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Should I join IIT Kharagpur mining engineering just for IIT Tag?
Joining a certain branch that you are not even interested in just for the IIT tag is not the most logical decision. One usually decides on a certain branch for 3 reasons; either to get a good package or to pursue your area of interest or to follow the majority. However, in the case of Mining Engineering, this is not the case at all. You won’t be available to avail either of these benefits because of its low demand. In fact you will end up with the following circumstances
- You will have to work extremely hard in the first year in order to get a branch change
- In case you are unable to get a branch change, you will start running after POR, join different clubs to work on your non Engineering abilities.
- During placements you will be more inclined towards Non-Core placements because of your aversion to Mining.
Still, if you are adamant about getting into IIT, then join only if
- You want to work in analytics, consult or analyst after 4 years instead of Engineering
- If you want to pursue MBA from an IIM
- If you want to switch your field after graduation.
The reason why I am suggesting you give up Engineering is that with Mining, you can literally pursue anything other than Engineering. So it’s better you make up your mind for the same or apply to other institutes.
Should I go for IIT Kharagpur or IIT Dhanbad?
Without any second thoughts, IITKGP is a far better option than IIT Dhanbad in terms of both worth and recognition. The primary reason is its legacy and early establishment. To give you a better picture I am going to entail the pros and causes of IIT KGP bringing to light both sides of the coin.
Pros
- You will get the chance to pursue the subject that interests you and fuel your passion.
- Mechanical branch is much more preferred than metallurgy.
- IIT ISM is developing at a fast pace and will soon overtake other institutes after its inauguration of the biggest library in India.
Cons:
- Petroleum engineering does not guarantee good placements. Around 50% of the batch remains and placed and the situation is a result of a steady decline in petroleum industries in India.
- Dhanbad is not a very promising city in terms of exposure and opportunities.
- Electrical engineering failed to offer decent placement in the past, and the IIT tag does not seem to improve the situation.
The final decision is for you to make.
What is the average package of electrical at IIT Kharagpur?
IIT Kharagpur Electrical Engineering Placement Statistics
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Highest package |
INR 3198000 |
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Average package |
INR 1936000 |
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Top Recruiters |
Deloitte, Bajaj, and AbsolutData Research & Analytics |
Every department has seen a deterioration in the average packages mainly because the All India Placement Committee banned new start-up's from the placement process as the job security is very low in such startup’s.
How is the coding culture in IIT Kharagpur?
Coding isn’t necessarily meant for CSE students only and has a broader angle to it. Coding simply means simplifying tasks by expressing them in form of a set of routines or commands and making the computer do work for us. So, if you are interested in coding then being in a core branch doesn’t restrict you from pursuing your passion.
Some spectrums of Coding that can be observed in IIT Kharagpur are as follows
- Competitive Coding: This type of coding is the basic foundation of coding and is usually meant for beginners. You are introduced to Hackerrank, CodeChef, and TopCoder.
- Open Source Programming: The open source culture within the campus of IIT Kharagpur is promoted by the KOSS or the Kharagpur Open Source Society. This group has made excellent accomplishments in the field of coding at IIT Kharagpur. The Kharagpur Winter of Code is organized to help students gain insight and a first-hand experience into how the Open Source community functions.
- Data Analytics and Machine Learning: This field is promoted by The Kharagpur Data Analytics Group (KDAG). Additionally, the Data Analytics event in both the Inter Hall Technology General Championships (General Championship (Technology) and Open IIT (Instiinfo) renders a plethora of opportunities for students to learn the basics of Data Analysis and Machine Learning from their seniors.
- Robotics: This field of coding is the most vibrant in IIT KGP owing to the relentless contributions of the Technology Robotix Society that not only gives freshers a casual introduction to the world of Robotics but also a firsthand experience of it.
- Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking, App Development and Web Development: These are the miscellaneous courses of Robotics that are hosted by the Web and Design teams of both SpringFest and KTJ to promote extensive learning and experience in this field. It is taught by seniors who are experts in this field and are free of cost.
I hope my answer gave a detailed insight into the coding culture at IIT Kharagpur.
Why should I prefer IIT Kharagpur over other IITs?
My sister is not only an IIT KGP pass out but also has many friends in other IITs. So from her experience she does not regret choosing KGP over others and stated a number of reasons for the same
- The massive campus with beautiful infrastructure is enough to attract Engineering aspirants. You can never get enough of the campus and explore it completely.
- IIT KGP is located in a town that is almost nonexistent and thus the highlight is the campus itself. You get to develop strong bonds with your college, campus and make friends for life.
- The director himself is an alumni who has multiple accomplishments in the field of Academia before becoming a director. Owing to his own experience at IIT KGP, he has brought dynamism and liveliness to the campus. Under him, the Institute has flourished all the more.
- Everything digital aid be it movies, tv-series, documentaries, games, or video-lectures are available at the touch of a fingertip because of the excellent LAN facilities. This can be sought positively and used in the right way to bring out the best results as a student.
- KGP offers a variety of disciplines apart from Engineering like humanities, management, law and medicine. This helps them to interact with professors and students from other disciplines as well and adds to the overall learning experience.
These are some distinguishing features of IIT KGP that makes it a more viable option than other IITs.
What is the integrated MSc in chemistry at IIT Kharagpur?
M.Sc Chemistry at IIT Kharagpur is a five-year integrated MSc course offered by the Department of chemistry.
In the first year, all the courses will be the same for all the departments. Out of these courses, only one is chemistry. Other courses are from other departments like Electrical, computer science, Mechanical, Physics, etc. Here, you are given a chance to explore at least one course from most of the departments. Based on your performance in first year (i.e CGPA) you can change your department (also called Depc). But for this, you need to get a CGPA of more than the cut-off CGPA of the department to which you want to change.
