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What is better, metallurgical in the old IIT (Kharagpur/Roorkee) or electrical in the new IIT (Ganghinagar/Mandi)?
I was in the same position as you last year. I too had the same options for my Bachelor and I chose IIT Roorkee due to the following reasons:-
- Some of the older IITs like Roorkee boast a longer legacy and are highly esteemed for imparting quality engineering education.
- Opting for Metallurgical Engineering at one of these older IITs, if your interest lies in materials science or the manufacturing industry
- Metallurgical Engineering can open up distinctive career pathways in areas like metallurgy, mining, manufacturing, and even research.
- IIT Roorkee/Kharagpur is ranked 5th/6th in the NIRF ranking while IIT Gandhinagar/Mandi is Ranked 18th/33rd.
- IIT Roorkee Metallurgical branch has an Average Package of 21 LPA with IIT Gandhinagar/Mandi EE branch at 24 LPA.
- Old IITs have better infrastructure and college life as compared to new IITs.
Which is the best place for a PhD, CSIR-IHBT or IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee has some of the best ph.d program. The courses include:
- Ph.d in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Ph.D Chemical Engineering
- Ph.D Earth Sciences
- Ph.D Design
- Ph.D Hydro and Renewable Energy
- Ph.D Paper Technology
- Ph.D Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Ph.D Earthquake Engineering
- Ph.D Mathematics
- Ph.D Electrical Engineering
- Ph.D Hydrology
- Ph.D Physics
- Ph.D Architecture and Planning
- Ph.D Chemistry
- Ph.D Computer Science and Engineering
- Ph.D Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Ph.D Civil Engineering
- Ph.D Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Ph.D Polymer and Process Engineering
- Ph.D Water Resources Development and Management
The eligibility criteria to take admission in this course is that you must have a B.Tech/M.tech or any equivalent master's degree that is related to the Ph.D program that you have chosen. The minimum duration of the course is 3 years and can be extended up to six years.
BITS Pilani CSE or IIT Roorkee Electrical or IIT Kharagpur MnC or IIT Bombay Civil. What should I opt for?
I am a second year B.Tech Electrical Engineering student at IIT Roorkee. The NIRF 2024 ranking of IIT Roorkee and other colleges is given below:
- IIT Bombay- 2
- IIT Kharagpur- 3
- IIT Roorkee- 6
- BITS Pilani- Not Available (2023 Ranking- 25)
Though all the options mentioned by you are equally good, I am mentioning below the highlights of B.Tech Electrical at IIT Roorkee-
- The Electrical Engineering department of IIT Roorkee offers excellent placements. Top core, finance, and consulting companies visit the department for recruitments.
During 2023, IIT Roorkee recorded the highest package of INR 1.3 CPA, and the highest international package of INR 1.06 CPA. Total 63 recruiters visited the campus with 500 job offers. Some of the top recruiters for the placement season were- BCG, Bajaj Auto, Flipkart, and Tata Steel.
During 2024, Flipkart offered a package of INR 34 LPA, and the position of Software Developer. This offer was open to B.Tech CSE, Electrical and ECE students.
Myntra offered a INR 30 LPA package for the role of Software Development Engineer, and this offer was open to students of B.Tech (CSE, ECE, EE) & MSM. These are just two examples.
- Apart from placements, IIT Roorkee offers top class research facilities to its students.
- With the rise of technologies like IoT, AI, and renewable energy, electrical engineers are in high demand in the current market.
The choice would ultimately depend upon your goals and interests, but I can assure you that B.Tech Electrical at IIT Roorkee will provide you with great academics, research opportunities, and placements.
What should I take, BITS Goa CS or IIT Roorkee (civil or chemical branch)?
Choosing between BITS Goa CS and IIT Roorkee (Civil or Chemical branch) majorly depends on different factors including your preference, interest, and career goals.
- IIT Roorkee is a better option as it is one of the oldest engineering institutions in India with a great reputation for its academic engineering programs.
- The course fee for the first year of pursuing Civil or Chemical Engineering from IIT Roorkee is around 2.3 Lakhs.
- The average package offered to students is around INR 18 LPA with the highest package being INR 1.3 CPA.
Which college should I choose between IIT Roorkee and IIM Sirmaur for MBA?
I don’t even need to ponder over this question for a long time. The answer is very simple. You should choose IIT Roorkee over IIM Sirmaur for MBA. The reason being its new establishment. People don’t care if you are an IIM student unless you belong to the older ones. The new IIMs are yet to make a mark in the industry especially the likes of IIM Jammu and Sirmaur.
