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Which is the best IISER among all the IISERs?
To decide which IISER to choose, here are the important factors to consider when comparing the five fully established IISERs - Kolkata, Pune, Mohali, Bhopal, and Thiruvananthapuram:
- Research: All five IISERs are equally good in terms of academics and research.
- Facilities: The facilities provided in all five IISERs are top-notch and well-equipped to cater to all the needs of the students.
- BS-MS course: The BS-MS course provided in all five IISERs is of high quality and ensures a strong foundation in science and research.
- Campus facilities: The campus facilities vary across the IISERs, but they are all equipped with the basic amenities such as hostels, libraries, labs, and sports facilities.
- Extra-curricular activities and non-academic life: All IISERs provide ample opportunities for extra-curricular activities and non-academic life, with a variety of clubs and societies catering to different interests.
IISER Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram would not be recommended due to various factors.
Here's how to rank the five IISERs based on preference:
Pune and Mohali (equal preference) > Bhopal > Kolkata > Thiruvananthapuram
How do toppers at IIT, especially IIT-Kharagpur study?
A few of my friends were Institute toppers and I asked them about their study method. Most of my topper friends study just 2 days before exams in the library and then teach their friends and clear their doubts.
Another topper friend solved all the previous year question papers of the subject and uploads the solutions on the Facebook group a day before the exam. She never missed any class, had great handwriting and prepared great notes.
So basically, toppers , prepare for the exams way before most of us even begin. They are kind, selfless and are ready to help anyone who is unable to cope up.
Ultimately, every student has his unique way of studying.
What's life like in NIT Trichy?
Life at NIT Trichy is really good. You will get to study at one of the best institutes while also get to enjoy the multiple facilities that the institute provides. The course is academics heavy with equal focus on practical learning/. You will have access to library facilities where you will get multiple books. There is a gym and swimming pool where you will able to exercise and stay fit. There is a salon and canteen facilities. You will also have access to unlimited wifi. There are multiple, sports facilities like badminton, tennis, basketball courts, etc. You will also have a TV room in your hostel. The hostel facilities are great and you will share your room with one other student. There is a diverse culture on the campus which will give you exposure.
How was your experience at NIT Trichy?
A close friend of mine shared her experience at NIT Trichy and I have written the answer based on her experience. She called her life at NIT Trichy very meaningful and dynamic. Although she spent merely 2 years during her MTech, she had so much to learn and experience here.
Initially, she was a bit taken aback by the campus as it looked like she had come to a jungle. Soon she became familiar with the hostels and other places and adapted herself to life at NIT Trichy. Luckily she got the best roommates that accelerated her college life experience.
The peer groups comprise students from diverse backgrounds and you get to interact with people with versatile professional backgrounds. Usually, English is the medium of conversation here since South Indians cannot speak Hindi.
Powered vehicles are restricted so students can be found cycling across the huge campus. All basic commodities can be found inside the campus.
Boys aren’t allowed to enter the library and Computer center in capris or shorts. On weekdays, the deadline for girls is 9 pm whereas on weekends it is 9: 30. Those who don’t adhere to the rules are disciplined accordingly.
Additional amenities include a CCD inside the campus, along with many canteens and a mess on the campus.
Usually, the whether here is hot although a few hostels have AC in common halls.
Overall, life at NIT Trichy is full of ups and downs and varies from individual to individual.
Is it worth paying 16 lakhs for Manipal Institute of Technology?
Yes, it’s definitely worth paying 16 Lakhs for Manipal Institute of Technology. However, you should change your mindset regarding ROI. You shouldn’t consider education as something that will give you an ROI instantly. You need to change that perspective else you won’t be able to fly high. It’s illogical to compare numbers like fees and salary packages.
The primary purpose of education is to prepare you for life’s challenges. The place that gives you wings to fly. Basically, college life is about identifying yourself.
Manipal is an institute offering a plethora of opportunities. The crowd is from every nook and corner of the world, every walk of life and educational background. Manipal gives you the skills to actively participate in every field. The academics are delivered by some of the best faculty and non-academics are promoted through various clubs and committees. At the end of 4 years, MIT will give you clarity of thought and the confidence to lead your life on your own terms.
Is it true that XLRI does not consider past academics for admission?
Past Academics are not just mere parameters for admission but they evaluate your consistency in performing well across various academic stages. This signifies your flexibility to adapt and maintain a consistent result. Thus a well-maintained and stable academic record ensures your competency and is given more importance than inconsistency in your academic profile.
