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What is the criterion to take admission in IIT Kharagpur for pursuing law?
The IIT Law School or Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law,IIT-Kharagpur offers two degrees: LLB with Honors in IP Law and LLM
Although the criteria are similar for both these degrees, the qualifications required are way different. For admission to LLB. For Admission to LLB courses, you need to have a B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/MBA with a science/engineering background.
Admission process
- You can also apply in the final year given that you have the required degree by the time of admission.
- Once you are shortlisted, you have to appear for the Written Test and Personal Interview
- Based on the combined scores, merit is prepared
- Similar criteria are applied for the other degree also.
Therefore, you have to clear both the written test as well as interview for admission to IIT Law School.
Should I take food and agriculture engineering at IIT Kharagpur?
In my opinion, Food and Agriculture Engineering course offered at IIT Kharagpur is indeed a good option for those inclined toward this field. Here are a few pointers as to why choosing this program is worthwhile
- Before making the final decision, go through the course structure and check if it aligns with your interests. If you like it then go for it as it offers a plethora of opportunities in the field of food processing and agriculture in India as well as the USA.
- This is the perfect branch for research enthusiasts as this sector needs a lot of research to be done on increasing food production and its proper storage.
- Another great aspect is that you are not required to pursue your branch only. You may apply for interdisciplinary courses like minors, micro specialization, etc in other branches of your own choice. This will not restrict your job prospects to the specific branch only.
- You are always open to changing your branch at the end of the first year if you feel that the branch you chose is not for you. However, for this certain conditions need to be met like an 8.5+ CGPA. Trust me this is not that difficult all you need is some consistency and determination.
- This course is a splendid opportunity for those who are planning to pursue MBA in Ahmedabad as it provides a course in Agri-business Management. This program is highly coveted by many and guarantees excellent packages.
All the above opportunities are lucrative and can appeal to anyone who is genuinely interested in the branch. Moreover, IIT Kharagpur placements are also decent for the branch because most non-core companies allow the students of this branch to sit for placements.
How is MTech in VLSI from IIT KGP as compared to IIT Kanpur?
VLSI has become one of the most preferred branches of the ECE department. Its placements are similar across all the top IITs with the top recruiters being Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Synopsis, Analog Devices, TSMC, etc.
However, the difference lies in the quality of professors and their respective expertise. A few IITs with their area of specialization are as follows
- IIT Madras: Analog
- IIT Bombay: Digital
- IIT KGP: Analog and Digital
- IIT Kanpur: SP. Comm
If placements are your only concern, I will suggest you go for IIT KGP which usually enjoys 100% placements with an average package of around INR 17 LPA.
What are the summer internships at the IIT Kharagpur for students from other colleges?
Unlike other IITs, IIT Kharagpur has no specific portal for outside students to apply for summer internships. Now the question arises, in the absence of a specific portal how do students apply for internships?
Well, the official website of IIT KGP has a faculty section containing information on the research work of faculty of various departments. There is a lot of information on their experience level, personal information, and ongoing projects. Based on your own interests, you can contact the professor whose work intrigues you the most.
The next step is to make a good resume including all your project activities and subject-specific knowledge. Include the SOP, mention why you chose IIT KGP, that specific area, and your future goals. Send this resume to the email address of the professor you wish to intern under.
Lastly, don’t lose hope if you don’t get replies immediately, and stay consistent.
Is IIT Kharagpur a good place to study Computer Science?
It is not an unknown fact that the CSE department of IIT Kharagpur is the best of the entire institute and has amazing academic records. So I will be discussing things that are not academically relevant
- IIT KGP has an entire hospital (B.C. Roy Technology Hospital) on campus, providing free medicines and treatment to all students.
- Every hall of residence has its own stationary, grocery, and photocopy shops.
- There is also an in-campus Tech market that has all necessities.
- In addition to the mess and hall canteens of the hostel, there is a Cafe Coffee Day, a Baskins Robbins, a Subway outlet and numerous restaurants to satisfy your taste buds.
- The sports facilities include Basketball courts, Football grounds, and indoor games as well. Every hostel has its own sports facilities and Television (common room).
- IIT Kharagpur has 24/7 internet facilities with speeds of 4-8 Mbps.
- Lastly, IIT KGP has the largest technical library in Asia that is stacked with reputed engineering journals.
To sum it up, IIT Kharagpur is a good place for students considering joining the CSE branch.
What should I choose, NSUT Electrical or IIT Kharagpur Food and agriculture Engineering?
