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Which will be best for an M. Tech in chemical engineering: ICT Mumbai or IIT Bombay?
ICT (Institute of chemical technology), Mumbai has received a grade ‘A++' accreditation from NAAC and offers a decent M.Tech Chem. Eng. program in terms of academics and placements.
IIT Bombay is ranked 3rd within the Engineering category by NIRF Ranking 2019., making it one of the top Engineering colleges in India.
Rankings:
IIT Bombay:
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3rd out of 300 in India by NIRF 2020 rankings for Engineering.
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2nd out of 254 in India by India Today 2020 rankings for Engineering.
ICT Mumbai:
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18 out of 300 in India by NIRF rankings for Engineering.
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23 out of 100 in India by Outlook 2019 Rankings Engineering.
Fee Structure:
The fee structure for MTech Chemical Engineering at ICT, Mumbai, and IIT Bombay are as follows.
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College/Institute |
Fee |
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ICT, Mumbai |
70,750 (1st year) 1.42 Lakhs (2year tuition fee + other charges) |
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IIT, Bombay |
32,000 (1st year) 53,400 (2year tuition fee + other charges) |
Eligibility:
ICT, Mumbai:
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Candidates applying for MTech Chemical Engineering must have passed anybody of the subsequent Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees of ICT or any equivalent examination of IIT/NIT or any University recognized by the UGC, with min 60% marks or equivalent CGPA).
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55% marks or equivalent CGPA for the reserved (SC/ST) candidate is considered.
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Also, Candidates from the subsequent different courses are going to be eligible for admission to M. Chem. Eng. course at ICT as long as they need to undergo “minimum 120 hours of classroom teaching /contact hours of Mathematics course(s) at the UG level.
IIT Bombay:
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Candidates applying for MTech Chemical Engineering at the institute must have passed B. E. /B.Tech./M.Sc. (Engineering) /M.Sc./ M.C.A./MBBS/ M. Pharm./B. Pharm with min 60% marks.
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55% marks or equivalent CGPA for the reserved (SC/ST) candidate is considered.
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Candidates applying must also pass the GATE entrance exam.
Placements:
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The average and highest CTC offered at ICT, Mumbai is 3.5 LPA and 14 LPA respectively. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Nerolac, Johnson & Johnson, Jacobs, ITC are the top recruiters at the institute.
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The average CTC offered at IIT Bombay was 20 LPA. ITC, Unilever, Piramal are the major recruiters for Chemical Engineering at the institute.
Admission into these colleges is possible via the GATE entrance exam or equivalent. Both the institutes are good and offer decent academics and placement opportunities, so you can opt for either one of them.
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.
Should I choose IIIT Hyderabad over IIT Bombay for CSE?
You should choose IIT Bombay for CSE. IIT tag is more reputed in the industry. You will get better placement and career opportunities from IIT Bombay.
- IIT Bombay is backed up by huge funds for research. You will have the freedom to explore any field you are interested in. Tech teams at this institute get good funding for thot projects.
- Compared to Hyderabad, Mumbai offers much more opportunities, be it core or non-core.
- The CSE faculty of IITB is the best in the country.
- IITB tag is renowned all across the world. It will help you get accepted into foreign universities. It also has semester exchange programs with top universities around the world.
- IIT Bombay CSE average CTC stays around INR 15-18 LPA.
IIIT Hyderabad has a better coding culture compared to IIT Bombay. Students start competitive coding from the very first month of their graduation. If your passion is coding, choose IIIT Hyderabad.
What is the average package for an MTech graduate from IIT Bombay?
According to recent reports, the highest domestic and international package offered at the end of Phase 1 IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 3.67 crore per annum and INR 1.31 crore per annum, respectively. The average package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 23.26 LPA.
However, the average package is based on many factors. The package you are offered depends on a number of parameters like experience, knowledge, communication skills, etc. Some people receive a salary package that is low but with great additional benefits like stocks, accommodation, foreign travel, patents published, whereas some receive a high in-hand salary with no additional benefits.
Despite all, very few people in India are offered a package above 20 LPA. Most high-paying jobs are in Non-core fields like finance and consulting.
Is the content taught in CSE in IIT Bombay tougher than that taught in IIT BHU?
CSE has been at the top and has become the branch that has ruled over core branches for more than a decade now. Even though CSE course works are given specific modifications by each college separately, though the major outline of the course work is still quite similar.
