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Which is better?, to get Biotechnology? at IIT Kanpur? or Mechanical? Engineering? at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad?
First of all, IIT Kanpur does not offer Biotechnology, rather it offers Biological Sciences and Bioengineering. This is a good choice for those who don’t have any specific interests and are ready to study biology. In IIT Kanpur your CPI values much more than your branch. So don’t waste too much time deciding on one and just go for any of it.
Placements: IIT Kanpur has both core and noncore jobs in abundance. Core jobs are a bit lesser than non-core jobs with only a handful of core companies. However, the majority of recruiters offer non-core jobs for which the only requirement is a good CPI. Here, your branch does not matter and the role offered is nothing related to your branch. To a certain extent, non-core packages offered are better than core packages so most students prefer this.
Curriculum: The ocean of electives available to choose from at IIT Kanpur, makes it possible for students to explore much more than their branch. You are also eligible to do a major or minor in any other branch provided you fulfill its minimum CPI criteria. IIT Kanpur also has a branch change faculty at the end of the first year. All this flexibility makes IIT Kanpur’s curriculum a much coveted one.
Lastly, I would like to comment that your choice of Institute is also crucial. The opportunities and exposure offered matter a lot and IIT Kanpur offers it all!
What things I should keep in mind while starting my first year at IIT Kanpur?
While starting your first year at IIT Kanpur you can be prepared for many things in advance that will give you a good start in the college
- Put your academics before everything, even extracurricular activities. Nothing I repeat nothing is worth it if your academic performance is poor.
- Listen to the advice of your seniors but only pay heed to those which you feel are right. Don’t believe anyone blindly as they are both your best friends and worst enemies.
- Follow your passion, explore your interests, and do everything you can while you are at it.
- Building a genuine resume that is impactful yet portrays you just the way you are without any exaggerations.
- Stop running after PoRs as they do little to add value to your resume
- Socialize well and develop an extrovert personality. Be bold and confident with your opinions.
- Don’t skip classes at any cost, no matter how useless they seem.
- Manage your time well. You will be surrounded by fun activities and distractions but balance your studies and extracurricular in such a way that your grades aren’t affected.
For starters, these points will help you kick-start a smooth college life at IIT Kanpur!
Is it true that IIT kanpur's curriculum is harder than other IITs?
My knowledge is limited to the Mechanical branch only as my brother was a student at IIT Kanpur. From what I heard about his experience, the curriculum is moderate, neither too heavy nor too light. He even saw many of his batchmates copying assignments and not doing one on their own throughout the 5 years.
The mid and end-semester exams are usually from the notes. The average of the class is very low with everyone performing poorly. up getting a B in that course. There are some exceptional professors who do tough grading, but that is rare and mostly CPI isn’t affected.
Projects and term papers are supposed to be done as a group and carry a lot of weightage. But they are quite easy as one of the studious members of the group ends up doing all the work.
In IIT Kanpur, one can easily score 7 CPI with average preparation done in 1 week for mid and end semesters while 1 or 2 days for projects/term papers. Hence I wouldn’t say the IIT Kanpur’s curriculum is harder than other IITs.
How are grades given in IIT Kanpur? Is there any formula?
Earlier, IIT Kanpur followed the even grading system wherein students were given even grades only. It looked like this
- A=10
- B=8
- C=6
- D=4
These grades provide no middle ground and you either ended up with excellent grades or very low grades in a specific course.
However, thanks to the continuous rebellion, the implementation of a granular grading policy has been made. This will be implemented uniformly for all students, including existing students from the 2022-23-I Semester.
Students who have courses belonging to both the old and new system of grades will find the following footnote in their manuscripts "Intermediate grades (B*, C* and D* have been introduced from semester 2022-23-I semester for all students."
The granular grading scheme is as follows:
|
Grade |
Grade Points |
|
A* |
10 |
|
A |
10 |
|
B+ |
9 |
|
B |
8 |
|
C+ |
7 |
|
C |
6 |
|
D+ |
5 |
|
D |
4 |
|
E |
0 |
|
F |
0 |
|
I |
0 |
What is the highest package in mechanical engineering in IIT Kanpur?
If you are looking for monetary statistics, you are in the wrong place. IIT Kanpur does not release branch-wise placement statistics.
Packages hardly depend on the branch. Your performance throughout the 4 years and your small and big achievements determine the kind of packages you are offered.
Infact, even a CS student shouldn’t expect great packages if his grades are below average and he has not worked hard and gained knowledge and skills. Even Sundar Puchar was a metallurgy BTech student but today is the CEO of Google.
The conclusion is that your branch does not determine your package, your grades do.
Do hostel rooms in IIT Kanpur have an attached washroom?
