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What were the CGPA requirements for placements in KIIT?
There are two aspects to your placements, whether you are concerned just about the immediate packages or if you are concerned about the long-term career prospects.
As far as only the packages are concerned, CGPA matters only in some of Companies. To stay on the safe side, try scoring between 6.5–7.0. The reason CGPA is considered for shortlisting is because of the huge batch size. Usually, students scoring less than 8.5 don’t clear these interviews. Apart from CGPA, you will have to convince the recruiter that you are a suitable candidate for the job through your communication skills and knowledge.
For your career prospects, CGPA alone is never enough. For some the placement drives are excellent opportunities while for some they are horror. However, when your career is concerned placements are not the only thing that can help you. So it’s better to not get overwhelmed. I know someone who failed to get placed in KIIT and ended up with the highest package in off-campus placements. If you want a bright career, try focusing on your passion rather than placements. Do something you absolutely love and success will find you one day.
Which is better: KIIT University or Heritage Institute of Technology?
KIIT has a much larger presence in the field of education as compared to the Heritage Institute of Technology.
In terms of infrastructure and exposure, KIIT is a better choice. The labs at KIIT are quite impressive. Even in terms of brand value and placements, KIIT is in a better position than Heritage. There are various societies at KIIT.
KIIT also does not see any political interference, no unions exist. This is in stark difference to most colleges in West Bengal.
Here is the latest data to draw a comparison between the two institutions:
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Categories (2023) |
Heritage Institute Of Technology |
KIIT University |
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Course Fee (Varies With Courses) |
INR 1.31-1.16 Lakhs (first year) For B.Tech 1.16 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
1.36-18.5 Lakhs (first year) For B.Tech 3.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
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Highest CTC (2022) |
INR 44 LPA |
INR 52 LPA |
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Top Recruiting Companies (2022) |
Google, Amazon, Tata Advanced Systems, Infosys, ITC Infotech, etc. |
Cognizant, LG Soft India Ltd., HSBC Technology, etc. |
Why is studying engineering in KIITs considered bad?
KIIT has not released the branch-wise placements for 2023 to date. However, it has released the overall placement figures for B.Tech, for the year 2023.
As CS is the most rewarding branch in terms of placements at present, you can closely associate these placement figures with the performance of the CS branch and the top 20 students of CS.
KIIT has recorded 90% + campus placements till date. Approximately 3000 students got on-campus placement offers.
4500+ offers were generated from 350+ companies out of which, 120+ were new.
The average CTC was recorded at approx. INR 6.50 LPA.
80 companies offered a CTC of INR 10 LPA and above.
The Highest CTC offered was INR 63 LPA by YugaByte Software (P) Ltd.
2100 students were offered summer internships via the “Capstone Project” route.
1500+ paid semester internships were offered.
Capegemini was the top recruiter on campus. It gave offers to 346 students. It was followed by Bosch Global Software Technologies (P) Ltd. with 242 job offers.
IT Mass Recruitment Campus Drives generated 1300 job offers from companies like Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Mindtree, Bosch, Ericsson, IBM, among others.
These were the major placement highlights for B.Tech for the year 2023 at KIIT. From these figures, you can clearly see the promising state of placements at KIIT for the CS branch.
Which private engineering colleges are better than kiit university?
KIIT is certainly one of the most highly-reputed colleges in Eastern India and its official rankings are a testament to the same. One of my friends was in a great dilemma and took Civil Engineering at KIIT during counseling but ended up getting admission somewhere else. Till the end, he wasn’t satisfied with the institute especially because of its increasing intake. The high competition makes it impossible to get a good job and all the high fees you spend goes to waste. He knew KIIT offers a very dynamic college life which he will be missing out on if he doesn't take admission but the high strength dissuaded him.
That being said, you can choose among the following private engineering colleges which are well-known for their excellent education and placements.
- BITS Pilani
- BITS Hyderabad
- BIT Mesra
- RVCE Bangalore
- VIT University
- Thapar University
- Manipal Institute of Technology
- IIIT Hyderabad
- Dhirubhai Ambani IICT
- MIT Pune
Hope this was helpful!
