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How did you manage your UPSC preparation while doing an M.Tech from IIT Delhi?
The key to manage your UPSC preparation while doing an MTech from IIT Delhi is to score well in your optional subjects rather than General Subjects. A successful candidate scores 275+ in optional whereas an unsuccessful candidate scores around 240. The General Subjects' scores are usually the same.
So prepare well for optional in MTech because you can prepare for GS in just a year. Focus more on optional as it’s a major criterion for selection.
Which is the best hostel in IIT Delhi? Can we choose which hostel we want to stay in?
IIT Delhi has both old as well as new hostels and obviously the new ones have better facilities and infrastructure. The new hostels are Girnar and Udaigiri and have spacious rooms and have 8 floors each with a total of 400 rooms in each hostel. These hostels have a big crowd which means a bigger hostel family to interact with during events. The mess facilities are also considerably better and bigger than old hostels.
The old hostel buildings have only 3-4 floors with smaller rooms and less facilities. But these hostels have a nostalgia associated with many toppers who are successful people today. This spirit keeps the ambiance of these old hostels lively.
Honestly, I wouldn’t say one hostel is better than the other. Every hostel has its unique aspects and cannot be compared.
As for the choice of hostels, no, you cannot choose your hostel. It is allotted to you randomly at the time of admission, every hostel having a mixed bag of students. You cannot change your hostel unless it’s a serious issue.
How is engineering physics at IIT Delhi?
IIT Delhi's Engineering Physics program is highly respected and well-regarded in the field. According to information available online, the program focuses on IT Delhi's Engineering Physics program is highly respected and well-regarded in the field. According to information available online, the program focuses on providing students with a strong foundation in both physics and engineering, with an emphasis on hands-on, practical learning. The key highlight of the course is
- Focus on Nanotechnology and Photonics, both emerging technologies
- Physics is taught, its purest form, as well as when applied form
- Faculty researching biophysics, green optics, and material processing and fabrication theoretical physicists are working in fields like Quantum Computing.
- The research is conducted in various fields like optics, photonics, spintronics, and solid-state mechanics.
- Physics department has one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities in the institute: The Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF).
The program is suitable only if
- You are interested in modern physics, optics, and electrodynamics
- Are proficient in mathematics and can analyze problems
I will suggest you not opt for Engineering Physics in IIT Delhi if you want to study basic stuff like Newtonian Mechanics or electrical circuits or are intrigued by Astrophysics or Cosmology, as in that case IIT Kanpur or IISER Pune, is more suitable for you.
Do you regret joining IIT Delhi?
There are no logical reasons to regret joining a prestigious Institute like IIT unless
- You are unable to cope academically and feel behind the class
- You are not able to achieve or learn what you were expecting
- You are unable to socialize or face some serious issues
It’s important to understand that scoring high marks should not be your only agenda as IITs give so many opportunities and you can learn so many new things. Your constant efforts and determination will keep you afloat even when everything is falling.
Make the most out of your 4 years at IIT by doing things such as
- Participate in cultural fests, and clubs,
- Make new friends
- Attend the classes with the right mindset to learn
- Learn to work hard without giving up
- Involve yourself in sports
- Physical exercise at the gym
- Hang out with friends
So, there are so many things you can do at IIT Delhi rather than regretting your decision. The time you will waste regretting will not come back, so why not utilize it to the fullest and live a memorable life.
I am a recent IIT Delhi grad and have competing offers from Google India and Uber India. Which one should I join?
I would rather recommend you go for Uber than join Google (India). A few reasons that justify my opinion are
- Uber offers a better pay scale than Google India
- The work culture and nature at Uber are rather stimulating and will always challenge your abilities
- You can move to bigger companies after gaining experience at Uber but the opposite won't be likely possible.
- Employees at Google India are always leaving either for the US or higher studies and the stability of the job is very low.
- The work environment at Uber is demanding, and exhilarating, posing new challenges every day making it a dynamic one
Basically, the work environment at Google is more stable and monotonous without many challenges which are suitable after you attain a certain age and maturity. Till then you are open to challenges that can be sought at dynamic companies like Uber that will help you grow better.
What can be a better option (I have no interest), IIT Delhi biotech or IIT Kanpur civil?
With no specific area of interest, the best option for you is IIT Delhi Biotechnology. Here are a few points to support my opinion
- Old IITs have the benefit of equal opportunities for all students irrespective of their branch.
- You are eligible for placements in all types of companies including software.
- As a biotechnology student, you get to do internships in various sectors like IT, finance, etc.
- Exceptionally good grades can fetch you good packages
- The quality of college life is better ij IIT Delhi than in Kanpur.