For your information, the Agriculture Department of IIT Kharagpur itself is around 300 acres whereas the entire IIT Delhi is sightless less than 400 acres. The huge area of IIT KGP is definitely not a boon and might actually work against you. Moreover, it’s not a brainer that Electrical Engineering seems to be a better option than Agriculture Engineering unless you have an interest in the latter. NSUT itself is a pretty decent institute and is much in demand because of its central location.
In short, I recommend you to join IIT Kharagpur (Agriculture) only under 2 circumstances,
- You are genuinely interested in the field and want it to pursue a career in the same
- You want to pursue higher studies in foreign studies.
For this, the IIT tag will be much more useful than NSUT. The entire answer is based on my opinion only and not on any data.
How can I apply for winter/summer internships in IITs (Kharagpur)?
Internships at IIT Kharagpur are usually research based on a specific topic. To apply for research internships, check the listed steps first:
- Firstly choose a good topic for research and study it deeply.
- Once you have chosen a topic, visit the official website of IIT KGP and go to the faculty section. Look into the research work of the faculty of every department. Look for research work that matches your area of interest.
- Once you find that faculty, contact him/her through email and send your cover letter.
Additional tips would be to write a very good cover letter and have a good academic background to get a good internship offer.
Is the MNC branch in IIT Kharagpur preferential over CSE in IIT Bhubaneswar, Indore or Dhanbad?
When it comes to MNC at IIT Kharagpur, the course is primarily focused on Mathematics, while only a small portion is related to coding or computer sciences. However, this can actually work to your advantage because the course structure of MNC department at IIT Kgp offers you an equal opportunity to enhance your skills in coding as well as in Finance or Analytics.
Moreover, if you happen to fall in love with your course, you also have the opportunity to pursue a Phd in Applied Mathematics as you will be graduating with an MSc degree.
Besides the academic advantages, you can also benefit from the well-developed Institute culture and Placement Cell of IIT Kharagpur, which can help shape your career. Taking all of these factors into consideration, I strongly recommend that you consider pursuing MNC at IIT Kharagpur.
How is the life of PhD student at IIT Kharagpur?
I guess you are enquiring about the research culture of IIT Kharagpur rather than the life of a Ph.D. student as his/her life is based on research only.
- A typical Ph.D. student is always invested in some or other research work like INDEST, SCOPUS, and Publications.
- The research work depends largely on the particular department and the faculty advisor.
- Each research student is given a research problem on which he works and submits good-quality publications after which his Ph.D. is given.
- Some students are given the opportunity to explore and choose a research topic on their own. These students are guided by friendly faculty advisors who are not only excellent in their field but also guide you throughout the journey.
- Usually it takes more than 4 years to obtain a Ph.D. in a Science or Social Science department whereas less than 4 years in an Engineering department.
It is not necessary to be confined within the walls of your department lab as a Ph.D. student. Some choose the relaxed way and enjoy their campus life to the fullest as well.
What are the benefits of doing minor in IIT KHARAGPUR?
Before we discuss the benefits of doing minor in IIT, let’s get a clear picture of what exactly a minor is. Minors are electives chosen by people who are interested in pursuing research in any particular field of interest in postgraduate education. This particular elective is usually not a part of the major and hence it is called a minor.
For instance, if you belong to the Department of mechanical engineering but are willing to conduct some research in computer science in postgraduate education, then a minor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a good option.
Some rules pertaining to selecting a minor in your discipline, RS follows discipline:
- The department would release a list of subjects from its curriculum and prescribe a requirement for minors taking six subjects (18-24 contact hours plus 3-9 hours of laboratory) from this list. This list includes the right blend of core and electives.
- If a student of another discipline in course of his/her studies registers in a set of subjects that constitute the requirement for a minor, passes in all of these subjects, and scores a minimum grade point average of 6.00 then he/she earns a minor in IIT Kharagpur 6 Regulations: Undergraduate Programme that discipline.
- A student may cover these six subjects as either a depth subject, a breadth subject, or as additional credits. However, he/she has to take at least three subjects as additional credits to earn a minor.
- The opportunity of acquiring additional credits and minor would be available to the students of all degrees and disciplines. In the case of students of the dual degree program requirements for earning a minor have to be fulfilled within the 8th semester.
- Except for the students of Dual Degree, all others students enrolled under 5-Year courses, like Integrated Page on M. and B.Arch. (Hons.) be permitted to pursue minors in other disciplines/branches offered by other departments/Centre in disciplines like Engineering and Science up to their 10th Semester.
Steps to get a minor are as follows
- Registration for minors takes place in the beginning of the fifth semester.
- The students must necessarily have 8+ CGPA by the end of the fourth semester. This is possible by completing all the credits and having zero backlogs.
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