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I got NIT Surathkal ECE and IIIT Bangalore CSE. I am joining IIIT Bangalore CSE, is it a good decision?
This is a very subjective question. However, as a student of ECE at NIT Surathkal, I am writing down a few points in defense of my degree-
- First of all, NIT Surathkal offers a much more complete and diversified engineering education. This is because you will get to interact with the students of various disciplines from around the institution. This will offer a good exposure in contrast to the IIITs which are entirely focused on CSE and ECE branches.
- ECE is the branch of the future. CSE is turning more and more into a commodity. This is due to the dilution of its educational standards, and the increasing volume of students in this branch.
- As an ECE student, you can always learn programming (it is in fact a part of the curriculum in a limited manner). However, it is much more difficult to learn the concepts of ECE as a CSE student.
- As an ECE student you can be placed in a software company, but as a CSE student you can’t work in the E&C field.
- Both the colleges are good, but NITK holds more prestige because it is much older. Its campus is very impressive as well.
But even IIIT Bangalore CSE is a great option. Once you’ve made a decision, stop seeking others’ opinions. Instead, work on your skill enhancement. Considering the sheer lack of core jobs in the electronics sector in India and the huge placement opportunities in the IT sector, your choice is good from a placement point of view.
How hard is it to get a GPA of over 9.5 at NIT Surathkal?
One of my cousins scores a GP of 9.5 at NIT Surathkal. He claimed that it wasn’t exactly very challenging to achieve this milestone. He also mentioned some simple tips that helped him.
- Attend the classes regularly and focus on everything being taught. This will reduce half the burden of studying before exams.
- Focus solely on your academics and nothing else if you are targeting such a high score. Your score will be affected if you focus on a lot of things.
- Your first two semesters help make life easier. This is because your GPA in the first two semesters becomes the hallmark GPA of your entire college life.
- You will be disappointed by the academic standards. Don’t let that affect your score in any way. You have cracked the national level exam so you can study on your own too.
- The quality and taste of food might really be a big issue but don’t let it affect you drastically.
- Socialize with intellectual people, professors, seniors, etc.
If you follow the above points religiously, you might be able to get a 9.5 GPA easily.
How is NITK Surathkal College?
NITK Surathkal is one of the best colleges in India and the student life there is full of ups and downs. Some of my friends are studying at NITK, so I can describe the institute in detail.
Here are some experiences and facts about NITK:
- The campus is lush green having its own beach and lighthouse, and the student life is good. There is a really loud bell on the campus that wakes everyone up, and even the dogs start growling.
- You are probably going to wake up to its sound daily at 7:45 am. You will want to sleep a few more minutes but because 75% attendance is mandatory in college, you will wake up with weary eyes and rush to the washroom to brush your teeth.
- The clock keeps ticking and by the time you finish brushing, it's time for your first lecture of the day. So, you rush to the mess, trying to grab anything that you can, and head towards the lecture hall where you find that the class is already in progress.
- After 5 pm you get to go back and do Homeworks. You meet your friends who hang out with you at the beach and by the time you come back, it's 7 pm.
- In your hostel, you finally relax, play CS go, a bit of gossip, and talk to seniors after which dinner follows.
- You start your homework by 11, and it is going to take hours to write that. There are more guys in your situation so all of you decide to just copy from a friend's sheets and finish the work with full enthusiasm by 1 am, after which you finally sleep.
This was a typical day that keeps on repeating itself as long as you're in college.
I have a choice between IT (information technology) in NIT, Surathkal and CS (computer science) in NIT Goa. Which one would be a better choice in terms of placements, brand name, etc.?
NIT Surathkal IT is the better choice. It is among the best NIT in the country and offers great academics, placements, and facilities to students. There is not much difference between the course curriculum of CSE and IT. Almost all companies open for CSE at NIT K are also open for IT students. According to the highlights of NIT Surathkal placements, students of IT get an average CTC of around INR 10 LPA. The placement rate for the branch is around 95-100%.
What is your review of National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) , Surathkal?
NIT Surathkal is one of the premium engineering colleges in India. It has an amazing faculty pool with top-notch infrastructure. Many big companies visit the campus for placements. The campus is huge with all basic amenities like hostels, health care centers, sports facilities, etc. Students are provided with 24/7 internet facility and also basic facilities like water and electricity.
The campus life is very dynamic with many technical and cultural events taking place on campus. Your peers are mainly people who couldn't make it to IITs but are very talented. Moreover, you get to experience the breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea.