IIT Delhi is the dream college of many owing to the excellent brand name and opportunities it offers. Trust me, once you are inside your branch will hardly matter.
What is it like to study Textile Technology at IIT Delhi?
IIT Delhi Textile department is still in its infancy and unfortunately, is one of the least demanded branches. The scope and opportunities offered are meager. To put it rightly, it does not do justice to the brand name of IIT Delhi.
- During the orientation itself, it’s revealed how almost the entire batch wants to get their branch changed eventually
- The department is located far away from the main campus and other major departments and this segregation is quite demotivating
- The course material is not up to the standards of IIT Delhi and the tremendous coursework just adds to the misery
- The students mug up the concepts mostly rather than understanding them
- The lab work is monotonous and the research opportunities are limited
- The teachers are extremely retarded investing zero effort in increasing the quality of teaching or making it more lively
- Most importantly, the placement scenario of this department is pathetic with no good company ready to recruit students for this branch
Many people think that this branch might somehow open opportunities for them if they involve themselves in extracurricular activities and so but then the entire purpose of the department is negated. Still, for the most desperate, this might be the only option. So, it’s advisable to go to this branch only if it’s the last option you have.
Is it a good choice to prefer IIT Delhi textile over IIIT Delhi CSE, considering the fact that branch change is quite hard in IITD?
IIT Delhi has a much greater brand value as compared to IIIT Delhi. IIT D is superior in many aspects, one of which is campus life.
I have many friends in IITD Textile. They bagged foreign internships in the IT sector during their second year.
The coursework for Textile is very manageable. You’ll get ample time to practice coding on your own. Don’t worry about branch change. Even for a career in CS/IT, self-practice will get you through. Also, opt for the open electives offered at IIT Delhi. You’ll ace CS/IT placement tests, and secure a good job.
Thus, I would recommend you choose IIT Delhi Textile over IIIT Delhi CSE.
How is campus life at IIT Delhi?
IIT Delhi is an elite engineering Institute of national importance located in Hauz Khas, Delhi over a sprawling campus of 320 acres.
Faculty: Extremely learned and experienced faculty members, industry experts visiting as guest faculty and some international faculty make up a diverse faculty pool at IIT Delhi.
Cultural Activities
- The Board for Recreational and Cultural Activities(BRCA) comprises all the cultural clubs of IITD including Debating, Quizzing, Literary, Dance, Drama, and Fine Arts.
- The BRCA organizes the splendid cultural fest called Rendezvous
- BSP or the Board for Student Publications prints regular magazines and newsletters and organizes the literary fest, Literati,
BSW
- BSW or the Board of Students Welfare is a body of elected students that represent students before the administration and convey their issues
- BSW organizes a fun festival, Esperanza The body also controls all acts of ragging banning it completely
Sports
IIT Delhi boats if a rich sports culture with excellent facilities like
- Cricket field with four turf wickets
- Flood-lit hockey and football grounds
- 3 flood-lit volleyball
- 2 basketball court
- 8 flood-lit tennis courts
- Tennis practice wall
- 2 squash courts
- 1 badminton hall
- 2 table tennis halls with synthetic flooring
- 1 weight-lifting hall
- Olympic size swimming pool
- 2 multi-gyms
Hostel facilities
- The campus also offers amenities like Staff Clubs, hospitals, Shopping Centres, Banks, Post Offices, Telecom Centres, Community centers, stadiums, Playing Fields, etc. There are eleven boys’ hostels and two girls’ hostels.
- The best hostels are Udaigiri or Girnar hostels, and all other hostels offer minimal facilitated rooms.
- The mess food is almost completely edible.
Places to explore
Inside the campus you have - Cafeteria, Café Coffee Day, Night Messes, and Students’ Activity Centre(SAC) which is the center that promotes indoor sports and gym as well as BRCA events.
Outside the campus, you can explore - SDA Market, Ber Sarai, Hauz Khas Village, Connaught Place, and PVR Priya.
What is the admission procedure for an M.Tech in IIT Delhi?
The admission procedure for an M.Tech program at IIT Delhi typically involves the following steps:
- Visit the official website of IIT Delhi
- Check the specializations offered by each department
- Look for the PG course that aligns with your area of interest
- Check if you are eligible for that course nor not
- You can also apply for cross department courses.For instance, a student who has done B.Tech. in Electrical Engg can pursue M.Tech. in ComputerTechnology / Mathematics / Physics / etc depending upon the course requirements/eligibility by the concerned dept.
- Once the GATE scores are released , visit the admission portal for MTech and apply formally
- Frequently check the admissions page or your email for updates regarding shortlisting
Once you are shortlisted, go through further screening for final admission.
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