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Should I drop if I am getting a low branch in IIT Roorkee?
No, taking a drop just because you belong to a less preferred branch is highly illogical because the branch rarely matters. In fact, what you learn inside the classroom is hardly applicable when you actually work in the industry.
Instead, you can inculcate new skills to broaden your job prospects. Explore diverse fields like Data Science, machine learning, IoT, Blockchain technology, web development, android development, and many more. Learn one of these and hone these to your advantage in the future.
A huge platform called MOOC is meant for students who want to pursue additional courses to appear better in interviews or target other fields than their core branches. Invest your time and efforts in these fields and you will find ways to success you never knew existed.
So we can safely conclude that it’s your own passion that is the driving factor and not the choice of your branch. After all, the CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai was a metallurgy and material science student at IIT KGP!
What mistakes are made by first year students in IIT Roorkee?
There are some common blunders that first-year students tend to make.
- Underestimating the value of CG is a crucial mistake made by first-year students. Remember that your CG will play an important role in shaping your career and taking it lightly initially will cost you double the trouble in the following years.
- Socialize with everyone and don’t skip Watch-Out, Kshitij tryouts. Either get an editorial post or join a Literary group on campus.
- Work for Cogni instead of Thomso as it provides better networking
- Don’t tolerate ragging at any cost
- Don’t fall for bad company or bad habits as they will ruin your learning process
- Don’t challenge the professors much as it might counterattack you.
- Don’t get into fights or anything that gets you a blot in your CV
These are simple yet important tips first-year students should consider at IIT Roorkee.
Which are the best hostels at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee has several hostels for students, each with its own unique features and amenities. Some of the best hostels in IIT Roorkee include
Rajendra Bhavan: This hostel is especially for freshers and has the best amenities. Every block has a lawn with a volleyball net. The Internet facility is a bit poor but it works in favor of the students giving them more time to spend with each other and involving in outdoor sports. However, the food served in the mess is pathetic.
Govind and Jawahar: Both these hostels are equally decent white Govind has a slight edge over Jawahar owing to its close proximity to departments. Some major facilities of these hostels include the central library, computer center, banks, Lecture Hall Complex, and the Main Building. The mess food at Govind is served far from the main building but the food served at both hostels is of better quality.
Ravindra: This is close to Gobind and in general to other departments as well. The hostel has its own stationary and Xerox store. The food served is also of good quality and taste. The only disadvantages are the small rooms with little ventilation and the faraway mess.
Radhakrishnan and Rajiv: Both these hostels have been newly constructed in the form of buildings instead of the usual hostel structure. The building has no open facilities like lawns and the only area to get fresh air is the gray cemented open space on the first floor in Radhakrishnan with two badminton nets. Both these hostels have great gym facilities and Radhakrishnan even has a generator facility but again very pathetic mess of food and small rooms.
Cautley and Ganga: Both these are the least preferred hostels among the students. This is because the mess is detached and serves below-average food. Ganga has very small rooms in comparison to Cautley which has better rooms and also an ATM, a lawn, and a general and stationery store.
The general preference order is as follows
Rajendra Bhawan > Govind Bhawan > Jawahar Bhawan > Ravindra Bhawan > Rajiv Bhawan > Radhakrishnan Bhawan > Cautley Bhawan > Ganga Bhawan.
What is the best choice for an MBA, IIM Kashipur or IIT Roorkee?
If I leave my biases towards Kashipur as a city aside. I would choose IIT Roorkee over IIM Kashipur.
Here are some reasons in support of my decision:-
- Older IITs like Roorkee boast a longer legacy and are highly esteemed for imparting quality Management education.
- The IIT brand that gets attached to you is an asset that shall forever remain worthy both inside and outside of India.
- IIT Roorkee is ranked 18th in the NIRF ranking while IIM Kashipur is at 19th.
- IIT Roorkee has a bigger campus size of 358 acres compared to IIM Kashipur’s 200 acres.
- MBA started at IIT Roorkee in 1998 while IIM Kashipur was established in 2011.
- IIT Roorkee has an Average Package of 18.3LPA with IIM Kashipur at 15LPA.
Which is better in placements: mechanical engineering dual degree at IIT Kharagpur or electrical engineering at IIT Roorkee?
There's not much of a difference in terms of placements or campus. Go for your interest.
EE comprises power transfer and machines, whereas Mechanical deals with heavy tools and machinery work.
You should choose IIT Kharagpur Mechanical Engineering dual degree due to following reasons:-
- The Dual degree program is a 5 years program with a combination of B.tech and M.Tech or MBA.