IIT Bombay has explicitly designed the course for CSE to provide students more in-depth knowledge about algorithms by introducing subjects such as Discrete Structures, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Circuits. These subjects are mainly introduced to help students develop skill sets required to understand how a machine works and to give a deeper understanding of how to analyze data and structure. These particular subjects are introduced prior to Coding so that it would enhance their understanding which directly relates to a better understanding of Algorithms.
Whereas the course works of IIT BHU involve subjects such as Probability and Statistics, Engineering Mechanics, and Discrete Math. Though, these subjects are important but not as challenging as proposed by IIT-Bombay. Subjects such as Algorithms, Operating Systems and Artificial Intelligence are introduced by IIT BHU in the 4th Semester, and in comparison to IIT-B, it can be said that CSE course work of IIT BHU provides students a slow start.
How much is the IIT Bombay admission fee?
For the academic year 2021-22, IIT Bombay fees are as follows.
| Particulars | Fees payable (INR ) |
| One time payment (at the time of admission) | |
| Admission fee | 2200 |
| Identity Card | 500 |
| Provisional Certificate | 500 |
| Graduation Transcript fees | 500 |
| Medical Examination | 400 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 1000 |
| Modernization & Upgradation | 2500 |
| Refundable Deposits (at the time of admission) | |
| Institute Security Deposite | 1000 |
| Mess Security Deposite | 1000 |
| Library Security Deposite | 1000 |
Total tuition fees for the B.Tech program is INR 9.12 Lakhs.
How was your experience at IIT Bombay during M.Tech?
My friend stayed at IIT Bombay only for a month but her experience was so amazing she couldn’t stop praising the institute. Some core points from the overall experience are:
- An orientation is conducted to introduce the basics of the MTech program for two days. Your seniors will interact with you and give you advice. A presentation related to the course curriculum will be played to deliver the necessary information.
- The first semester is pretty hectic as students are not used to the rigor and life at IIT Bombay.
- Students take courses worth 60 credits. Each subject carries 6 credits. During the first semester, students usually take 4 subjects with Software Lab being compulsory
- You are allotted 2 weeks to make a choice of 4 subjects. During these 2 weeks, you can attend lectures on any subject, interact with students and decide your elective accordingly.
- The institute offers some audit courses also wherein you have to just attend classes and not give exams. These are meant solely for learning.
- Attendance is taken through biometric ID cards.
- Classes usually start around 8: 30. The campus is so huge that most people rent bicycles or avail taxis that roam inside the campus.
- The class experience varies from subject to subject. All students have a good idea about most subjects since they have come through GATE.
- The faculty is really good apart from a few cases. Machine learning was taught by Preethi Jyothi, a P.hd from Ohio university. OS was taught by Mythili vutukuru, P.hd from MIT. Most of the teachers were cooperative and experienced.
- The most hectic part of IIT Bombay life is the culture of regular assignments. One is expected to write around 1000 or more lines of code each week and should not be copied from anywhere. They have software for detecting plagiarism. Strict action is taken if caught for plagiarism.
- Hostel facilities include double occupancy rooms with a decent LAN connection.
- The mess food is average and most students start going to the canteen after a few days.
Life at IIT Bombay is definitely filled with fun and thrill and you will experience a roller coaster of emotions throughout m
What are the main differences between IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi?
IIT Bombay is the most preferred institute among these. It has better placement compared to IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur. During IIT Bombay placements 2022, students received an average CTC of around INR 25 LPA. There are more non-core job options available for IIT Bombay students as it is located in the finance capital of the country. It also has a better research interface.
IIT Bombay campus is one of the best IIT campuses in the country. The campus also has better hostels for freshers.
Why should i select Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay or CSE at IIT Bhubaneswar?
You should consider your branch of preference along with your future plans while choosing the right branch for yourself. If you aren’t sure you can look at the placement rates and packages for both institutes.
Here are the salary packages for the branches based on recent placement highlights.
- IIT Bombay Chemical Engineering average CTC - INR 12.32 LPA.
- IIT Bhubaneswar CSE average CTC - INR 16.27 LPA.
CS definitely offers more scope, but even if you are choosing IIT Bombay, your opportunities aren’t limited to your subject. You can put in the work in your first year to change your branch.
What is the average package of a civil engineer in IIT Bombay?
The average package offered to a civil engineer at IIT Bombay depends on a multitude of factors like a student's academic performance, relevant work experience, skills, and the current job market demand.
According to IIT Bombay Placements reports of 2023, the average package offered to civil engineering graduates from IIT Bombay stood at INR 17.9 LPA. However, this is only an estimate and does not rightly portray the current job market scenario. The actual package offered to Civil Engineering students might be higher or lower than this average.
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