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Can we do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay?
Yes, you can definitely do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay. All you need to do is apply as an external category candidate.
Major highlights of part-time PhD in external category
- A supervisor from IIT B is assigned
- A supervisor from outside is selected
- Coursework depends on the qualifying degree (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, etc.) and the criteria varies accordingly.
- For SJMSOM, IIT Bombay- A minimum of 52 credits is required if the candidate is not having an MBA (Not PGDM) and 40 credit is required if the candidate is having an MBA.
- You can go and attend classes and don’t have to necessarily leave the job
- Once the course period is completed, you get admission as a PhD Candidate and you can meet your guide as per your need.
Applications for part time PhD are accepted twice a year for Autumn and Spring Semester.
After passing out from IET Lucknow as a B.Tech graduate, if I manage to get into IIT Bombay as an M.Tech in CSE, then what salary can I expect after passing out?
IIT Bombay is one of the best IITs in India. It is known for its academics and also for the salary packages they offer. IIT Bombay graduates tend to receive good packages. After receiving your B.Tech graduate from IET Lucknow if you get into IIT Bombay for M.Tech in the CSE branch then it would be really good for you both academically and when you get placed.
- The average salary of a CSE engineer after graduation from IIT Bombay stands at about 20-25 lakhs per annum.
- CSE department is the best rated and among the highest recruited branch with a 100% placement record.
- Some of the top recruiters are Microsoft, Tata Steel, EC Japan, Qualcomm, IBM, etc. Also reputed organizations like DRDO and ISRO visit the campus for recruiting students of CSE.
- In the above-mentioned figure is Cost to Company (CTC) which indicates the total amount of expense the employer spends on the employee. The CTC includes signing bonuses, performance bonuses, and such.
The average salary package for the IT sector stands at 18.5 lakhs per annum and it sometimes reaches near the average mark of the CSE department. Hence it will prove to be a good step in your career.
How is the IIT Bombay R.A. written test for ECE?
The syllabus of RA exams conducted in IIT Bombay for ECE is very much similar to that of GATE. The primary purpose of this written test is to ensure you have a holistic understanding of different subjects to work with and manage BTech students in labs of different branches.
There are 5 branches of ECE at IIT Bombay; Communication Engineering, Electronic Systems, Control, and Computing, MicroElectronics, and Power Electronics. Some core points related to the RA exam are
- A total of around 35 questions from all the above 5 branches combined are given
- You have to attempt 20 questions
- The common topics include diode characteristics, Zener diode-based numerical, questions on greens and stokes theorem, double integrals, etc
- On clearing the cutoff, you will get an interview call
- The interview will be conducted by a number of panels (recruiters for different labs)
- The questions asked will vary from panel to panel and will be related to the research work being conducted in labs
- Once the interview is over, the results would be published in a weeks time in IITB portal
Pro tip: You need to have sound knowledge of the research work in the department. For instance, Wadhwani Electronics Lab(WEL) is one of the main labs in EE dept, and most of the basic electronics lab courses are conducted in this lab. So as an RA, you should be skilled in using CROs, DSOs, working breadboards, and so on. Additionally, your exposure to Micro Controllers or FPGA could increase your chances of selection.
How many fees are there at IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay BTech fees are (Only Tuition)
- General and OBC candidates: INR 900000
- SC/ST/PwD candidates: 125000
I have tabulated the detailed IIT Bombay fees structure (per semester) below
|
Fees Per Semester |
INR 1,19,750 |
|
Hostel Charge Per Semester |
INR 13,000 |
|
Total fees for General/ OBC Candidates |
INR 9,50,000 |
|
Total Fees for SC/ST/PH candidates |
INR 1,36,000 |
Fee Waiver
- 100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PH students.
- Full remission of the Tuition Fee for
- General & OBC students whose family income is less than Rs.1 lakh per annum.
- Remission of 2/3rd of the Tuition Fee for General & OBC students whose family income is between Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh
- per annum.
So year-wise a general category student has to pay 2 Lakhs at IIT Bombay.
Which programming languages are taught at IIT Bombay in the computer science branch? Is it difficult to learn?
Some programming languages taught at IIT Bombay year-wise are
- First year: One institute course on programming, in C++, simple assignments concerning file I/O, etc. One course on functional programming, in Scheme, assignments heavily based on recursion, tail-recursion, etc.
- Second year: Data structures course, in C++, assignments based on data structures of course, like a heap, binary search tree, linked list, etc.
- Third year: Operating systems, mainly C++, assignments related to Linux systems. Artificial intelligence.
- Fourth year: There aren’t any compulsory courses left and you can choose one based on your preference.
Basically, you'll be taught C++ and maybe one functional programming language. Most of the courses are not exactly about programming but do have some programming assignments that will also be in C++.
Why do a very low number of core Civil Engineering companies come for placement at IIT-Bombay?
In core Civil-Engineering, the most important aspect is experience. Civil Engineering does not promote much research in comparison to CSE and EE which have research as the most important aspect. Hence, CR graduates are not considered of the same level as CSE and EE graduates. Another reason is that today, Civil Engineering is not in much demand and is considered to be an old profession in this fast-paced world.
So even if you are talented, you will have to invest a lot more effort in Civil Engineering to understand the necessary know-how. Companies hardly consider freshers in Civil Engineering and their pay is very less in comparison to an experienced Civil Engineer.
