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Which one should I prefer: IIIT Bangalore ECE, IIIT Lucknow CSAI or IIIT Gwalior CSE?
CS and EC are very different branches. You need to decide which branch interests you more.
EC is about electronics and how the different electrical components communicate with one another. It involves a lot of Physics. It only involves a little programming. CS, on the other hand, is all about programming. It mainly uses logic and math.
If you are interested in programming, CSAI from IIIT Lucknow is the better choice. AI/ML is in huge demand in the industry as most things will be automated in the future. Placements and coding culture are top-notch at all these colleges. Students from IIIT Lucknow and IIIT Bangalore perform well in competitions like ACM ICPC.
All these colleges are good. You should make your choice based on your field of interest.
What are the pros and cons of MTech in CSE at IIIT Bangalore?
The iMTech in CSE is a highly regarded and unique program offered by IIIT Bangalore offering excellent exposure to its students. Here are the pros and cons of pursuing this course
Pros:
- IIIT Bangalore has a very diverse and talented peer group because it has no reservation policy.
- The placements have been spectacular from the first batch itself when the median package stood at INR 14.7 LPA.
- IIIT Bangalore is known for its highly experienced and talented faculty. Their profiles are at par with IIT and NIT professors and are also very approachable.
- Located in the IT hub, IIIT Bangalore students receive internship offers from many top firms and IT Giants.
- The college has excellent campus and hostel facilities and every minor inconvenience is taken care of.
Cons:
- The college is CS-oriented and gives little importance to sports and other extracurricular activities. Students are more involved in hackathons and other coding competitions.
- IIIT Bangalore operates from a very small campus of only 10 acres.
- The course offered is a 5-year course rather than the usual 4-year course which requires you to spend an extra year doing an internship or a thesis.
- IIIT Bangalore does not enjoy a very good reputation among recruiters yet mainly because it’s newly established.
- It’s very expensive and the cost of the first year fees of the integrated program is INR ?3.84 Lakhs.
Considering everything, IIIT Bangalore will take a few more years to establish itself and therefore should only be considered if you have no better options.
How tough is the iMtech(Btech+Mtech) course at IIIT Bangalore?
The iMTech course at IIIT Bangalore is quite challenging and rigorous. The students are evaluated weekly through tests and assignments. They hardly get any free time. However, students joining this course are aware of the right and still are committed to hard work.
A friend who joined the recent batch shared her experience. The first quiz took place just 12 days from the orientation after which quizzes were scheduled for every week. She had to go through strict deadlines for completion of 50% of Python and C in just 2 weeks.
The college has a very rigorous academic ambiance helping students to become punctual and learn time management. Some energetic souls despite their busy schedules, spare time for sports, competitions, hackathons, fests, and other fun activities.
So eventually you choose the quality of life at IIIT Bangalore!
How are the placements/internships in MTech ESD (electronic system design) in the IIIT Bangalore? How many VLSI companies hire there?
The MTech ESD is a newly launched program at IIIT Bangalore. Here are a few pros and cons that might help you understand the credibility of the program
Pros
- IIIT Bangalore is located in the IT hub so there won’t be a dearth of opportunities related to hackathons, design conferences, and the stuff.
- The professors have tried to make good connections with the industry. Some of the best professors are Prof. Subhajit Sen and Prof. Subir Roy
- The course structure is extremely flexible allowing you to take up any course of your choice.
- The students of Embedded Systems are assisted by their senior batch, from team Q-Alpha, regarding all aspects.
Cons
- The branch is new and not well-established.
- Embedded Systems lack some of the courses like RTOS and Linux drivers courses.
So choose wisely after weighing the pros and cons of the stream.
Which is better, CS at Manipal University or CS at IIIT Bangalore?
IIIT Bangalore is a CS-oriented college that operates from a tiny campus with limited facilities. It’s CS-tailored curriculum and ambiance is what attract coding lovers. As of now, it has only two branches namely CS and ECE. Another great aspect is its no reservation policy which ensures the quality of the crowd is not compromised at all. Here are a few key differences between CS at Manipal and CS at IIIT Bangalore.
- Coding culture: Undoubtedly, IIIT Bangalore has a better coding culture than MIT Manipal given the fact that it’s a CS-oriented college.
- Peer group: IIIT Bangalore and MIT Manipal have equally good crowds but since the intake of IIIT Bangalore is less, it has a slightly better quality crowd.
- Academics: IIT Bangalore has an excellent curriculum and a very supportive faculty pool that makes its academic environment better than MIT Manipal.
