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What is the integrated MSc in chemistry at IIT Kharagpur?
M.Sc Chemistry at IIT Kharagpur is a five-year integrated MSc course offered by the Department of chemistry.
In the first year, all the courses will be the same for all the departments. Out of these courses, only one is chemistry. Other courses are from other departments like Electrical, computer science, Mechanical, Physics, etc. Here, you are given a chance to explore at least one course from most of the departments. Based on your performance in first year (i.e CGPA) you can change your department (also called Depc). But for this, you need to get a CGPA of more than the cut-off CGPA of the department to which you want to change.
For instance suppose, Electrical Engineering department has a cut-off CGPA of 9.2 for DepC then you need to get a CGPA of more than 9.2 for DepC to Electrical.
From the second year most of the courses will be from your department. Though, there will be a few courses from other departments as well. So, yes you will be studying mostly Chemistry from the second year onward. you can look at the complete Curricula Subjects List here
How is the placement of computer science and data processing M.Tech's at IIT Kharagpur?
The placements for IIT Kharagpur M.Tech CS and Data processing are exceptionally good. With the following
- Top Recruiters: IIT Kharagpur is visited by the most prestigious companies in the current market during the placement season.
- Excellent placements: These visiting companies are from a wide range of sectors like Core Engineering, IT, Finance, Consulting, Automobiles, PSUs, etc. The recruiters covering various sectors and additional international companies are a testament to the excellent placement scenarios at IIT KGP.
- Consistency: To get placed at a decent company, one needs to maintain a CGPA of 7.5+ and gain some extracurricular experience. This will guarantee a good package around
- Flexible Curriculum - The curriculum offered at IIT KGP is that the students get placed in various sectors irrespective of their branch. Some of the sectors that offer non-core jobs are Core Engineering, IT, Finance, Analytics, Consulting etc.
- International Eligibility: The placement success is not limited to India only. Around 1500 students get placed every year in top brands with the best compensation packages. The IIT KGP curriculum is so flexible that it makes the students ready to face challenges in any sector in or outside India.
How is college life in IIT Kharagpur for girls?
The Boys to girls ratio at IIT Kharagpur is 12:1 and yet there are no discriminations. In fact, life for both genders here is very peaceful. You feel a sense of freedom at IIT Kharagpur. During the first year, there is a deadline of 10 pm but one can always go out for a genuine reason. After a few months, you can stroll through the campus even around 4 in the morning and there will be no restrictions.
When it comes to security, IIT Kharagpur has the best of it. You can find guards patrolling the campus around the clock. There is no specific dress code and you can wear anything you want provided that you attend the class in full pants only. The seniors are friendly and there is no ragging here.
There are a number of clubs and societies that promote extracurricular activities such as sports.
January witnessed the Spring Fest, a cultural Fest, and Kshitij, a technological-Management Fest. This is a very lively period and you can see the streets of the campus full of people, and can enjoy great performances in “Star-Nights”.
IIT KGP has 2 hostels for UG Female students
- Sarojini Naidu Hall of Residence
- Mother Teresa Hall of Residence
Both these hostels have a number of facilities like a Gym, Stores, Nescafe, and Night-Canteens. Hostel life is great as your wingmates become your family away from home and you end up making friends for life.
So, if you get into IIT Kharagpur, be prepared for a major change in your life.
What is the scope of an M.Tech in instrumentation at IIT Kharagpur with regard to placement?
IIT Kharagpur is considered one of the premier engineering colleges of India and many engineering aspirants dream of joining this institute. Like every coin has two sides, this institute has a number of pros and cons that one must consider before making the final decision.
Pros
- As an IITian at KGP, you will be privileged to attend the oldest and the largest IIT in the country which is spread across more than 2100 acres. It has the highest number of departments and intake of students.
- IIT KGP is well-known for its excellent academic environment that is promoted by extremely learned professors who are experts in their own fields of research.
- IIT Kharagpur has an extensive research-oriented approach that enables the students enthusiastic about research to pursue their passion here. They get to work under highly skilled professors or seniors in the form of mentors.
- IIT Kharagpur also gives importance to international exposure in the form of foreign internships, PPOs, and job offers.
- The placement scenario at IIT Kharagpur has been improving over the past few years and more students get domestic and international offers from MNCs, IT companies or companies, and Non-core companies. The average package of all the departments combined is around INR 15 to 18 LPA.
- Students are guided and offered a number of opportunities by the career development Centre, CDC of IIT Kharagpur.
- IIT Kharagpur also promotes extracurricular activities that are usually supervised by technology students, Gymkhana. These activities cover a wide area ranging from robotics club to social development club, music club to finance club, and everything one can look for.
- Large number of opportunities are provided in sports, ranging from cricket, football, basketball, badminton, squash, tennis table, tennis athletics et cetera. Some sports facilities include sports fields and an Olympic size swimming pool.
Cons:
- The only flaw that makes people hesitate to choose IITKGP is probably its rural and remote location with a lack of transport and other facilities. This also limits the opportunities for students to a considerable extent.
- The girls-to-boys ratio is around 10:1 which is quite low for a coed college.
- There are extreme monsoon conditions that might be a problem for many.
I am sure the cons are not strong enough to overshadow the pros and one should definitely consider joining this institute.
What are some tips for a fresher at IIT Kharagpur regarding academics and life in IIT?
Before I give you some tips for a fresher at IIT Kharagpur, you need to know that your college life is a very important part of your life and all the experiences and memories are precious. A few tips that will help you on the way are
- You will face tough competition here because your peers are geniuses from various fields so don’t let that dishearten you.
- Choose a society that actually Excites and intrigues you rather than choosing the one that approaches you the most.
