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Have I made the right decision by dropping the BITS Pilani EEE branch for IIT Madras for metallurgy?
In my opinion, you have made the right decision by dropping the PITS Pilani EEE branch for IIT Madras Metallurgy. My cousin was forced to take IIT Madras Metallurgy by his mother. Initially, he was disappointed but his mother advised him to continue with the same enthusiasm he cleared JEE. Many students after getting admission relax and this opens opportunities for those who continue to slog even after admission.
Your ultimate goal should be to change your branch for which you will have to work hard. This can be done by staying among the top 5% of the batch with around 9 CGPA. You can switch to Mechanical and even to Electrical sometimes with a good CGPA. All you have to do is
- Focus on your subjects
- Do well in the tutorials
- Perform well on quiz
- Ace your practicals
- Score high in the Final semester exam
IIT Madras has a plethora of subjects to choose from in addition to a dual degree. You can change your branch provided your academic performance is at par with the requirements in the 3rd year. Some other highlights that might convince you further to choose IIT Madras are
- Creative clubs like C5 help in harnessing skills in your area of interest. These clubs have made amazing innovations and you can always learn so much by being a part of them.
- The unique Research Park which is the IIT Madras incubation center
- Extracurricular activities such as Yoga, 5-star Gym, long-distance running, etc.
- The Institute operates under the leadership of highly learned alumni and so are most of the Deans.
- Air-conditioned Central library that is stacked with resources
All these are unique to IIT Madras and thus it’s a better option than BITS Pilani.
What are questions asked in aerospace engineering MS interview in IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru?
The questions asked in an aerospace engineering MS interview at IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru will likely focus on your understanding of the core concepts in aerospace engineering, as well as your research experience and interests. My friend shared his interview experience in the same and was asked questions related to
- SOM Vibration Plasticity
- Conditions for plane stress and plane strain
- Hooks law for epsilon x,y,z and similarly gamma xy,yz,xz.
- Poisson's ratio and range
- A cantilever beam (Illustration)
- Maximum bending stress and its variation across cross-section (and some more technical stuff)
- Theories of failure and their development over the years
- Role of Material
Lastly, they asked if there was a specific topic he wanted to work on in MS. He was asked to exit and fortunately, he got selected.
What are the unique features of IIT Madras?
IIT Madras is one of the premier engineering institutes in India. Some of its unique features include:
- It ranks No.1 in Engineering colleges in the country
- Massive lush green campus with deer and monkeys strolling giving it a resort-like look
- Synthetics race tracks for athletes
- The Center Of Innovation is the hub of inventions. This is where ideas are transformed into realities
- IIT Madras Research Park is a platform offering opportunities for introducing your products and services to the world
- The cricket stadium is decked with facilities and has been home to national players for practice
- A huge mess called Himalaya with around 8 caterers offering a wide range of food
- Top-notch research labs with high-tech equipment
- The Students Activity Center or SAC is where all student's activities begin and end
- Saarang, the huge Cultural fest inviting students from a number of colleges across India
- Shaastra, the splendid Technical fest inviting tech enthusiasts to display their talents
These are some unique aspects of IIT Madras that may not be seen at other Engineering colleges and make IIT Madras a more lucrative choice. Overall, IITM is known for its excellent academic programs, strong research focus, and close ties to the industry.
Why is the Engineering Design Dept. in IIT Madras considered "different" from other departments?
The engineering design department at IIT Madras is considered different from the other departments and rightfully so. Some features that make this department different from others are
- This branch has no bachelor's degree and just offers a dual degree program not subject to branch change, unlike other branches.
- This department has very few common courses like physics and thermodynamics. There are also no interdisciplinary courses, no pH lab and the Math is also different from other departments.
- The second year has no option for HS or math electives
- There is a compulsory linear algebra course, which is an elective for the CS fourth year and is a major drawback for ED students.
- Very limited electives are offered in consecutive years and a large number of basic mandatory courses for design are offered.
All these points portray the rigor and dynamism of the curriculum. While many may not agree, this course has its own perks also which are sometimes overlooked because of the rigor of the course
- Graphics Arts: These courses include sketching, shading, painting, clay modeling, and plaster molding and are fun to learn.
- Product Design labs: These labs impart real-life knowledge of product design, architecture, development, etc.
- Versatile electives: The program offers a wide variety of subjects to choose from that include almost everything like; strength of materials, FEM, fluid mechanics, thermo, Microprocessors and controllers, control systems, etc.
- Internship: The entire 4th year is spent in an industrial internship, and thus students don't have to get any credited internships during summers.
There are two sides to every coin, and so does this department. There certainly are many shortcomings but on the flip side, the perks it offers are often more than enough to attract the best talents.
How was your experience for IIT Madras MS (CSE)?
MS (CSE) program offered at IIT Madras is strongly inclined towards research and has minimal coursework, unlike MTech.
The shortlisting process includes two steps;
- Written test based on GATE and Undergraduate scores
- Shortlisted for an interview based on a written test.
Thus the program is worth going for and has better placements than MTech today.
