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Out of the books that I used for the JEE preparation, which book should I take for the IIT Roorkee chemical engineering branch?
Some of the JEE books that cover similar topics taught in Chemical Engineering UG are:
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanical Properties of Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Chemical Kinetics
- Solution
- Calculus
- Matrices and Determinants
- Probability
- Organic Chemistry and Inorganic chemistry basics so that you can understand physical properties.
- Polymers
I appreciate your decision to link your UG course with the basics studied in JEE. This way you will be understanding the concepts taught in class and not mug them up.
Are rooms allotted in IIT Roorkee based on the JEE AIR?
Yes, in IIT Roorkee rooms are somewhat allotted based on JEE AIR. One of my friends who studied there told me her neighbors shared the first 2 or 3 digits of rank. However, there is no partiality and only top rankers aren’t allotted the best rooms. The layout and size of rooms in most hostels are similar with minor differences.
The freshers are allotted the Rajendra Bhavan which has 3 blocks. The opening rankers might be given a slight advantage here. Most branch mates are neighbors unless you are an opening rank of the branch, you will be allotted the block where other rank openers reside.
From 2nd year, you will be sharing a hostel with PG students and Research scholars who complain about any noise.
Which is better: IIT Delhi Energy Studies or IIT Roorkee Systems and Control?
I am eligible to answer this question as my sister is a pass out from IIT Delhi, Energy Studies. According to her, the primary step is to determine what you want from your degree; is it a brand name you are after or do you want a better branch that offers quality MTech education?
As far as Energy Studies are concerned, the career prospects from campus are bleak with only 1-2 students getting placed from the entire branch. This branch is suited for those who are preparing for IES IAS. This is because the workload is considerably less in comparison to other branches sparing you enough time to prepare.
But if you are genuinely interested in pursuing a career in Energy Studies and subjects like renewable energy intrigue you, you can always go for off-campus opportunities which are in abundance.
As far as Control System Engineering is concerned, you can find more job opportunities in the field for energy engineers than for a control system engineer.
For either branch, the option of teaching as a job opportunity is always open and can be considered.
What is the GATE cutoff of ME for IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee admission 2023 hasn’t been wrapped up yet, hence its GATE cutoff too hasn’t been released as of now. M.Tech admission process of IIT Roorkee is conducted on the basis of the GATE cutoff, and all the candidates applying for admission into the M.Tech course under the non-sponsored category will be required to clear the cutoff for admission.
The cutoff scores for M.Tech admission at IIT Roorkee for 2022 and 2021 have not been disclosed by the admission authority. Let’s consider GATE 2020 cutoff for a slight idea.
|
Category |
GATE 2020 Cutoff |
|
General |
77.1 |
|
EWS |
79.1 |
|
OBC |
72.32 |
|
SC |
58.62 |
|
ST |
61.33 |
I graduated from IIT Roorkee studying mechanical engineering with a 6+ CGPA. Now I am unable to find any job. How do I go about it?
If you are extremely desperate for a job, you should switch domains instead. 6 years is a long time for one to realize that their domain did not offer them any good opportunities.
Firstly, give up the idea of core jobs and open yourself to IT, the most demanded discipline right now.
For those who have basic knowledge of coding, things will become a tad bit easier. But if you are new to the coding world, don’t worry, you will be able to cope well. Start with learning one programming language preferably JAVA. After gaining a certain level of knowledge, appear for either of these exams
- AMCAT - Easy evaluation with a plethora of noncore-opportunities from mediocre to average package
- Elitmus - Quality assessment, a bit challenging for beginners but opens doors for high-paying jobs at MNCs. Additionally, your IIT tag will help.
Based on your inclination and level of preparation choose anyone one of these 2 exams and wait for excellent job opportunities.
If you are still adamant about Mechanical, ask any of your friends who work in a reputed firm to drop your resume or refer you for internships that can be later converted to full-time jobs.
What is the process of getting transcripts in IIT Roorkee?
In order to get 10 transcripts, you will have to provide 10 university names. For this,
- The cost of 10 transcripts would be approximately INR 1500.
- Pay the application fee to the Finance and Account Section and get a receipt for the Transcripts.
- Write an application to the Assistant Registrar asking him to issue a transcript on an A4 size sheet. Include the name of the 10 universities and your personal details.
- Mention the address you want the transcript to be delivered to
- Print out one copy of each of your mark sheets.
- Finally print the application along with copies of the mark sheet and receipts from the Account and Finance Section to the UG section.
You can personally visit and receive the transcripts or wait for them to be delivered to the address.
