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Do IIT Guwahati organise spot round for M.Tech admissions?
No, the Department of Mechanical Engineering generally does not organize any spot admission for postgraduate courses. The first list is released after the initial counseling. The further lists are released depending on the seats available till that time. This procedure is repeated until the 4th list is released wherein the newly selected candidates have to take admission on the first day of registration, and classes start subsequently.
Occasionally, a change of specialization is allowed even after the commencement of classes although there is no provision for spot admission. However, sometimes instead of publishing the 4th list, the Department may go for Spot Admission to the waitlisted candidates. This once happened in 2015. It all depends on the vacancy and nothing is fixed.
Spot admission takes place in IIT Hyderabad and IIT Madras although there is no guarantee of any particular choice of streams even department.
How is night life of students in IIT Guwahati?
The nightlife of the students at IIT Guwahati varies depending on the students. At IIT Guwahati most of the classes and labs are completed by 5:30 pm, after which students can spend their time as they want. Many indulge in sports, drama, and theater to club activities, etc. There are different categories of undergraduates and postgraduate students and the nightlife varies accordingly.
A lot of students practice dancing in the dance room, play music in the new SAC till 1 am. The food court is another place where students hang out during nighttime. You can also take a stroll on the campus or hang out with friends beside the lake. Apart from this some students also prefer to spend their nights playing sports such as football, lawn tennis, basketball, squash, etc. Canteens generally at nights keep swarming with students and this frequency doubles up during the exam times.
The library remains open till 2 am and one can find Ph.D. and Mtech students there at night busy with their lab experiments, projects, and thesis writing. Many students also stay in their rooms or lab.
What are some must-have experiences at IIT Guwahati that you would recommend your juniors to experience?
One of my cousins shared a very adventurous experience at IIT Guwahati and she highly recommended every IIT Guwahati to try this once in their life. Visible right from the campus, you can see a mountain peak. She along with her friends decided to climb the mountain and teach the top of it. Although it seemed impossible they embarked on this journey with full confidence and determination.
The journey was indeed tiring with thorns, slippery soil, and rocks becoming major obstacles. But their determination took the better of them and they finally made it to the top. The exhilarating feeling of accomplishment thrilled them to the bone. They were in awe at the spectacular view and the fresh air. They even had snacks and rested there for an hour.
Here are a few things you can keep in mind if you plan to executive this trip one day.
- Wear a full sleeved jacket, track pant, and shoes
- Carry water bottles and some snacks
- Bring a strong stick for support
- Climb only if you are confident
Many may not consider it safe, and rightly so. But the outcome is too great to be missed.
How is IIT Guwahati
This answer will talk about both, IIT Guwahati in general and its civil department in particular.
IIT Guwahati is one of the esteemed institutes of the country, well known for its natural beauty. It provides an excellent blend of both academics and extracurriculars. The professors teach the concepts and it’s the student's duty to retain and make the most out of the knowledge gained. Various clubs promote extracurriculars like clubs-robotics, coding, or any technical or cultural clubs.
Specifically talking about the Civil Department, core jobs are scarce leaving many students with no option but to go for no core jobs. Most people don’t give prior thought to selecting the department and end up miserable. However, there are a few who are genuinely interested and go for higher studies. The majority of the students can be seen opting for other fields, coding, analytics, etc.
Ultimately, you should make a well informed decision considering the branch you are interested in and not the Institute. IIT Guwahati is an excellent choice and its natural beauty will definitely make your college life better!
How does it feel studying at IIT Guwahati?
As a student, you can be assured that IIT Guwahati is good enough and it is up to you to perform well. Instead of focusing on what your college can do for you, shift your perspective and think about what you can do for your college. While IITG may not have as many resources as some other IITs like IITB, K, M, and D, it is still worth attending.
At IITG, you can benefit from some excellent professors, optimal resources for every student, good placement opportunities, as well as sports and cultural fests. Don't worry too much, and remember that with hard work, dedication, and effective use of your study time, you can achieve great success. Rather than relying solely on the IIT brand name, aim to make your own mark and make your college proud of your achievements.
Why should I join IIT Guwahati?
The points below will certainly convince you to consider joining IIT Guwahati
- Beauty: IIT Guwahati is known for its splendid campus with natural beauty that mesmerizes its occupants. IIT Guwahati spends hefty money on beautifying it yearly.
- Internet speed: IIT Guwahati's internet speed is amazing and you can watch good-quality videos without buffering. However, it’s advisable not to spend too much time on the Internet.
- Fests: Alcheringa and Techniche organized by IIT Guwahati are the finest cultural and tech fests in the country.
- Clubs: Student-driven clubs help promote extracurricular activities. These also organize various events like hackathons, music events, dances, dramas, lectures, etc. to keep the ambiance lively.