Most B-School consider past academic records to ensure the student’s ability to give consistently good results. XLRI too is one such institute, the only difference being that initial shortlisting is not done on that basis. This enables candidates with a valid reason for average past academics to justify their profile. In fact, their justification can even convince the panelists to consider them over other candidates with better past academic records.
The reason I am so confident about this is that my sister told me her batchmates comprised both; students with excellent past academic records and students with below-average academic records. These students managed to seek admission by performing excellently in the post-written process.
So, XLRI does consider past academics but not for initial shortlisting and the overall weightage given to academics is comparatively less than other B schools.
What is the probable cut off marks in NEET for CMC Vellore?
I suggest you look for another college if you aren’t a Christian because it’s very tough for a Hindu to get admission at CMC Vellore. Here is the cutoff and the step-by-step admission
- To get admission to CMC Vellore, you need to score 50 percentile in NEET.
- Candidates willing to get admission into UG courses at CMC Vellore must appear in a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by special assessments and interviews
- The final selection will be done on the basis of the candidate's performance in this test.
- CMC Vellore's total intake is 100 and the seat breakdown is as follows
Overall, NEET is not the only necessary factor that is considered while selecting students for CMC Vellore. You should ace their exams and perform well in the interviews to increase your chances of admission.
How was your experience and life at IIT Delhi?
The overall time spent at IIT Delhi is an exhilarating experience you will never forget in your life. The sense of freedom, new friends, and a new city will completely transform you. You will gain knowledge of both academics and life-related issues.
You will make new friends in the hostel that will be with you in every struggle you face in your daily life be it academically or socially. The seniors will be your guiding light and teach you things that will save you from making foolish decisions and advice on important matters. In general everyone you will meet will be so full of knowledge and abilities that your motivation will always touch the sky. Some were fabulous sportspeople and taught winning strategies.
The teachers are the most cherished treasures of IIT Delhi. They are the best you can find and their humble aura and dress up will not let you realize their achievements and knowledge bar.
At IIT Delhi you can experience college life in the real sense. The cultural fests, night outs, parties and so many Clubs to join like BSW and BRCA make you create tons of memories. You will be left with memories of hanging out with friends at favorite spots of IITIans like Priya and PVR Saket, Hauz Khas village, SDA market, Pragati maidan, and Select Walk.
Overall, the time spent at IIT Delhi will groom your personality in the real sense making you smarter, wiser, and more humble than ever.
Which is a better place to study, IIT Delhi or IIT Bombay?
Without any second thoughts, I consider IIT Bombay a much better option than IIT Delhi. Some reasons that speak in favor of my opinion are
- IIT Bombay enjoys a higher locational advantage as well as a better-equipped campus.
- While both IITs have a decent Research culture, IIT Bombay is at a level higher than IIT Delhi in this aspect. It has a larger number of Papers and Patents to its credit.
- The ambiance at IIT Bombay is rather chill with no strict rules and regulations. You are free to do anything and no restrictions are imposed on dress code or LAN.
- IIT Bombay has a better climate than IIT Delhi.
- IIT Bombay enjoys the advantages of being a Financial capital with additional opportunities for the non-core sector.
- IIT Bombay has a few BS programs like BS Economics, Mathematics, and Chemistry which are not present in IIT Delhi. These programs are a bridge between engineering and applied science and render a wide scope of research and at the same time, applied fields.
- IIT Delhi has extra BTech programs like BTech Textile, BTech, and BioTech. The students of these programs usually go for non-core jobs and corporate life.
- IIT Bombay welcomes a number of eminent personalities. Some recently invited personalities include PM Narendra Modi, Brett Lee, Sadhguru, Yami Gautam.
- IIT Bombay has amazing hostels for freshers.
So both the institutes are elite in their own essence but nowadays IIT Bombay is a clear winner between the two.
What is the minimum percentile required to get a call from FMS, Delhi?
FMS Delhi registration will start soon and will continue till the second week of December 2022. As per the FMS Delhi 2023 admission, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of scores obtained in CAT 2022. The CAT score required for getting a call from FMS Delhi is mostly 99 percentile. After this shortlisted candidates will have to appear for GD-PI and extempore.
If you are a GEM (General Engineer Male) you will have to face the maximum hurdles. You will need a minimum of 99.3+ percentile along with 95+ percentile in the VARC section.
If you are a GEF(General Engineer Female) then you will get an additional 3% once you are through the interview round.
But the overall target to get a call remains the same for everyone i.e.99+ percentile.
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