- AI scope: MIT Manipal has a lot of labs for AI and facilities so offers better scope in this field.
- Placements: IIIT Bangalore has a better placement scenario than MIT Manipal. The average fee package if the former is INR 30.78 LPA while that of the latter is INR 10.45 LPA.
Overall, IIIT Bangalore is a better choice for pursuing a course in CS.
Is it worth doing M.Tech from IIIT Bangalore?
One of my friends scored lower marks in GATE and has the option to choose between IIIT Bangalore and lower NITs only. She decided to take a drop year and surprisingly got even lower marks. She decided to take admission to IIIT Bangalore on the basis of the previous year's score.
So, before making an impulsive decision, always ask yourself what exactly you are seeking from your degree. Is it a high package? If yes then can’t you tolerate a good product company for the next few months and get a job? Also, if you are interested in research, then it’s better to consider better options like the top IITs.
Make a well-informed decision after considering all facts and figures.
May I know how much did you secure in your JEE Main in order to get Computer Science in IIIT Bangalore?
A few years ago my brother appeared for JEE Main and scored 222. He got admission to IIIT Bangalore. His batchmates scored a similar score and the highest score was 230. The majority of the batch scored in the range of 190–195.
As for the rank, here is the recent IIIT Bangalore cutoff
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Round 1 |
6000 |
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Round 2 |
9645 |
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Round 3 |
8500 |
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Round 4 |
8997 |
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Round 5 |
18547 |
The overall cutoff for IIIT Bangalore CSE is 6000-18547 which means roughly a score between 130-170
Which is better opt IIT Delhi maths and computing or CSE at NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal or IIIT Bangalore CSE?
Without any second thoughts, IIT Delhi MnC is the best option among all the aforementioned colleges. It's one of the top 5 IIts and moreover, its MnC program is highly sought after by engineering aspirants. The preference order in your case should be
- IIT Delhi MnC
- NITK CSE
- NITW CSE
- IIIT B CSE
It's safe to say that none of the above colleges can match the standard of IIT Delhi, which is in itself a brand. MnC is quite similar to CSE though a few core computer courses are not included. Also, this branch is handled by the Mathematics department and not the CSE department. However, if you are more inclined towards CSE than MnC, then the best options for you would be IITR or IITG CSE.
Should I apply for IIIT Hyderabad or IIIT Bangalore?
It’s highly illogical to compare IIIT Hyderabad with IIIT Bangalore. The former belongs to a different league altogether in terms of faculty, course structure, coding culture, and opportunities. The students are very ambitious and IIIT Hyderabad is a college that has students who have managed to reach the top 20 in the world finals of ACM ICPC which is considered to be the Olympics of coding. The exposure offered is unparalleled and it’s second only to that offered in IIT or BITS.
However, admission to IIIT Hyderabad is done on the basis of the JEE score which is pretty low compared to the cutoffs for that college. In that case, you will have IIIT Bangalore as the only better option. Another decent option is DA-IICT.
So, if you have the option, go for IIIT Hyderabad without any doubts.
Which should I choose, EEE in NIT Surathkal, ECE in IIIT Bangalore, or CS in RVC?
If you are given these options, your rank in JEE Mains must be near 10k, and that in KCET >= 100. I was faced with similar choices, so I am listing down the pros and cons of each option-
- RVC- If you are a Bangalorean and don’t wish to go to a hostel, RVC is the ideal choice. You’ll be getting CSE, which is great. The faculty at RVC is good. It offers an indoor basketball court. Your peers would’ve aced their KCET. But the minus point is that there is a management quota.
- IIIT Bangalore-T his is a great choice for you even if you are interested in CSE. The curriculum for ECE and CSE is mostly common for the first two years. Both branches study common topics like programming and computer architecture. Even a branch change is possible by getting on the Dean’s Merit List. Branch change is purely merit based.
- NIT Surathkal- EEE from NITK is a great option. However, if you are interested in CS/IT, getting a branch change isn’t easy. Vacancy is low during branch change and its rules are quite rigid-
- The current branch’s strength must not decrease by more than 10%.
- The future branch’s strength must not increase by more than 10%.
- Category-wise allotment of seats is done, similar to JoSAA
If you are planning for an M.Tech in near future, choose IIITB. The iMtech will allow you to complete two degrees in five years, and you won’t be stressed over GATE exams. IIIT Bangalore offers the best placements. This is because Bangalore is the center of major IT and Electronics brands.
I chose iMtech at IIIT Bangalore because of these reasons. You must choose the option that best suits your personal preferences. All the three institutions are well renowned.
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