How is the MTech (research) CS program of IISC Bangalore in terms of placements?

In IISc Bangalore, the MTech (Research) students sit for placements along with MTech (Course) students. In fact, MTech (Research) students are often treated as rivals by the course students. Here are a few reasons for their differences 

• The research students have lesser courses than course students, rendering them more time to prepare for placements.
• Secondly, research students sit for placements in their third year while the course students sit in their second year. 
• MTech Research students generally start their research work in their second semester itself so they become better researchers and are able to secure the best job profiles. 

Because of the above reasons, the majority of MTech (Research) students get placed better than course students. These research students usually go into 3 streams, theory, systems, and intelligent systems. The placement scenario for each has been given below

• Theory: Theory students might face issues in system-based companies especially if they lack coding skills. These students are usually proficient in math and thus lack skills in systems. However, a 3-month dedicated preparation can get them placed excellently.
• Systems: These students are easily placed in top companies such as Oracle, Nutanix, Microsoft, and many more.
• Intelligent Systems: These students are hired by companies such as Flipkart, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.

Although research is time-consuming, the light coursework helps the research students prepare for placements. Over the past few years, MTech (Research) students receive packages around INR 22 LPA and the scenario is just going to get better!