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What is unique about IIT Madras?
A friend of mine is an alumnus of IIT Madras and was a part of the Department of Management Studies (DoMS). This is his input on what makes the institute unique.
- German Connection: It is the third oldest IITs presently built with financial and technical support from Germany.
- Campus: The whole campus is quite green and serene. The endangered blackbuck and the spotted deer roam around free on the campus feeling safe amidst the students.
- Student Activity: An activity club exclusive for students to take part in is present for the students- suitable for their interests.
- No time restriction: The campus doesn't restrict the student's entry and exit time.
- IIT-M research park: The purpose of this research park is to motivate innovation and support startups that come with great infrastructure, R&D support, and an excellent faculty base.
- IIT-M lingo: You would see a unique blend of five languages at IIT-M, which are- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and English.
- OAT- Open Air Theatre: The capacity of this OAT is for 7000 students. Every Saturday at 8 PM, these people air movies in English, Hindi, and even regional languages. This hall also hosts various concerts and functions.
- Fastest computing system: With a computing power that encompasses 97 teraflops, the IBM Virgo Supercluster, present at P.G. Senapathy Centre for the Computing Resources, happens to be one of the fastest among all education systems around!.
- 85% mandatory attendance: You have to maintain an attendance record of 85%.
Everything mentioned in the points sums up how IIT Madras is. Take pride in being associated with it.
Which books should I refer to for the IIT JAM chemistry preparation?
Here are some book references for IIT JAM Chemistry preparation.
- Organic Chemistry - Clayden, Morrison Boyd
- Inorganic Chemistry - J.D. Lee.
- Physical Chemistry - Puri Sharma Phatania
Cover the syllabus of PG courses as well. For analytical, you can refer to the Principles of Instrumental Analysis. You don’t need to buy every book, you can get the PDF versions.
Are top NITs (Trichy, Warangal etc.) better than the new IITs (Jodhpur etc.) in terms of placement?
I would like to compare the top NITs with new IITs like IIT Jodhpur on several parameters, first talking about the placements as that is your biggest concern. By new IITs here I mean IIT Jodhpur and its contemporary IITs.
- Placements- Initially, the top NITs were a lot better in terms of placements. However, new IITs have shown tremendous growth and their placements have come at par with the top NITs. For 2023 B.Tech placements, the highest package offered at IIT Jodhpur stood at INR 53 LPA, the average package stood at INR 21.30 LPA and the median package stood at INR 16.50 LPA.
- Campus Life- Both the top NITs and new IITs like IIT Jodhpur have a great campus life. Now that the new IITs have their own permanent campuses, they offer their students all the facilities.
- Brand Value- Surely the new IITs do not carry as great a reputation as the old established IITs. However, the new IITs offer you the IIT tag which has a great reputation both inside and outside India.
- Branch Choice- It is always better to choose the branch that you will enjoy studying. If you get a good branch at an NIT/new IIT, choose that instead of a mediocre branch at an old IIT. This opinion, however, is highly subjective. Some of my friends believe quite the opposite.
- Alumni Network- The top NITs are way older than the new IITs. That is why their alumni network is way stronger.
I would say that unlike in the past, today both old NITs and new IITs are at par. You should consider all the above factors and also your locational preference before arriving at a decision. One of my seniors told me that new IITs are growing tremendously and will soon outperform the top NITs at this rate.
Are top NITs (Trichy, Warangal etc.) better than the new IITs (Jodhpur etc.) in terms of placement?
I am going to impose an opinion that many will be criticizing. No matter how good an NIT is, it can never be at par with the IIT tag, the most coveted engineering tag that enjoys excellent global recognition.
Every engineering aspirant after the 12th plans to get into IITs. Only when he or she fails to do so, do they resort to other engineering colleges. That’s when the top NITs come into the picture. IITs are not just a brand but the pioneers of technical education in India. You will find no engineering aspirant who does not dream of getting into one.
That being said, IIT is a world-renowned brand name and will always stand above other colleges be it the new or the old ones. As for the placements, they depend more on individual skills and profiles than the institute. The IIT tag will just help you make matters easier.
I got CSE at IIT Delhi. Can I get a single room in the first year?
Do you think getting admission to the most coveted branch will also give access to the most coveted housing facilities? Well, you are wrong, inside IIT your rank has no value. You will be treated like any other student with equal amenities at your disposal.
At IIT Delhi, every student is allotted a room randomly without any discrimination. First-year students usually get 2-seater or 3-seater rooms depending on the hostel they are assigned to.
The single rooms you were asking for are usually allotted in the last year but some lucky students get a single room from the 3rd year in a new hostel like Girnar or Udaigiri. But regardless, your hostel will become your new home. Irrespective of the kind of rooms you are allotted, you get adapted to them and make splendid memories and new friends.
Is there any future in data science? Is getting a degree of data science from IIT Madras actually helpful? Will it help in the future in any way?
Yes, indeed Data Science is a rapidly growing field with many opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. The steer towards AI has resulted in many product-based companies as well as startups creating Data Science jobs at version levels.
