Is the IIT HSEE overrated?

IIT Madras conducts its own entrance exam, the Humanities and Social Science Entrance Examination (HSEE) to admit students for its various MA and Ph.D. programs. But you need to understand what your expectations are and what you want to do after the program.

If you want to do higher studies in the field after graduating, then it is a decent program. In terms of job placements on campus, it may not fulfill your expectations. Take a look at some placement statistics for the MA program for the year 2019-20 for better clarity.

• Percentage of placements – 86%
• Highest salary – INR 12.33 lakhs per annum
• Lowest salary – INR 6 lakhs per annum
• Average salary – INR 9.11 lakhs per annum
• Median salary – INR 9 lakhs per annum

Thus many students opt for higher studies or prepare for civil service examinations after studying here.