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Which is better, IISc or IIT Bombay?
It actually depends on your degree. For bachelor's courses, IIT Bombay is a better choice. IISc started delivering UG courses recently. But for PG courses like M.Tech or Ph.D. IISc is definitely the better option.
B.Tech is the most valued course at IIT Bombay. It gives the UG student a sense of superiority. While each department of IISc has a limited number of PG and Ph.D. students. The building and resources are completely separate for UG and PG students.
The student-professor ratio of IISc is around 7-8 students per professor. While it is around 25-30 students per professor at IIT Bombay.
IISc MTech branches have a better placement record as well. Good placement opportunities, multidisciplinary approach, research focus, are some of the perks of joining IISc.
Why is getting into IIT Bombay tougher than getting into Harvard?
The nature of the admission procedure and its level of difficulty at IIT and Harvard are too vast.
IIT Bombay: To get admission here one needs to clear and score well in JEE Advance. It’s important to note that you don’t necessarily have to score well in JEE Mains; all you need to do is qualify for Advance.
Harvard University: Getting admission at Harvard requires an extremely high GPA around 3.9/4 along with a very high SAT score. Moreover, your extracurricular background should speak volumes of your talent.
Depending on your background and skills you might find getting admission at IIT Bombay harder than at Harvard. I think the below 2 points are the main reasons people have this general opinion.
- One can get admission to Harvard by donating a substantial amount to the University. But this is possible only if you are above average. On the other hand, being a government institution, IIT admits students on the basis of merits only.
- The acceptance rate of IIT is much lower than that of Harvard. However, this is not a logical parameter since India has a bigger population so the candidates are also more in number. Another reason why IIT has a higher acceptance rate is because of the ease of application. One just needs to prepare for the JEE Exam to become a candidate. In the case of Harvard, a lot of formalities are required like writing statement of purpose, obtain letters of recommendation and even paying a hefty application fee. For this reason, only most students prefer IIT over Harvard and thereby increasing the rate of admission.
So one college might be easier for you but difficult for others and vice versa. It all depends on individual capabilities.
How good is the Computer Science program at IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay CS program is like a dream come true even for those who cracked JEE easily. IIT Bombay is located in Powai, Mumbai, India. The institute has become a big brand over the past few years and everyone who passes out from this college cannot stop praising it. IIT Bombay offers one of the best CSE programs in India. The academic ambiance and exposure offered are unmatched.
- The CSE faculty of IIT Bombay is well-educated and has a big achievements record. Frequent industrial visits add to the industrial exposure.
- Last year the average CTC for the CSE branch in IIT Bombay placements 2022 was INR 17.91 LPA. This year the stats look like this:
|
Branch |
CSE/Electronics |
|
Name of the Company |
QuadEye |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 1.02 CPA |
|
Sector |
SDE And R&D |
IIT Bombay CSE is not only about writing code or mastering a variety of programming languages. The students are taught a variety of courses. The required core curriculum rarely covers any one topic thoroughly. The department also offers a wide range of electives that students can choose from based on the sub-fields that intrigue them.
Overall, the CSE program of IIT Bombay is the best in the country and should be considered at any cost.
What is highest package for IDC, IIT Bombay?
IDC Technologies is a company that offers a range of technology solutions to businesses and organizations. As with any company, there are various positions within IDC Technologies, each with its own salary range.
According to available data, the highest-paying job at IDC Technologies is that of a Solution Architect, with a salary of INR 26.6 Lakhs per year. This indicates that this position is a highly sought-after and desirable role within the company. It is worth noting that this salary figure may vary depending on factors such as the employee's experience, skills, and performance.
The top 10% of employees at IDC Technologies earn more than INR 11 lakhs per year. This suggests that there is room for growth within the company for employees who perform well and demonstrate a commitment to their work. Additionally, the top 1% of employees earn more than INR 23 lakhs per year. This indicates that there are some highly successful and well-compensated individuals within the company.
It is important to note that salary estimates are based on data from 5.9k IDC Technologies employees.
Who are some of the most famous IIT Bombay alumni?
IIT Bombay boasts a long list of notable alumni in various industries. Some of the most eminent figures have been listed below
- Nandan Nilekani: Chairman of UID and ex-head of Infosys.
- Manohar Parrikar: Present Chief Minister of the state of Goa
- Kanwal Rekhi: Ex-chairman of Citicorp, who has a building named after him at IIT Bombay.
- Jairam Ramesh: He is an Indian Economist and Politician belonging to the Indian National Congress in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ruling coalition of center-left political parties heading the Government of India.
