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Why do some students in IIT Bombay leave high-paying jobs and join grad schools for PhD?
It’s highly illogical to question why some students in IIT leave high-paying jobs and join graduate schools for Ph.D. This is because some people tend to do whatever makes them happy rather than following the sheep mentality. They don’t consider money as the only source of happiness. And they know that a high-paying job will rob them of mental peace due to a lot of responsibilities they might not even enjoy. So they choose a happier and simpler part which is pursuing a Ph.D.
Another major reason why people may pursue a Ph.D. rather than working at a top company is their strong inclination to words academics, and they may not be satisfied with a bachelor's degree and crave higher studies in the form of PhD. Basically, the reason behind such a decision is subjective and depends solely On the particular individual, and cannot be objectified.
The common reason why people make such a decision is that they have more interest in studies and doing a job would hinder that passion. Doing a Ph.D. gives you opportunities to travel and enjoy life generally. That being said, it's not necessary that a Ph.D. is easy for everyone. It strictly depends upon one’s preferences and capabilities.
What is the future after studying in IISC Bangalore?
IISc Bangalore is a top research institute in India. It is ranked 1 in the NIRF India Rankings 2023: Research, surpassing other tier 1 institutions such as the IITs in the area of research.
For IISc Bangalore students, numerous future opportunities are available. Some of these are-
- You can into some of the top research labs across the world such as Xerox Research Lab, IBM Watson, INRIA, etc.
- You can get into Ph.D. directly with ease if you published research papers in top journals and conferences in the past. You can go to top universities like UTA, UCB, ETH, EPFL, MIT, Stanford, UCLA, and others for your higher studies.
- You can join as a professor at IISc Bangalore/IITs, or work as a researcher anywhere in the world.
These are some future options for IISc Bangalore students. These options are open to students of all domains.
How good is the FPM program in IIM Kozhikode and what are the requirements to get into it?
The FPM program at IIM Kozhikode is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in research and academia. It’s recommended to be less dependent on your guide and then your program will be easier. The only disadvantage is that married students get their degree first and then married accommodation. There is intense competency for married accommodations here. Here are a few pros and cons to determine the worth of IIM Kozhikode
Pros
- IIM Kozhikode is surrounded by natural beauty and has a beautiful campus
- You can get non-veg food outside the campus
- The institute boasts of stellar placements
- The institute is known for its huge emphasis on sports and excellent sports facilities.
Cons
- Pathetic hostel facilities with sometimes 7 people sharing the same 2BHK in Housing block C&D.
- There isn’t any A/C faculty and students have to bear the terrible heat
- Lack of different mess and variety of cuisine. Most IIMs have South Indian and North Indian mess.
- Because of its natural beauty, it is home to many insects and mosquitoes.
- Poor faculty for some subjects with no option to change.
- Unnecessary restrictions and rules imposed on students.
FPM eligibility criteria
For the IIM Kozhikode FPM program, candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance, Qualifying examination scores, and Research Proposal. After shortlisting they are called for a Personal Interview. The minimum cut-off for the CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, and IIMB Tests is mentioned in the table below:
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Category |
Cutoff |
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General |
60 |
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NC-OBC/ EWS |
55 |
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ST/ SC/ PwD |
50 |
How do I write a letter to the IGNOU regional center for changing the wrong email address?
To submit a letter to the IGNOU regional center for changing the wrong email address you need to visit your regional center first. You can also send an email addressing your issue. A sample mail is shown below:
Respected sir,
I am Ajay(programme name, enrollment number). I would like to notify you that I have made an error while entering my email address and would like to make the necessary correction.
Email address in form:
Original email:(Corrected):
Thank you for your patience and my sincere apologies for the inconvenience.
Hopefully,
Ajay
Attach your admit card and send the mail. Your query will be resolved in no time.
Is it worth doing a PGDIE course at NITIE at 29, after having a 5-year gap after graduation and a 3-year work experience in a PSU? Do placements get affected because of the age factor?
Answering such a question is a bit typical as it is important to know whether you are working or just asking. If you are working or due to some reason there is a gap of 5 years after graduation then you should have substantial reason during your PI.
