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What are the companies that come to IIT Guwahati to recruit M.Tech mechanical students?
IIT Guwahati is visited by many reputed Indian and foreign firms both Indian and foreign from both private as well as public sectors. These companies know that they will find talented individuals at IIT Guwahati and thus despite the fall in the economy, they continue to visit it and offer decent packages.
IIT Guwahati has wrapped the first phase of the 2023 placement drive with 919 offers. 1269 students had opted for placements this year. IIT Guwahati's highest international package was recorded at INR 2.4 CPA whereas IIT Guwahati's highest domestic package stood at INR 1.2 CPA. Some of the top recruiters included Larsen & Toubro, Schlumberger, Piramal, TVS R&D, GAIL, etc.
IIT Guwahati Placements 2022 Top Recruiters
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Texas Instrument |
Qualcomm |
Microsoft |
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Apple |
Schlumberger |
Uber |
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JP Morgan Chase |
Goldman Sachs |
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IIT Guwahati's mechanical engineering department placement percentage stood at 74.73%. A few Public sector companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Nuclear Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL), etc, have also recruited candidates. Both the private and public sector companies are expected to recruit more candidates.
How is IIT Guwahati in comparison to IIT Roorkee and NIT Trichy?
According to me, IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati are better choices than NIT Trichy. My preference is based on several reasons-
- The learning experience at IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati is richer as compared to NIT Trichy.
- As an IITian, you get to know a greater number of opportunities.
- The research environment at IITs is richer and you will get involved in research work at an early stage of your undergraduate studies. Thus, if you are aiming for higher studies, IITs are a better option.
- Placements depend on your stream. However, IITs offer better placement opportunities overall.
- IITR and IITG have a larger alumni network to provide support and assistance.
The above points are especially true for IITR and IITG as they are amongst the oldest and most renowned IITs. NIT Trichy is a well-renowned and excellent institution, however, IITR and IITG are better according to me.
Which is the best hostel at IIT Guwahati?
Brahmaputra Hostel is the best hostel in IIT Guwahati. A few amenities offered here that make it the best hostel are
- It has clean and hygienic washrooms and toilets.
- The food served in the mess of Brahmaputra hostel is better than any other hostel in IIT Guwahati.
- The rooms of this hostel are bigger than other hostels.
- There is excellent harmony between the occupants of this hostel which sets a rather friendly ambiance
- It is the biggest hostel of IIT Guwahati.
- It has excellent sports facilities including 3 big playgrounds to play football and cricket and also carrom and table tennis facilities.
- Apart from the mess, It has two canteens and also two juice centers which are not there in other hostels.
All these amazing facilities make it one of the best hostels of IIT Guwahati.
Did you take admission in IIT Guwahati?
Yes, my brother had taken admitted to IIT Guwahati as he was a nature lover and its campus suited him best. Life here is full of adventures and new discoveries. This is the best campus life you can explore.
Most academic centers and buildings are surrounded by hills that add to the scenic view. You can bring your family here and make them feel proud of you. Alcheringa is one of the best cultural fests in the country.
At IIT Guwahati, you will see every festival is celebrated with equal enthusiasm. Irrespective of your cultural background, you will get to explore every religion and culture. IIT Guwahati has a great appreciation culture and awards Ana’s recognitions are in plenty. The talents and skills of students are recognized by the institute and honored.
If you are feeling low and want a break from the rush hour, you can just sit and relax on the benches near these campus lakes.
Tea and coffee help you survive the difficult exam phase. The campus is home to many beautiful birds from far away. I will highly recommend you wake up early at least once and go for a morning walk. It will definitely be a life-changing experience!
What are the marks at which it was 10 CGPA in first year at IIT Guwahati?
It’s almost impossible to achieve a 10 CGPA after the first year at IIT Guwahati or any other IIT. So I will assume it’s the GP (Grade Point) you refer to. Well, the GP of every course varies throughout the year
- The lab marks are normalized with your lab group. This means they are calculated relatively. For example, students might get 10 GP for getting 85+ marks.
- In lectures, the relative grading is followed. Under this, every student is given a different grade point. Usually, the rank ranges are like this; Rank 1–35 get 10 GP, Rank 36–100 get 9, and so on. In the case of absolute grading, 75+ or 80+ get 10 GP, 65+ or 70+ get 9, and so on.
