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For MSc in Geology, which will be the better option? IIT Roorkee or ISM Dhanbad?
The choice of the Institute depends on where your interest lies. If you want to study core Geology, then 3-year MSc(tech) course is an excellent option. Both the institutes have below-average core placements with ISM fairing a tad bit better. Irrespective of the Institute and branch, to secure placements you need to be among the top rankers.
My cousin had to choose between IIT Kharagpur‘s MSc in Geophysics and ISM’s MSc(tech) in Geology. She went for Geophysics eventually as he did not consider it wise to waste 3-years in a post-graduate program. In Fact, many of her batchmates dropped IIT Roorkee’s geology and went for Geophysics at IIT KGP. They did not find the teaching and quality of education at IIT Roorkee’s Geology branch as per IIT standards.
I would suggest you go for ISM. But if you too share the same opinion as mine and don’t want to waste 3 years, go for Roorkee and prepare for GATE from the start.
How much is maximum package in IIT Roorkee in recent time?
IIT Roorkee Placements 2023 is still conducting its placement drive. The highest CTC was recorded at INR 1.3 CPA while the highest International CTC stood at INR 1.06 CPA.
The below table represents the year-wise highest CTC trends of IIT Roorkee:
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Year |
Highest CTC |
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2021 |
INR 70 LPA |
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2022 |
INR 2.15 ??? |
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2023 |
INR 1.3 ??? |
It’s important to note that these highest packages may seem huge but in reality, are misleading. Considering the currency change and tax rate the actual in-hand salary is nothing more than 40 lakhs in CS while 33 Lakhs in Chemical.
Which branch is the best in IIT Roorkee for an MTech?
IIT Roorkee MTech admission is done on the basis of a valid GATE score. You must have the same bachelor's background or interdisciplinary branch related to your department.
Considering the placements and opportunities offered, some of the best departments in IIT Roorkee for MTech are:
- Computer Science has almost 100%placement
- Electrical Engineering has excellent placement and foreign Ph.D. opportunities
- Design in the mechanical department also provides 100% placement and Ph.D. in foreign universities
- Thermal /Cad/cam has a placement percentage around 50-70 along with a Ph.D. opportunity
- Structure in the civil department offers the DAAd scholarship and has good Placements
- AHEC department has a decent placement percentage of around 50–70% as well as Ph.D. opportunities.
- Metallurgy has a very low placement percentage but excellent Ph.D. opportunities outside India under the guidance of Dr. PK Ghosh, and Dr. Jayaganthan.
- WRD/hydrology
These branches have been listed on the basis of their preference and placement opportunities.
Which is better for EE, IIT Roorkee or IIT KGP?
Both IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur are well-renowned institutions for electrical engineering studies. It all depends on personal preferences and priorities. Some students may prefer the academic focus of IIT Roorkee, while others may prefer the research opportunities at IIT Kharagpur. Both institutes have equally good labs and research facilities. However, IIT KGP being the oldest has a slight advantage over IIT Roorkee.
- IIT KGP boasts a massive and beautiful campus
- It has numerous international collaborations
- 2/*7 wifi facility is available within the campus with an average speed of 7–9 Mbps.
- Every hostel room at IIT KGP has 3 LAN ports with 70–80 MBPS speed.
- DC++ is available at IIT KGP
- IIT KGP lets students explore their interests through a wide variety of clubs.
- IIT KGP brand name will make you employable in the international market.
- IIT KGP is going to become the first smart college in India with 3 helipads, and an Ola pedal.
All these points prove that IIT KGP is a better option than IIT Roorkee for EE.
Being the oldest technical institute in Asia, what advantages does IIT Roorkee have over other IITs/Institutes?
IIT Roorkee is indeed Asia's oldest technical institute and its excellent legacy fetch a lot of opportunities and advantages. Established in 1847, its primary purpose was to create engineers that work for the government and contribute to the overall development of the country. Continuing this legacy, IIT Roorkee alumni can be found in any government organization be it Indian Railways or Indian Railway Traffic Service.
The elaborate alumni network can be actively seen holding key positions in railways and so is the case with other government engineering departments too.
So, we can conclude that the major advantage IIT Roorkee has over other IITs is a strong alumni base in the government sector.
