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What are some must-have experiences at IISc bangalore that you would recommend your juniors to experience?
Here are some of the must-have experiences at IISc Bangalore that a student of the institute should never miss.
- The swimming pool classes are excellent stress-busters and IISc has a huge swimming pool with all facilities.
- Prakruti serves the best late-night coffee and has conversations here with your friends. till midnight is another experience you shouldn’t miss.
- Strolling aimlessly on Gulmohar Marg and near the main building at night is very peaceful.
- Attending poojas organized by Telugu samiti, Marathi Mandal, etc on Ugadi and Ganesh Chaturthi will be a great spiritual boost.
- The Janmashtami celebration in Gymkhana by Hindi samiti is also something you shouldn’t miss at IISc.
- Focusing on at least one extracurricular activity that fuels your passion will give you relief from academics occasionally.
- Lastly, studying alone in the central library with its peaceful ambiance is a great way to collect your thoughts.
These experiences are personal and you might discover new experiences too!
Which should I choose, IISC (ME in signal processing), IITB SysCon or NITIE PGDIE?
It is best to either secure a job either at a government-run organization, PSU, or go for NITIE. You can opt for either option.
You need to obtain the best offer at the end of the day, and securing a position in the job sector might be a good decision. Apart from that, if you do not share a valuable amount of interest in the PSU, then joining NITIE Mumbai might be the best option for you.
You will get the chance to witness several big firms visiting the campus, alongside the addition of value to your profile and simultaneous growth. In terms of the technical courses, you should definitely research more about them, as per your requirements.
How was your interview experience at Computational and Data Sciences CDS IISc Bangalore for Ph D and M Tech Research program?
I cleared the written test for M.Tech Research in CDS at IISc Bangalore. After that, I was scheduled for an interview with a three-member panel. It lasted for 50 minutes.
Upon arriving at the IISc Bangalore campus for the interview, we were allowed inside after 8 am. My degree certificate and Aadhar were checked before allotting me the room and panel.I had to wait for around 3 hours before my interview. My preferences were DREAM Lab, MARS Lab, and VCL Lab.The interviewers looked at the form that I had filled out, read all that was written to me, and proceeded to ask me some basic questions based on my responses. I mentioned having studied C++, data structures, and scheduling algorithms.
The first professor asked me a question about finding an element in an unsorted array. He kept asking me basic questions throughout this time. Another professor asked me a question about scheduling algorithms. He asked me to prove mathematically my assertion that SJF is optimal and that no other algorithm can give a better performance than it. The third professor asked me questions on system calls, user/kernel mode, and whether the addition expression in C++ program also has some underlying system call.
Though I could not clear the interview, it was an enriching experience for me. It helped me gain more confidence and to look at things from a different perspective.
Can I get admission in IISC Bangalore through NEET UG score? If yes, then what is the expected cutoff for the UR category?
Yes, you can get admission to IISc through a NEET UG score. In IISc Bangalore, admissions are done on the basis of national-level exam scores or institute-based entrance exams. For the BSc program, students are shortlisted on the basis of 4 exams
- JEE Main
- KVPY
- NEET UG
- JEE Advanced exam
Shortlisting for the BTech in Mathematics and Computing is done on the basis of JEE Advanced scores only. The cutoff for the MNC is 757 and the cutoff for BSc courses is given below
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KVPY |
SA- 241; SX- 41; SB- 01 |
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JEE Main |
241-353 |
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JEE Advanced |
241-353 |
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NEET |
241-353 |
The NEET UG cutoff for getting into IISc Bangalore is 241-353
Is it necessary to stay in hostel if you study at IISC bangalore?
No, it is not compulsory to stay in a hostel if you are a student at IISc Bangalore. You can become a day scholar too, but trust me if you do so you will be missing out on a huge part of your experience, hostel life. But there are several merits of staying in a hostel.
- The lush green campus and the serene experience of cycling to and fro the hostel is a unique experience.
- The night walk with your friends after a long tiring day will help you boost your stress.
- Staying in the hostel is safer than staying outside as the hostel and campus are well-guarded and strict security measures are taken.
- Attending seminars becomes easier as you can reach the venue within 5 minutes.
- The most important part of staying in the hostel is group studying and group assignments.
- The classes have no fixed timings so as a day scholar you might find it difficult to come back again.
- The mess and hostel charges are very low and you get excellent facilities even at such a low price.
- Students get to spend their leisure time doing their favorite activities including swimming pool, basketball court, badminton court, hockey ground, cricket ground, archery classes, aerobics classes, and many more.
So, it depends on you if you want to enjoy the comfort of your home and become a day scholar or enjoy your hostel life to the fullest.
I was selected for M.Mgmt at IISc, Bangalore. Is it a good option?
