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Why do some students in IIT Bombay leave high-paying jobs and join grad schools for PhD?
It’s highly illogical to question why some students in IIT leave high-paying jobs and join graduate schools for Ph.D. This is because some people tend to do whatever makes them happy rather than following the sheep mentality. They don’t consider money as the only source of happiness. And they know that a high-paying job will rob them of mental peace due to a lot of responsibilities they might not even enjoy. So they choose a happier and simpler part which is pursuing a Ph.D.
Another major reason why people may pursue a Ph.D. rather than working at a top company is their strong inclination to words academics, and they may not be satisfied with a bachelor's degree and crave higher studies in the form of PhD. Basically, the reason behind such a decision is subjective and depends solely On the particular individual, and cannot be objectified.
The common reason why people make such a decision is that they have more interest in studies and doing a job would hinder that passion. Doing a Ph.D. gives you opportunities to travel and enjoy life generally. That being said, it's not necessary that a Ph.D. is easy for everyone. It strictly depends upon one’s preferences and capabilities.
Should I choose IIIT Hyderabad over IIT Bombay for CSE?
You should choose IIT Bombay for CSE. IIT tag is more reputed in the industry. You will get better placement and career opportunities from IIT Bombay.
- IIT Bombay is backed up by huge funds for research. You will have the freedom to explore any field you are interested in. Tech teams at this institute get good funding for thot projects.
- Compared to Hyderabad, Mumbai offers much more opportunities, be it core or non-core.
- The CSE faculty of IITB is the best in the country.
- IITB tag is renowned all across the world. It will help you get accepted into foreign universities. It also has semester exchange programs with top universities around the world.
- IIT Bombay CSE average CTC stays around INR 15-18 LPA.
IIIT Hyderabad has a better coding culture compared to IIT Bombay. Students start competitive coding from the very first month of their graduation. If your passion is coding, choose IIIT Hyderabad.
What is the average package for an MTech graduate from IIT Bombay?
According to recent reports, the highest domestic and international package offered at the end of Phase 1 IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 3.67 crore per annum and INR 1.31 crore per annum, respectively. The average package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 23.26 LPA.
However, the average package is based on many factors. The package you are offered depends on a number of parameters like experience, knowledge, communication skills, etc. Some people receive a salary package that is low but with great additional benefits like stocks, accommodation, foreign travel, patents published, whereas some receive a high in-hand salary with no additional benefits.
Despite all, very few people in India are offered a package above 20 LPA. Most high-paying jobs are in Non-core fields like finance and consulting.
Is the content taught in CSE in IIT Bombay tougher than that taught in IIT BHU?
CSE has been at the top and has become the branch that has ruled over core branches for more than a decade now. Even though CSE course works are given specific modifications by each college separately, though the major outline of the course work is still quite similar.
IIT Bombay has explicitly designed the course for CSE to provide students more in-depth knowledge about algorithms by introducing subjects such as Discrete Structures, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Circuits. These subjects are mainly introduced to help students develop skill sets required to understand how a machine works and to give a deeper understanding of how to analyze data and structure. These particular subjects are introduced prior to Coding so that it would enhance their understanding which directly relates to a better understanding of Algorithms.
Whereas the course works of IIT BHU involve subjects such as Probability and Statistics, Engineering Mechanics, and Discrete Math. Though, these subjects are important but not as challenging as proposed by IIT-Bombay. Subjects such as Algorithms, Operating Systems and Artificial Intelligence are introduced by IIT BHU in the 4th Semester, and in comparison to IIT-B, it can be said that CSE course work of IIT BHU provides students a slow start.
How much is the IIT Bombay admission fee?
For the academic year 2021-22, IIT Bombay fees are as follows.
| Particulars | Fees payable (INR ) |
| One time payment (at the time of admission) | |
| Admission fee | 2200 |
| Identity Card | 500 |
| Provisional Certificate | 500 |
| Graduation Transcript fees | 500 |
| Medical Examination | 400 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 1000 |
| Modernization & Upgradation | 2500 |
| Refundable Deposits (at the time of admission) | |
| Institute Security Deposite | 1000 |
| Mess Security Deposite | 1000 |
| Library Security Deposite | 1000 |
Total tuition fees for the B.Tech program is INR 9.12 Lakhs.