The grading system at IIT Guwahati can be seen changing every year depending on the student's performance and professors' overview of the batch.
What is the scope of a bachelor of design from IIT Guwahati?
Bachelor of Design or B.Des is a great program offered by IIT Guwahati. Here are a few pros and cons to give you a better understanding of the course
Pros:
- Excellent placements: The Bachelor of Design at IIT Guwahati has amazing placements. The placement percentage is around 85-90%. The highest CTC in 2021 was recorded at INR 35 LPA and the average is in the range of 12-15 LP.
- Easier grading: IIT Guwahati follows a relative grading system which means you will be graded relative to the students of your branch. This system is very easy and I know a student who had a 7.3 CPI of 7.3 in his first year but managed to score 9.2 in his third semester. Many others have an SPI above 9.
- Matter- The concepts taught are associated with the job roles you will be offered and the learning experience is great with very approachable professors. You will be given many projects to hone your skills.
Cons
- Owing to the general assumption, people will consider you inferior for joining this branch. However, it’s much more than just art. It comprises web designing, app designing and other designing elements.
All in all, to make the most out of the program you will have to explore beyond academics and undertake challenging projects to broaden your knowledge base.
Why do so few companies from Consulting, Banks and FMCGs visit campus for placements and internships in IIT-Guwahati?
Very few positions for UG students are opened by top consulting firms like McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain and Company. Most of these openings are filled by the crème students of top IITs like IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi. These companies have long-standing associations with these institutes and trust their credibility better than other IITs. They don’t feel the need to expand their non-openings to other IITs as they aren’t sure of the quality of students there.
Also, companies tend to hire high rankers which are in plenty at these top IITs. IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, and IIT KGP rarely have exceptionally high rankers like IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.
As far as banks and companies that hire for Quant Analyst positions are concerned, the MnC program is slowly attracting good offers. Recently even Goldman Sachs visited and other companies like WorldQuant, and Deutsche Bank are expected to follow.
The active Alumni Cell of IIT Guwahati has been helping form good relationships between companies and the institutes because of which many companies have started visiting because of our alumni working in them.
Which one should I choose, artificial intelligence in IIT Jodhpur or mechanical at IIT Guwahati?
Artificial Intelligence is a specialization that is expected to be in high demand in the near future and its scope is yet to be determined. I don’t think it’s safe to go for a newly launched field that too from a new IIT. The program and institution both lack the necessary credibility. I would recommend you go for a general branch at a new IIT, a specialization like AI from a well-reputed institute. There are many factors one should consider like faculty, subject content, etc before going for a new specialization.
Mechanical at IIT Guwahati on the other hand is a very safe choice considering the high credibility of the long-standing Institute.
What is the better college for an M.Tech VLSI, NITK Surathkal or IIT Guwahati?
In my opinion, IIT Guwahati is a better option than NITK Surathkal. Here is why:
- IIT Guwahati alumni network is stronger than NIT Surathkal.
- The IIT tag proves to be helpful in attracting good companies irrespective of whichever branch you belong to.
- Another major nightlight of IIT Guwahati is the beautiful campus that is a treat to the eyes of a nature lover
- The peer group will comprise the most talented geniuses in the country, unlike NIT.
- Many major recruiters tend to visit IITs only.
- A few companies like Qualcomm do not open R&d profiles in NITs but they do in older IITs.
- The package size offered by some companies like CISCO varies in IITs and NITs.
All in all, IIT Guwahati is better than NIT Surathkal in many aspects.
Which one to choose CS at IIT Hyderabad or IIT Guwhati?
To make the best choice, I have entailed the pros and cons of both the institutes
IIT Guwahati Pros
- A very established and beautiful campus that is on power backup
IIT Guwahati Cons
- Less academic flexibility in choosing courses
- Locational disadvantage results in less exposure to expert lectures
- Major issues related to connectivity with high airfare
- Professors are very less motivated in delivering quality lectures due to lack of motivation.
IIT Hyderabad Pros
- Locational advantage results in better connectivity and excellent exposure to industry and experts
- More academic flexibility owing to the fractal academics
- Young and enthusiastic faculty members who have great experience and conduct top-notch research
IIT Hyderabad Cons:
- The permanent campus is still under construction.
- Relatively hot climate.
IIT Guwahati should never be your first choice and IIT Hyderabad is a much better option.
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