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How are classrooms of IIT BHU?
The classrooms at IIT BHU are good in terms of sitting capacity and ambiance. There are three Lecture Hall Complexes at IIT BHU and each of them has 9 classrooms. Each classroom has a sitting capacity of 150 – 200 students and each classroom is technically equipped with projectors, screens, and speakers. All the lectures for the first-year students take place in the lecture hall complexes. The only demerit is that these classrooms do not have air conditioners installed, but the good part is that the classrooms are well ventilated so in the summer season too the room temperature does not go too high.
The classrooms in the ABLT complex do have air conditioners installed and the infrastructure of the complex is also very nice. Mostly guest lectures are held in the ABLT complex.
Each department at IIT BHU also has its own classrooms in which classes of the second year and onwards takes place. These classrooms are also spacious and all of them are technically equipped with projectors and speakers and can accommodate a maximum of around 50 students.
What should be my strategy towards study for branch change from mining to CSE at IIT BHU?
- Every IIT has that handful of students who took up an average branch under the pretext of changing their branch in the future. If you are one of them and are seeking guidance in the same, this answer is for you. I won't mention any complex strategies and will stick to the basics
- Attend your classes: Many IITians underestimate lectures and tend to either skip them or pay no attention during classes. Trust me attending classes makes a whole lot of difference that can be felt during exams.
- Go to Tutorials: Students consider this childish and don't go to tutorials considering them useless. However, this will bring a big change too.
- Revise regularly: Lastly, whatever you study, revise it regularly or your efforts will go in vain.
Many seniors may advise you that grades aren't that important, don't pay heed to them. Grades are very crucial for a branch manager don't let them make you believe otherwise. Lastly, be sincere towards your goal and stay committed to it.
Is the 85% attendance rule of IIT (BHU), Varanasi justified?
No, the 85% attendance rule or in fact any fixed attendance criteria of IIT BHU is not justified. The primary purpose of these rules is to restrict the students from exploring anything and keep them inside the classrooms.
The main purpose should have been to conduct lively classroom sessions such that students themselves are motivated to attend them rather than forcing it on students. In India, attendance is still considered the major parameter to judge the students' interest in studies and academic growth. This mindset is orthodox and needs to be changed for the better.
As a result of these illogical rules, students are forced to attend classes even if they aren’t interested resulting in a lack of actual passion for education. Students are left with no other choice but to attend the classes against their will and trust me anything that is forced loses its value.
Foreign universities conduct very dynamic classroom discussions and students are attracted to these classes automatically. India still needs to go a long way and implement better techniques to attract students to classes than forcing it upon them.
What is the average package of ECE at IIT BHU ?
As per the latest highlights of IIT BHU placements, the average CTC for ECE students is around INR 20-22 LPA. Around 95% of students get placed from the branch each year. Most students are offered digital electronics-related profiles or SDE roles. Oracle, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, etc. are some of the major recruiters that take part in IIT BHU campus placement.
How is Electronics Engineering at IIT-BHU in terms of course structure, faculty and placements?
My friend is a recent graduate of Electronics and communication engineering from IIT(BHU) Varanasi. Here are a few highlights pertaining to the course based on his review of the same.
- Course structure: The curriculum is regularly updated to meet the industry standard and relevancy. The course structure is designed in such a way that most course-related subjects are introduced in the first year itself. Additionally, there are some CSE subjects to expand the job opportunities for the students.
- Faculty: Sadly, the faculty here is very lacking. Some even lack the most basic knowledge and just teach the students in their bookish language. The pedagogy adopted is old school bringing down the standard of education here. A few teachers recently joined and brought about slight changes in the pedagogy and the citation is expected to get better.
- Placements: Based on the data I got from my friend, the BTech ECE average package was INR 27.73 LPA. Usually, IIT BHU ECE average package is in the range of 20-22 LPA. Core companies like Nvidia and Texas Instruments hired many but top companies like Microsoft have no or fewer openings for CSE students.
