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Is it better to write the BMAT, UKCAT or MCAT, to get into a med school in the UK?
MCAT examinations have admissions in the USA and Canada, mainly. Both these exams are a lot different from each other. Also schools accepting these tests are varying. So, firstly you have to sort where it would be better for you to pursue Medicine.
UKCAT and BMAT are quite different and the schools accepting the results for these tests are varying.
Universities accepting UKCAT: Along with some universities outside the UK, up to 30 universities in the UK accept results of the UKCAT.
Some of the universities that do are:
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- Cardiff University
- University of Dundee
- University of Newcastle
- University of Nottingham
- University of Edinburgh
Universities accepting BMAT:
Only seven universities in the UK accept the results of BMAT examinations. These universities are one of the most highly ranked universities in the UK as well as the world for studying medicine.
The universities that do accept results of BMAT are:
- University of Cambridge: Even though initially the BMAT score is not much of a deciding factor for making it through to the interview stage. BMAT can be a factor in determining final acceptance. Other factors can be your GCSEs and performance in the interview.
- University of Oxford: The University of Oxford tends to interview just 30% of candidates and puts a 50/50 stress on BMAT and GCSEs. This can be a matter of relief for applicants who did well in their GCSEs since the score can counterbalance a sub-par BMAT.
- Imperial College: The Imperial College of London requires candidates to achieve a minimum score on every section. You will not secure an interview if you do not hit a minimum threshold, making consistency very important.
Number of attempts:
- UKCAT: Applicants can be allowed to appear for the exam only once a year. The exam can be rescheduled as it is also held from July through October.
- BMAT: This exam can be taken by the applicants in either September or October. In case of the October exam, you will have to ask your school for registration and for September, you will be able to do it on your own. You can appear once a year for BMAT.
The UKCAT is extremely time constrained but the concept tested can be relatively easy. The BMAT concepts can be a little difficult. The manner in which the questions are set can be tricky but applicants have enough time to understand and answer the questions properly.
Which IISER should I choose and why? I have a choice between IISER Mohali and IISER Bhopal.
This mainly depends on the student and where he or she is from. As the location is the major factor. Both the colleges are more or less the same, choose the one that fulfills your requirements.
- Bhopal might not be a very fancy place like Chandigarh. But this shouldn't influence your choice.
- IISER Mohali is known for its biology department while IISER Bhopal has an extremely good chemistry department.
- Their labs are well maintained and have every facility required by the students.
- Hostel rooms at IISER Bhopal are a bit small as it was built for one person per room but later the intake became 2 students per room.
- Hostels are Co-ed in IISER Mohali with bigger rooms and balconies. IISER Bhopal has separate hostels for boys and girls.
- There are around 16 clubs in IISER Mohali, fewer than IISER Bhopal.
Both the colleges are more or less similar when considering academics and infrastructure. Therefore choosing any of them will be good for your career.
What are the best business schools (Except IIM’s) in India?
Other than IIMs there are many good business schools in India. It is made based on ranking by different Govt bodies, reviews, and other parameters. The list for the best business schools is exhaustive and with a cluster of tier-1 and tier-2 B-schools in India.
Following are tier-1 B-schools in India.
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Category I |
IIM A, B, C, ISB |
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Category II |
FMS Delhi, IIM L, XLRI |
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Category III |
SPJIMR, IIM K, MDI, IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, NITIE, IIM I, SJSOM, JBIMS |
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Category IV |
NMIMS Mumbai, SIBM Pune, IIM Shillong, IIM Ranchi, SCMHRD, MICA, IMT Ghaziabad, TISS, DSM, IRMA |
These institutes are great compared to different yardsticks such as placement, faculty, infrastructure, alumni network, research interface, etc.
New IIMs are not included on the list as those don’t have an alumni network currently and need time to improve on all fronts.
Which should I go for: IIIT Hyderabad or IIT Ropar?
I visited IIT Ropar in the past. Its campus is in a pretty good condition. The seniors over there had good reviews about their institution. The campus is around 50 kms away from Chandigarh.
I am a student at IIIT Hyderabad and know my institution quite well. Here are some highlights about it-
- IIIT Hyderabad offers one of the best CSE programs in India.
- Strong focus is laid on academics, and great opportunities are provided to students for extracurriculars. You will get to build cool stuff for the IIITH fest.
- Students of IIIT Hyderabad perform really well in ACM ICPC, GSoC, OPW, etc. and during internships. This proves the high quality of the academic environment at IIIT H.
- The course curriculum is rich and you will remain occupied with coursework and assignments.
- The faculty is very helpful and there are regular tutorials by seniors for first year students.
- The professors strongly promote academics and research.You can take up the honors program to understand the research environment better.
- The IIIT Hyderabad campus is big, clean, well connected and close to the city. There are just a few restrictions and a lot of personal freedom is given to the students. However, there is a strict attendance criteria.