NIT Surathkal organizes one of the best Cultural Fest Incidents every year. Additionally, many startups have been founded and co-founded by NITKians which has improved the startup culture to a great extent. Ultimately, college is more about what you learn and experience!
How is hostel life at NIT Surathkal?
Hostel life in NIT Surathkal will be a roller coaster of emotions and will leave a lasting impression on you. It will teach you more about your personality than anything. You become more flexible and responsible.
- The hostel has basic amenities one could ask for from water and power supply to Internet connections.
- The sports complex is located in the center of the campus and has many sports facilities.
- There aren’t many restrictions in timing for boys but girls have strict curfews ranging from 10 to 11 30 based on their year.
- There aren’t any separate DASA hostels.
- The bathrooms are shared and are cleaned at least once a week.
- The staff sweeps your room at least once in 3–4 days.
Overall, you will have an amazing hostel life at NIT Surathkal.
How are NIT Surathkal's placement this year?
The NIT Surathkal placement figures for 2023 are not available as of yet.
As for the 2022 placement season, 450 companies visited the campus in total. Out of 1608 eligible students, 1385 were successfully placed. The highest salary offered was INR 45 LPA, the average package stood at INR 13.12 LPA, and the median package stood at INR 10.5 LPA. The CSE department received the highest package from Microsoft. 91% students were placed from UG and 78% were placed from PG during the placements.
Top recruiters for the placement season 2022 were- Microsoft, DE Shaw, Uber, BEL, Amazon, Arcesium, Oracle, GAIL, Google India, BPCL, IOCL and BFML. Tech giants like Google, Samsung and Flipkart, and top investment banks like JP Morgan and Barclays visit the NIT Surathkal campus even before the start of its placement season.
Thus, the placements for 2022 were quite impressive at NIT Surathkal.
Is M.Tech life in NIT Surathkal good?
The campus life is great for both BTech and MTech students at NIT Surathkal. The campus is beautiful providing all necessary amenities. The frequent events and activities conducted on campus make life more vibrant here. The best part is that this is the only college with a private beach. You can always come here to release your stress. The campus always has a pleasant climate and also enjoys good connectivity. Mangalore and Udupi are reachable within an hour.
Placements for MTech are good, especially for branches like ECE and CSE. For other branches, the situation is not very good like any other. Additionally, there are many technocultural events for intellectual development. So choose wisely after considering all factors.
What made NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal and NIT Surathkal stand out best among all NITs?
Honesty, discipline, and the values of the South Indian people and the states make them stand out. This might not be making sense to you, but will definitely try to elucidate the same here. Also, opinions vary among people.
One of my friends studied at NIT Trichy and he has lived in Hyderabad as well.
- According to him, 4 qualities that make any institution the best are - Hard work, discipline, humbleness, and the eagerness to learn. The people in the southern state's priorities have these factors more than the people in the northern states.
- The second point to note here is that, unless and until you get to the nerves, the people in the southern states are very calm and polite to you.
- Most of the people in the northern states, on the other hand, are of a rowdy attitude. Verbal abuses are common here.
The students in these institutions are dedicated to learning and so are the teachers towards teaching. Moreover, the rules and regulations are followed strictly in these institutions.
What is the college timing of NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, MNNIT Allahabad, IIIT Allahabad?
I have only knowledge about MNIT Allahabad and IT Surathkal as I have a few friends there.
MNNIT Allahabad
- Classes are held Monday to Friday. Saturday & Sunday is off.
- It depends on the branch you are studying as well as the year.
- In the first year, students of every branch study together and the timings are usually 9 am to 5 pm approximately 30 hours a week.
- In the 2nd and the 3rd year, students usually have 40 hours a week. Timings for Mechanical and other core branches are 8 am to 6 pm while S/IT students don't have many classes as the curriculum mostly comprises coding so they have 25-30 hours a week
- In the final year, classes are held very rarely and students spend most of their time on projects. The classes usually last for 12-15 hours a week.
In all, the first and the last year at MNIT Allahabad are relatively free so you can enjoy your life to the fullest.
NIT Surathkal:
- NIT Surathkal has no classes on Saturdays.
- In the first year classes take place 23 hours a week and the timings depend on individual sections between 8 am and 5 pm. The students can set their own schedule at their convenience with the assistance of the student class representative.
- From the second year, the timings and duration of classes depend on the branch you have chosen. Usually, Mining has about 20 hours per week, CSE and ECE have around 25-28 hours per week while branches like Mechanical have up to 35 hours per week.
Hope this helped you!
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