What are the pros and cons of studying ECE in IIT Roorkee?
A few pros and cons of being a student in the ECE department of IIT Roorkee are
Cons
- The faculty has little interest in teaching and the pedagogy and evaluation methods adopted are obsolete.
- The curriculum is old school and is irrelevant to the current industry demands.
- Some labs are poorly maintained with no replacement of faulty equipment
- You will lack employability because of no awareness of modern-day techniques, practices, and skills required by a good ECE Engineer.
- Teaching is mostly theoretical with less practical explanation and implementation.
- Students prefer noncore jobs and thus lose interest in the core ECE field
- Apt of irrelevant courses need to cover just for credits
Pros
- The department is located in the same building as that of CS and thus you will be sharing some courses and electives with CS students making you more employable.
- You will have an edge over others because most software companies prefer ECE and CSE students over other branches.
- The excellent reputation and alumni network will fetch you great research internships from abroad.
After weighing the pros and cons of both, make a decision that will help you shape a better career.
Is an MTech in nanotechnology from IIT Roorkee a good option? What are the job opportunities after this?
Yes, an MTech in Nanotechnology from IIT Roorkee is definitely a good option. Some benefits pertaining to this program are
- Pursuing an MTech in the same subject as your BTech broadens your knowledge base in that particular field making you more employable
- The MTech degree enhances your CV and also helps you develop a strong social network which is crucial for managerial roles.
- The higher your experience in the Technical field, the more suitable you are to enter the corporate sector.
The potential career prospects after completing this program include
Industrial: It’s honestly difficult for an MTech student to get core jobs mainly because companies prefer BTech students to MTech students. The only way is to become an expert in that particular field, such that no company is able to reject your resume. Complete as many internships as you can during vacations and gain maximum exposure. Attending conferences, and workshops helps with career growth. Depending on your performance, most companies consider you for their job roles. Some core Engineering companies that visit for placements are Punj Lloyd and L&T ECC.
Corporate: Every engineering branch is open to non-core placements, especially from the corporate sector. Some major consulting companies that visit the campus for placements are TCE Consulting Engineers LtdZinnov Research & Consulting among many others.
Research: For those who are interested in research work, the option for Ph.D. after MTech is always open. growth in the funded projects initiated by the government. Many central and private universities have research centers offering M.Tech in different specializations. The extensive research work will help you become proficient in that field making Ph.D. a good option. Some R & D companies include BARC and ISRO.
Teaching: Entering academia is also an option after completing the MTech program. But it is advisable for such teachers to continue their research work and keep broadening their knowledge base for the benefit of their students. Adopting an updated teaching methodology is also crucial.
There are many career prospects for MTech students from Industrial and corporate to teaching and research work. You just need to hone your skills well and keep a positive attitude.
How many students are able to change their branch in IIT Roorkee?
Around 2-3 seats are available in every branch at IIT Roorkee for branch change. One seat is saved for the reserved category. Here are a few reasons why branch change is a tedious task in IIT Roorkee
- You are required to change your branch right after the first semester giving you less time to prepare for your exams. You will also have no chance to score better in the second semester.
- All the semester exams are purely theoretical which is a bit difficult for students to cope with
- IIT Roorkee branch change requires a higher CGPA because of fewer seats available. For CS 10, for ECE and Electrical 9.7, and for others 9.4 at least. Such high CGPA results in tough competition among peers
The point is, change your branch only if extremely necessary because one, you will have to commute yourself to the fullest and second every branch has its own scope so it’s better to explore than make a hasty decision.
Is it possible for an IIT Roorkee metallurgy student to change branch to mechanical?
Yes, It certainly is possible for an IIT Roorkee metallurgy student to change his branch to Mechanical.
In fact, based on recent stats, the metallurgy branch has the highest number of students opting for a branch change around 16 students out of 36 branch changers. Yet, I would like to bring to light the fact that IIT Roorkee has a bit of a complex branch change policy in comparison to other IITs.
- The availability of seats for branch change intake is low around 2-3 only. This also includes seats for the reserved categories.
- The CGPA required for branch change is very high due to less availability of seats. To get a branch change into CSE, one needs around 10 CGPA, for Electrical and ECE, one needs 9.7+ while other branches require around 9.4+ CGPA.
- Lastly, branch change in IIT Roorkee takes place right after the first semester giving you less time to excel in adjusting alongside adjusting to your new life. You don’t have a second chance to score better in the second semester to compensate for the low marks in the first.
Although branch change at IIT Roorkee might seem difficult, with the right mindset and determination one can surely get into his preferred branch.
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