In terms of the world ranking, IISc is way behind from NUS. In QS world ranking IISc is ranked at 185th position whereas NUS is at 11th position.
NUS covers a wide variety of courses like Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Computing, Dentistry, Design and environment, Duke-NUS Medical School, Engineering, Integrative Sciences and Engineering, Law, Music, Public Health, Public Policy, etc. Whereas in IISC there are two centers- Science and Engineering. Both of them provide undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs. IISC mainly focuses on research work and provides only BS degrees at the bachelor level. NTU also has limited courses at bachelor level like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.
NTU has good professors and has much better infrastructure, facilities, and global exposure. Because of this, the fee is very high in NUS if compared with IISc. The students are expected to deliver rather than understanding the basics. They have to study advanced subjects in the first semester itself at NUT.
IISc is best if you want to stay in India. But if you want global exposure then go for NUS.
Studying at IISc Bangalore is difficult. Some challenges that you will face as a student are - plenty of assignments that are difficult at times, bi-weekly quizzes, surprise tests, sometimes you might not understand a concept taught in class, and some professors schedule 8 a.m. classes. You will have many sleepless nights.
However, if you dedicate yourself to your studies, focusing for long hours without the thought of comfort and fun, you will easily understand all the concepts and ace all your exams.
You will be automatically motivated to work hard seeing your peers. This is because the crowd at IISc Bangalore consists of dedicated and hardworking students.
It is ultimately your hard work and dedication that will help you perform well at IISc Bangalore.
The professors here are really approachable and friendly. Let me narrate a few incidents that will convince you
Trust me, being a part of the IISc family will be the most enlightening experience you will ever have.
The benefits of studying an M.Tech at IISc Bangalore are:
No single institution sets the GATE papers. A group of professors from different IITs, NITs, and IISc Bangalore set the paper. Each year an institution gets the responsibility of selecting the professors for question paper setting. This institution also looks after other administration-related work.
I would suggest you practice the previous 10-20 years’ question papers. Also, do not try to assess the difficulty level of the upcoming GATE exam by looking at the previous years’ trends, as it will not help.
Practice well for your GATE exam and make a note that GATE papers will not be set solely by IISc Bangalore or any one institution.
The Master of Managment (M.Mgt) program at IISc, Bangalore is one of a kind in India. The program duration is 2 years. The course curriculum is quantitative and technology-oriented which enables graduate engineers to become responsible management leaders in data-driven organizations. IISc, Bangalore is ranked 1st in India by NIRF.
The total course fee for M.Mgt at IISc, Bangalore is 2.56 lakhs and the student intake of the program is 15. The eligibility criteria for admission into the program are BE/ B Tech degree with 60% marks with a valid score in CAT/GMAT/GATE. The institute also conducts group discussions and personal interviews.
Companies like Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, Thomson Reuters, McKinsey and Company, Walmart, KPMG, visits the campus for placement drive. The average placement package at the institute is 10 LPA and the highest package is around 40 LPA.
Having to know some people from both these institutes, I can say that both have the sand management course but still, there's a lot of difference between the mindset of the two.
Categories | PGDIE at NITIE Mumbai | MMS at IISc Bangalore |
Course Fee | 14.63 lakh | 3.18 lakh |
Highest CTC | 28 LPA | 26 LPA |
Average CTC | 15 LPA | 12-18 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Wipro, ZS Associates, IBM, HP, etc. | Infosys, Cognizant, Dell, TCS, etc. |
So ultimately it is your decision to choose between these two colleges. Assess every criteria before finalizing one. As this will shape your career further.
As a class 12th student, I wanted to become either an engineer or a doctor, simply out of societal pressure.
As I started understanding myself I realized that I did not want to become a doctor. Therefore, I started preparing for the IITs. I liked studying, so I was sure that I did not want a job after I was done with my UG degree. I wished to go into research.
I was naive at the time and thought IITians do not go for research work. I finally went for IISc to join BSc Research.
I do not regret joining BSc Research at IISc Bangalore. Had I done my B.Tech from an IIT, I would have switched to Neuroscience or Biophysics anyway. At IISc Bangalore, I realized my true calling.
Its curriculum made my switch to this interdisciplinary field a lot easier. The course fee for BSc Research at IISc Bangalore is affordable as well.
Therefore, I have no regret in choosing BSc Research at IISc Bangalore over B.Tech at IITs.
You can directly apply for the summer research internship program at the official website of IISc Bangalore. Another way to secure a summer internship at IISc Bangalore is by direct email.
The professors at IISc receive numerous internship applications. Many of them hire interns much before your mail gets to them. Professors hire interns 2-3 months before the start of the internship period.
One of my seniors interned at IISc Bangalore. According to her-
If you are interested in research in compressed sampling and the institute is not your priority, you can also apply for international internships such as DAAD, MITACS, SN BOSE, and Charpak France. There are numerous foreign universities involved in extensive research on compressed sampling.
The only way to get a summer internship at IISc is through IAS (Indian Academy of Science). And you need to be in at least 2nd year to apply for it. Once you have applied, your application goes through professors whose departments are in need of interns.
Inters usually receive a stipend in return for their contributions. The professors expect you to be skillful and make big contributions. You can gain some prior knowledge related to the project before going for it. These internships are not for short time periods as the minimum time period for an internship is around 6 months.