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Do students with CGPA's around 7.0 - 7.5 in BITS, Pilani get into good MBA schools in/outside India?
It is a bit difficult to get admission with this score, especially at an institute like BITS Pilani. Most students with lower CGPAs fail to satisfy the interviewers due to a lack of sufficient knowledge of the core subject. So it is better to find your interest in studying and attend the interviews with presence of mind and confidence.
Are IISERs better than IITs in terms of research and scope for higher education abroad in basic sciences like physics?
If you wish to pursue Physics or any branch of pure science, you must opt for IISc, IISERs, and IITs in that order only. If you wish to have a career in research, then you should opt for the first two. If you wish to grab a good job, then you should go for an IIT.
IITs are usually made of 40% research and 60% teaching and it is good if you are willing to do a B.Tech and join industry jobs. IISERs are more research-oriented.
Both IITs and IISERs have nice faculty with good research labs and research papers. It would be better to read the findings of the research papers of the faculty under whom you would be studying, before choosing an institute. If you wish to pursue higher education outside of India, you can do that anyway even if you are not from an IIT or IISER, or IISc. So, do your research and choose according to your convenience.
How are the studies at DTU?
The level of education at DTU directly depends on how much time and effort you are willing to invest in your academics. If you are a self-motivated person, then DTU will help you achieve your dream and become your stepping stone to success. Considering the fact that The Times of India ranked DTU as 1 out of 200 colleges in 2022, it surely has decent academic standards. Here are a few points you like to consider
- Faculty: DTU faculty pool is heterogeneous comprising both good and bad professors. While some will always be available for assistance, some will just spill some bookish lectures and go. However, if you want to work on something particular, some faculties will guide you well.
- Course Structure: DTU course structure has been updated and it is now flexible allowing 3rd-year students to take electives of their choice. Additionally, the labs and subjects have been merged and relevant courses have been added. In all the new course Structure could be said in par with industry needs. Several non-tech courses that help in personality development have been added and the overall course structure has been updated to meet the recent industry needs.
- Projects: Students in the 2nd year have to give a term paper i.e. research on any topics on their own and give a presentation on it. In 3rd year you have two minor projects which have credits almost equal to your theoretical subjects. And in 4th year you have to submit two major projects.
- International exposure: DTU has been holding many international conferences such as ICPIECES and ICAPIE. Additionally, guest lectures are conducted by well-known international professors. Techfest: The tech council has been working hard to improve the standards of the tech fests. Every society conducts its own fest and students can be seen participating actively.
- Placements: The brand value of the institute and its extensive alumni network have been able to maintain a decent placement scenario at DTU.
So, DTU will be a great choice if you are ready to commit yourself to making efforts in addition to the opportunities provided by the college.
How hard is manipal institute of technology entrance exam for an average student?
I am a pretty average student who scored 80% in 11th and 93% in 12th. I was preparing for my JEE Advanced and took the entrance exam for Manipal as a form of practice.
I scored 155 in the entrance exam which was a good enough score to get me CSE at this institution.
The exam contains easy questions. Everything boils down to time management. There are 200 questions and the total time allotted is 150 minutes. With simple Math, you can figure out that each question gets 45 seconds. Now, all the questions in English can be solved instantly. Also, some questions on Chemistry will take no more than 10 seconds. Considering this, you’ll get an average time of 60 seconds to solve Math and Physics questions. This is more than sufficient time if your concepts are clear.
In case you do not know an answer, mark the question for later. 140 is a good score to get you into CSE at Manipal Institute of Technology. So the entrance exam isn’t tough to crack, it just requires a good speed.
Is there a branch change option after first year in NIT Rourkela? If there is what are the conditions?
Yes, there is an option for branch change after the first year at NIT Rourkela. The conditions for branch change vary depending on the specific program and the student's academic performance. Generally, students must attain a CGPA of 8.5 with no backlogs to be eligible for a branch change.
Here is what the institute has officially declared regarding branch change:
All B. Tech, Int. MSc and BTech- MTech dual degree students who have secured a GPA of 8.5 or more (without any backlog) at the end of the first year are eligible for a branch change given they fulfill the following criteria
- Change of branch will depend on the availability of vacant seats. Also, the vacancy created in the branch you are changing from should not be more than 5% of the actual existing strength.
- The 5% of vacancy is calculated on the basis of the existing strength.
- Once you have changed your branch, you cannot go back to your old branch.
- The only criteria for branch change is GPA and in case of a tie in the same, the JEE Main rank will be given preference.
Additionally, students may also be required to participate in an interview or other selection process.
What are the 5 mistakes IES aspirant should avoid while starting their preparation?
The exam is very tricky, hence there are a lot of chances to make mistakes. Even a single mistake might knock you out of the competition. So, it is essential to keep some things in mind while preparing.
