ISI Kolkata is a great option for pursuing an M.Tech in Computer Science. You will have great opportunities in Data Science and R&D. If you plan on doing a Ph.D. in Cryptography, this is the best course within India.
ISI Kolkata M.Tech CSE placement profiles for 2020-21 included 19 Data Scientist profiles, 1 Machine Learning Software Engineering profile, and 3 consultant profiles.
As evident by the placement highlights, ISI Kolkata is a great option for Data Science job roles. But if you are interested in job roles like Software Engineer then joining IISc or IIT will be better.
One of my friends is an alumnus of ISI Kolkata and here is his insight into the placements for MTech CS.
Other than that you can apply for summer internships and if you perform well you will receive PPOs. But if you are expecting a job strictly related to your field after the compilation of your masters then don’t choose ISI. It is an excellent option if you want to do a Ph.D. or want a career in research.
The difficulty level of M.Tech CS examination in ISI Kolkata is slightly less than GATE. It’s will be easier to crack, if you are good at Mathematics. If you have a strong command of topics like linear algebra, discrete mathematics, probability, and analysis, scoring well in the examination won’t be difficult.
The test includes two papers i.e. MMA and PCB. The MMA paper will have MCQs on Mathematics. The PCB paper is subjective. PCB section A will have Mathematics questions. The rest of the questions will be from a subject of your choosing, i.e. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering & Technology. You will find the ISI Kolkata M.Tech CS exam syllabus and sample question papers on the official website of the institute.
As a BTech graduate from VJTI, I would suggest you to go with VJTI for your MTech in CSE.
All these factors make VJTI an ideal choice for pursuing MTech CSE. For admission to MTech CSE, you are required to possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university and a valid score in the GATE exam.