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Why is IIT Kharagpur Electrical Engineering department so deadly? How do they differ from others' IIT Electrical Department?
My brother had offers from IITs to choose any branch except CSE and chose Electrical Engineering in IIT KGP. To date, he does not regret his decision. There are ups and downs in every Institute; it just takes time to adapt yourself to such situations.
It is true that some professors overdo it and push you to the extreme, but if you look at this in a positive manner, it’s their pushing that eventually helps you succeed. There are many seniors who might make fun of your tiny efforts in the labs but trust me, today when they will look back, they will surely be regretting the time they wasted watching movies or series.
My brother told me that Electrical Engineering gave him so many friends and experiences that make him yearn for college life today. The labs are old-fashioned and lack much activity in contrast to a SigNet lab/ Power Systems lab.
- Curriculum: The primary aim of the course curriculum offered in Electrical Engineering at IIT KGP is to impart to students tools and skills that will make it possible for them to excel in departments such as Electronics, Communication, Computers, Aerospace, and Energy.
- Job prospects: An important point to note is that Electrical Engineering does not prepare you for a job but for higher education in the respective areas. Many people from the department pursue M.S. in Aerospace and Material Sciences.
- Faculty: While many may not agree, the faculty is excellent except for a few. The cream faculty include Prof. D Das, Prof TKB, Prof S Patra, and Prof S Chattopadhyay among others. Interacting with them might change your opinion regarding the IIT KGP faculty.
- Research: The research is obviously not at par with that conducted in CS or EC, but it surely does justice to the department itself.
I think it’s high time people clear misconceptions about Electrical Engineering and develop a positive opinion about it. We should stop running after jobs and companies and in turn let companies seek us.
Is IIT, Kharagpur the same as MIT or Harvard?
Honestly speaking, none of the IITs are at the level of foreign universities today. IIT is an excellent choice only if your prospects involve settling in India. Globally, IITs lack the necessary worth when compared to top US, UK, French, and Swiss universities.
In case you want to settle abroad then the kind of universities that will help you do so are MIT, Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, and the Sorbonne only. Sadly, IIT is still not credible enough to help you settle abroad.
There are other reasons as well why IITs are considered inferior to top foreign universities like Oxford. At Oxford, you will find such a diverse peer group of geniuses that the learning experience will become excellent. There are many who study unique subjects like History, Latin, Greek, Modern Languages, English, Engineering, etc. When you end up befriending such geniuses, it adds to the overall experience. You basically get to spend a lot of time with intelligent people with unique interests and this helps you develop holistically.
This diversity is definitely lacking on the part of IITs and they have a long way to go.
How easy is it to change branch in IIT Kharagpur?
My cousin had got a branch change from Mechanical engineering to Electronics engineering (ECE). He shared his experience with me of how easy it was to get a branch change.
The primary and most important thing is to be regular and give equal attention to all subjects. You have to focus on your studies only and not let any distractions take the better of you. Be firm on your goal and give up all time-wasting activities.
You need to be rightly motivated and determined to achieve these goals. Not losing hope is the key as one or two exams do not define you. You will get ample opportunities to prove yourself so just keep working hard.
My cousin scored below average in the middle of the 2nd semester. However, she got this sudden motivation and studied hard and was able to score an overall CGPA of 9.64. She studied consistently every day and was able to change her branch eventually.
Is 6.7 CGPA good for 1st semester at IIT Kharagpur?
I suggest you not to score below 6.5 as CGPA 7 is a must to get admission in a good foreign university. However with a CGPA of 6.5 you can go for Government jobs. I know a friend who did not focus on CGPA and played football and today is struggling to get a good job.
It is all the more difficult to get a good CGPA after low marks in the first semester because the professors evaluate you on the basis of previous grades sometimes. However, you will get placement into a decent private company so you don’t have to worry much.
Basically, even after getting admission at a good institute like IIT KGP, you have to keep struggling to score high marks.
My daughter has a JEE Advanced rank of 6048 (General). What are the branches she can get in IIT Kharagpur?
Tabulated below are the JEE Advanced Cutoff 2023 for IIT Kharagpur:
|
Branch |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|
Civil Engineering |
4479 |
6556 |
|
Computer Science and Engineering |
112 |
303 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
1288 |
1805 |
|
Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering |
434 |
1145 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
2042 |
3350 |
|
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
5448 |
6920 |
|
Mining Engineering |
7169 |
8739 |
|
Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture |
6846 |
8355 |
|
Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering |
6407 |
7751 |
From the above table we can infer that with a Rank of 6048 one can get the following branches
- Civil Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
- Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
How do toppers at IIT, especially IIT-Kharagpur study?
A few of my friends were Institute toppers and I asked them about their study method. Most of my topper friends study just 2 days before exams in the library and then teach their friends and clear their doubts.
Another topper friend solved all the previous year question papers of the subject and uploads the solutions on the Facebook group a day before the exam. She never missed any class, had great handwriting and prepared great notes.
So basically, toppers , prepare for the exams way before most of us even begin. They are kind, selfless and are ready to help anyone who is unable to cope up.