- Pay attention to academics especially during your spring semester because a lot of events like the spring fest, illumination, and alumni meet might hinder your studies and result in poor grades.
- Don’t let distractions make the better of you as you yourself are responsible for your life and career.
- Your CGPA is much more valuable than the POR in the long run, so make sure to pursue your passion without sacrificing your CGPA.
Lastly, bear no regrets regarding the choice of your branch or your JEE rank because you need to focus on the future and forget the past.
How would you compare IIT Kharagpur mathematics and computing with IIT BHU mathematics and computing?
If you are considering pursuing Mathematics and Computing at either IIT Kharagpur or IIT BHU, it is important to evaluate the strengths and opportunities offered by each institution. Here are some key points to consider in this regard:
- IIT Kharagpur's Mathematics and Computing program is considered to be better than IIT BHU's program by many experts and students in the field.
- The MSc. tag does not cause any difficulty for Mathematics and Computing graduates from IIT Kharagpur.
- The placement records in Mathematics and Computing at IIT Kharagpur are impressive and almost on par with the placements of Computer Science graduates from the institute.
- The opening and closing ranks of the Mathematics and Computing program at IIT Kharagpur have jumped by 2500 ranks in the last 5 years, indicating a growing demand for the program.
- Harshyt Goel, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur's Mathematics and Computing department, received a package of over 80 lakhs per annum from Facebook (Silicon Valley job).
- Recent Google Summer of Code selections in 2017 from IIT Kharagpur had 8 Computer Science students and 7 Mathematics and Computing students, indicating the strong performance of the latter group.
- IIT Kharagpur is considered a "grand old" IIT with a strong reputation and legacy.
- Mathematics and Computing at IIT Kharagpur are considered to be equivalent to Computer Science and are even considered to be better for open-source developers, according to some experts.
If you are interested in pursuing Mathematics and Computing, IIT Kharagpur is a great choice with a strong reputation, impressive placement records, and opportunities for high-paying jobs both in India and abroad.
How is the M.Tech course for Embedded Control and Software in IIT Kharagpur?
My sister was a part of this course at IIT KGP and she found it extremely interesting and aligned with her interests. The course is industry oriented covering a number of topics like
- Product Design
- Modeling of systems
- Software implementation and Verification
- Product Validation
Basically, all aspects of product design are covered under this course. In the First Semester, it covers topics related to Embedded systems, Control Engineering and Software Engineering and in the second semester, you are free to choose electives of your choice.
As far as placements are concerned, top big names like Robert Bosch, KPIT, Cognizant and Cypress Semiconductor visit the campus for placements.
However, interdisciplinary courses face a lot of issues during placements since this course is not known to many companies. This is because it falls under a different center named ATDC(Advanced Technology Development Center)
To prepare for the interview one needs to go through concepts of signals and systems, processors and controllers, C language, and Assembly language.
What is the best choice, NIT Rourkela for CSE or IIT Kharagpur for civil engineering?
Comparing IIT Kharagpur with NIT Rourkela is a bit illogical considering the fact that IIT Kharagpur is among the top 5 engineering colleges in the country. Yes, NIT Rourkela CSE is good in terms of infrastructure and placements but it is yet to match the level of top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal and MNNIT Allahabad
IIT KGP is a brand in itself and is the other institute of all IITs. you shouldn't worry even if you are getting one of the least preferred branches here. This is because by working extra hard in the first year, you can easily upgrade your branch to a better one. Even if you fail to do so let me tell you that the coding culture here is very strong and even non-CS students can be seen coding.
Ultimately, I would suggest choosing IIT KGP mainly because of its high ranking, better crowd quality, IIT tag, and extensive alumni base.
What is it like to be a student of applied geology or exploration geophysics at IIT Kharagpur?
Being a student of applied geology or exploration geophysics at IIT Kharagpur is an extremely delightful opportunity for any engineering aspirant inclined toward this field. You are required to manage academics along with these activities.
Career prospects: As a student of applied geology at IIT Kharagpur, you can pursue a career in both core and non-core fields.
- Core - Going for core jobs is beneficial. If you are interested in geology and geophysics and want to pursue a career out of it or conduct research related to this field.
- Non-core: This is the option for those who are just after a degree of masters and have developed additional skills like coding, data analysis, etc. To pursue non-poor jobs. This is also a good option. If you have opted for minors, or electives, in that field or have an experience in internship.
Internships: Sum core companies visit the campus of IIT Kharagpur for geology placements are Schlumberger and Cairn India ltd. These companies visit the campus for internships and final placement as well. Other core companies include Baker Hughes, Shell, ONGC, OIL, CGG and other oil and energy field companies.
Among IIT Kharagpur, BITS Goa, IISER and Niser, which institute is best for physics (udergraduate) research?
- College wise - IIT Kharagpur > BITS Pilani >BITS Hyderabad
- Branch wise - CSE > Manufacturing science and engineering
However, this is simply a popular trend, and you don't have to follow it. It is best to make a decision based on your individual preferences.
First you should make up your mind regarding the domain you want to continue with.
Here are some information to make your decision easier:-
- IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest institutes in India established in 1951.
- IIT Kharagpur is ranked 6th in the NIRF ranking while IIT Patna is Ranked 25th.
- IIT Kharagpur is famous for its Manufacturing science and engineering branch which is one of the core branches in B.Tech.
- IIT has a better brand name and value than BITS both in and outside of India.
- IIT Kharagpur has an Average Salary of 20 LPA with BITS Pilani at 30 LPA and BITS Hyderabad at 24 LPA.
- IIT Kharagpur has a campus area of 2100 acres compared to BITS Pilani's 328 acres.
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