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What are the rules for branch changes at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee has a detailed process for students who wish to change their branch.
Here is a summary of the main rules:
Students who have enrolled in B.Tech, IDD, and IMD programs with admission through JEE Advanced are eligible for branch change at the end of the first semester. But you must fulfill the following criteria:
- CGPA for General and OBC categories> 8.0
- CGPAfor SC/ST category > 7.0
- Earned credits at the end of Spring Semester > 48*
- Not failed in any course
- Only the top 2% of students in the merit of General, OBC, SC, and ST categories will be eligible for the change of branch/program.
The strength of a class shouldn't increase by 5% of the actual number of seats
Branch change is strictly done on the basis of merit, that is CGPA. In the case of a tie, JEE ranks are considered. Basically, you have to be among the toppers in your branch to be eligible for branch change as the competition is tough, especially in preferred branches like CS and ECE.
How do I prepare for getting a graduate trainee job at Flipkart through their campus recruitment process at IIT Roorkee?
The best way to secure a graduate trainee job at flip may through campus placements at IIT Roorkee is to improve your CGPA. But if you are a 3rd-year student, you are past the stage to improve your CGPA. Here are a few other ways
Written Test:
This is the first and the most important step for getting shortlisted. The written test comprises questions very similar to that of the CAT. It’s recommended to do some quantitative-based test exercises and practice some puzzles.
Group Discussion (GD):
To prepare for this round, brush up on your current affairs, and read a little of the newspaper daily so that you are aware of the current happenings. Perform a mock GD for practice. The judges are looking for candidates with excellent leadership skills and creative ideas. Don’t be aggressive at all while delivering your opinions.
Personal Interview (PI):
The panelists usually question you about your resume details so be well prepared for that. Make sure your resume is genuine and has no bluff. In this round, your confidence, ability to handle stress, teamwork, and analytical skills are evaluated. You can also be asked to solve a puzzle or case study. Having full knowledge of the company, and its recent development is an added bonus in the round.
Lastly, be confident while answering everything thrown at you and you are good to go.
What is the average CTC obtained by a Mtech Civil engineer from IIT Roorkee? How much % of placements in MTech Civil?
My knowledge is limited to MTech Civil Engineering placements from IIT Kanpur only. But I believe the placement scenario of IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee is pretty much the same.
The core Civil Engineering companies prefer structural engineers to transportation engineering and the competition is also high. For a structural engineer position, you might even have to compete with dual-degree students as companies generally prefer them for the structural engineering profile. Also, the number of structural engineers is higher than transportation engineers theory increasing the competition.
Coming to placements, MTech civil engineers rarely land good packages. A few consulting companies like Spectrum offer a very low package of around INR 4-5 LPA and recruit you as a trainee for 6 months. Lnt also offers 36000 per month to engineering trainees for a period of 6 months.
The general distribution of MTech Civil engineers is as follows
- 30% get placement
- 20% opt for a Ph.D
- 30% are employed within 6 months of course completion.
- The rest 20% goes to ESE/PSU
The average package depends on a lot of factors like what career prospect you go for.
What is the scope of metallurgical and materials engineering at IIT Roorkee?
The scope of Metallurgical and Materials engineering or that of any engineering depends largely on where your inclinations lie and how much you are willing to work for it. There are several rare cases wherein a student of Biotechnology, the least preferred branch of engineering, is offered to a good company with a very high package.
IIT Roorkee and in fact, most IITs have low core opportunities but many non-core opportunities. That being said, it’s advisable for an IITian to learn to code for future security. IIT Roorkee offers the perfect culture to learn to code.
It’s a well-known fact that Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, was also a BTech in metallurgy from IIT KGP. So I would like to conclude by saying that even if there are no opportunities at your door, create one!
How much is maximum package in IIT Roorkee in recent time?
IIT Roorkee Placements 2023 is still conducting its placement drive. The highest CTC was recorded at INR 1.3 CPA while the highest International CTC stood at INR 1.06 CPA.