Because the primary focus is on experience, young Civil Engineers are offered lower packages in comparison to that of Electrical Engineers with the same experiences. In search of higher paying jobs, Civil engineers start looking for non-core jobs and core companies lose employees that had become talented and skilled after training in the company. To prevent this in the future, companies don’t prefer IITians who are overly ambitious and look for students from other institutes. This is why today there are many talented Non IITian engineers who became successful after gaining a lot of experience after working in core companies.
Why do toppers choose IIT-Bombay when IIT-Madras has been number 1 for quite some time?
While academically, both institutes give tough competition to each other, there are certain minor aspects that distinguish them and make IIT Bombay a much more preferred choice than IIT Madras.
Climate: Although both Mumbai and Chennai are particularly known for their hot climate, IIT Bombay still has moderate climate conditions in November and December which are hot months in Chennai.
Food: Chennai has a limited variety of cuisines specializing mainly in South Indian food. The North Indian food is just average and for a better taste, you will have to go to an expensive restaurant. Mumbai on the other hand satisfies all taste buds from idli, vadas to Butter chicken. Even the fast food is much better than in Chennai.
Job opportunities: While both Mumbai and Chennai offer amazing job opportunities, Bombay definitely covers more sectors. IT and Automobile job opportunities are in abundance at IIT Madras. IIT Bombay being the commercial capital has opportunities in the corporate sector. It also has the biggest port nearby.
Cost of Living: Chennai is way cheaper than Mumbai in terms of food, restaurants, recreation, lodging, etc. However, traveling expenses are equal or cheaper in Mumbai.
Cleanliness: Chennai is cleaner than Mumbai and so is its seawater. Mumbai has a lot of slums which lowers the cleanliness factor a bit. New Bombay is however very clean.
Public transportation: Mumbai has better transport facilities than Chennai. In Chennai, buses are crowded but less crowded than trains. Taxis, trains, and the Metro are very expensive. In Mumbai, trains are more crowded than buses. Metro is the most preferred transport in Mumbai. Taxis and autos are limited but cost average.
Exploration: Chennai has many beaches, and male and movie tickets are also cheaper than in Mumbai. Mumbai has Juhu, Bandra, the Gateway of India, and many other famous spots. It has theme parks and pubs in plenty too.
In short, both IITs have their own strengths and weaknesses with IIT Bombay having a slightly higher advantage compared to Madras.
How did the IIT Bombay develop you as a person?
The answer is based on the experience of my sister who joined IIT Bombay to pursue her Masters. She was enthralled by the IIT Bombay infrastructure and culture. IIT Bombay has a lot to offer in terms of food, sports facilities, good classrooms, good professors. The thing that excited her the most was the research culture of which the institute is a flag bearer of. She got to interact with professors with excellent research papers and awards. The professors motivated her a lot and said that success at IIT Bombay Is possible only if your work is helpful for society.
This impacted my sister a lot and she started working on a project related to the petrochemical industry. The project guaranteed to save 100 Cr for a company in a year. She worked hard and conducted almost 300 experiments to get the final result. Surprisingly, she was awarded the best paper award in the Industry Applications category, and 41st National conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power held at IIT Kanpur.
During her final day she had to complete her Masters' thesis and for this she selected a very tough professor for bher project to make it all the more challenging. The projects she chose were the most difficult but had the highest chances of getting a latent. Many peers advised her to reconsider but she was stubborn about it and amazingly enough she got the patent filed on 7th June 2017.
IIT Bombay helped her dream and achieve it.
What should I expect as a full-time PhD student at IIT, Bombay?
As a full-time PhD student at IIT Bombay you can expect a fun filled experience and lots of knowledgeable opportunities.
The campus is beautiful with lush green scenery and is located in the heart of Mumbai, the city of dreams. In addition to that, the research facilities provided are top notch. Apart from these, you can expect
- Working hours beyond 9-6
- The ability to push harder with the publications.
- Small social circles
- Procedures like Funding Approval take more time because of the paperwork.
- Seeing your batch mates from school etc. buying cars and getting married while you are working in a lab
All these things are okay if you are passionate about research as that passion will compensate for all the shortcomings.
Which is better for geology and geophysics, IIT Bombay or IIT Roorkee?
It’s difficult to get into IIT Bombay MSc Applied Geology because half of the seats are reserved and the intake is also very less.
As far as IIT Roorkee’s Applied Geology is concerned, don’t even bother going there. The faculty is very laid back with zero interest in teaching. The courses are taught with no practical approach and everyone can be found rote learning the concepts. No practical exams are conducted.
Academics
- The lab lectures are boring with no one to even teach sometimes and students waste their time there.
- Sometimes the subjects were taught via PPTs which were just played without any explanation.
- Math professor who had a Ph.D. in some math-related subject was the only one interested in teaching.
- The particular department has no learning environment.
Career prospects
- The career prospects are bleak for this department.
- Only 1 or 2 companies offer internships to earth science students at IITR
- Most offers are open to the integrated 5-year Geotechnology and Geophysical Technology students also who are preferred over the juniors obviously.
- Looking at the past records, non-placements or internship offers were made to these students
Anyone with a genuine passion for Geology should refrain from joining this course. Those who are after the IIT Tag is welcome to join it though.
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