- Tourism: Owing to its unique location, IIT Guwahati has many tourist spots around. Some of these are Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, Dawki, National parks and sanctuaries, Tenga Valley, Tawang, Dzukou Valley, Monasteries, Gangtok, etc.
- Transportation: Frequent bus services from campus to Guwahati City and back from city to campus are available. Bus services within the campus from hostels to academic blocks are also available.
- Hostels: The best part is the single rooms allotted to students like other IITs that give shared rooms to their students in the initial years.
- Sports and games - IIT Guwahati places great emphasis on sports and its huge courts and grounds are well maintained. The sports facilities include 10 badminton courts, 3 volleyball courts, and 3 basketball courts
- Education and placements: Academics at IIT Guwahati are easy and with regular studies it won’t be difficult to maintain a good CPI and in turn secure good placements.
I hope I have conceived you to join IIT Guwahati now!
Is IIT Guwahati good?
Yes, IIT Guwahati is indeed an excellent engineering college. Its campus is much more beautiful than that of other IITs with splendid amenities for its students. Located in the northeast, it’s loaded with cultural and natural beauty. The natural beauty is what mesmerizes many making it the dream college of many engineering aspirants.
Academics wise too, the institute offers the best. The excellent infrastructure and beauty are conducive to an enriched learning experience. The faculty pool is very cooperative and the professors assist you in every possible way.
Overall, you will not regret joining IIT Guwahati and it will definitely prove to be a lifetime experience!
Which college has better placements: IIT BHU vs IIT Guwahati vs DTU?
It’s highly illogical to compare the likes of IIT BHU and IIT Guwahati with DTU. You cannot compare a tier-1 with a tier-2 college. IITs are home to the best minds of the country and the crowd IITs attract cannot be compared to an institute like DTU. The faculty pool is refined and highly learned at IIts that are recruited through a rigorous process. IITs are funded by the central government and the campus and facilities are at another level.
Specifically talking about placements, here is a comparative analysis of the placement statistics of the aforementioned institutions| Particulars | IIT BHU | IIT Guwahati | DTU |
| Number of Companies Participated | 117 | 264 | 403 |
| Number of Offers | 472 | - | 2459 |
| Highest CTC | INR 1.2 CPA | INR 2.4 CPA | INR 1.8 CPA |
| Top Recruiters | Uber, Flipkart, Microsoft | American Express, Qualcomm, JP Morgan, C-DoT | Samsung, Instabase, Atlassian, Sprinklr, Amazon, Alphonso, Salesforce, Microsoft, Adobe, etc |
From the above table we can infer that IIT Guwahati has the best placements and DTU and IIT BHU are at the same level.
How is ECE at IIT, Guwahati?
ECE department of IIT Guwahati is known for its excellent research work and quality of education. The department has many professors who are specialized in Signal processing and related areas of electronics. However, the VLSI and Microelectronics group has less number of faculties around 5-6 while electromagnetics and microwaves with only two faculty.
The reason why I am telling you about the faculty count is that the optional courses and projects offered will be having approximately the same ratio of streams as that of faculty expertise. For those interested in a core career or research work need to consider this point seriously.
If you aren’t sure about your career prospects yet, explore options like IT, financial service, or MBA. Students of this branch
How is the Mathematics and Computing in IIT Guwahati?
For a genuine math lover, Mathematics and Computing program at IIT Guwahati is a literal treat. You need to be proficient in Math to take up this course. The syllabus includes core math concepts combined with knowledge of CS as well. Towards the end, the math is confined to statistics and finance. The syllabus is not very flexible initially but becomes so in the last two semesters.
Here are a few pros and cons pertaining to the course
Pros:
- The MnC branch boasts excellent placements second only to the CS department. The placement percentage stood at 91.94%. Out of the total 62 students that opted for placements, 57 were able to secure decent jobs. However, finance firms and banks are yet to realize the true potential of this department. One can get an INR 20 LPA by doing a decent internship and maintaining a good CGPA.
- Excellent Master's opportunities are even better than CS students. This is the best option for those planning to get a master's abroad. To upgrade your CV, you can do internships and choose electives accordingly. All this will increase your chances of admission to CSE, data science, finance, and mathematics.
- Job opportunities: This program has excellent opportunities in terms of jobs as well as research and many fields are open to hire students of this course.
Cons
- The rigidity of the syllabus makes it the jack of all trades master of none. You cannot choose the elective according to your interest during the initial years. Many useless courses add to the overall workload with no increase in knowledge.
- Those who aren’t into finance may find it difficult to cope with it as it’s impossible to drop finance courses during the initial years.
In the near future when the IT industry will be at its peak, MnC might be better than CSE in terms of monetary benefits. If you aren’t certain about your area of interest, then Maths and Computing are definitely better than all core branches except CS.
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