Both institutes are premier institutes and offer excellent Ph.D. programs. Based on my sister's experience who did her internship at the Machine Intelligence unit in ISI Kolkata. The institute has world-renowned researchers in the field of machine learning who have INAE, IAS, and IEEE profiles. Here you will also find people doing top-quality research in computational biology and other fields. The research environment is friendly and the PhD students are quite approachable.
As for IISc, it is one of the leading research institutes in India. However, a PhD from IISc is very challenging and you need to invest a lot o time and effort in the same. Moreover, most of the professors in IISc are world-famous always busy will their personal research work, and have little time to guide the students. This lack of guidance will delay your Ph.D.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which one to go for. Both institutes are top-notch and enjoy global recognition. It's best to contact the Ph.D. students of both institutes to get a better picture.
How should I prepare for my interview in IISc Bangalore for the Integrated PhD course in Physics? I appeared in JAM 2016.
I was interviewed at IISc Bangalore for an integrated Ph.D. in Physics. Once you get an interview call, your JAM marks or rank do not matter.
You will give an interview to a panel of 5 to 6 professors, each one of whom will be an expert in their field. In the beginning, you are asked about your UG studies and favorite topics in Physics. After this, you are asked questions and thoroughly examined.
Be very clear with the basics of Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Mathematical Physics. You can be asked anything from them. Truncated Harmonic Oscillator and Finite Square Well are important topics that are routinely asked during a Physics interview.
You should accept it if you do not know about a topic or did not study it. This is because the panelists easily assess what you know and what you do not know. If you do not know a topic and the panelists are in a good mood, you will be asked to get into the ‘let’s figure out’ mode, else, they will move on to another topic.
My interview experience at IISc Bangalore was quite good. I was not selected for the iPh.D. Physics program but the interview aided my growth and knowledge. I would recommend you enjoy the interview at IISc Bangalore and also give it well-prepared.
How is the M Tech AI course at IISC Bangalore in terms of placements and future prospects? How is it different from Computational and Data Science MTech programme?
IISC Bangalore introduced the M.Tech AI program in 2019. It is offered by the EECS division.
For the curriculum, the basics of optimization, linear algebra, probability, data structure, and algorithms are covered during the first semester.
M.Tech in AI is different from M.Tech in CDS in terms of core courses. The electives offered in both programs are almost the same.
The IISc Bangalore tag will be very useful in case you go for your Ph.D. in India or abroad. But for that, you need to maintain a good GPA.
The 2021 placement highlights for M.Tech AI (both off-campus and on-campus) are as follows, this was the first M.Tech AI batch-
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Particulars |
M.Tech AI at IISc Bangalore |
|---|---|
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PPOs received by |
4 students |
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Highest CTC |
50 LPA |
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Median CTC |
24.5 LPA |
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Average CTC |
27.1 LPA |
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Lowest CTC |
13.5 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, MasterCard, Myntra, Mercedes, Qualcomm, PayU, Target, Udaan, Sharechat, and Reliance, among others. |
All the students were placed. The offers received were Indian.
The CDS, CSE, and AI branches receive similar placement and internship opportunities. The students of all these branches receive offers in data science, machine learning, and software engineering.
Thus, M.Tech in AI at IISc Bangalore is a good branch in terms of placements and prospects. It is similar to the CDS program in many aspects.
Is IISC Bangalore good for cyber security courses? What are the courses it offers in cyber security?
Do not choose IISc Bangalore for Cyber Security courses if you wish to work in the industry and not go for research. IISc does not offer a specialized course that is customized for security professionals.
Instead of looking for Cyber Security courses at IISc Bangalore, you should go for the Amritapuri Campus of Amrita University. It is one of the best places in India for you to learn Cyber Security. My brother did his Master’s degree in Cybersecurity Systems and Networks from there.
You will learn practical implementation over there. All the courses are taught completely in English so you won’t suffer due to the language barrier.
Apart from the regular topics like Network Security, Wireless Security, Cryptography, and Digital Forensics, you will also learn topics outside of the curriculum, like Web Exploitation, Binary Exploitation, etc.
The placement scenario is decent and both private companies and government sectors offer decent packages to the students. Government officials recruit students and take them for live projects. You should choose Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus, and pursue a Masters’ in CyberSecurity from there to get a good start in this field. IISc Bangalore is not the right choice for a career in Cyber Security.
What is your opinion about the new M.Tech A.I. course offered by IISc Bangalore?
Anyone who claims that AI is still a developing field and hasn’t made its mark yet hasn’t looked up the AI and Machine Learning courses offered by top foreign universities. These courses are well in demand and offer extensive knowledge in the field of AI.
As for the IISc Bangalore AI MTech program, although it's a new program, it’s fast gaining popularity and is becoming one of the most coveted courses offered by IISc Bangalore. It has a huge number of hardcore, softcore, and elective courses in related areas. There are both theoretical as well as practical hands-on courses.
I believe, in this AI-oriented era, the future will witness a huge change in this field and the course will become a huge success.
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