Should I join M.Tech IIT Kharagpur/Bombay/Madras if I want to prepare for IES?
This is a bit of a subjective question. An M.tech from the IITs won’t help in your IES preparation in any way. So both the paths are very different.
If you decide upon pursuing an M.Tech, then IIT Kharagpur will be an ideal choice. The M.tech program from IIT Kharagpur is one the best among the IITs. Here you will get to learn in-depth concepts of your preferred specialization.
You will also get to develop an academic mindset. The faculty is kind and helpful. They will encourage you to write papers and publish them. You will have the option either to go for a Phd or to apply for jobs at top companies. Because of IIT Kharagpur’s vast industry network, you will get to sit for the interviews of top companies. If you perform well in these interviews, you will have a chance to get placed in a top brand.
As an M.Tech student of IIT KGP, I can assure you of the excellence of my college in the field of engineering. You won’t regret the decision of choosing IIT Kharagpur for your higher studies.
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If your goal is to prepare for IES, it is not advisable to join M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur/Bombay/Madras. The M.Tech program at IITs is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of your field of interest, which can aid in your career. However, it is not beneficial for IES preparation, and attempting to do both may be challenging, as the coursework is rigorous. If you try to do both, it may hinder your progress in both areas.
Furthermore, M.Tech programs at IITs are often impacted by PSU recruitment. Students who don't get into PSU's take M.Tech as a backup option, but they may leave the program if they receive a PSU offer, leaving vacant seats in M.Tech. This prevents people who are interested in pursuing M.Tech from getting admission. Therefore, if you join the M.Tech program, you may be taking a spot that someone else who is genuinely interested in M.Tech could have had. Hence, it is advisable not to go for it if your primary goal is to prepare for IES.
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IES or Indian Engineering Services is a central government service for engineers who will be designated as class 1 officers. Depending on their engineering branch and the choice of post, the nature of work varies from one officer to another.
The table below will give you an idea about the IES examination.
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Conducting body |
UPSC |
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Educational requirement |
Engineering |
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Age limit |
21-30 years |
- As mentioned in the table, the minimum educational requirement for IES is engineering. So, it is not mandatory to pursue M.Tech to prepare for IES.
- Pursuing M.Tech in IIT Kharagpur/Bombay/Madras may give you an upper hand in understanding the subject but it won’t be of much help in preparing for IES exam.
- Moreover, the curriculum of M.tech in these IITs is very much hectic. This type of competitive exams requires time and focus. With regular classes, projects, assignments you will not get time to prepare for competitive exams.
Furthermore, IES requires a competitive surrounding along with good coaching, study materials, test series etc. So, if a student is very much confident in managing both M.Tech and IES preparation, then IIT- Delhi is a good option since Delhi is considered as the hub for such competitive exams and a lot of good coaching centres are within 1km radius.
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