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How tough is the iMtech(Btech+Mtech) course at IIIT Bangalore?
The iMTech course at IIIT Bangalore is quite challenging and rigorous. The students are evaluated weekly through tests and assignments. They hardly get any free time. However, students joining this course are aware of the right and still are committed to hard work.
A friend who joined the recent batch shared her experience. The first quiz took place just 12 days from the orientation after which quizzes were scheduled for every week. She had to go through strict deadlines for completion of 50% of Python and C in just 2 weeks.
The college has a very rigorous academic ambiance helping students to become punctual and learn time management. Some energetic souls despite their busy schedules, spare time for sports, competitions, hackathons, fests, and other fun activities.
So eventually you choose the quality of life at IIIT Bangalore!
How are the placements/internships in MTech ESD (electronic system design) in the IIIT Bangalore? How many VLSI companies hire there?
The MTech ESD is a newly launched program at IIIT Bangalore. Here are a few pros and cons that might help you understand the credibility of the program
Pros
- IIIT Bangalore is located in the IT hub so there won’t be a dearth of opportunities related to hackathons, design conferences, and the stuff.
- The professors have tried to make good connections with the industry. Some of the best professors are Prof. Subhajit Sen and Prof. Subir Roy
- The course structure is extremely flexible allowing you to take up any course of your choice.
- The students of Embedded Systems are assisted by their senior batch, from team Q-Alpha, regarding all aspects.
Cons
- The branch is new and not well-established.
- Embedded Systems lack some of the courses like RTOS and Linux drivers courses.
So choose wisely after weighing the pros and cons of the stream.
Bits Pilani Msc Maths and BE CSE Dual Degree Course or IIIT Bangalore iMtech CSE or IIIT Allahabad IT Btech? Which is better and why?
To begin with, the 5-year dual degree program at BITS is significantly more costly than the 5-year iMTech program at IIIT Bangalore, as well as the 4-year BTech program at IIIT Allahabad.
Second, there's no assurance that you'll get CSE at BITS Pilani if you don't have the required CGPA. So, it will be better to consider IIITA or IIITB.
I have a few friends at IIITB and based on what I heard from them, I will definitely recommend the institute.
The arguments in favor of IIIT B are as follows.
- No reservations policy as it ensures a good peer group.
- The faculties at the institute are great.
- The course structure is innovative. There are a variety of courses in the first year, including Calculus using C and Python programming, Algebra Linear, Data Structures and Algorithms: An Overview, Computer Networks with Digital Design.
- You have the choice of doing a six-month project plus a six-month industry internship in your fifth year or twelve months of study for your master's thesis.
- Good Placements: It has maintained a great placement record over the years. According to the recent placement highlights the highest and average CTC for the institute was 24.88 LPA and 43.31 LPA.
- Locational Advantage: Bangalore is definitely a much better location than Prayagraj. The climate is great. Air, road, and rail connections are all available. It is in close proximity to MNC offices and top-tier universities (IISc etc). It also offers the conveniences of a big city i.e. malls, restaurants, hospitals, etc.
I know several students in the iMTech program who have chosen IIITB over BITS Pilani CSE and BITS Goa, CSE.
Which is better, CS at Manipal University or CS at IIIT Bangalore?
IIIT Bangalore is a CS-oriented college that operates from a tiny campus with limited facilities. It’s CS-tailored curriculum and ambiance is what attract coding lovers. As of now, it has only two branches namely CS and ECE. Another great aspect is its no reservation policy which ensures the quality of the crowd is not compromised at all. Here are a few key differences between CS at Manipal and CS at IIIT Bangalore.
- Coding culture: Undoubtedly, IIIT Bangalore has a better coding culture than MIT Manipal given the fact that it’s a CS-oriented college.
- Peer group: IIIT Bangalore and MIT Manipal have equally good crowds but since the intake of IIIT Bangalore is less, it has a slightly better quality crowd.
- Academics: IIT Bangalore has an excellent curriculum and a very supportive faculty pool that makes its academic environment better than MIT Manipal.
- AI scope: MIT Manipal has a lot of labs for AI and facilities so offers better scope in this field.
- Placements: IIIT Bangalore has a better placement scenario than MIT Manipal. The average fee package if the former is INR 30.78 LPA while that of the latter is INR 10.45 LPA.
Overall, IIIT Bangalore is a better choice for pursuing a course in CS.
Is it worth doing M.Tech from IIIT Bangalore?
One of my friends scored lower marks in GATE and has the option to choose between IIIT Bangalore and lower NITs only. She decided to take a drop year and surprisingly got even lower marks. She decided to take admission to IIIT Bangalore on the basis of the previous year's score.
