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Why are IIIT's such as IIIT-Hyderabad, IIIT-Delhi and IIIT-Allahabad so under-rated?
First of all, to clear any misconceptions, IIITH, IIITD and IIITA are not connected in any manner. Out of the three, only IIIT Allahabad is a member of the actual collective known as the IIITs.
The common public doesn’t know much about these prestigious colleges. Consequently, they aren’t valued as much as the IITs and NITs. Here are the reasons why-
- All these institutes offer very few branches, which are mostly IT related.
- They aren’t as old as some of the IITs and NITs. They were set up even after IIT Guwahati, which is the 7th IIT in terms of establishment year.
- They don’t possess big campuses and a vast infrastructure.
But those who belong to the field of engineering (especially IT), give high ratings to these institutions, especially IIIT Hyderabad. These three offer research oriented academics. They even offer UG research programs.
IIIT Hyderabad, Delhi and Allahabad are performing really well in their respective fields. They should be given much more attention.
What should I choose: NITK CSE or IIIT Hyderabad CSE?
The decision of choosing one between NITK CSE and IIIT Hyderabad CSE depends on what kind of college life you are looking for. To be frank, if you want a dynamic campus life with an equally good but light curriculum, NIT Surathkal is better than IIIT Hyderabad because the matter has a very rigid campus life that focuses entirely on academics. NIT Surathkal will give you a huge baggage of memories, a good job, and some good connections. But IIIT Hyderabad will help you become a person of responsibility whose only focus is building a career.
NIT Surathkal brings you together with people from all corners of the country which makes the experience better. IIIT Hyderabad on the other hand has only two branches - CSE and ECE. So the former may not make you a very talented CS engineer but will surely develop your personality as a whole.
So the best way to decide is to analyze your inclination, and then make an informed decision.
On what basis do you get admission in IIIT Hyderabad?
To get admission into regular B.Tech at IIIT Hyderabad, you need to score minimum 250 marks in JEE Mains. You also need a good percentage in 12th boards, and more than 85 marks in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The subject-wise cutoff is usually 85 or more for all the three. As for dual degree admissions, you need to clear UGEE and a subsequent interview. Make sure to check the 12th marks requirement for the same, if any. The college also intakes a limited number of dual degree students through lateral admissions.
IIIT Hyderabad does not offer any reservation, and it is quite difficult to get into.
Why are IIIT Hyderabad placements so poor?
One of my friends works in a leading MNC and told me that his company only recruits from IIIT Hyderabad because of its extremely talented crowd. During my internship at a Fortune company’s research lab, I observed that they recruited students only from old IITs and top IIITs. Many IIIT Hyderabad students receive big offers from US-based companies.
Do you still believe IIIT Hyderabad has poor placemats after reading the above instances? If yes, then go through the following placement stats:
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2021) |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
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Students registered |
321 |
400 |
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Students placed |
309 |
398 |
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Highest package |
INR 56 LPA |
INR 74 LPA |
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Average package |
INR 30 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
|
Lowest package |
INR 2 LPA |
INR 4 LPA |
It's true that IIT Hyderabad being a CS oriented institute has good placement records in these branches alone. Other fields have poor placements and many Master's students suffer as a result. But to claim IIIT Hyderabad has poor placements as a whole would be misleading indeed.
Is competitive coding the only key to survive in IIIT Hyderabad?
The preconceived notion that competitive programming or CP is the only way you can survive in a coding-driven institute like IIIT Hyderabad is actually not true. The reason most people believe this is because the media covers only the achievements of CP and ICPC. There isn’t much publicity about the research culture here which is a big reason research enthusiasts consider this institute a good option.
You will be surprised to know that on average, only 5% of UG students do CP regularly, outside of the regular CP-type programming assignments in the first year. If by survival you mean getting noticed then yes, not doing CP may not get you famous here. But that does not mean you cannot survive here.
The ones who aren’t into CP, are busy maintaining systems that actually help in making our lives easier. They work on open-source libraries from all around the world and conduct qualitative research. They publish papers in diverse fields like security, linguistics, vision, robotics, etc
If you are a student here who isn’t interested in either academics or research, you can still survive through minimal efforts.
What are the craziest stories of IIIT Hyderabad?
One of my friends being a part of IIIT Hyderabad had shared his fair share of craziest stories about the institution which included an ordinary habit of sleeping in front of a teacher during ongoing classes. Nevertheless, it was surprising to see how aloof he was with this situation. For 2-5 years, he managed to hide from every professional's eyes. He survived till 3rd year with an F grade. Yet there's the doomsday. This was the first half of the sixth half.