- Bharat Desai: He is currently a chairman of Syntel, a KPO and IT organization. His current net worth is around 1.4 billion Dollars.
- Udaya Kumar: He designed the Indian rupee sign.
These famous alumni from IIT Bombay have made the institution's name and are highly considered idols by many IITians.
What are the pros and cons of studying in IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay is the dream college of many Engineering aspirants. Some major pros and cons of IIT Bombay are mentioned below:
Pros
- IIT Bombay is the elite Engineering college in India with almost 75% of 100 rankers targeting this institute.
- IIT Bombay offers a variety of courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- It provides holistic development of students.
- The MNCs that visit during placements offer high packages that are quite appealing.
- Some of the top branches include CSE, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical. The faculty of all these branches are extremely learned. CSE students are busy with projects and usually get recruited by top IT companies while chemical engineering promotes research.
Cons
- IIT Bombay is not a university providing courses in other fields such as arts, dance, painting, or the law.
- Most of the courses focus on application only. For instance, even math is not pure but applied
- The quality of education is gradually deteriorating over the past few years despite all efforts to save it from the fall
- Most top students prefer to go for jobs rather than become researchers
The cons are not major enough to overshadow the pros yet and the Institute is expected to remain among the top for a few more years.
What are the differences you noticed between IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay?
There certainly are many differences between IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay promotes freedom whereas IIM Ahmedabad teaches you accountability. IIT Bombay gives you the ability to dream whereas IIM Ahmedabad helps you change them. IITB is more generic in nature whereas IIMA focuses strictly on core concepts. Both carry equal importance in one’s life and one cannot be considered better than the other. They both are like two wheels of a vehicle indispensable to each other.
The table below states the primary differences through statistics.
|
Particulars |
IIT Bombay |
IIM Ahmedabad |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 4 CPA |
INR 1.16 CPA ($1,40,599) |
|
Average CTC |
INR 23.26 LPA |
INR 89.71 LPA ($1,08,405) |
|
Top Recruiters |
American Express, Honda Japan, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group |
Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Bain & Company, Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, TAS, and TCS |
|
Number of Recruiters |
400+ |
190 |
Do you regret joining IIT Bombay?
I know a friend who is currently in her second semester and she shared a few pieces of information regarding the scenario there.
As everyone says, joining IIT Bombay was indeed a very fun-filled experience and it satisfies all your cravings for a rich college life experience.
However, after a few days, she became aware of some harsh realities. Due to the relaxed ambiance, she stopped focusing on academics and was not among the toppers anymore. This affected her confidence a lot. She started feeling inferior to her peers and considered herself just an average student. She started anticipating if her decision to join IIT Bombay was even worth it. Eventually, she realized that she was mistaken and the truth was way different. She realized a few things she wasn’t able to ascertain before
- She was able to learn such things she could not have learned anywhere else
- She had learned to work more than her capabilities and push her limit by studying with many geniuses
- She got to know her worth when compared to people in the same field
- Life at IIT Bombay made her all the more humble and mature, ready to face life challenges strongly.
She eventually did not regret joining IIT Bombay even a bit. She gave it the credit for grooming her overall personality.
Can you share hostel room photos of IIT Bombay?
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus has decent hostel facilities with water coolers and clean washrooms. Here are a few photos for reference
The above picture shows one bed, desk, and almirah but there are sets of 2 for everything one for you and one for your roommate.
Water coolers inside the hostels.
IIT Bombay, Hostel 16B building look like this
A room inside this building looks like this
Here also everything is in pairs one for you and the other for your roommate.
What rank is required in JEE Advanced to get CSE in IIT Bombay?
To get CSE in IIT Bombay, you need a JEE Advanced rank of 60 if you belong to General Category. This rank keeps getting lower every year. If you are certain of studying CSE at IIT Bombay, then start studying without further hesitation. In case you are still not sure, I have a friend's experience that might help you make the decision. He was interested in Mechanical and was not sure about CSE. With a rank of 70, he went for Mechanical Engineering.
Now there is a course at IIT Bombay that is compulsory for all freshers. The course comprises the fundamentals of Computer Science. Once he studied that, he became certain that he wanted to pursue CSE instead and requested a branch change. In fact, I know many who changed their branch after becoming aware of their passion and inclinations. So you don’t have to necessarily make a decision right now, and can always avail of the branch change option later on. But make sure to make an early decision. Also if your JEE rank is average then you can always change your branch later on. However, an important thing to keep in mind is that this branch change option is possible only if your first-year CGPA is up to the mark.
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