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What happens in KIIT counselling?
This is a pressing question for most freshers. Most of the new students remain curious about the KIIT counseling.
First of all, you will have to report to the venue on the stated date and time. You will be seated at a particular place with the other candidates and over there, verification of all the candidates will be done. Candidates will be called in groups to the Convention Centre, Campus-6 auditorium, based on ranks.
Once there, you will be given a form in which you will fill in the necessary details including the branch that you wish to opt for (Choice 1, 2, and so on). There will be a speech after which you and the other candidates will be called in the front, on the basis of ranks or according to some serial number. In the front, there are counters.
In these counters, you need to submit the required documents like statement of marks, TC, Migration, Photographs, DD, etc. After this step, you will be given a receipt of the amount that you have deposited, a provisional admission letter, and some other documents.
With this, your admission process into KIIT will be completed. KIIT also provides buses for a campus tour.
What is the course: electronics and computer science engineering at KIIT?
As a reflection of the sheep mentality, the majority of engineering aspirants can be seen running after CS or IT. However, I will suggest you also give preference to your interests first.
Electronics and Computer Science Engineering is a recently launched branch at KIIT and is actually great. Not many batches have passed out yet, but the branch seems promising like any other branch at KIIT.
- In the first year, the same foundation courses are taught that are common in all the branches. These include Physics, Chemistry, Basic Electronics, Engineering Mechanics, etc.
- From the second year, you will be intrigued by the ECE concepts. Out of the overall curriculum, approximately 55% weightage is given to electronics subjects and 45% weightage is given to CS subjects.
- From what I have heard, the subjects taught to ECE are easier than the subjects taught to CS and Electronics students individually.
In all, Electronics and Computer Science Engineering is a decent choice especially if you are interested in the field. However, if you are still aiming for CS, then you can opt for a branch change after one year. The cut-off for branch change is 8.5 CGPA but to get into CS you will need around 9.2+ and 8.9 or more for IT.
How are the Day 0 placements going on at KIIT? How many companies will visit during Day 1, and what are the packages?
Placements at KIIT have always been great and like every year, this year too it witnessed placement offers by some of the best companies.
Around 400 prestigious companies offered 5000+ job offers for a batch size of 3500 eligible B.Tech students of 2022 batch KIIT. It seems the institute is again set to achieve 100% placements. Here are a few highlights from KIIT Placements 2022
- 400 recruiters visited the campus
- Out of total recruiters, 75 were first-time visitors
- In all 5000+ offers were made out of which 3200+ offers were single
- The top 1500 students were placed in their dream companies with Average CTC of 8.10 LPA
- 42 Companies offered CTC of 10.00 LPA and above
- 150+ Companies offered CTC of 5.00 LPA or more
- Highest CTC of 52.00 LPA by YugaByte Software (P) Ltd.
- Average CTC of 6.05 LPA approximately (30% Higher than previous year)
- Highradius was the top recruiter and thus offered 850 PPOs till date followed by Cognizant with 717 jobs
The ‘Day Zero’ dream campus drives at KIIT witnessed the placement of top 1500 students by MNCs wherein the average CTC stood at 8.10 LPA. Around 42 Companies offered CTC of Rs. 10.00 lakh or more and Yugabyte offered the highest CTC of Rs.52.00 LPA.
While ‘Day-One’ campus recruitment drive witnessed 2000 job offers from four companies namely, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Wipro. Additionally, many companies visited the KIIT campus more than one time like Accenture, Ericsson, Escorts, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, etc.
Should I take CSE in KIIT or IEM, Kolkata?
I have a friend who scored a rank of 1536 in KIITEE and chose CSE in KIIT while another who got a rank of 4158 in WBJEE and went got IEM ECE.
What I mean is that the institute does not matter but it’s your capability and skills that determine your success rate. I find judging colleges based on placements very silly.
So, if your ultimate goal is BTech only then take any one between IEM and KIIT depending on your financial background but if you are planning to pursue higher education, IEM will help you save money that can later be used for higher studies.
Which is better, KIIT Bhubaneswar or Manipal University Jaipur?
My brother is currently studying at KIIT Bhubaneswar and my cousin is a pass out of Manipal University, Jaipur. From the experiences shared by both, I have come to one concrete conclusion, KIIT offers a much more vibrant and dynamic campus life. It urges you to develop as a whole and not only in terms of academics. You will feel like a completely whole person when you leave KIIT.
At KIIT, the entire year is filled up with lots of exciting activities and competitions that are both academic and non-academic. KIIT faculties are very approachable and their qualifications are at par with government institutes. Their interactive nature is very charming. If you want to make the most out of this institute then you should have good communication skills and a positive attitude towards studies.