A degree in data science from IIT Madras should be helpful in the future, as it is a well-respected institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence. However, you have to fulfill the requirements below
- You need to get enrolled in another Bachelor's degree that compliments your online degree. Some examples are BE/BTech CSE, EC, BSc Mathematics, statistics, etc.
- Complete your capstone project of the offline Bachelor's degree in ML, AI, and data science.
- Completed some personal projects in data science and related fields
- Your offline degree need not necessarily be Engineering or Mathematics.
You cannot compare this online degree with MOOCs, as it is a degree, and the program outcome is vastly different and superior with more knowledge gained. Also, it's the IIT Madras bachelor's degree we are talking about.
Those who are spreading negative opinions on this degree are not aware of the vast areas it covers like line, and quadratic equations to advance topics like graph theory and SQL. Don’t hesitate much and go for the degree without any worries.
What is the career after CLAT?
CLAT, being a 5-year program for Law studies, opens up a wide variety of career opportunities. After completing CLAT, you can work in all three sectors of the Government, i.e. Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary.
The legal industry has a wide variety of average pay scales. Top Law school graduates are expected to get jobs ranging from 3 to 15 lakhs per annum across India Law firms and organizations. The table below provides an estimate of the pay scales for different career opportunities.
|
Types |
Pay Scale (per month) |
|
Law Firms |
50,000-1,50,000 |
|
Corporate Law |
45,000-1,00,000 |
|
Litigation |
<50,000 |
|
NGOs |
25,000-50,000 |
- Top Law firms that hire graduates AZB, Luthra & Luthra, Amarchand Mangaldas, JSA, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co.
- Corporate Houses that hire graduates are ICICI, ITC, HUL, Ernst & Young, PWC.
- IP firms that hire graduates are Lall and Sethi, Remfry and Sagar, Anand, and Anand.
Other than these, there are several LPOs such as OSC, CPA Global, and Clutch Group, Pangea3 who provide global exposure to lawyers.
Qualities required:
- A good analytical skill, along with research, drafting, and excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.
- Experience in moot courts and achievements established internships, publications, etc create an impact in the interviews for selection.
- Relevant qualifications as needed for the industry, whether it is business administration, science, or a foreign language, are essential and helps in shortlisting.
Opportunities in Government Sector:
- To be a practicing lawyer in India, the candidate must pass the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) after completing his/her law degree. Eligible candidates are then admitted as advocates by the State Bar Council. After that, these candidates are eligible for a certificate of enrolment.
- By clearing PSC (Public Service Commission), a graduate can become a judge.
- There are multiple divisions for the graduate to opt for: Civil Litigation lawyer, Criminal lawyer, and Government Lawyer.
- A graduate can also apply for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) department for the three defense services: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Therefore, CLAT is considered to have a large number of opportunities, and most of them are discussed above. Other than those, a graduate can be a Legal advisor, Legal journalist, Legal analyst, etc.
Why do most toppers prefer IIT Bombay rather than other top IITs?
Many people tend to emulate the actions of others without much thought or consideration, but you should not be one of them. Choosing IIT Bombay just because others are doing so may not be the best decision for you. However, if you want to join the best institute for your field of study, IIT Bombay is a great choice.
Earlier, students blindly used to follow others to join IIT Kanpur. But now, IIT Bombay is the preferred choice. This is because the best students prefer IIT Bombay over other IITs. As a result, the top companies also prefer to hire students from IIT Bombay, which further improves its statistics, making it even more attractive to the best students.
Apart from that, one of the reasons for choosing IIT Bombay is the presence of the best faculty. The best faculties are attracted more towards IIT Bombay (and then IIT Delhi) because these cities have the best urban infrastructure for their families and children. They also get more consulting and teaching assignments from outside, which enhances their income since the salaries of all IITs are the same. Most professors are reluctant to go to small cities like Kanpur or Kharagpur and prefer Delhi and Mumbai.
Therefore, if you are looking for the best institute for your field of study, and if you value the presence of the best faculty, then IIT Bombay would be an excellent choice for you.
Can a NEET/AIIMS/JIPMER aspirant share a picture of his/her room?
Here are a few pics my friend at JIPMER shared of his hostel room.
His study table is right in front of the window.
A wall with a motivating poster and a whiteboard to jot down important formulas
Overall, the facilities are decent and bearable.
Should I join IIT Gandhinagar CS or NIT Trichy CS?
In my opinion, B.Tech CS from IIT Gandhinagar is a better choice. I am listing down the reasons why I would’ve chosen IIT Gandhinagar CS over NIT Trichy CS-
- IIT Gandhinagar is one of the best new IITs after IIT Hyderabad, IIT BHU, and IIT Indore.
- It also has very good placements like NIT Trichy with an average package for CS crossing 29 LPA at present.
- The government funding is far more for IITs.
- IIT Gandhinagar has changed immensely in the last few years. It is growing rapidly.
- Gandhinagar is more developed than Trichy.
- IIT Gandhinagar carries the highly recognized ‘IIT’ tag.
IIT Gandhinagar is the 11th most preferred IIT. It is expected to show more growth than NIT Trichy in the coming years because of its IIT tag and greater government funding.
Thus, I would suggest you go to IIT Gandhinagar for your CS.
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