What is the highest package in CSE at IIT Madras?
IIT Madras has concluded its 2023 placement drive. 445 students were reported to have been placed on the first day itself. Students received 407 pre-placement offers. 25 students received a salary package higher than INR 1 CPA. The job roles offered to the students include Software Development Engineer, Data Science, Quant, Core Engineer, etc.
Some of the top recruiters include
- Texas Instruments
- Bajaj Auto Ltd
- Cetak Ltd
- Qualcomm
During IIT Madras Placements 2022, the B.Tech CSE batch received an average salary of INR 41.72 LPA.
How is the life of an MS (by research) student at IIT Madras?
One of my friends was an MS student at IIT Madras and she loved the time spent pursuing that course.
- It gave her a sort of exhilarating experience of freedom to pursue whatever and however she wanted in her academics.
- The research helps you learn how to tackle the challenges on your own.
- Since you do not belong to a certain class, you might feel lonely sometimes but for some this might actually be a good thing. You get more time to invest in studying for your research.
- A typical morning of an MS student at IIT Madras begins around 8-9 and there are no fixed timings as you don’t have any classes to attend. You wake up and check if the computation you had left overnight on the supercomputer has converged or not.
- After this, go to the mess for breakfast and then head to the labs.
- You start coding and solving problems. If you face a problem you read and try to get a solution on your own. You keep working till 1: 30 after which you head to have lunch.
- At around 4 30 in the evening, your guide approaches you to get updates on your work for the day. You get to take a tea/coffee break with them which would not have been possible as a BTech and MTech student. They guide you not only academically but also enlighten you on fundamentals like professionalism, discipline, humility, principles, and morals of a human being.
- Post the tea break you are back with coding in your lab or reading a scientific paper.
- After a while, you can pack yourself and leave for the hostel. Now you can catch up on your sleep, watch anything.
The routine of a typical day of an MS student is mostly self-driven and thus varies from person to person. You get immense exposure as you have to work with BTech students, Ph.D. students, and sometimes even with the placement committee. Unlike BTech and MTech students, you have practical and theoretical knowledge of many concepts.
Which is better: Mech in IIT Madras or CSE in NIT Trichy?
The choice of the branch, as well as the Institute, depends on a lot of factors like your personal preferences and the other options you have. It’s difficult to say which is better between the Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Madras and CSE at NIT Trichy, as both are highly reputable institutions with strong engineering programs. Both offer excellent curricula, experienced faculty, and ample opportunities for research and extracurricular activities.
Joining NIT Trichy for CSE is a good choice if
- You are more interested in computer science and software development
- If you are only after the CS roles and placements. The placements of this branch are pretty good at NIT Trichy with the average package at INR 17-24 LPA and placement rate at 98-100%.
- If you want to pursue higher studies in MS
Joining IIT Madras for Mechanical Engineering is a good choice if
- You are looking for an amazing campus life and the IIT tag
- You are open to non-core jobs because core Mechanical jobs are average.
- If you want to start a career in CS by learning to code or taking minor courses in CS
Some other options to consider are
- CSE at IIIT Hyderabad or new IITs
- ECE at IIT Guwahati
- EE at IIT Hyderabad
All these have average packages above 20 LPA and are excellent options. The preference order for branches on the basis of job prospects and the current demands in the market is as follows
CSE > M&C > ECE > EE
All these branches are open to software profiles whereas other branches usually offer non-core profiles even Mechanical. Ultimately, it's important to research both programs and consider your own interests and goals before making a decision.
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 are the placements like after a BSc in data science from IIT Madras?
IIT Madras is a highly reputed institution in India, and its BSc in data science program offers a plethora of opportunities for students. Graduates of this course get placed in various sectors including finance, healthcare, retail, and technology.
Some of the job roles that graduates can pursue are
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Business analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- Data engineer
This is a new program by IIT Madras, and the first batch is yet to graduate. Internships are also offered in this course. The top recruiting companies are Tech Mahindra, Nissan Renault, Aditya Birla, etc. IIT Madras provides 8-month internships. Almost 100% of students are placed.
The salary package offered is 5 LPA to 6 LPA. The average salary package offered is 18 LPA.
However, one must bear in mind the fact that these numbers depend on a number of factors such as the student's skills, experience, and the company to which they are applying to. Some highlights related to the course are:
- You have excess to the elaborate alumni network of IIT Madras comprising 45000+ graduates working as reputed firms today
- The program is the right combination of programming and mathematics.
- You get the opportunity to learn Machine Learning from India's Machine learning teacher Prof. Balaram Ravindran.
- The courses offered under this program like Python, Machine Learning, Statistics, Deep Learning, Data Structures, and Algorithms make you a strong candidate for Data Scientist at some of the leading software companies.
- Off-campus placements are better as on campus, BSc students face tough competition with Engineering students who take away all the good roles.
There are many with just an MCA or BCA degree from a normal college working with top Companies like Microsoft. Here we are talking about a degree from the Number 1 Engineering college, IIT Madras; you surely will be offered the best job opportunities as well as the freedom to grow.
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