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Is IISc equal to IIT?
No, IISc and IIT are not equal. Here are a few core differences between IISc and IIT.
- There are 23 IIT colleges across the country, whereas there’s just one IISC university.
- While you can get admission at IIT after completing high school, IISC provides only one course to students for pursuing right after they complete high school- Bachelor of Science
- IITs primary purpose is to build technical manpower for nation-building whereas IISC focuses on core scientific research or becoming a physicist or scientist.
- IIT graduates are open to studying different fields for example MBA or even starting their own ventures whereas IISC students mostly prepare themselves for research-oriented jobs.
- IIT focuses on the holistic development of its students with many many clubs and groups to pursue hobbies. There are also grand tech and cultural fests like Rendezvous and Techfest, IISc on the other hand has no such events or activities.
- IIT helps you become employable in the job market whereas IISC is for students who have a passion for science and want to pursue research and doctorates after graduation.
- IISC has two additional exams which are KVPY and NEET UG apart from the 2 common GATE and JEE.
All in all, IISc and IIT are miles apart and have many points of difference.
What is the minimum salary of IISc?
The Minimum salary offered at IISC depends on the role you have been recruited for. The minimum salary for a research intern is 2.0 Lakhs per year, for Intern the minimum salary is 2.0 Lakhs per year, and so on.
A few roles and their average yearly salaries offered at IISc have been tabulated below:
|
Roles |
Average Salary |
|
Project Assistant |
INR 244,038/yr |
|
Research Assistant |
INR 295000/yr |
|
Research Associate |
INR 592500/yr |
|
Post Doctoral Fellow |
INR 720833/yr |
|
Project Associate |
INR 364545/yr |
How good is the AI M.Tech course in IISc Bangalore? How good can an electrical engineer do in that course?
My sister is currently pursuing AI MTech in IISc Bangalore. She shared her courses taught in the first and second-semester
First semester
- Linear algebra course that focuses on theory and related algorithms.
- Postgraduate course on probability and stochastic processes.
- Optimization course for constrained and unconstrained problems.
- Data Structures and algorithms are mainly for non-CS people.
These are fundamental courses you will be studying before actually getting started with AI. In the second semester courses will be like
2nd semester
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Image Processing
- Speech Processing
The courses of the consecutive semesters depend on the student and his/her project advisor.
My sister has huge expectations from this program and she claims that the program fulfilled all of them. As for your other question, not only an EE Engineer but also a CS or ECE engineer can do well in this program. AI is a multifaceted field and thus is suitable for people from diverse backgrounds.
Which one is better: PGDIE at NITIE or MTech in nanoscience at IISc?
It all actually depends on your interest. As both of these options are completely different and two different areas of interest. You must choose what you find interesting. There would not be any conflict between these two institutes over the placement stats as both of them will give good placements to their students. Here are the recent placement highlights of the institutes.
| Parameters | NITIE | IISc |
| Average CTC | 20 LPA | 10 LPA |
| Highest CTC | 43 LPA | 40 LPA |
| Major recruiters | ETLI, EY, IDFC First | HP, Dell, Intel |
If you are interested in tough work that is more challenging or research and development-oriented, you should choose IISc. As in the world of Nanoscience, IISc is the country’s most renowned institution. And if you are more inclined towards managerial work, then it would be better to go to NITIE.
Does IISc Bangalore select students with a low CGPA and average GATE marks?
In IISc Bangalore, for certain programs, only the GATE scores are taken into consideration. For example- M.Tech (course) in CSA and SSA streams.
In the above-mentioned programs, you have to secure the top 50-100 rank in the GATE CS examination.
For M.Tech in some streams, and M.Tech (Research) and Ph.D. programs, IISc Bangalore uses the GATE score simply as a cutoff. The selection is done based on the written test and subsequent interview. The GATE cutoff for an interview call is relatively low. This is done with the idea that a good student who had a bad exam can still perform extremely well during the interview. For M.Tech/ Ph.D. CS, this rank is equal to the top 500-1000 ranks(for those who apply), but it can go to 200 for other streams.
Your GATE scores and GPA during graduation become mostly irrelevant once you get called by IISc Bangalore for an interview. They can only work to make the interviewer biased toward/against you, this won’t happen unless you have significantly high or low scores respectively. What matters for your selection is if you can impress the interviewers with your knowledge of the topic(s) that you want to study/research.
Thus, if you go for a course at IISc Bangalore which makes selections through a written test and an interview, make sure to study your topic well and answer the interviewers with confidence.
How is Mtech in IIT Delhi compared to Mtech in IISC Banglore in Computer Science?
One of my friends had both options, MTech in IIT Delhi and MTech in IISc Bangalore, however, despite his hailing from Delhi, he chose IISc Bangalore over IIT Delhi. Some strong reasons which influenced his decision were
- The Institute has excellent research facilities and approaches second to no other engineering Institute in India.
