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What should I prefer, engineering design at IITM or mechanical at IIT Bhubaneswar?
Both the choices are pretty good and you should go for the course that interests you the most. However, take the following factors into consideration while choosing a college and course:
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Infrastructure – Both the colleges provide good infrastructures like Library, Wi-Fi Campus, Hostel (Boys, Girls), Cafeteria, banks, Sports Complex, Gym, hospital, and labs. IITM also provides Shuttle service for its students.
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Fees Structure- The Fees for specific courses at IITM are 9.4 lakhs and at IIT Bhubaneswar its 8.5 Lakhs (approx) for the general category.
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Placement- IITM has an average placement in Engineering Design of around 7 Lakhs to 26 Lakhs and highest of 1.33 Cr whereas IIT Bhubaneswar has an average placement of Rs. 11 LPA. highest being 39 LPA
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Future Scope of the course opted- Engineering Design has more scope and job opportunities when compared with mechanical engineering.
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Alumnus Network of the college- Established in 1959 IITM has a strong alumnus network when compared to IIT Bhubaneswar.
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Faculty- IITM has more than 570 faculty on campus and IIT Bhubaneswar has around 129 faculty members.
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On-Campus Events and Extra-Curricular activities- Both the colleges conducts various technical and sports events.
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The batch size and crowd- IITM has a total batch size of 57 students and IIT Bhubaneswar has a total batch size of 40 students in the respective course.
Considering all the given factors Engineering Design at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) has a slight edge over Mechanical engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. IIT Madras is one of the prestigious colleges if you want to go for engineering courses. The Engineering Development course at IITM is a full time 5 years dual degree course leading to B.Tech. in Engineering design and M.Tech in automotive engineering or biomedical design, with an option to go for an interdisciplinary M.Tech in Robotics. Also opting for Engineering Design at IITM not only exposes you to the mechanical aspects of design, but also in electronics, controls, and embedded systems for all-round skill development. Engineering Development course at IIT Madras provides the students with proper infrastructure and ample of opportunities along with semester-long internship where students get industry exposure. You’ll also have great future prospects after pursuing this course. You can go for your own startup or seek an on-campus placement or even opt for further studies in the same field. Also of all the departments and courses offered by IIT Madras, the Engineering Development course has one of the best past placement record. Every year many companies visit the campus. The top recruiting companies are Titan, Philips, GE, Bosch, Phillips, Forbes Marshall, Siemens, etc.
Which is better, IIT Delhi or IIT Madras?
Both institutes are elite in their unique ways and no one can be compared to another. So it’s better to determine the right one based on personal preferences. Some common points of difference based on common aspects are
- Location: While Delhi has a central location, IIT Madras is located in South India. For many, location is a matter of personal preference and thus it’s important to determine your own needs. Sometimes the opportunities offered also vary from location to location.
- Academics: A wide range of programs are offered by both institutes covering areas of engineering, science, and humanities. Talk to your seniors to determine which courses suit you best.
- Faculty: Both IITs have an excellent faculty pool with diverse research interests and areas of expertise.
- Infrastructure: Both IITs have excellent facilities with top-notch classrooms, well-stacked libraries, highly equipped laboratories, and a wide range of entertainment facilities.
Both institutes give a strong edge to each other in almost all aspects and thus the final decision should be made based on specific goals Sc interests and priorities.
Which is better, aeronautics dual degree at IIT Madras or electrical at IIT Bhubaneswar?
I think I am qualified to answer this question as I graduated from IIT Madras Aeronautics department and I am working for Boeing in the USA.
You should choose IIT Madras due to following reasons:-
- Aeronautical Engineering is one of the evolving and emerging domains in India and has a huge growth potential.
- Dual Degree is a more research-oriented degree.
- According to the statistics, among the students pursuing dual degree programs in Aeronautics from IIT Madras, 90% are placed with good packages.
- IIT Bhubaneswar has a NIRF ranking 47th with IIT Madras at 1st.
- The Average salary for IIT Bhubaneswar Electrical Program is 19 LPA.
- The Average package for IIT Madras Aerospace Engineering is 21 LPA.
- The Highest package for IIT Madras Aerospace Engineering is 66 LPA.
For more detail Refer - https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/index.php/home/placement-2023
https://internship.iitm.ac.in/downloads/P&I_Report_22-23.pdf
Which is better, IIT Chemical, Chennai for 5 years or IIT Bhubaneswar Electrical?
As an institute, IIT Madras is much ahead of IIT Bhubaneswar, as it is one of the oldest and reputed IITs. But electrical engineering in IIT Bhubaneswar is quite good and offers many opportunities. The institute also has very impressive placement stats. In the year 2019, around 86% of students got placed from the Electrical engineering branch. The official average package for the batch 2017 as released by the institute (IIT Bhubaneswar) for Electrical Engineering was 8.5 LPA. A good number of core companies, software companies and PSU’s hire Electrical Engineers (EE) from IIT Bhubaneswar.
Also, Chemical engineering is a great branch with many prospects. Companies like O&G, Chemical Research firms- for both India & abroad visit regularly for placements. The non- core companies like Fin, MC. Techs are also open for Chemical Engineers. IITM offers decent placements, in 2019 there was 85.52% placement from duel degrees and the placement rate for Chemical Engineers was around 74%. The average CTC offered in IITM was 16 LPA.