Prof. Nand Kishore Acharya, one of the humblest and modest professors of IIIT conducted a test which took place at 10.30. K used to fall asleep in a matter of 20 minutes. At 10.15 am, the alarm rings and snoozes again at 10.30. His sleep lasted until 11:00 am and the menacing sound of the alarm overwhelmed him.
No one mentioned his absence for a while in the examination hall. The man stands 5 minutes late in front of him in the hall.
Interestingly, after that K mailed the professor, about a major asthma attack and said he was taken to the hospital and could not appear for the mid-sem, as he was discharged this morning.
There was a crowd out of his room and everyone was knocking on his door. He comes out to their relief, smiling and healthy.
The teacher accepted the letter and gave him marks for the relevant test.
How do I prepare for the IIIT Hyderabad PGEE exam for the computer science branch?
My sister gave IIIT Hyderabad PGEE Exam in 208 and claims it to be easier than GATE. The number of questions varies every year but the pattern somewhat remains similar. The exam had two papers.
Paper 1 - Aptitude (Time: 90 minutes)
- This one comprised 40 questions out of which 20-25 were quantitative questions, 5-10 questions were based on programming and mathematics, and 10 questions were based on comprehension
- Some of the most common topics covered were Calendar, Clocks, Directions, Blood Relation, Time and Distance, Probability Syllogism, Number and Series, Data sufficiency, and Propositional logic.
- As a whole the level of difficulty was easy to medium.
Paper 2 - Technical (Time: 90 minutes)
- This paper comprised 60 questions out of which 20-25 questions were from previous years Gate/Isro paper. The remaining questions were related to simple subject knowledge.
- The level of programming questions and data structure questions was higher than in the Gate exam.
- Each question had more than one answer and not ticking all the right ones would lose you marks.
- Again, the level of difficulty was easy and anyone who had cleared GATE could clear this too.
It's best to adopt the same strategy you used for GATE preparation and you will surely get good results.
How do hostel rooms of IIIT Hyderabad look like?
IIIT Hyderabad hostel rooms are like that of any typical hostel. They can easily house two students but sometimes are too cramped. The hostel rooms also have a cupboard which will hold most of your belongings. The beds are also of average size.
Usually, BTech students are allotted single occupancy rooms in the first 2 years after which they are shifted to their single rooms. These rooms are quite spacious than many other engineering college hostels. A friend currently in her first year at IIIT Hyderabad shared the following photo of her room
She claimed the hostels to be decent with wifi and laundry facilities.
How can one prepare for the UGEE (IIIT-H) exam?
IIIT Hyderabad conducts UGEE for UG admissions and is somewhat like JEE. The syllabus is usually from Ncert +1 & +2 Books, from the PCM subjects. If you are well-versed in your basic concepts clearing this exam won’t be a hassle. It’s however recommended to procure some written modules of certain Coaching materials the best being IIITprep.
IIITprep has excellently written content that helps you prepare well for the exam. You can even download the available PDFs and books from its website. The topics covered give you a better understanding of the complex topics. In fact, the course material is so good that it helps you in preparing for JEE Advance as well.
So for cracking UGEE, refer to the material from IIITprep and you are good to go!
Is IIIT Hyderabad masters worth it?
Yes, pursuing Masters at IIIT Hyderabad is worth it. Below are the reasons:
- Develop strong programming skills: IIIT Hyderabad prioritizes building good programming skills, which surpasses other institutes.
- Opportunity to engage in research: IIIT Hyderabad is renowned for its world-class labs in Vision, Language Processing, Data Analytics, Cloud, and Agricultural research.
- Access to a strong Alumni network: Despite being a young institution, IIIT Hyderabad has alumni who have established themselves in technical and managerial jobs, making it easier for you to gain access to internship and job opportunities in India and abroad.
- Good placement track record: Many reputed companies, such as Google, Facebook, and Pocket Gems, conduct campus placements in IIIT Hyderabad, with several other companies offering job placements during the placement season.
- Focus on personal development: IIIT Hyderabad aims to develop you as an individual, rather than merely prepare you for a job.
However, there are some drawbacks that you should consider:
- There are rumors that placements are biased toward B Techs.
- The course is relatively expensive if you do not receive a GATE scholarship.
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