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Why do so many people take Computer Science from IIT Bombay?
If I have to be honest, I think pursuing Computer Science at IIT Bombay is just a sheep mentality-driven dream pursued by a majority of Indians. Not many who take CS are genuinely interested and passionate about it, rather they opt for it because most genius minds consider it the best option.
The media comes to play as it advertises the highly inflated packages offered to CS students at IIT Bombay. The aspirant gets attracted to such glittering figures and flocks to IIT Bombay in the pretext to land similar packages. The media and society mold aspirants to believe that money is everything in one’s career and should always be the priority. As a result, students tend to opt for CS and don’t even consider other Engineering branches for fear of getting packages lower than those offered to CS students.
One can easily conclude that most engineering aspirants are unaware of their inclinations and thus become victims of sheep mentality. I have seen many students who join Computer Science and later realize that it’s not their forte.
Which is best to pursue an MTech in ECE: IIT Bombay or IISC Bangalore?
I have a friend who is pursuing M.tech in Electronic systems engineering at IISc and a cousin who is pursuing M.tech at IITB too. So, I seem to be in the best position to compare IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore.
- Academic environment: IISc has a rich research culture and you will find both faculty and students actively involved in dynamic research projects. A total of 42 departments offer rigorous courses that challenge the researcher within you. IISc also provides excellent opportunities to pursue any interdisciplinary field like microbiology, neuroscience, nanoscience, astronomy, genetics, etc. IIT Bombay on the other hand has a laid-back culture and curriculum that is more placement-oriented. Only passionate students are motivated enough to involve in research activities.
- Placement: IIT Bombay has diverse companies visiting for placements while IISc usually has only core companies. Moreover, the students applying for placements are at IIT Bombay than IISc because IISc students prefer higher studies or research. So we can say that IIT Bombay has a more active placement cell than IISc.
- Extra-Curriculars: IIT Bombay is known for its vibrant campus life and huge events that are organized to give the students a break from academics. IISc is a bit lacking in this aspect as its sole focus is on in-depth research. However, it does have all basic modes of refreshments like Hockey, Football, Archery, Swimming, and cultural societies for Drama, Music, Photography, and Literary
- Higher Studies: Although both IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore have excellent prospects and opportunities for higher studies, it no brainer that IISc Bangalore will encourage you more for higher studies, and a Ph.D. from IISc is an excellent choice.
Ultimately, the final decision depends on what your prospects are and what you expect from your college life. If your main goal is to pursue full-scale research then IISc is the best place for you but if you also want to experience a great campus life and get placed then IIT Bombay will serve you better.
What is selection criteria of Goldman Sachs in IIT Bombay?
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that offers various financial services to clients including corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.
Here are the details of the hiring process at Goldman Sachs:
- Round 1: Aptitude Test
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- Total number of Questions: 66 MCQ
- Total Time: 90 mins
- Difficulty: Moderate-High
- Marking Scheme: +5 for Correct MCQ, and -2 for Incorrect MCQ
- Cut-Off: 75%
- Round 2: Technical Test
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- Total number of Questions: 20 (15 MCQ and 5 Subjective)
- Total Time: 135 mins
- Difficulty: High
- Marking Scheme: +5 for Correct MCQ, -2 for Incorrect MCQ, and + 10 for Subjective
- Cut-Off: 70%
- Round 3: Interview Round: You should be prepared for a potentially long and tiring interview process as it can take the entire day, from 9 am to 6 pm.
When applying for a job at Goldman Sachs, it is important to note that formal attire is required for work, and smart casuals are allowed only on Fridays. There are no restrictions on work hours. Most of the team members are from IIT/IIM, making it easy to start a conversation and get friendly with them. The team members are very helpful, but one has to put in considerable effort.
Can a dropper get into CSE IIT Bombay?
I have seen a dropper get into CSE IIT Bombay. You can get into CSE either by staying among the top 50 or by branch change. While being among the top 50 may seem difficult, the reality is it indeed is achievable. I am going to narrate a real incident that will help you understand better.
There was an aspiring engineer Divyansh Srivastava who got into BITS Pilani on the first attempt with an Integrated MSc course. He wasn’t satisfied and decided to sit for JEE again. This time his rank was 904 and could have easily taken CSE at Pilani but instead, he chose to take risks and was able to get into IIT Bombay Chemical. Still, he wasn’t satisfied and decided to take one last risk and miraculously got CSE, IIT Bombay.
The main moral from this incident is that once you believe in yourself you can almost achieve anything.
To get a seat in IIT Bombay in computer science, how many marks should a person make on the IIT Advance?
To get a seat at IIT Bombay in computer science, one must qualify in JEE Advanced and obtain a high rank. JEE Advanced is the entrance exam for admission to the IITs. The cutoff marks for JEE Advanced vary each year based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and the number of available seats.
In general, a candidate must score well above the minimum cutoff marks to be considered for admission to IIT Bombay. In recent years, those who have secured a rank between 1 and 100 have had a good chance of getting admission to CS in IIT Bombay. However, this is not a fixed criterion and may vary based on the year and the specific circumstances.
How great are the professors in CSE Department in IIT Bombay?
One of my friends had a great experience interacting with a brilliant CSE professor at IIT Bombay, Dr. D.B. Phatak.