IITM is good for the students who are interested in chemical engineering and would like to pursue MS/Ph.D. in the top universities. If you are looking for careers in research then chemical engineering provides ample opportunities. Getting a dual degree will also build a way for R&D roles in many companies such as ITC, Shell, HUL, etc. Also, the best part about going for chemical engineering is that it provides ample opportunities for people to prepare for non-core sectors as well.
So, choose the branch of your interest.
Which is better among IIT Madras aerospace, IIT Kharagpur industrial and systems engineering, and IIT Bhubaneswar CSE (dual degree)?
If you don’t have any inclination towards a specific branch, you should choose IIT Madras Aerospace Engineering. The institute has a well-developed campus with all basic amenities such as LAN, library, computer center, etc. IIT Madras has an excellent student crowd. You will get good peer learning opportunities.
According to IIT Madras placements of recent years, Aerospace Engineering students receive salary packages in the range of INR 6 - 30 LPA. SpiceJet, Airbus, Air India, etc. are some of the major recruiters of the branch.
What is the IIT Madras cut-off for computer science?
I am a second year B.Tech CSE student at IIT Madras.
The 2024 B.Tech CSE cutoff at IIT Madras for different categories is mentioned below:
JEE Advanced Closing Rank for B.Tech CSE Admissions at IIT Madras (R-3):
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Seat Type |
Gender |
Closing Rank (Round-3) |
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Open |
Gender-Neutral |
159 |
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Female-Only |
757 |
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Open-PwD |
Gender-Neutral |
4 |
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EwS |
Gender-Neutral |
42 |
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Female-Only |
129 |
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OBC-NCL |
Gender-Neutral |
82 |
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Female-Only |
344 |
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OBC-NCL (PwD) |
Gender-Neutral |
4 |
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SC |
Gender-Neutral |
72 |
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Female-Only |
106 |
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SC (PwD) |
Gender-Neutral |
8P |
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ST |
Gender-Neutral |
29 |
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Female-Only |
68 |
(The Closing Ranks for Open Seats represent CRL. The Opening/Closing Ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST Seats represent respective Category Ranks. The Opening/Closing Ranks for PwD Seats represent PwD Ranks within Respective Categories.
If the Closing/Opening rank has a suffix 'P', it indicates that the corresponding rank is from the Preparatory Rank List).
These are the latest closing ranks for B.Tech CSE admissions at IIT Madras (2024).
What are the requirements for IIT Madras mba admissions?
I am a 2nd year MBA student at IIT Madras. These are the requirements for IIT Madras MBA admissions:
- For Regular Candidates:
- The candidates must have a valid score in CAT.
- They must be graduates (or possess a professional qualification equal to that of a university degree) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks from a recognized University.
- For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the required marks are 55%.
- Final year students are also eligible to apply. Such candidates are admitted provisionally. But they have to produce a provisional certificate of completion of their degree within two months of joining the program.
- IIT graduates with CGPA of 8 and above on 10 are eligible for direct admission.
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Company Sponsored Candidates:
- Such candidates must be sponsored by their employers, and they must forward their application through proper channels.
- They must have completed a minimum of 2 years in the sponsoring organisation.
- Besides this, they must have obtained a valid CAT Score.
- They must be graduates (or have a professional qualification equal to that of a university degree) in any discipline with first class or 60% marks.
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Defence Personnel:
- Defence personnel are exempted from CAT.
- They must apply through the respective government agencies.
- They must be graduates (or have a professional qualification equal to that of a university degree) in any discipline with 55% marks.
These are the eligibility criteria for MBA admissions at IIT Madras.
Can you suggest some hostels near IIT Madras?
At IIT Madras, you’ll be provided with a hostel room at the time of admissions. But if you want to live outside the campus, you must check out some PGs or Rooms nearby.
Living outside the campus could be expensive. These are the places where you can look for accommodation- Adyar, Velachery, Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, and Mylapore.
Hope you find a good PG/Room for your stay.
What was the IIT Chennai cut-off for the previous academic year?
Here are the JEE Advanced cutoffs for 2023 at IIT Madras:
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Branch |
Closing Rank (Round 6, Open Category, Gender-neutral seats) |
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Aerospace Engineering |
3237 |
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Biological Engineering |
7967 |
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Chemical Engineering |
4439 |
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Civil Engineering |
6132 |
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CSE |
148 |
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Electrical Engineering |
964 |
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Engineering Physics |
1877 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
2572 |
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
6169 |
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Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
7996 |
For more information on the previous years’ cutoff ranks, you can visit- https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/seatmatrix/openingclosingrankarchieve.aspx
What are the facilities provided at the IIT Madras ladies hostel?
IIT Madras has 5 hostels for girl students. Here are some details about the girls’ hostels at IIT Madras:
- The first year students are provided with double occupancy rooms. The seniors are allotted single, double, and triple rooms, depending on the availability.
- The hostels have well-built computer rooms.
- They have gardens, libraries, music rooms, and common rooms for meetings.
- The girls' rooms have biometric locks for additional security, alongside kitchen items, a refrigerator and a washing machine.
- The sports facilities within the hostel premises include a basketball court, a football field, a badminton court, and a volleyball court.
- Other facilities include a computer centre in the hostel premises.
- Newspapers, journals and magazines are available on a daily basis.
These are the facilities offered to girl students of IIT Madras.
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