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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.
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.
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.
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