IIT Roorkee on the other hand is very good at placements and peer learning. Given the current situation of both institutes, IIT Roorkee is definitely the better option. The IIM tag offered by Sirmaur lacks credibility and even if it will be beneficial, it will be after some years and not right away.
What do they do in counselling for an M.Tech at IIT Roorkee?
A glimpse into the general procedure followed in counseling for an MTech at IIT Roorkee has been given below
- A list of applicants is prepared for students applying for that branch which is based on GATE score/ GATE rank (category-wise).
- The total seats are distributed category-wise for each branch and their specialization.
- The branch is allotted based on your IIT Roorkee rankings.
- One by one, candidates will be summoned for seat allotment based on their category-wise ranks
- These students are then required to get their documents verified. Once everything has been checked, the seat will be allotted.
- Candidates are also summoned to fill out the waiting list form with the assigned Demand Draft
- In case the said seat is vacant, it will be allotted to the student based on their waiting list rank else your money is refunded.
Counseling of branches is usually done randomly and the schedule of Counseling of Branch is released.
Are rooms allotted in IIT Roorkee based on the JEE AIR?
Yes, in IIT Roorkee rooms are somewhat allotted based on JEE AIR. One of my friends who studied there told me her neighbors shared the first 2 or 3 digits of rank. However, there is no partiality and only top rankers aren’t allotted the best rooms. The layout and size of rooms in most hostels are similar with minor differences.
The freshers are allotted the Rajendra Bhavan which has 3 blocks. The opening rankers might be given a slight advantage here. Most branch mates are neighbors unless you are an opening rank of the branch, you will be allotted the block where other rank openers reside.
From 2nd year, you will be sharing a hostel with PG students and Research scholars who complain about any noise.
What is done in counselling at the IIT Roorkee MTech admission?
Counseling at IIT Roorkee is done through a number of steps given below
- You will receive emails regarding the documents you need to bring along with you. These include marks sheets and college certificates.
- The college fees will be specified in the mail. Make a demand draft and bring it along with you.
- In case, you opt out of the college, your fees will be refunded.
- You will then have to visit IIT Roorkee on the date specified in the mail along with all the documents.
- Students are summoned branch-wise. Everyone has to fill 2 forms, one containing your personal details while the other will need your demand draft details.
- One by one the students are called upon the stage on the basis of their gate score. Students are allotted seats in their desired specialization, provided that the seats are available
- Those who are unable to get their desired branch have 2 options; either withdraw themselves from the counseling process or submit their demand draft as an eligibility criterion for continuation in the counseling process in case of availability of seats later on.
All documents are verified well before submission of the demand draft. To be eligible for further rounds, one needs to submit his demand draft.
How is IIT Mandi CS vs. IIT Roorkee for mechanical?
The IIT Mandi CSE program is relatively new and is still gaining recognition. However, the faculty and facilities for CSE at IT Mandy are brilliant. IIT Roorkee's ME program is well-regarded and is considered to be one of the best in the country. Both institutes enjoy a good reputation, but IIT Roorkee has a more established mechanical engineering program. The suitability of the program depends on your interests and preferences.
The CS program at IIT Mandi is great. IIT Mandi has a good coding environment in addition to several GSoC selections every year. You will see active participation of students in coding competitions right from the first year.
It’s better to explore both branches ME and CSE and then after analyzing your interest,
You should explore your interest in both mechanical and CS as the branch is the most crucial determining factor of your career. This is because CS might not seem easy to those who lack interest in the same.
It would be best for you to visit the websites of both institutes and compare the program details, faculty, research, and facilities to decide which one would be a better fit for you.
What are the rules for branch changes at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee has a detailed process for students who wish to change their branch.
Here is a summary of the main rules:
Students who have enrolled in B.Tech, IDD, and IMD programs with admission through JEE Advanced are eligible for branch change at the end of the first semester. But you must fulfill the following criteria:
- CGPA for General and OBC categories> 8.0
- CGPAfor SC/ST category > 7.0
- Earned credits at the end of Spring Semester > 48*
- Not failed in any course
- Only the top 2% of students in the merit of General, OBC, SC, and ST categories will be eligible for the change of branch/program.
The strength of a class shouldn't increase by 5% of the actual number of seats
Branch change is strictly done on the basis of merit, that is CGPA. In the case of a tie, JEE ranks are considered. Basically, you have to be among the toppers in your branch to be eligible for branch change as the competition is tough, especially in preferred branches like CS and ECE.
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