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How is life at IIT Guwahati?
To know about life at IIT Guwahati and get a good experience, consider the following points:
- The campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the country, surrounded by hills, lakes, and the Brahmaputra River, providing a refreshing experience.
- Nature's beauty at the campus is mesmerizing, with sunshine, rain, and fog in the winter.
- There is an hourly bus service from the campus to the city, which drops students and staff at a spot near the RBI branch of Guwahati, close to the railway station.
- From there, one can avail of other modes of transport to travel to different places in the city.
- To visit GS Road, which has malls, shops, and the best restaurants in the city, someone from the campus has to spend at least 3 hours traveling.
- Traveling to the city takes up a considerable amount of time, with buses being full on weekends as Saturdays and Sundays are holidays.
- It's important to note that experiences may differ from person to person, and are open to interpretations.
Experiences at IIT Guwahati can be considered some of the best years of your life.
How is the placement in CSE at IIT Guwahati?
Around 90% of students at IIT Guwahati are successfully placed and the placements are considered to be the best. It's important to note that the remaining students who weren't placed actually opted for higher education in other reputed universities. Top recruiters like Uber, Samsung, Microsoft, Google, and JP Morgan visit the university with the highest package offered by Uber being INR 2.2 Crore and the lowest package being INR 15 LPA. The average salary package for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is INR 29 LPA. In terms of internships, students were offered INR 2 lacs per month by companies such as Uber and Microsoft. A majority of students tend to choose careers in software development and web development.
In 2022, the highest packages have been offered by Microsoft and Google. Around 90-92% of students secured excellent internships and every student is satisfied with their internship experience. Companies visit the campus during the third year, providing students with ample opportunities to pursue their career aspirations.
Is BITS Pilani "Pilani campus" better than IIT Roorkee or IIT Guwahati?
In my opinion, both BITS Pilani and IIT Roorkee are in the same league while IIT Guwahati is a bit inferior to them. Let’s discuss further on the basis of some very common aspects
- Core subjects: BITS Pilani does not focus on core subjects and the research culture is also very inactive. This is because of the extremely laid-back curriculum and attendance policy. The research opportunities offered are very less in comparison to IITs
- Placements: In this aspect, BITS Pilani definitely fairs better with its flagship Practice School program. Students of this program receive many PPOs from top companies during internships arranged by the college itself.
- Campus life: IMHO BITS offers the best campus life owing to the student-driven culture and great academic flexibility.
- Performance: The institutes can be evaluated on the basis of the performance of their students in various entrance exams. IIT Roorkee students score the best in GATE, UPSC, etc. while BITS Pilani scores well in CAT, GMAT, and GRE.
- Peer groups: The average student quality of both the institutes is somewhat similar with IIT Roorkee giving a slight edge to BITS Pilani in this aspect.
Both the colleges have their own strengths and weaknesses and comparing them is illogical. I would say that if you are genuinely interested in CSE, then Pilani will be better for you than Roorkee. But if you aren’t certain of your area of interest then choose IIT Roorkee for its IIT tag.
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.
IIT Guwahati vs IIIT Hyderabad for CSE, which one is better?
For a CSE degree, IIIT Hyderabad is definitely better. It offers better academics, exposure, and placement opportunities. The institute has an excellent coding culture. Each year many students get selected for GSoC. It’s common to see students of IIIT Hyderabad engaged in competitive coding from the first year of the course. According to the recent highlights of IIIT Hyderabad placements, students of CSE, receive an average CTC of around INR 18 LPA.
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!
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