IIT BHU is a good college if you are willing to do self-study and not depend on the faculty.
Did four students of IIT BHU get a package of 1.54 crore in placements 2019-20? From which branch are they?
The news is absolutely real and has been verified by IIT BHU officials. And as for their branches, one of them is from CSE, 2 from ECE and one from Electrical. However, those 1.54 Crore packages were from US-based companies where the Living costs and Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is way higher than that of India. Generally, it includes stock options for 4 years and variable bonuses. The media shows the package without giving any insight into the package breakdown. It sometimes builds unjustified hype and unrealistic expectations for the students. However, the average package offered in IIT BHU was ranging between 10 LPA to 58 LPA.
How is IIT BHU system engineering (Mtech) in terms of placements for electrical student?
System Engineering at IIT BHU offers good placement opportunities.
As a student of this course, you’ll get a chance to sit for the placement process of various companies including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Oracle, Sap labs, Qualcomm, Intel, Eaton, Kla Tencor , TCS, Cognizant, Bosch, GE, Mercedes Benz, Mathworks, Tata motors, Texas Instruments, Cisco, Honeywell, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Relaxo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, etc.
Some universities and coaching institutes also come with lectureship positions. You’ll get the freedom to apply for a maximum of 60 companies.
With good academic performance and an interesting project in your name, you can expect to be placed at a top firm with a good package.
Which is better RGIPT or IIT-BHU or IIPE?
RGIPT, IIT BHU, and IIPE, all three are reputed national-level colleges. Choosing among these three, depends on the course you are interested in. Selecting the right branch is more important than brand recognition of the college. So, don’t choose IIT BHU, only because of the IIT tag. It’s true that the IIT tag offers certain advantages. But for job opportunities, your branch will matter more.
- If you are getting Ceramics or Pharmaceutical at IIT BHU and Petroleum Engineering at RGIPT, then go for RGIPT. The Petroleum and Chemical branch of RGIPT offers more placement opportunities and exposure.
- If you are interested in other core branches then IIT BHU is a better option.
- Now, between RGIPT and IIPE, the former is the better choice for Petroleum Engineering. The course curriculum for the branch is similar but you will get better alumni support at RGIPT.
- For Chemical Engineering, IIPE has a better course structure. Also, IIPE has a huge locational advantage. HPCL’s refinery is located in Visakhapatnam. The institute is only a few hours away from Kakinada, which has a huge potential of producing Methane Hydrates.
What is the ranking of IIT BHU in India?
NIRF ranking of 2019 placed IIT BHU on an overall 11th rank among Engineering colleges in India. The institute made a great leap from its previous 19th rank in the NIRF list in 2018 which was 31 in 2017. Although being one of the oldest IITs in the country, the institute lags behind other eminent IITs due to its infrastructure and facilities. The college comes behind IIT Madras(rank 1), IIT Delhi (rank 2), IIT Bombay (rank 3), IIT Kharagpur (rank 4), IIT Kanpur (rank 5), IIT Roorkee(rank 6), IIT Guwahati (rank 7), IIT Hyderabad (rank 8), Anna University(rank 9) and NIT Tiruchirappalli(rank 10) in the NIRF rankings for 2019. The institute was ranked 9th among engineering colleges in India in 2019 by “The Week”. The Outlook ICARE(2019) ranking agency assigned 16th rank (out of 100) for IIT BHU. Jagran Josh(2018) ranked the institute at 21. Besides these rankings, there have been several biased ratings given by a few private agencies which are not as reliable.
Is branch sliding possible at IIT BHU?
Yes, you can change your branch after completing 1st year. You will be asked to fill in your preferences. But you should note that changing branches can be difficult. The cutoff required for branch change is pretty high. For branches like CSE, you will need a CGPA of around 9.75. For EE, the required CGPA is around 9.3-9.4. Other than cutoff it depends on the number of vacant seats in the branch you are applying for.
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