- IISc Bangalore does not have a BTech program and thus the entire focus of the faculty resources, education, and resources are invested in the Master's program unlike IIT Delhi, where BTech is given more importance.
- IIT Delhi has a higher intake of UG students than PG students and they are given more preferences and attention than UG students.
- Being situated in Bangalore, the IT hub of India IISC has close ties with IT companies visiting frequently for some or other events or technical competitions
- Most GATE toppers prefer IISc or IIT Bombay over IIT Delhi and so do the companies offering placements.
- The overall ambiance of campus life is more tranquil in IISc Bangalore than in IIT Delhi which is an overly populated and polluted city.
- IISc is being recognized by foreign universities and one can pursue their Ph.D. with a degree from IISc.
All these pointers strongly inclined my friend towards IISc and he eventually completed his MTech from there.
What are the questions asked in an interview for an integrated PhD (maths) at IISc Bangalore?
One of my friends appeared for the integrated Ph.D. Math at IISc Bangalore and shared her experience of the same. A total of 72 students had been shortlisted for the interview and her interview took place on the last day. As she entered the room, they asked for her introduction and her interest to which she told them it was analysis. She was asked the following questions
- Construct a differential function satisfying the following conditions, f(1)=f(-1)=o; f(0)=1, and f(x) is zero everywhere except (-1, 1)
- Group theory question wherein they gave her an order of the group and asked to check the elements of some order
The entire interview was based on the above questions which my friend was not able to answer most of the time and thus did not get selected. However, she learned a lot from that interview and summed the entire experience in these points
- She learned a new problem-solving approach that requires breaking the problem into small cases.
- The panelists here are very friendly and you can even postpone your interview till the last day if you are not comfortable.
- The questions asked to a candidate are never repeated for other candidates.
So, overall the experience was very knowledgeable and I hope it's so for you too.
How can I prepare for the design aptitude test (DAT) and personal interview (PI) for admission to CPDM, IISc Bangalore?
DAT or the Design Aptitude Test has 2 parts DAT I and DAT II and the selection of the interview is done on the basis of the first one. DAT I like a CEED examination has no multiple-choice questions while DAT II covers basic electronics, engineering mechanics, and materials science. The mathematical problems will be such that students from any branch are able to solve them.
The final selection is done on the basis of the total score from the DAT and the PI. The acceptance ratio of CPDM is around 10% as about 200+ students sit for DST and only 20-25 students are selected. One of my friends got selected for the PI round and was asked the following questions
- Questions asked were meant to evaluate your approach to designing products or services.
- Design assignments were given that tested your approach to designing
- You will be questioned about your past experiences, academics, and your projects.
The best way to get selected is to present a unique idea while sounding genuine. Dont bluff as they are quick to catch and you will lose your chance.
What is the placement prospects for M Tech research in CSA at IISc Bangalore?
M.Tech (Research) students have the same placement opportunities as M.Tech students in CSA at IISc Bangalore.
M.Tech (Research) in CSA at IISc Bangalore has a few advantages over others:
- M.Tech (Research) has a smaller course load as compared to M.Tech. The students have to study 3 to 6 courses, which is less as compared to the 10 courses studied by M.Tech students.
- The M.Tech (Research) students have their placements during the 3rd year, so they are generally well-prepared before the placement season begins.
- M.Tech Research students begin their research work in their 2nd semester. This makes them skilled and learned in their area of research and they easily get a research-specific job, given they secure a good CGPA. Also, they can split time between placement preparation and research if required.
At IISc Bangalore, Systems students are hired by companies such as Oracle, Nutanix, and Microsoft for packages in the range of 22 LPA to 28 LPA.
Intelligent Systems students receive offers from companies like Flipkart, Amazon, and Microsoft for packages ranging from 22 LPA to 39 LPA.
Theory students may face difficulty in securing a systems job if they are out of touch with coding. This is because they may lack implementation skills and knowledge about systems as they are engaged in Maths. However, because M.Tech Research students get sufficient time to work on their weaknesses, Theory students overcome these problems and usually perform well in the placements. Industry-oriented jobs are fewer for Theory students in comparison to Systems and Intelligent Systems students.
IISc Bangalore students of M.Tech (Research) in CSA secure good jobs with packages >=22 LPA. Thus, M.Tech (Research) in CSA is a good course with very good placement opportunities.
What is the placement scope for an ME in computer science and engineering at IISc Bangalore?
IISc Bangalore has an active placement cell that conducts placements yearly. Last year the students received an average salary of INR 23 LPA and the highest salary of INR 60 LPA. Some of the past recruiters include Adobe, India Bulls, Siemens, L&T, Tech Mahindra, ICICI bank, Cognizant, Birla Soft, Cipla, etc.
As for the ME, it's a research-oriented program and has no placements. So I am assuming the scope you are concerned about is the learning scope. The ME in CSE helps largely in expanding your knowledge base and considering it comes from one of the most prestigious institutes, the course is undoubtedly exceptional. However, it's best to check the faculty profile in your related areas.
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