No, there are no attached washrooms in IIT Kanpur. There are 2 common washrooms meant to be used by the students on the entire floor. Additionally, there are 8 wash basins, 4 toilets, and 4 bathing areas. You also have a geyser and a washing machine to do your laundry.
The washrooms are cleaned regularly and hygienic conditions are maintained. Utmost hygiene is taken care of and it is cleaned and maintained regularly.
You will find no spacious rooms, or attached washrooms here. In fact, it’s the lack of such luxuries that makes hostel life extraordinary.
How are the boys’ hostel at IIT Kanpur?
There are a total of 4 boys’ hostels namely, Hall 2,3,5, and 12. The oldest halls are 2,3 and 5.
Halls 2 and 3: These halls provide a three-seater room. Initially, you might feel congested but soon you will adapt yourself to the limited space. I’m the 2nd and 3rd year, one boy will be removed and only the 2 of you will be left.
Hall 5: Although you will be sharing the room with just one student, you will realize that the size of the room is smaller than 2 and 3. Again in the 2nd and 3 rd years, you will get the entire room to yourself.
Hall 12: This hostel has the best rooms that are well furnished and with great facilities. The luckiest people get to stay here.
It’s important to bear in mind the fact that the above details were limited to BTech students only.
How is the placement scenario at IIT Kanpur?
Placements play an important role in one’s career and most of the time an institute's worth and credibility are judged on the basis of the same. IIT Kanpur maintains an am excellent placement scenario which has been explained further in detail
Department Wise:
- Computer Science, Electrical and Mathematics & Computing (CEM): The branches are the most preferred by companies with CS placement being 100% while Electrical and Mathematics & Computing have above 95%.
- Core Branches: Most students tend to go for core jobs because the core opportunities in their branches are scarce. However, IIT Kanpur has many top core companies visiting the campus yearly.
- Interdisciplinary branches: Some core companies allow students of these branches to sit for placements yet they prefer students from the main department over them.
Course wise
- B.Tech/BS: The most sought-after students belong to either BTech or BS. Every firm offers enough roles to these students except some core companies that prefer MTech students to BTech students.
- Dual Degree: The students are open to opportunities offered to both BTech as well as MTech students owing to the nature of their degree
- M.Tech/MSR/M.Sc: Branches like CSE, Stats, and Design provide good opportunities to MTech students. Some no core and almost all core companies prefer MTech students
Kind of roles:
- Software: The majority of recruiters are software firms that prefer CEM students or students with food coding skills in general.
- Core roles: Quite a number of core companies visit
- Analytics: The number of analytical roles offered has increased due to its increase in demand. Anyone with good analytical skills is open to such roles.
- Consulting: Many top consulting firms visit the campus and open profiles to B.Tech and Dual degree streams.
- Product roles: These roles too have seen an increase over the last 2 years.
All in all, the placement scenario at IIT Kanpur is quite good with a plethora of opportunities provided that you are well-prepared and determined.
What should I choose between NIT Surathkal CSE and IIT Kanpur civil chemical
I would recommend you choose IIT over NIT any day irrespective of the branch because it is recognized globally. The quality of packages and roles offered are also better and with the right motivation and determination, one can even change his branch to a better one.
At IIT Kanpur, I would advise you to go for Chemical rather than Civil. BTech Chemical Engineering combined with Masters in Petroleum Engineering is the highest paying bracket in the USA with more than 74000 Jobs available for outsiders in the Middle East, US, and Canada at a five yr median of $ 18600.
Additionally, at IIT Kanpur the ocean of electives to choose from enables you to pursue CS course side by side through certifications in 64/128/256 bit SSL Encryption, Data Structures, and Oracle which have great importance. While CS students can be found everywhere, you will find only a few Chemical Engineers.
Concludingly, it’s best to go for IIT Kanpur Chemical for the long term or IIT Kanpur Civil with a branch change to EEE or Mechanical in mind.
How difficult is to get a branch change at IIT Kanpur?
Branch change at IIT Kanpur can be a challenging process, as you have to meet specific academic and performance criteria.
The process usually involves filling out an application and meeting with a committee to review your request. The committee will consider factors such as your grades, extracurricular activities, research experience, and overall fit for the desired program.
Every branch has 2 vacant seats after the first year. Usually, there are more than 2 people who have a 10 CPI. To get a branch change into CS, one requires a perfect 10. While for other branches the situation is a bit flexible. If 3 students left a particular branch for another branch, then the seat availability for that branch will be 2+3, 5. This brings down the CPI cutoff.
It's important to keep in mind that the acceptance rate for branch change requests is typically quite low, so it's important to have a well-prepared application and be prepared for the possibility of not being granted a change.
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