How can I score CGPA 9 in KIIT?
I am an alumnus of KIIT. In my B.Tech Civil Engineering course, I scored a 9.43 CGPA and ranked 2nd overall in my branch.
For a 9+ CGPA, I would recommend you follow this advice-
- Hostel- You and your roommates will most probably come from different backgrounds, both economic and cultural. Learn to accept the differences and do not waste your time and energy on petty arguments. After your first year at KIIT, when you will be shifted from King’s Castle VII, try to get a room with people who carry the same values and mindset as you. However, be ready for adjustments and compromises with them as well.
- Classes- Do not unnecessarily miss your classes at KIIT because there you will learn important tips on preparing for your examinations and other competitions. Also, try to study for 2-4 hours each day after classes.
- Read- Read motivating and inspiring books during your free time.
- Set a goal for yourself- Be it an MBA from an IIM, getting a good placement offer, or any such goal, make it in the first year itself and work hard towards achieving it. With such a goal in mind, you will study harder toward getting a good CGPA.
Apart from studies, do enjoy your life at KIIT, make amazing friends, and develop leadership and managerial skills by participating in societies like the Photography Society, Music Society, Dance Society, etc.
Do companies offer PPOs or internships to third years at KIIT?
Yes several companies coming to KIIT offer decent internship opportunities in their third year. However, these companies have rigid criteria and screening processes.
As for the PPO, it completely depends on how well you have performed during your internship and is the quality of work you delivered was at par with the needs of the company. Very few companies offer PPOs beforehand.
Companies like Standard Chartered, HSBC, MuSigma, L&T Infotech, and Mass Recruiters like Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, etc. offer full-time job opportunities.
It’s important to note that every recruiter has its own unique criteria for selection. For instance, Amazon conducts a test and interview but Dell selects the students on the basis of CGPA. A good placement preparation will take you a long way as the opportunities offered here are in abundance. Try to maintain a good CGPA and if you are in CS/IT, work on your coding skills. Don’t forget to give time to extracurricular activities also.
So it’s better to track the companies visiting around the summer break!
What are the best things for KIIT University students to do on weekends?
I am an alumnus of KIIT. I was a B.Tech Electrical Engineering student. I would first like to tell you how our weekdays looked like. Our classes went on from 10 in the morning to 5 in the evening. After which, we spent some time chatting amongst ourselves in the Kathajodi Campus. The Soc people ended up planning some group activities. Others mostly returned to the hostels.
One thing that I regret is not spending much time in the library. A library is the biggest resource present at any institution. Weekdays are usually filled with other commitments, so make sure to spend some time in the library during the weekends. The library is not meant to just study your curriculum or for lab copywriting. Make sure to do some extra reading. Other than that, try exploring the KIIT campus on foot.
I thought I must offer some advice because I regret not putting in some extra hours for my personality development. You will get numerous other fun tips from people around you at KIIT, but none will tell you to do some extra work for just a few hours during the weekends.
Is there direct admission in KIIT?
If you haven’t appeared for KIITEE and want to get direct admission to KIIT, you will have to choose one of the 2 ways mentioned below
- Either visit the admission department located on campus and talk about direct admission. They call it management quota and the fees charged for the same is higher than regular admission. For CSE it’s the highest and its in decreasing order for the rest of the branches
- If you have a good JEE Main rank or 12th score, then they will consider your admission with donations.
These are the only 2 ways I am aware of to seek direct admission to KIIT.
I completed diploma in mining in 2023 can i get b.tech lateral entry cse in kiit??
As per the eligibility criteria of BTech Lateral Entry CSE in KIIT, candidates must have passed Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant stream from a recognized board with a minimum of 60% marks.
So, yes you are eligible for the program if you have completed a Diploma in Mining!
Who are the best professors at KIIT University?
As per my opinion, Amulaya Ratna Swain Sir and Arup Acharya Sir are the best teachers in the CS department. The former teaches Data Structures & Algorithms, while the latter teaches Software Engineering Concepts.
Their dedication towards teaching is worth every praise, and their unique teaching style always amazes me. Their lectures are truly worth attending. They are, according to me, two of the best professors at KIIT.
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