- The hostels are great and the mess food is average. There are many restaurants nearby so you can also order from outside.
- The interaction between different branches is great due to the smaller number of students and limited branches. The senior-junior interaction is also great.
- The placements are pretty impressive.
According to me, especially for the CSE branch, IIIT Hyderabad is the right choice due to its great coding culture and strong curriculum. However, your choice can differ according to your situation. Do consult the alumni of both these institutions before arriving at a particular decision.
How is IIT Dhanbad as compared to other IITs?
ISM Dhanbad got the IIT tag a few years back.
It offers pretty good placements and research facilities. The campus is well-maintained and of decent size. It is being further improved and even has its own mall now. Other than that, the college has a fully centralized air-conditioned technical library- the largest in Asia.
IIT Dhanbad is at par with the old IITs. It is the best college in India for Earth Science branches (Mining, Mining Machinery, Applied Geology, Mineral, etc). Other branches have also developed in recent years, especially since ISM has received the IIT tag.
This institute has one of the largest alumni networks in the public sector. It has an MHRD-funded faculty development centre, which is one of its kind in the entire country. It is constructing a Central Research facility within its campus, in collaboration with Australian universities, as a result of an MoU signed by PM Modi during his visit to Australia a few years back. Many centrally funded projects are also taking place within the campus.
So IIT Dhanbad is far ahead of new IITs and at par with the old ones.
Is it true that NIT Silchar is a “Zero Ragging Campus”?
Yes, it's true that NIT Silchar is a ragging-free campus. There is a harmonious bond between juniors and seniors. The seniors are always ready to help you in any way. There is a very strong and functional student union body. The positive ambiance here protects all the juniors from being harassed in any way.
The Gymkhana Union Body is the student union body that caters to all types of complaints lodged by students. It acts as a bridge between the students and the authorities.
The seniors organize the general as well as the branch freshers for the juniors. The seniors are very hardworking and organize a number of events like the technical fest Tecnoesis, the NIT Conclave, and the cultural fest Incandescence. It’s the seniors who undertake the task of organizing events as well as encouraging the juniors to participate.
Overall, the seniors play a big role in grooming, guiding, and encouraging the juniors and helping them grow as a person. So ragging on campus is out of the question here.
What is passing criteria in CCS University for B sc PCM 1st year?
The passing mark for BSc PCM at CCS University is 40 out of 100 for a subject. Whereas, students need to score at least 50% overall to qualify in a semester. In practical subjects, you need to score a minimum of 17 out of 50 to pass.
Apart from these, there are two additional qualifying papers. You need to score passing marks in these papers as well.
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.
Which course is better salary wise for a civil engineer in NICMAR: ACM or PEM?
NICMAR is a good and reputed college with a stellar placement record. The 2018-2020 batch had over 90% placement percentage with more than 120 companies visiting the NICMAR (Pune) Campus for recruitment.
Mostly, the companies tend to offer similar packages for ACM as well as PEM. However, what does make a difference to it is the prior work experience of the candidates. So, it has got more to do with the individual capability than the branch, where higher salary placements are concerned.
Placement Opportunities:
- Placement opportunities in NICMAR for ACM are a little more as compared to those of PEM.
- In the 2020 placements of the institute, 571 students from Advanced Construction Management got successfully placed whereas Project Engineering and Management saw 239 student placement.
- Some of the frequent companies visiting the campus are Tata Consulting Engineering, Wipro Water, Reliance Industries, OYO Rooms, etc.
Do consider all your options before making a final choice. However, on the feedback received from some of the alumni of the institute, I would recommend you for Advanced Construction Management rather than Project Engineering and Management.
Is it tough to secure 8.5 GPA in NIT Trichy?
Getting an 8.5 GPA at NIT Trichy depends on certain factors. Below I have talked about each one separately-
- If you get CSE/EEE/ECE/Mech branch in which the class strength is greater than 100, you will face slightly more difficulty (in comparison to other branches) in scoring an 8.5 GPA.
- If you get Meta/Chem in NIT Trichy, where the class strength is less than 100 students, you will face comparatively less competition.
There is a system of Relative Grading(RG), so your GPA also depends on your classmates’ performance.
If you regularly attend classes (maintaining at least 75% attendance), keep yourself updated on all that is being taught in the class, and study well before your CTs/unit tests, and end sem, you will easily score 8.5 or above in NIT Trichy.
On the other hand, if you are a lazy person who sleeps for 12-14 hours a day, will bunk your classes regularly, and play PUBG all day, you won’t score well.
Attend your classes regularly and try to study for 2-3 hours a day. Maintain at least 75% attendance. Try to score well in your CTs and Unit Tests, then you will be less worried during your end sem.
You can not control the performance of your entire class, but if you follow a disciplined and balanced routine, you will make sure from your end that you score well as a student of NIT Trichy.
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