So, before making an impulsive decision, always ask yourself what exactly you are seeking from your degree. Is it a high package? If yes then can’t you tolerate a good product company for the next few months and get a job? Also, if you are interested in research, then it’s better to consider better options like the top IITs.
Make a well-informed decision after considering all facts and figures.
May I know how much did you secure in your JEE Main in order to get Computer Science in IIIT Bangalore?
A few years ago my brother appeared for JEE Main and scored 222. He got admission to IIIT Bangalore. His batchmates scored a similar score and the highest score was 230. The majority of the batch scored in the range of 190–195.
As for the rank, here is the recent IIIT Bangalore cutoff
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Round 1 |
6000 |
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Round 2 |
9645 |
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Round 3 |
8500 |
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Round 4 |
8997 |
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Round 5 |
18547 |
The overall cutoff for IIIT Bangalore CSE is 6000-18547 which means roughly a score between 130-170
Which is better opt IIT Delhi maths and computing or CSE at NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal or IIIT Bangalore CSE?
Without any second thoughts, IIT Delhi MnC is the best option among all the aforementioned colleges. It's one of the top 5 IIts and moreover, its MnC program is highly sought after by engineering aspirants. The preference order in your case should be
- IIT Delhi MnC
- NITK CSE
- NITW CSE
- IIIT B CSE
It's safe to say that none of the above colleges can match the standard of IIT Delhi, which is in itself a brand. MnC is quite similar to CSE though a few core computer courses are not included. Also, this branch is handled by the Mathematics department and not the CSE department. However, if you are more inclined towards CSE than MnC, then the best options for you would be IITR or IITG CSE.
Should I apply for IIIT Hyderabad or IIIT Bangalore?
It’s highly illogical to compare IIIT Hyderabad with IIIT Bangalore. The former belongs to a different league altogether in terms of faculty, course structure, coding culture, and opportunities. The students are very ambitious and IIIT Hyderabad is a college that has students who have managed to reach the top 20 in the world finals of ACM ICPC which is considered to be the Olympics of coding. The exposure offered is unparalleled and it’s second only to that offered in IIT or BITS.
However, admission to IIIT Hyderabad is done on the basis of the JEE score which is pretty low compared to the cutoffs for that college. In that case, you will have IIIT Bangalore as the only better option. Another decent option is DA-IICT.
So, if you have the option, go for IIIT Hyderabad without any doubts.
Which should I choose, EEE in NIT Surathkal, ECE in IIIT Bangalore, or CS in RVC?
If you are given these options, your rank in JEE Mains must be near 10k, and that in KCET >= 100. I was faced with similar choices, so I am listing down the pros and cons of each option-
- RVC- If you are a Bangalorean and don’t wish to go to a hostel, RVC is the ideal choice. You’ll be getting CSE, which is great. The faculty at RVC is good. It offers an indoor basketball court. Your peers would’ve aced their KCET. But the minus point is that there is a management quota.
- IIIT Bangalore-T his is a great choice for you even if you are interested in CSE. The curriculum for ECE and CSE is mostly common for the first two years. Both branches study common topics like programming and computer architecture. Even a branch change is possible by getting on the Dean’s Merit List. Branch change is purely merit based.
- NIT Surathkal- EEE from NITK is a great option. However, if you are interested in CS/IT, getting a branch change isn’t easy. Vacancy is low during branch change and its rules are quite rigid-
- The current branch’s strength must not decrease by more than 10%.
- The future branch’s strength must not increase by more than 10%.
- Category-wise allotment of seats is done, similar to JoSAA
If you are planning for an M.Tech in near future, choose IIITB. The iMtech will allow you to complete two degrees in five years, and you won’t be stressed over GATE exams. IIIT Bangalore offers the best placements. This is because Bangalore is the center of major IT and Electronics brands.
I chose iMtech at IIIT Bangalore because of these reasons. You must choose the option that best suits your personal preferences. All the three institutions are well renowned.
Why is IIIT Bangalore underrated?
The main reason that IIIT Bangalore is underrated is because it did not commence with the B.Tech. program, the most coveted engineering program. Rather, it offered an integrated BTech+MTech program. For Indians generally, the definition of success is a BTech program followed by good packages. They don’t give much importance to PG education. IIIT Bangalore tried to break this stereotype by offering only PG and Integrated courses and failed miserably.
IIIT Bangalore was established as a research-protected institute but the bitter reality is that making an impact in research takes a lot of time, even years. So, it failed to offer the most basic education and is not valued among engineering aspirants in India.
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