The below table represents the year-wise highest CTC trends of IIT Roorkee:
|
Year |
Highest CTC |
|
2021 |
INR 70 LPA |
|
2022 |
INR 2.15 ??? |
|
2023 |
INR 1.3 ??? |
It’s important to note that these highest packages may seem huge but in reality, are misleading. Considering the currency change and tax rate the actual in-hand salary is nothing more than 40 lakhs in CS while 33 Lakhs in Chemical.
What should I carry to IIT Roorkee on first day?
On your first day at IIT Roorkee, it’s very important to carry all your academic documents, like mark sheets, identity proofs, and photographs. The registration process at IIT Roorkee is very tiresome so it’s better to be prepared.
Other essential items of daily use one need to bring to IIT Roorkee are a toothbrush, towel, clothes, and bed sheets. Bring a scientific calculator if you have one. There is no need to bring a mattress, dustbin, or broomstick as all this will be sold in a stall on the first day itself.
It’s advisable to pack light as everything is available in the market from pin to plane.
Most importantly pack a lot of motivation and passion before you come to IIT Roorkee!
How can I make my free time productive at IIT Roorkee?
My answer pertains to every student in any university or college. Every single second for a student is valuable and thus students should try to make their free time productive to gain maximum benefits. Here are a few tips to do so:
- Don’t get addicted to series or gaming
- IIT Roorkee has an excellent sports culture promoted through top-notch facilities. It’s best to try your hands at every sport and pursue one passionately
- Health freaks can always spend their time in the gym because a healthy body has a sound mind
- Learn swimming
- Try to learn to code as it will definitely help you in the future. You may try competitive coding, web development, android development, game development, machine learning, and of course software development.
- You can explore the places around the campus as Roorkee has a great historical background
- Make new friends
All these will make your free time productive!
Which is better among IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, and IIIT Hyderabad for an M.Tech in CSE?
IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, and IIIT Hyderabad are all known for their top notch education and placements. Here is a comparison among these institutions:
| Parameters | IIT Roorkee | IIT Hyderabad | IIIT Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2024 Engineering Ranking | 6 | 9 | 54 |
| Highest Package 2023 | (Overall) INR 1.3 CPA (Domestic) INR 1.06 CPA (International) |
- | (M.Tech CSE) INR 51 LPA |
| Average Package 2023 | - | (M.Tech) INR 18.10 LPA | (M.Tech CSE) INR 26.39 LPA |
| Placement % 2023 | - | (M.Tech) 72.52% | (M.Tech CSE) 99% |
| Notable Recruiters | Dell, Bank of America, Deloitte, IBM, Barclays, EXL, among others. | Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Caterpillar, Oracle, among others. | TCS, Deloitte, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, Capgemini, Accenture and JIO |
Among the two IITs, IIT Roorkee will be a better choice because of its brand name and industry connections. The placements at IIT R are top notch. On the other hand, if you choose IIIT Hyderabad, you’ll get the benefit of a great coding culture, and this institute also delivers really good placements in CSE.
Out of my personal experience, I can assure you that IIT Roorkee is a great choice for your M.Tech CSE in terms of opportunities, faculty, academics, and placements.
What should I choose, CSE at IIT Hyderabad, BHU, mechanical at IIT Kharagpur or electrical at IIT Roorkee?
Irrespective of the IIT you choose, CS placements are excellent everywhere with very lucrative packages offered to its top rankers. A good student can pay a package as high as INR 30-40 LPA in CS whereas the same students will only end up with a package of INR 10–15 LPA.
While many may comment that placements should not be the only determining factor, I am here to contradict that opinion. CS is a branch that is dynamic and any engineering aspirants will be attracted to it naturally while other branches are a bit rigid and require specific attention.
As far as CSE at IIT BHU is concerned, it’s at par with most older IITs. The majority of the batch is pre-placed or placed on the first day itself. A few top recruiters include Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.
Which is better: IIT Roorkee mechanical or IIT BHU electronics?
IIT Roorkee Mechanical will be better. It has an excellent placement record. IIT Roorkee Mechanical average package is INR 15 LPA. Reputed companies like Google, Microsoft, and Maruti Suzuki recruit from the branch. You can also get good placement opportunities in the IT sector.
IIT Roorkee has various clubs such as Web development Club, Programming Club, Robotics, etc. If you are interested, you can join any of these clubs and build additional skills.
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