Another crucial factor will be what the main reason is for the 5-year gap after graduation. Just in case,
- If you are a female candidate and left work due to marriage, childbirth, and relocation to a different city, the recruiters will tend to be more cooperative.
- If you do not have any illnesses or other severe burdens recruiters will be skeptical of hiring you as it shows that you lack the motivation to work.
- But, if you are from PSU you would be preferred in final interviews. I would suggest you with such experience in PSU and 5 years of gap your best bet would be towards consulting. Though, it could be a bit difficult getting into FMCG.
Apart from all this, if you want to join NITIE for placements, I think the average package is pretty good now and you will get at least 15 LPA if you are a sincere person or at the worst someone will get only 10 LPA for sure. Better you prepare yourself with convincing reasons and joining NITIE would be the best option.
Which is better for CSE? (IIT Roorkee vs BITS Pilani vs IIT BHU vs IIIT Hyderabad)?
All the aforementioned colleges have well-established CSE departments and are good choices for engineering aspirants. However, personally, I feel IITs are always a safe choice given their low fees and big alumni pool.
IITs attract the best minds from across the country and the opportunities provided are much better than other colleges. BITS Pilani, although a great choice can be a problem for those with financial constraints given its high fees. IIIT Hyderabad has it all from excellent academics to top-notch placements but does not have a very happening college life.
The table below gives the average packages of these institutes for a general analysis.
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IIT Roorkee |
INR 18.34 LPA |
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BITS Pilani |
INR 30.37 LPA |
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IIT BHU |
- |
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IIIT Hyderabad |
INR 32 LPA |
What Muslim quota does Jamia Millia Islamia have?
Jamia Millia Islamia has an overall 50% Muslim quota. It comprises the following:
- 30% General Muslim quota
- 10% Muslim OBC and Scheduled Tribe quota
- 10% Muslim Women quota
- 3% seats in all programs shall be reserved for Physically Challenged persons.
- 5% seats in all programs shall be filled by the internal students of Jamia. (Students graduating from Jamia schools).
- 5% of seats are reserved for Kashmiri Migrants.
These are some of the Muslim quotas at Jamia Millia Islamia. You can check the official website for a detailed version.
How are grades given in IIT-Madras?
At IIT Madras, the strength of the class determines the grading system. The mean and standard deviation of marks obtained are calculated.
Let X be the marks obtained by the student, in that case:
The top 5% of the students in the class get an S grade. For smaller classes, the professors are at a discretion regarding the grading system. They grade based on bands in most cases. For example, if a band of students scored from 81-92, and the other band scored from 95-99, the first band will get an A and the second band an S.
In case of no bands, it depends upon the concerned instructor who then decides where to draw a line between the two grades.
I am Hindu. I want to pursue my postgraduate studies in CMC Vellore. But people say CMC is only for Christians. Is it so? Can a Hindu join?
A Hindu friend of mine completed her MS in General Surgery at CMC Vellore. Initially, everyone dissuaded her from considering CMC Vellore but she was adamant about it and finally got admission. She says she had the best experience of her life despite having experience at several top colleges. She was amazed by the dedication of the medical and non-medical staff.
Here is the seat breakdown for MBBS at CMC Vellore:
|
Quota |
Categories |
Total no. of seats |
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Management Quota |
Open |
2 |
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Minority Network |
38 |
|
|
Staff Quota |
10 |
|
|
Government Seats |
State Christian Minority Quota |
20 |
|
Govt. Quota |
30 |
Your religion does not matter but what matters is if you have done UG, internship, and non-PG residency at CMC and whether you are sponsored. Even some Hindus get sponsored by the local missionary hospital or CMC hospital itself and compete for sponsored seats. So being a Hindu won’t necessarily affect your chances of admission to CMC Vellore.
How much stipend is given to JR of KGMU Lucknow?
The medical colleges paying the highest stipend are AIIMS, KGMU, SGPGI, and RMLIMS. The 7ty pay commission was implemented in August 2019. From the information I gained from various sources, the Gross salary at KGMU is about I NR 106K per month for junior Residents. The inhand salary of a JR at KGMU after deduction of TDS, is 95K given that you are not living in the hostel.
Usually, residents in state colleges receive 40–50K per month, which is very low considering the workload of junior resident doctors. So, compared to that KGMU pays its JRs pretty well.
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