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Who is the Mathurawasi of IIT BHU ?
Actually this is not a permanent name, this can be given to anyone who belongs to Mathura. In the hostels of IIT Bhubaneswar, there is a culture of giving people nicknames and very few people may know the real name of their acquaintances. There may be many reasons for a nickname to get fame. Commonly it’s because the person with that nickname may have indulged in many activities and everyone got to know him by his nickname. Shubham Gupta is one of the students who was named Mathurawasi by his friends in Hostel on the very first day. The reason he got that nickname was that he came from a place near Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), although his hometown was Rajasthan. He used to be one of the most active members of DC++. And due to that reason, the nickname got famous. Mathurawasi is a very common nickname among the students of IIT BHU. Almost every other student from Mathura gets the nickname Mathurawasi.
Why don't students resist the 85% attendance rule in IIT BHU ?
In IIT BHU, the least required attendance is 85 percent for each course. The majority of the students find the attendance rule a little bit annoying but do not oppose it. This is because if students fail to maintain the required minimum attendance, the institute takes disciplinary measures. They may not get permitted to appear in the end semester exam or their registration for the course may get canceled. Students who fail to keep 85% attendance are often awarded Z grade for the course. This grade appears in the grade card until they complete the course with success. No one wants to do something which reflects badly on their future. Moreover, almost every IIT has such rules.
There is no special remedy for casual absenteeism. Only in special cases, the students are granted leave. If a student has health issues, then they can remain absent. They will have to submit an application for his absence with a proper medical certificate. Also, if a student has to go to other places for any competition, then they can ask for leave. The college grants leave if a student really needs it.
Does IIT BHU offer double majors?
Yes, IIT BHU offers double majors in a number of specializations. It has a provision of offering a dual degree at the time of admission. Also, if you’re a B.Tech student, then by the end of the 5th semester, you can request to stay there longer and get a dual degree. The college offers a dual degree for the following branches:
- Biochemical Engineering with M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Biochemical Engineering with M.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Ceramic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering with M.Tech. in Power Electronics
- Materials Science and Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Mathematics and Computing
- Engineering Physics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology
Which one is better, IIT Roorkee electrical engineering or IIT BHU electrical engineering?
I am a student of B.Tech Electrical at IIT Roorkee. Thus, I can only provide an insight into my branch/college-
- IIT Roorkee is the oldest technical institution in India. It has a strong academic reputation, and is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutes in India. IIT R is ranked 6th as per the NIRF 2024 Engineering Ranking (for teaching and research).
- The Electrical Engineering department at IIT Roorkee is well-established. It has experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
- IIT Roorkee's EE department is involved in research in areas like power systems, control systems, telecommunications, and more. Students of this department get the opportunity to work on interesting research projects, to publish their own papers, and to participate in international conferences.
- The department is equipped with laboratories and research facilities, providing students with hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technologies.
- The institute has a strong and extensive alumni network, which can be beneficial for mentorship, networking, and career opportunities.
- IIT Roorkee has a strong placement record, with many top companies recruiting from the campus.
- Electrical Engineering graduates from IIT R get a wide range of career opportunities in core electrical companies, software firms, finance, consulting, and more.
The 2023 placement stats for EE at IIT Roorkee are as given below:
| Branch | Highest Package | Average Package | Median Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| EE | INR 44.62 LPA | INR 19.05 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
Based on these reasons, I can safely say that Electrical Engineering at IIT Roorkee is a good choice.
How is the IIT BHU MTech regarding placements?
There are fewer placement opportunities available for IIT BHU MTech branches compared to BTech branches. Most MTech students apply for jobs through off campus placements. You can get placed in the IT sector if you have good coding skills. Companies recruiting core branch students are fewer in number. As per IIT BHU placement highlights the average CTC for most MTech branches is around INR 6-8 LPA.
Which is better CSE in thapar or ceramic in IIT BHU ?
Ceramic Engineering and CSE are two completely different fields of study. CSE offers better placement and packages as compared to Ceramic and though both these institutes are well-reputed the IIT tag offers certain advantages. So it’s quite difficult to choose an institute over the other.
In terms of internships, since Thapar is a private college, they have their own standards regarding schedules. In the internship session of 2019, almost 1200 students got placed. The internship session of IIT BHU includes many big names such as Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, etc.