What is the average CTC obtained by a Mtech Civil engineer from IIT Roorkee? How much % of placements in MTech Civil?
My knowledge is limited to MTech Civil Engineering placements from IIT Kanpur only. But I believe the placement scenario of IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee is pretty much the same.
The core Civil Engineering companies prefer structural engineers to transportation engineering and the competition is also high. For a structural engineer position, you might even have to compete with dual-degree students as companies generally prefer them for the structural engineering profile. Also, the number of structural engineers is higher than transportation engineers theory increasing the competition.
Coming to placements, MTech civil engineers rarely land good packages. A few consulting companies like Spectrum offer a very low package of around INR 4-5 LPA and recruit you as a trainee for 6 months. Lnt also offers 36000 per month to engineering trainees for a period of 6 months.
The general distribution of MTech Civil engineers is as follows
- 30% get placement
- 20% opt for a Ph.D
- 30% are employed within 6 months of course completion.
- The rest 20% goes to ESE/PSU
The average package depends on a lot of factors like what career prospect you go for.
Which should I choose: CSE at BITS Pilani or EC at IIT Roorkee?
Today, CS is one of the most preferred domains and its demand is growing at a very fast rate in the job market. For anyone whose ultimate goal is high packages in top firms, CS should be the only choice. No other branch can fetch you packages as high as CS.
As a BITS Pilani student, you can access the extensive alumni pool and develop strong networks in industries. Also, the CS placements at BITS Pilani are top-notch
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Particulars |
Data |
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Number of students placed |
18 |
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Number of companies |
46 |
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Highest CTC |
INR 38 LPA |
I wouldn't suggest you go for ECE IIT Roorkee unless you are genuinely interested in that field and want to pursue a career in it.
What is done in counselling at the IIT Roorkee MTech admission?
Counseling at IIT Roorkee is done through a number of steps given below
- You will receive emails regarding the documents you need to bring along with you. These include marks sheets and college certificates.
- The college fees will be specified in the mail. Make a demand draft and bring it along with you.
- In case, you opt out of the college, your fees will be refunded.
- You will then have to visit IIT Roorkee on the date specified in the mail along with all the documents.
- Students are summoned branch-wise. Everyone has to fill 2 forms, one containing your personal details while the other will need your demand draft details.
- One by one the students are called upon the stage on the basis of their gate score. Students are allotted seats in their desired specialization, provided that the seats are available
- Those who are unable to get their desired branch have 2 options; either withdraw themselves from the counseling process or submit their demand draft as an eligibility criterion for continuation in the counseling process in case of availability of seats later on.
All documents are verified well before submission of the demand draft. To be eligible for further rounds, one needs to submit his demand draft.
Which IIT should I choose, IIT Roorkee mechanical or CSE in the new IITs?Which IIT should I choose, IIT Roorkee mechanical or CSE in the new IITs?
It’s better to denounce the sheep mentality and think from your own perspective. If you are attracted to CS because of its lucrative branches, I suggest you not go for new IITs as the placement scenario is not that good.
IIT Roorkee, on the other hand, is a very old Engineering college with an excellent legacy. The rich coding culture motivates even non-CS students to learn coding to apply for software companies. The new IITs soaring in Guwahati and Indore lack the necessary resources and dynamism of coding.
One can always work on their noncore branches and gain additional skills to compensate for their flaws. But one should risk the Institute and always go for the best.
It’s better to choose IIT Roorkee Mechanical than CS in new IITs.
What are the rules for branch changes at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee has a detailed process for students who wish to change their branch.
Here is a summary of the main rules:
Students who have enrolled in B.Tech, IDD, and IMD programs with admission through JEE Advanced are eligible for branch change at the end of the first semester. But you must fulfill the following criteria:
- CGPA for General and OBC categories> 8.0
- CGPAfor SC/ST category > 7.0
- Earned credits at the end of Spring Semester > 48*
- Not failed in any course
- Only the top 2% of students in the merit of General, OBC, SC, and ST categories will be eligible for the change of branch/program.
The strength of a class shouldn't increase by 5% of the actual number of seats
Branch change is strictly done on the basis of merit, that is CGPA. In the case of a tie, JEE ranks are considered. Basically, you have to be among the toppers in your branch to be eligible for branch change as the competition is tough, especially in preferred branches like CS and ECE.
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