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What things I should keep in mind while starting my first year at IIT Kanpur?
While starting your first year at IIT Kanpur you can be prepared for many things in advance that will give you a good start in the college
- Put your academics before everything, even extracurricular activities. Nothing I repeat nothing is worth it if your academic performance is poor.
- Listen to the advice of your seniors but only pay heed to those which you feel are right. Don’t believe anyone blindly as they are both your best friends and worst enemies.
- Follow your passion, explore your interests, and do everything you can while you are at it.
- Building a genuine resume that is impactful yet portrays you just the way you are without any exaggerations.
- Stop running after PoRs as they do little to add value to your resume
- Socialize well and develop an extrovert personality. Be bold and confident with your opinions.
- Don’t skip classes at any cost, no matter how useless they seem.
- Manage your time well. You will be surrounded by fun activities and distractions but balance your studies and extracurricular in such a way that your grades aren’t affected.
For starters, these points will help you kick-start a smooth college life at IIT Kanpur!
How is the electrical engineering department in IIT, Kanpur?
Before dwelling into details, I would advise you to go for Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur, only if you are genuinely interested in it and not just because your rank does not allow any better branch.
The course curriculum is extremely challenging with little effort by the professors to teach and the students to learn. The course structure needs tremendous revision and needs to meet industry standards. The professors lack teaching skills despite being good researchers. There are too many quizzes and irrelevant lab work that will always keep you busy. Professors too are busy hastily completing the syllabus with no intention to deliver quality education.
The primary focus of students is on placements and not on gaining knowledge. The only advantage of this branch is the easy availability of internships and jobs. However, it’s not a strong enough reason to choose a branch that has poor course content and exposure. So unless you are genuinely interested in this branch, don’t waste your time and efforts on it.
What are the pros and cons of IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur is a highly respected and prestigious institution for engineering and technology education in India. Here is a list of a few pros and cons of IIT Kanpur
Pros
- Beautiful campus: IIT Kanpur has a lush green campus that is clean and well-maintained. The buildings are maintained well and the overall infrastructure is excellent.
- Research facilities: IIT Kanpur has a rich research culture and its research facilities are top notch
- Library: IIT Kanpur’s PK Kelkar Library is a storeyed building that houses around 3 lakh books.
- Sports: You can find every sports facility here. The sports facilities are top-notch.
- Extracurriculars: IIT Kanpur focuses on the holistic development of students and thus offers a wide range of extracurricular activities going on inside the campus.
- Campus life: The campus is huge and has many unique features like an Airstrip to Open Air Theatre.
- Hostel: IIT Kanpur has well-maintained and equipped hostel rooms and even the food served is good. The hostel rooms are spacious and because of the huge campus, the rooms are not crowded like other IITs.
Cons:
- Location: Because of its location, IIT Kanpur needs help in terms of companies visiting for placements.
- Exploration: IIT Kanpur has few places to explore outside the campus.
- Academics: There is an extremely high academic workload and students hardly get time to get involved in other activities.
Despite a few flaws, IIT Kanpur is one of the best IITs and you will never regret joining it!
How was your first day at IIT Kanpur? Was it different from what you had expected?
As an introvert throughout his school life, my brother was very nervous on his first day at IIT Kanpur. Firstly, he had to move away from home and that too to a city that is not very well known. On reaching Kanpur he was very disappointed and was on the verge of a breakdown.
When he reached IIT Kanpur, to his utter surprise a totally new world awaited him. He was surrounded by a lush green campus with splendid natural beauty that all his worries went away. The campus was massive and had every top-notch amenity one could think of from cricket grounds to decent hostels.
He was allotted Hostel 3 and found his room to be a bit old but tolerable. He found some very good friends in his wingmates and soon all his nervousness was gone. A student guide helped him and his batchmates feel comfortable and informed them about the basic rules and culture of IIT Kanpur.
My brother loved the harmony between seniors and juniors. He found a new family in them and loved how his seniors were always ready to guide them to the right path. Unlike his expectations, IITs are not just always studying but also involved in extracurricular activities like dramatics, dance, cricket, volleyball, and other sports & activities. Overall, his first day at IIT Kanpur was very memorable and is still like a fresh memory.
How are the aerospace engineering placements at IIT Kanpur for an MTech?
MTech Placements at IIT Kanpur in general are a tad bit better than BTech placements both core and non-core. You can find this trend in aerospace too. In fact, some BTech students convert their degrees into dual degrees to enable them to sit for MTech placements as well. The high placements stem from
- The better CPI of MTech students attracting more non-core companies.
- Most Indian aeronautical firms give preference to MTech students over BTech students because of more knowledge and exposure. This high level of specialization attracts more core companies than BTech students.
Thus, both core and non-core placements are better for MTech students than for BTech students.
What are the best things for IIT Kanpur students to do on weekends?
My answer is for those who are looking for activities beyond academics.
Inside campus
- Hang out with your friends at OAT or play games here. The best time is winter afternoons or summer evenings
- CCD is one of the most visited places among IIT Kanpur students and most students can be seen chilling here
- You can spend your time at the society or club you are part of
- Cycling around the campus is another healthy and interesting way of spending time on campus. You can enjoy the natural beauty and feel the fresh air
- Invite your friends to your rooms and have dinner or play games
- Visit the airstrip with your friends and get some nice photos clicked
- Be a part of any sports you are fond of as IIT Kanpur has one of the finest sports facilities.
