad is one of the fastest growing new IITs and thus it’s highly beneficial to join it for an MTech especially considering its excellent placement scenario.
Owing to its prime location it is visited by top Electronics and Communication and Computer Science companies located in Hyderabad.
IIT Hyderabad provided MTech in various specializations with the best being MTech in
- VLSI
- Communication and Signal Processing
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
All the above programs have great job opportunities and you will get a job in top MNCs like Intel, Qualcomm, and Cisco, Microsoft, and AMD. Usually, the package offered by these MNCs is above INR 20 LPA.
IIT Hyderabad is a good choice if you don’t have the option of any other old IIT, but if you do then go for VLSI or communication and signal processing as options.
What is the academic difference between IIT Hyderabad and other IITs?
IIT Hyderabad has 2 major academic differences that set it apart from other IITs. These are
- Fractal system: Under this, the date of exams and distribution of marks is decided by the professors and nothing is decided beforehand.
- Double Major: Students of IIT Hyderabad can have 2 degrees in BTech and this is called the double major system. The second major can be done by getting extra credits from another department of interest.
There are many other aspects of the academic culture at IIT Hyderabad such as
Holistic Education: IIT Hyderabad focuses on holistic education and does not limit its students to one specialization only. This is enforced through free electives from other engineering, science, arts, and design departments. Some of these courses cover photography, filmmaking, clay modeling, Madhubani painting, etc.
Entrepreneurship: Another unique feature of IIT Hyderabad is its Entrepreneurship minor program. This is open to all IIT Hyderabad students and the courses are taught by industrialists who are entrepreneurs themselves.
So academically, IIT Hyderabad has unique traits such as the fractal system and the double major system.
Is it worth giving 10 lakhs for an M.Tech self-sponsored in IIT Hyderabad?
I think it’s highly illogical to charge such high fees for an MTech self-sponsored at IIT Hyderabad. Usually, they consider industry-sponsored and self-sponsored as equal. However, the fees for sponsored candidates are always higher than for MHRD candidates. So I would recommend you to clear GATE or get into an industry in order to do your Mtech as 10 Lakhs for an MTech is not worth it and might put you in a financial hole. In many cases, self-sponsored students are considered inferior by the professors.
Ultimately, go for it only if you are financially stable and can afford it. Else, go for other options like GATE, industrial jobs, or many other NITs and IITs.
Can I attend classes at IIT Hyderabad as a days scholar, my house is near to the campus and I don't want to stay in hostel?
What rank should I get into Computer Science in IIT Hyderabad?
The rank required to get into Computer Science at IIT Hyderabad varies every year based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats available, and the performance of candidates. However, based on previous years' trends, here is an estimate of the rank you should aim for:
- For admission to the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Hyderabad, a rank under 2000 is generally considered a safe bet for General Category candidates.
- However, it is important to note that this is just an estimate, and the cutoff rank may vary from year to year based on various factors.
- The cutoff rank for different categories such as OBC, SC, ST may be different than the General Category.
- It is important to note that the admission to IIT Hyderabad CSE program is based on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced score and rank.
- To get a good rank in JEE Advanced, one needs to have a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and should practice a lot of sample papers and mock tests.
- It is also important to stay updated with the latest syllabus and exam pattern and prepare a solid study plan with dedicated time for each subject.
- It is advisable to start preparing for JEE Advanced well in advance and take guidance from experienced teachers or coaching institutes.
In conclusion, to get admission to Computer Science at IIT Hyderabad, one should aim for a rank under 2000 in JEE Advanced. However, the cutoff rank may vary from year to year, and it is important to stay updated with the latest trends and prepare well for the exam.
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