He called the professor who gladly invited him over to his office. My friend was impressed as such a busy person who is 65 years of age was ready to meet him without hesitation. He reached his office and was welcomed almost as if the professor was expecting him for the past few weeks. He was simultaneously attending calls and yet managed to attend to my friend happily. Talking to him did not look like one is talking to a Padamdhee awarded such a humble attitude. He told my friend his youth stories and discussed a number of topics. In the end, my friend couldn’t resist asking what kind of person gets successful like him. To this, the professor replied,“ I will tell you an anecdote. I am chairman of a certain bank body where we conduct elections for nominating a board member. Once we had elections where each person got some 3–5 votes and generally one of those votes people gave to themselves. In that particular election, there was only one lady who has ethically and honestly given all votes to other fellow members and in the end, she lost the election by one vote only. Do you know who that lady is today? She is chairman of SBI. Your ethics make you great, not the degrees, money, and positions.”
The gist of the interaction was that one can become successful irrespective of his position and credentials. What matters is how humble your stay even after being extremely successful.
What marks and rank is required to get Aerospace Engineering in IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced 2024?
The JEE Advanced cutoff 2023 for Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay has not been released yet.
Factors determining IITs Cutoff 2023 for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering are
- Previous years’ cutoff trends
- Difficulty level of JEE Advanced 2023.
- The total number of candidates who appeared for the entrance examination.
- Number of applicants for Aerospace Engineering in each institute.
- Previous Years’ IITs Cutoff for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
You can check the previous years’ cutoff of IITs for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering for reference from the tables given below.
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Category |
Cutoff |
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General |
2119 |
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OBC |
1211 |
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EWS |
496 |
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General (PWD) |
164 |
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SC |
726 |
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ST |
396 |
As far as marks are considered I think scoring above 50% of the maximum marks will guarantee a rank close to 2000 which is sufficient for getting Aerospace at IITK, IIT-KGP, IITM but maybe not IIT-B. However, don't limit your efforts to attain the required rank only. Work hard and give your best and try to rank as high as you can.
Also, I would suggest you to go for IIT Kanpur if you are interested in Aerospace as it has better facilities in this branch. But it is a well-known fact that the job prospects in Aerospace are very limited in India.
If you get a rank of more than 10000, go for IIST, Trivandrum.
What are the placement opportunities after earning Master from IIT Bombay in civil engineering?
IIT Bombay Civil Engineering branch is well known for its programs like Master, Dual Degrees, and BTech. Candidates with good profiles have a wide range of opportunities. BTech students are preferred for Non-core jobs whereas MTech students are preferred for MTech students.
Some jobs offered to students belonging to the Civil Engineering branch at IIT Bombay are
- Structural Designer: Top companies like Dar Al, Walter P Moore, and Thornton Tomasetti offer this role. Around 1 to 4 students are hired for such roles by each company. The most important criteria are CPI and your proficiency in software.
- Site Engineer: These roles are offered by companies like SP group, and LnT Look. You are tested usually on the basics of civil engineering and your ability to give long-term commitment.
- Management Trainee: Many civil companies offer management profiles also. Students with extracurricular backgrounds with reasonable academics are usually preferred for such roles. Some companies from the Middle East also offer such profiles.
- Teaching: In the last few years many private universities hire Masters's students directly for Assistant Professor posts. They are required to start their Ph.D. in less than a year.
- Other Sub branches: Companies for water resources, Geo-tech, and Surveying offer very few roles. A few companies such as Dar Al open these profiles too.
- Non-Core Companies: Companies in the fields of investments, analytics, Banking, etc either don't open for M.Tech students or are not short-listed for interview.
100% placement at IIT Bombay is just a myth and you have to work hard to secure a job.
What is the first year syllabus at IIT BOMBAY?
IIT Bombay's syllabus for first-year students is almost the same for all departments. The syllabus covered in the First and the Second semesters is as follows
1st Semester:
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Topic |
Description |
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Calculus |
Much higher level calculus than what we study for JEE |
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Organic & Inorganic Chemistry |
A completely different approach to organic chemical reactions using Molecular Orbital Theory |
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Physical Chemistry |
The analysis of Hydrogen atom using Schrodinger's equation |
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Quantum Physics |
Mostly revolves around Quantum mechanical concepts |
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Engineering Drawing |
Monotonous |
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Computer Programming and Applications |
Introduction to C++ |
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Chemistry Lab |
Practical |
Second Semester
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Topic |
Description |
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Linear Algebra |
Very Sophisticated course on matrix algebra |
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Differential Calculus |
Various methods of solving differential equations |
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Biology |
Mostly about DNA science and tissue culture..some sort of physical biology also |
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Electrodynamics |
Very high level view of electricity and magnetism |
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Very high level view of electricity and magnetism |
Introduction to respective departments |
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Physics Lab |
Practical |
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Workshop Practices |
A small training course on workshop techniques like cutting wood, metal, welding etc |
Is there is equal value in doing an MTECH from IIT Bombay in comparison to doing a BTECH from IIT Bombay?
As an IITB undergraduate, you may observe that some UGs do not respect M.Techs from IIT Bombay. However, this is not a fair judgment as M.Techs work hard on their projects, have great practical knowledge of their stream, and know their stuff. While clearing JEE is a parameter to gauge one's intelligence, it does not solely determine one's worth or capability.
Interestingly, the placement survey of the past 2 years reveals that M.Techs give tough competition to UGs during placements and get placed in core jobs with good packages. In fact, in some cases, fewer UGs get placed in core jobs and instead opt for non-core sectors or start-ups. Companies like BMW and Mahindra have taken in a good number of M.Techs from the mechanical stream.
Therefore, it is crucial to recognize your capabilities and potential, and not judge or compare yourself based on the degree you possess. B.Techs and M.Techs have different parameters of evaluation, and both seem to have done well for themselves in their respective fields. Remember to focus on your skills and knowledge, work hard, and opportunities will follow
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