- Some loners like to spend their time alone doing nothing or watching movies and TV series or anything of their choice.
Outside campus:
- Z-Square Mall: This mall is a famous place among Kanpurites with many decent eateries, outlets of international brands, and a separate gaming zone too!
- Bithoor: Bithoor is a faraway area with a scenic Brie perfect for cycling trips with friends
- Restaurants: Kanpur has many new restaurants and cafés to hand out.
How is the personal interview in IIT Kanpur for M. Tech selections?
One of my friends had appeared for VLSI MTech personal interview at IIT Kanpur and shared his experience of the same.
He was interviewed by 2 professors and one of them asked the reason for his poor marks after the first year. My friends told him about his lack of interest in the field and no core companies making it to the company for placements. He had decided to prepare for GATE instead and managed to get AIR 197 in his final year.
Next, they asked him some technical questions related to the EDC portion. He was even asked to draw a logarithmic plot of current v/s voltage for a practical diode.
Next, he was asked questions from the analog portion, which he hadn’t prepared well. To his relief, they asked him only basic questions like he was asked to identify a configuration. He wasn’t able to answer a few questions related to analog and concluded that it’s very necessary to revise your concepts even after GATE.
How can one apply for a dual degree at IIT Kanpur?
You cannot get admission into the dual degree program during the initial admission period. Rather, after completing the 5th semester, interested students can apply for dual degrees via BTech-MTech and BS-MS. This option is open till the beginning of the 8th semester. Additionally, there is an option of a hybrid dual degree, wherein students can after doing a BTech from a certain department do an MTech from another department.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the dual degree, students should have a minimum CPI of 6.0 at the time of applying.
Suitability: This program is best for those students who have no intention to get employed in the near future and want to focus on research in the field of their choice and then eventually do a master's thesis.
Credibility: The requirement of high CPI in itself testifies to the fact that only the top rankers of highly motivated students opt for this program. The most academically strong students tend to go for this.
Prospects:
- This program isn’t less valuable in any way to the recruiters. The quality of students taking up this program is enough to prove the worth of this program thus attracting the best recruiters. Additionally, with a thesis work up their sleeve, these students get better opportunities in higher education as well.
- Many students even own a publication which makes it easier for them to get admission to Ph.D. programs at top universities
- Most of the companies that recruit these students specialize in research work and thus look for research enthusiasts.
All in all, the dual degree program at IIT Kanpur is in no way inferior to other programs and is worthy of excellent placements.
How is the life of an MBA student in IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur is one of the esteemed engineering and technology institutes in India, and the economics program it is highly reputed. It aims to provide students with a rigorous education in economic theory and its applications. Students also have the opportunity to participate in research projects, internships, and other extracurricular activities.
The course curriculum of the Economics program comprises compulsory foundation subjects in the first year and departmental courses from the second year with microeconomics and macroeconomics being the first two courses you will come across,
Some of the most dynamic courses include Mathematical Economics, and Econometrics 1 and 2. The curriculum is flexible leaving the possibility for pursuing an interest in other fields too apart from Economics through open electives. Those who find the program not aligned with their interests can also opt for branch change after a year.
Education-wise, this program offers many opportunities.
- You can pursue Double Majors which are two Bachelor's degrees in 5 years.
- You also can get your program extended to a five-year Integrated BS+MS program after your 3rd year.
The job opportunities offered by this program are also in abundance
- Roles offered spread across various fields from Analytics, Finance, and even coding.
- You can go for a Master's abroad and pursue Ph.D. at highly reputed universities like LSE and UIUC.
- You can also prepare for competitive exams such as UPSC and CAT.
Moreover, IIT Kanpur is the only IIT that has a separate department of Economic Sciences. The dedicated faculty is composed of highly-qualified and experienced economists. The program, being old, has an elaborate alumni pool too.
How does it feel to study mathematics and scientific computing at IIT Kanpur?
For a true Math lover, the Mathematics and Scientific Computing program at IIT Kanpur is an absolute delight. It satisfies the hunger for mathematical concepts and leaves you with a feeling to explore beyond
Curriculum
- The curriculum comprises exact Mathematical concepts without any vagueness. You will be introduced to concepts they never knew existed before. Basically, you will be introduced to pure mathematics in the real sense. You will be offered abstract insights into various concepts revealing the structure and properties of the objects that will alter our thinking and might lead to interesting algorithms in computer science and innovative solutions in physics.
- Those who aren’t a fan of abstract concepts can always resort to Applied Mathematics and Statistics that deal with real-life applications. The coursework will make you eligible for finance, consulting, and analytics companies.
- The program also comprises basic computer science courses like Data Structures and Algorithms, and Theory of Computation as compulsory courses.
Prospects
- For those whose long-term goal is to conduct research on their favorite topics, higher education opportunities are in plenty.
- For job seekers, the knowledge acquired through the program will be more than enough to attract good packages from finance, consulting, and analytics companies right after graduation.
- You can also go for MBA with your analytical skills making it easier for CAT and MBA studies in general
- With basic knowledge of CS, you can also kickstart a career in Software.
Overall, the course curriculum isn’t very rigid and can be done with regular classes and studies. The faculty too is very cooperative and you will never regret choosing it.
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