How was your experience at IIT Bombay during M.Tech?
My friend stayed at IIT Bombay only for a month but her experience was so amazing she couldn’t stop praising the institute. Some core points from the overall experience are:
- An orientation is conducted to introduce the basics of the MTech program for two days. Your seniors will interact with you and give you advice. A presentation related to the course curriculum will be played to deliver the necessary information.
- The first semester is pretty hectic as students are not used to the rigor and life at IIT Bombay.
- Students take courses worth 60 credits. Each subject carries 6 credits. During the first semester, students usually take 4 subjects with Software Lab being compulsory
- You are allotted 2 weeks to make a choice of 4 subjects. During these 2 weeks, you can attend lectures on any subject, interact with students and decide your elective accordingly.
- The institute offers some audit courses also wherein you have to just attend classes and not give exams. These are meant solely for learning.
- Attendance is taken through biometric ID cards.
- Classes usually start around 8: 30. The campus is so huge that most people rent bicycles or avail taxis that roam inside the campus.
- The class experience varies from subject to subject. All students have a good idea about most subjects since they have come through GATE.
- The faculty is really good apart from a few cases. Machine learning was taught by Preethi Jyothi, a P.hd from Ohio university. OS was taught by Mythili vutukuru, P.hd from MIT. Most of the teachers were cooperative and experienced.
- The most hectic part of IIT Bombay life is the culture of regular assignments. One is expected to write around 1000 or more lines of code each week and should not be copied from anywhere. They have software for detecting plagiarism. Strict action is taken if caught for plagiarism.
- Hostel facilities include double occupancy rooms with a decent LAN connection.
- The mess food is average and most students start going to the canteen after a few days.
Life at IIT Bombay is definitely filled with fun and thrill and you will experience a roller coaster of emotions throughout m
What are the main differences between IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi?
IIT Bombay is the most preferred institute among these. It has better placement compared to IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur. During IIT Bombay placements 2022, students received an average CTC of around INR 25 LPA. There are more non-core job options available for IIT Bombay students as it is located in the finance capital of the country. It also has a better research interface.
IIT Bombay campus is one of the best IIT campuses in the country. The campus also has better hostels for freshers.
Why should i select Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay or CSE at IIT Bhubaneswar?
You should consider your branch of preference along with your future plans while choosing the right branch for yourself. If you aren’t sure you can look at the placement rates and packages for both institutes.
Here are the salary packages for the branches based on recent placement highlights.
- IIT Bombay Chemical Engineering average CTC - INR 12.32 LPA.
- IIT Bhubaneswar CSE average CTC - INR 16.27 LPA.
CS definitely offers more scope, but even if you are choosing IIT Bombay, your opportunities aren’t limited to your subject. You can put in the work in your first year to change your branch.
What is the average package of a civil engineer in IIT Bombay?
The average package offered to a civil engineer at IIT Bombay depends on a multitude of factors like a student's academic performance, relevant work experience, skills, and the current job market demand.
According to IIT Bombay Placements reports of 2023, the average package offered to civil engineering graduates from IIT Bombay stood at INR 17.9 LPA. However, this is only an estimate and does not rightly portray the current job market scenario. The actual package offered to Civil Engineering students might be higher or lower than this average.
Is CSE at IIT Bombay overrated?
IIT Bombay’s rankings are a testament to its credibility and worth in the technology industry. Most JEE toppers consider IIT Bombay as their first preference. This is because IIT Bombay excels in almost all X aspects of B8 placements, faculty, or exposure.
During the placement season companies from a wide range of sectors visit the campus. However, there are some dark facts behind these placement drives. I came to know of these realities through true friends and pass outs of the institute.
One cannot deny the fact that IIT Bombay has witnessed an increase in demand due to the strong influence it has. It is sad to say but many coaching centers run by alumni of IIT Bombay promote the institute. When engineering aspirants contact the alumni for counseling and advice, most of them portray IIT Bombay as the best choice leading to a more influential decision.
What I ultimately mean is that IIT Bombay is definitely the best choice when it comes to engineering. But the fact that no other college is as good as IIT Bombay is also not true.
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