For instance suppose, Electrical Engineering department has a cut-off CGPA of 9.2 for DepC then you need to get a CGPA of more than 9.2 for DepC to Electrical.
From the second year most of the courses will be from your department. Though, there will be a few courses from other departments as well. So, yes you will be studying mostly Chemistry from the second year onward. you can look at the complete Curricula Subjects List here
How is the placement of computer science and data processing M.Tech's at IIT Kharagpur?
The placements for IIT Kharagpur M.Tech CS and Data processing are exceptionally good. With the following
- Top Recruiters: IIT Kharagpur is visited by the most prestigious companies in the current market during the placement season.
- Excellent placements: These visiting companies are from a wide range of sectors like Core Engineering, IT, Finance, Consulting, Automobiles, PSUs, etc. The recruiters covering various sectors and additional international companies are a testament to the excellent placement scenarios at IIT KGP.
- Consistency: To get placed at a decent company, one needs to maintain a CGPA of 7.5+ and gain some extracurricular experience. This will guarantee a good package around
- Flexible Curriculum - The curriculum offered at IIT KGP is that the students get placed in various sectors irrespective of their branch. Some of the sectors that offer non-core jobs are Core Engineering, IT, Finance, Analytics, Consulting etc.
- International Eligibility: The placement success is not limited to India only. Around 1500 students get placed every year in top brands with the best compensation packages. The IIT KGP curriculum is so flexible that it makes the students ready to face challenges in any sector in or outside India.
How is college life in IIT Kharagpur for girls?
The Boys to girls ratio at IIT Kharagpur is 12:1 and yet there are no discriminations. In fact, life for both genders here is very peaceful. You feel a sense of freedom at IIT Kharagpur. During the first year, there is a deadline of 10 pm but one can always go out for a genuine reason. After a few months, you can stroll through the campus even around 4 in the morning and there will be no restrictions.
When it comes to security, IIT Kharagpur has the best of it. You can find guards patrolling the campus around the clock. There is no specific dress code and you can wear anything you want provided that you attend the class in full pants only. The seniors are friendly and there is no ragging here.
There are a number of clubs and societies that promote extracurricular activities such as sports.
January witnessed the Spring Fest, a cultural Fest, and Kshitij, a technological-Management Fest. This is a very lively period and you can see the streets of the campus full of people, and can enjoy great performances in “Star-Nights”.
IIT KGP has 2 hostels for UG Female students
- Sarojini Naidu Hall of Residence
- Mother Teresa Hall of Residence
Both these hostels have a number of facilities like a Gym, Stores, Nescafe, and Night-Canteens. Hostel life is great as your wingmates become your family away from home and you end up making friends for life.
So, if you get into IIT Kharagpur, be prepared for a major change in your life.
What is the scope of an M.Tech in instrumentation at IIT Kharagpur with regard to placement?
IIT Kharagpur is considered one of the premier engineering colleges of India and many engineering aspirants dream of joining this institute. Like every coin has two sides, this institute has a number of pros and cons that one must consider before making the final decision.
Pros
- As an IITian at KGP, you will be privileged to attend the oldest and the largest IIT in the country which is spread across more than 2100 acres. It has the highest number of departments and intake of students.
- IIT KGP is well-known for its excellent academic environment that is promoted by extremely learned professors who are experts in their own fields of research.
- IIT Kharagpur has an extensive research-oriented approach that enables the students enthusiastic about research to pursue their passion here. They get to work under highly skilled professors or seniors in the form of mentors.
- IIT Kharagpur also gives importance to international exposure in the form of foreign internships, PPOs, and job offers.
- The placement scenario at IIT Kharagpur has been improving over the past few years and more students get domestic and international offers from MNCs, IT companies or companies, and Non-core companies. The average package of all the departments combined is around INR 15 to 18 LPA.
- Students are guided and offered a number of opportunities by the career development Centre, CDC of IIT Kharagpur.
- IIT Kharagpur also promotes extracurricular activities that are usually supervised by technology students, Gymkhana. These activities cover a wide area ranging from robotics club to social development club, music club to finance club, and everything one can look for.
- Large number of opportunities are provided in sports, ranging from cricket, football, basketball, badminton, squash, tennis table, tennis athletics et cetera. Some sports facilities include sports fields and an Olympic size swimming pool.
Cons:
- The only flaw that makes people hesitate to choose IITKGP is probably its rural and remote location with a lack of transport and other facilities. This also limits the opportunities for students to a considerable extent.
- The girls-to-boys ratio is around 10:1 which is quite low for a coed college.
- There are extreme monsoon conditions that might be a problem for many.
I am sure the cons are not strong enough to overshadow the pros and one should definitely consider joining this institute.
What are some tips for a fresher at IIT Kharagpur regarding academics and life in IIT?
Before I give you some tips for a fresher at IIT Kharagpur, you need to know that your college life is a very important part of your life and all the experiences and memories are precious. A few tips that will help you on the way are
- You will face tough competition here because your peers are geniuses from various fields so don’t let that dishearten you.
- Choose a society that actually Excites and intrigues you rather than choosing the one that approaches you the most.
- Pay attention to academics especially during your spring semester because a lot of events like the spring fest, illumination, and alumni meet might hinder your studies and result in poor grades.
- Don’t let distractions make the better of you as you yourself are responsible for your life and career.
- Your CGPA is much more valuable than the POR in the long run, so make sure to pursue your passion without sacrificing your CGPA.
Lastly, bear no regrets regarding the choice of your branch or your JEE rank because you need to focus on the future and forget the past.
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