Improper Time Table:
- Not making a proper study timetable is one of the most common blunders.
- You need to make a clear preparation strategy for each subject and every topic after strongly analyzing the syllabus and its weightage.
- If not done properly, you might end up spending more time on a vast subject that has less weightage.
If you are a student enrolled in a classroom program then you can follow the study plan suggested by the institutes. If self-study is your plan, then you can opt for postal programs from Made Easy or others.
Multiple Study material:
- There is a common misconception, that more study material results in better preparation. However, the reality slightly differs.
- It is advisable to go for the best books which will help you in the preparation and time management.
- You can opt for study material by institutes such as Made easy. You’ll get books, workbooks, previous year's questions as a single package which will be enough for the exam preparation.
Skipping Revision:
Many students tend to move on to new topics without revising the completed ones. So, revise regularly and strengthen your concepts.
Neglecting previous year questions:
- Many students fail to recognize the importance of solving previous year's questions.
- The fact is that solving these questions helps you to become familiar with the exam’s pattern.
Improper test series strategy:
- Every aspirant wishes to crack the exam in the first attempt.
- Enroll yourself in test series from renowned institutes such as Made Easy as they help you analyze your performance and help you improve your shortcomings.
Make sure you give your 100% with a clear preparation strategy and you’ll achieve your goal.
Which is a better college Hindu ,Hansraj, Ramjas ,Miranda House as a whole?
Among these four colleges, the college order for the best college would be - Hindu>Hansraj>Miranda>Ramjas
- Hindu is the best among them as it has the best placements and is a place for many other opportunities like extra-curricular activities. Only the colleges like St. Stephens, LSR, and SRCC can compete with a college like Hindu.
- Hansraj is good for NSS, clubs, and the CSE department as it has a friendly and helpful faculty. It is a 30-minute distance from the metro and is far from the metro station.
- Miranda is the same as Hansraj but the only difference is that it is co-ed and is near the metro. In academics, it's the same as the Hansraj.
- Ramjas doesn't have a good administration nor a good crowd. Students have created chaos on the campus by involving in fights. Although, one needs to do good research before getting to a conclusion for Ramjas.
Therefore, Miranda, Hindu, and Hansraj would be better options. However, a student should take admission to Miranda College as it is near to the station and has a good cut-off.
Is there any use of nism certifications in getting a job?
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM certification) exams and educational programs serve different segments of intermediaries focusing on varied product lines and functional areas.
- The skills, expertise, and ethics of professionals in the securities markets are necessary for providing effective intermediation to investors.
- This also helps in increasing investor confidence in market systems and processes.
- The School for Certification of Intermediaries (SCI) by NISM under SEBI ensures that market intermediaries meet defined minimum benchmarks of required functional knowledge.
- This is managed through Certification Examinations and Continuing Professional Education Programs on Mutual Funds, Equities, etc.
- The Nism program at Fincradle assists candidates with internships in derivatives and equity research.
- They are supported by industry experts from companies like Boston Consulting Group, McKenzie, Crisil India, HSBC, etc.
- Internships make you industry-ready.
- The Certification changes quality market professionals and catalyzes greater investor participation in the markets.
- It provides structured career paths for students and job aspirants in the securities markets.
You can secure a job in Financial Intermediaries, Banks, Secondary Market players, Advisory firms or can be self-employed. You need to be persistent and professional to see the future ahead in the Securities Market.
What was your experience of getting into IISc Bangalore through the JEE Mains/Advanced?
IISc takes in the majority of students through KVPY so getting in through JEE or NEET is very challe being here. It’s very difficult to be among the top rankers here as you have to be among the top 0.05% (Reserved categories).
Despite all this, one of my cousins even in his under-deprived situation managed to make it into IISc. He was from a rural background a normal state board school and did not take any special tuition for JEE/NEET till class 12. He did not even have basic internet facilities and worked hard to procure study materials. All his struggles craved only one goal, IISc. And hard work does pay off!
Finally, he made it into IISc UG through NEET after spending a drop year. What he realized towards the end was that IISc was worth every second and effort spent!
Which is better: IIT Roorkee or BITS Pilani?
Both IIT Roorkee and BITS Pilani are great academic institutions. However, choosing between the two completely depends on your choice, career goals, and preferences.
- However, IIT Roorkee is a better choice as it is amongst India's oldest and most well-recognized institutions.
- IIT Roorkee holds a long history of producing top engineers and researchers.
- Both institutions offer undergraduate and postgraduate science, engineering, technology, and management courses.
- IIT Roorkee offers a wider range of courses than BITS Pilani. The average course fee for the IIT Roorkee BTech program is around INR 11.6 Lakhs.
- The highest placement package offered to IIT Roorkee students is INR 2.05 CPA.
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