In terms of placements, IIT BHU has performed very well. In 2019, the highest package offered was 1.03 Crore per year in domestic and four students received international offers of 1.53 Crore. Whereas, Thapar received the highest package of 39 LPA, which is quite low but the average packages of both colleges are almost similar. IIT BHU placement statistics show that 171 students chose core companies.
Thapar has better hostel and mess facilities whereas IIT BHU’s campus is spread over 400 acres, which is 150 acres more than Thapar’s. In terms of connectivity, IIT BHU has better connectivity and therefore can be assumed to have more exposure. Both colleges are good and have their own advantages. So pick the branch of your choice.
Which will be good, IIT BHU Electrical or IIT Hyderabad Electrical?
Both IIT BHU and IIT Hyderabad are new IITs. However, IIT BHU is an old institute and later on converted to IIT while IITH is newly constructed. Though newly constructed, the growth of IITH has been pretty impressively. According to NIRF ranking, IITH (rank - 7) is far ahead of IIT BHU (rank - 14) which proves that IITH has better infrastructure, faculties, research facilities, outreach, and location.
As of 2019, the opening and closing rank of IITH for Electrical is 808-1868 while in IIT BHU the closing rank was 2054. The IITH has the combined electrical and electronics engineering course which provides students with the knowledge of both the areas as the industry demands and provides opportunities in various areas. In contrast, IIT BHU has a separate electrical engineering course that is dedicated to specific electrical subjects.
Both the IITs hold good placement records. In 2019 a total of 88 students were placed from EE in IIT BHU. The offers were ranged between 10 LPA to 58.21 LPA. Whereas, the placement statistics for the EE department in IITH suggest there was 73.17% placement with a median salary of 15.23 LPA.
IITH has signed MoUs with renowned Japanese colleges, so there is a huge trend of going to further studies in Japan. Unlike IITH, IIT BHU, being an old college, has a strong alumni network, and there are many alumni at high positions in the organization. Both these institutions have their perks for a EE degree, so choose according to your convenience.
How are the hostel rooms for a first-year student at IIT BHU?
IIT BHU, Varanasi has massive hostels with sprawling, lush-green lawns. There are 12 male hostels and one female hostel with two extensions. Students at IIT BHU are provided with double-seated accommodation beginning in their first year, thanks to the construction of four new hostels in a year and the renovation of others. Needless to say, all of the hostels have LAN access, and students are permitted to use the internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the semester. A few hostels have Wi-Fi, making it even easier for students to connect to the internet. First-year students are assigned to separate hostels, whereas second-year students are assigned to hostels at random, with students from all years living in the same hostel. This facilitates social interaction among students from all branches and batches.
Hostels have their own common room, as well as badminton and volleyball courts, and are always bustling with activity. Each hostel has its own hangout area, complete with chole-samose and chai. Many inter-hostel competitions are held throughout the year, ranging from matki-phod on Janamashtmi to the Inter Hostel Sports Tournament. Each hostel has its own mess service, which is supervised by student volunteers who work with the Mess Maharaj to decide on the menu.
How is the placement of IIT BHU (Varanasi) mining branch?
The placement scenario for the Mining branch at IIT BHU is good. Around 75% of the students get placement offers. Last year, the highest CTC offered to the students was 40 LPA. While the average and lowest CTC for the branch is 12 LPA and 6 LPA respectively. Some of the core companies that frequent the placement drive are Coal India, Hindalco, etc. Last year, around 70% of students got placement offers.
How will IIT BHU be for an M.Pharm ?
The department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology offers a 2-year M.Pharm program. It has four specializations, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacognosy. The curriculum includes drug design, drug development, testing, and safe and effective use of drugs or medicines and drug delivery systems. IIT BHU is a good option to study Pharmacy.
In 2020, out of 125 students 39 were placed from the Pharmaceuticals Department. An average salary package of 10 lakhs per annum and the highest salary package of 58 lakhs per annum was offered to the students of IIT BHU. Students of IIT BHU acquire internship offers from institutes like University of Tokyo, University of London, University of New South Wales, Harvard University, Yale University. IIT BHU also has collaborations with Universities like Cambridge (UK), Oxford (UK), and Sheffield (UK).
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