- The dual degree program offers you more opportunities if you want to pursue your MBA after Graduation.
- IIT Kharagpur is ranked 6th in NIRF ranking while IIT Roorkee is ranked 5th.
- IIT KGP has great infrastructure with all facilities like WIFI, Labs, and Library.
- IIT Kharagpur has an advantage in terms of the college Campus area which is 2100 acres.
- IIT Kharagpur Dual Degree has a Median Salary of 18 LPA with IIT Roorkee EE at 17 LPA.
What is the fee structure for the M.Tech at IIT Roorkee?
The fees structure for the MTech program at IIT Roorkee is as follows
|
Particulars |
Spring Semester (per Semester) |
Autumn Semester (per Semester) |
|
Institute fees |
INR 5000 - General Category INR 25000 - Sponsored Category |
INR 5000 - General Category INR 25000 - Sponsored Category |
|
Semester Fees |
INR 10250 |
INR 10250 |
|
Mess Fees |
INR 26400 |
INR 20400 |
|
Hostel Charges |
INR 9000 |
INR 9000 |
|
Deposits |
INR 3000 |
0 |
What is the scope after an M.Tech course in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee?
M.Tech in Earthquake Engineering at IIT Roorkee would provide students with a strong understanding of the science and engineering of earthquakes and how to design structures to withstand them.
Some of the potential career opportunities include jobs in consulting firms, government agencies, construction companies, or research institutions, where you would use your knowledge of earthquake engineering to design and evaluate buildings and other structures for seismic safety. You can also pursue research or enter Academia.
The scope of M.Tech in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee depends on where you will be showcasing your learned knowledge and skills. Not many industries understand the skills gained through Earthquake Engineering. But the course delivers the finest concepts of structural behavior which eventually helps you to climb the ladder as a structural. You may find your skills go to waste as many people devalue and belittle this branch but trust me it has great scope in the future. The best part is that you can pursue both structural engineering and structural dynamics as a student of Earthquake engineering.
What are the best student organizations or clubs to join at IIT Roorkee? Why should students join them?
IIT Roorkee is well known for its wide range of groups, clubs, and councils for students catering to almost every possible interest. These groups and clubs are broadly categorized into
- Cultural Clubs: These clubs promote numerous cultural activities like Singing, dancing, audio, photography, and cinematography. You can join these clubs even if you aren’t proficient in any of these.
- Technical Clubs: These clubs require a basic level of proficiency for joining. One has to go through auditions to be able to join these clubs. Some of the groups under this category are SDS, IMG, MDG, PAG, ArIES, and Roboconn among many others.
- Compulsory Proficiency (NSO, NCC & NSS): A sports enthusiast should definitely join NSO but it requires a lot of commitment in terms of time and effort. Apart from NSO, you can also join NCC and NSS.
One can witness cutthroat competition in cultural and technical clubs so it’s better to join a group in which you are proficient.
Which is better, Applied Mathematics at IIT Roorkee or Mathematics and Computing at ISM Dhanbad?
Both IIT Roorkee and ISM Dhanbad are reputed Engineering institutions offering excellent education as well as opportunities. Being an IIT, Roorkee does have a slight advantage over ISM, though ISM too is going to be an IIT one day.
The infrastructure of both institutes is equally good with IIT Roorkee having a slight advantage over ISM because of its early establishment. However, ISM is fast developing and has a beautiful campus. It’s going to house Asia's largest library soon.
Branch-wise, both Applied Mathematics and MNC comprise Mathematical concepts but with a different perspectives. Applied Mathematics has pure math and only those who want to pursue research in the same should go for it. MNC on the other hand is a blend of Maths as well as Computing (coding) and is more in demand than Applied Mathematics. Its scope is also wider than APM and has better placement opportunities.
Eventually, it’s a matter of preferences and not the credibility and worth of the branch that you should focus on.
How safe are the IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur campuses for female students?
Both IIT Roorkee and IIT KGP have top-notch security on campus, and they are extremely safe for female students. So, you can rest all your worries. Infact, the security standards are pretty good considering the fact that these are government institutions.
Here are the security features of IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur-
- There is a police station inside campus.
- 24/7 security guards are on standby.
- Some labs have biometric door locking systems, enabling you to work late at night.
- Even late at night, you can see people roaming freely.
The girl’s hostel in IIT Kharagpur is situated at the best possible location in terms of both, the safety of the students and the availability of resources like the library, eateries, and even some departmental buildings.
Overall, the security is really good in both of these IITs for girl students. However, their campuses have many dogs and other animals, which might scare some people. These stray animals are usually harmless until you provoke them.
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