Ultimately, every student has his unique way of studying.
Why is IIT Kharagpur a bad institute?
Let’s decide if IIT Kharagpur is a bad Institute after going through some things
Ranking: IIT Kharagpur Overall ranking by NIRF is 6 out of 200 colleges in India in 2022 and it was 6 out of 200 colleges in India in 2021. IIT Kharagpur Architecture ranking by NIRF is 3 out of 30 colleges in India in 2022 and it was 3 out of 25 colleges in India in 2021.
Placements: Nearly 98% of students are able to get placed with good roles and packages provided they have maintained their CGPAs and performances. IIT Kharagpur placements statistics are tabulated below
|
Particulars |
Statistics |
|
Number of Recruiters |
300 |
|
Number of Offers |
1600 |
|
Highest Package |
INR 2.68 CPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Google, EXL Services |
Faculty: Most of the faculty are PhD holders from globally renowned and have amazing research achievements. The IIT has won two Bhatnagar Prizes in the last 3 years and 38 Academy Fellows. The faculty members have published more than 1000 research papers collectively within close to 800 conference papers published in proceedings of national and international conferences.
Extracurricular activities: IIT Kharagpur has a rich extracurricular culture and has amazing facilities to promote the same. Some of these include Aquatic Center, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts, Indoor Squash Court, Indoor Badminton Courts, and a very well equipped Gymnasium.
Clubs: IIT Kharagpur has many societies to promote diverse cultures like
Dramatics Societies namely, Technology Dramatics Society- Pravah (Hindi), Encore (English), Prasthanam (Telugu), Druheen (Bengali)
Technology Robotix Society, etc.
Which is better for CSE, IIT Bombay or IIT Kharagpur?
The quality of Education, the faculty pool, and even the lab facilities offered at both IITs are similar. There might be slight differences as far as internships are concerned because the top companies with coding profiles visit both IITs but the interview process is quite different.
The main reason for this difference is the location of both institutes. In the case of IIT Kharagpur, recruiters prefer taking a skype interview than personally visiting the campus because of the isolated location of the institute. This plays against the favor of IIT Kharagpur as face-to-face interviews are way better than online interviews. Online interviews do not convey the information and expressions rightly and there is a communication gap.
Companies tend to judge IITs based on rankings which depend on their respective placements. For instance, the same profile and role are offered with a higher package at IIT Kharagpur but with a lower package at other IITs.
While IIT KGP CSE has a wide scope if you have achieved a top JEE Rank and have managed to get into IIT Bombay, go for it.
How are the aerospace engineering departments at IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras?
Aerospace Engineering can be further divided into four parts
- Aerodynamics - An extension of fluid mechanics
- Structures - All about mechanics of materials
- Propulsion - A good base in aerodynamics will help you
- Controls and dynamics - Mainly used for navigation
Apart from this there is a lot of Math involved in the curriculum.
The aerospace engineering branches of all the institutes you mentioned give an edge to each other and are equally good. The choice should be based on personal preference, accessibility, campus life, academics, extracurricular activities and placements.
IIT Kharagpur: Pros
- Massive and surreal campus
- Less academic burden
- Good faculty pool with experienced professors that are easier approachable.
- Companies like Airbus, GE, Honeywell, Altair, Rolls Royce, etc come for placements in the core sector.
- Some of the students go for higher studies in foreign universities like Purdue, Texas A&M, University of Texas, Austin, etc
- IIT KGP offers the Boeing Project wherein a team of 5 fabricates all parts of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). On clearing the selection procedure, you will also be offered a scholarship of about 10k per month for an entire year.
- I am not gonna mention any of the institutional activities (clubs, societies, fests etc.)because I reckon the scenario will be pretty much the same in all the aforementioned colleges.
IIT Kharagpur: Cons
- It’s not easily accessible to students from Western and Southern States.
- Kharagpur is a town and lacks many amenities apart from its large railway station.
- Mess food is not good at all
- The huge campus delays the time taken to reach the academic area.
- The core companies only select the best students and a major portion of the batch has to go for non-core placements.
- Aerospace Engineering in India has very few job prospects though we expect the scenario to improve a bit
- You can also apply for off-campus placements at DRDO or ISRO.
Judging a branch solely on the basis of placements is misleading. Yet, most students end up with decent jobs. The best part is that the course curriculum of aerospace engineering is intriguing and keeps you hooked.
Is it better to choose mechanical engineering at IIT Kharagpur or chemical engineering at IIT Bombay?
Getting into IIT is a big achievement only if you manage to choose the right branch for yourself.
You should analyze your ambitions and interests in a particular field and determine what you possibly imagine yourself to be doing in 5 years and then make an informed decision. Clarity of goals is extremely necessary to make this crucial decision of choosing a branch.
If you want to enter politics, then your branch hardly matters.
If you want to become an entrepreneur try to get an idea of the type of company you want to start
Basically, the choice of the branch is strictly a personal preference and cannot be objectively decided.
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