Addressing the elephant in the room, here is a competitive analysis of the placement statistics of both the institutes'
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Particulars |
Manipal University Placements 2023 |
KIIT Placements 2023 |
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Number of Recruiters Visited |
339 |
350+ |
|
Placement Percentage |
75.3% |
90% |
|
Highest Package |
54.75 LPA |
INR 63 LPA |
|
Average Package |
14.10 LPA |
INR 6.5 LPA |
Even placements-wise, KIIT seems to have an upper hand!
How is the first day at KIIT? Give me a campus tour of KIIT. What facilities are there, like hostels, sports areas, a library, Audi, etc., with the help of pictures?
KIIT is a massive yet beautiful campus that is divided according to branches of various programs. These are named after famous rivers of India. I will share the first-day experience of my brother who was very excited to get admission here.
As he reached the campus, he was asked to report to the Central Auditorium in Campus 6 and was also given a form to fill up. In the auditorium, a screen displays the roll numbers. Students are expected to go to the table allocated where they are given their ID card and in a small slip an alphanumeric code is written, which is their room number.
Students are assigned hostels based on the details they filled in earlier. My brother was assigned to Kings’ Palace VII and a bus dropped him off at his hostel. He found a long queue as everyone waited for allotment of their rooms. Students are given time to settle in and bid farewell to their parents which is a very emotional moment.
The next day, the seniors will take you on a campus tour where you're shown all the campuses, the Auditoriums, the KIIT Stadium, the food courts, the Gym, the swimming pool, etc. After this, the hostel orientation takes place and classes begin in the D block.
By now, you will be assured of the great time you will be spending here!
Who are some of the famous alumni of KIIT Bhubaneswar?
Here are a few names of famous KIIT Bhubaneswar alumni.
- Yuvraj Mehta (Batch of 1995) - VP & Group Head, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
- Ayaskant Mohanty (Batch of 1996) - Managing Director, Tatwa Technologies Ltd.
- Pradipta Panigrahi (Batch of 1996) - Director, Gayatri Solar Pvt. Ltd.
- Shrawanti Saha (Batch of 2000) - AVP, IDFC Asset Management Co.
- Vishal Pathak (Batch of 2004) - Director Ecolux Lighting Private Ltd.
- Jyotirmaya Behera (Batch of 2006) - VP, India Bulls Security Ltd.
Which B.Tech Branch is the best at KIIT Bhubhaneswar in terms of faculty and placements?
If you are enquiring In terms of placements then obviously CS is the best BTech branch not only in KIIT Bhubaneswar but in every engineering college.
Out of the total recruiters, the majority seek only CS students so their placement opportunities are clearly better than students of other branches. This is exactly why many students of core branches learn coding to apply for CA companies.
Other branches that are good options include ETC Mech automobile, IT, etc. However, ETC has tough core subjects like AEC and SD in the second year that might affect your CGPA.
My personal opinion would be to give maximum preference to CS. For this, you need to study hard and work on your coding skills and you will get a job that will help you replay the money you have spent.
Generally, with the right mindset and hard work, every branch has its own benefits and it’s a matter of personal preferences.
I got admission letter but my PCM aggregate is less than 60% (overall more than 60). I am yet to submit my marksheet, Will KIIT cancel my candidature?
KIIT doesn’t cancel anyone’s candidature, as per my experience. It is a hard fact that no engineering college (except for tier 1 colleges) rejects the candidature of students based on their past academic performance. The practice of donation is followed in many government engineering colleges too.
KIIT University won’t reject your candidature. But you might not get the branch you are hoping for.
What happens if I get a backlog in the mid-semester exam at KIIT?
If you are a student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in India and you get a backlog in a mid-semester exam, the following things may happen:
- You may need to repeat the course: If you fail the mid-semester exam and have a backlog, you may need to repeat the course in order to make up the credits required for graduation.
- You may need to attend remedial classes: KIIT may offer remedial classes to help you improve your understanding of the subject matter and prepare you for the next exam.
- You may need to take the exam again: KIIT may offer you the opportunity to retake the mid-semester exam in order to improve your grade and avoid a backlog.
- You may need to pay additional fees: Depending on KIIT's policies, you may need to pay additional fees for repeating the course or attending remedial classes.
It is important to note that the specific policies and procedures for dealing with backlogs may vary depending on the course, the department, and the university. It is always a good idea to consult with your professors or academic advisors to understand your options and the steps you need to take in order to stay on track for graduation.
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