Questions Asked On BITS Goa, South Goa

In my opinion, if you aren’t certain of your career prospects and don’t have the luxury to spend a hefty amount, go for a government-funded institute over BITS.

Additionally, India as a whole has fewer job profiles in the core sector so it’s illogical to pay such hefty fees for a degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical at BITS. 

But if you are inclined towards CS then taking a loan might be a good option considering the high packages offered in this branch. BITS dual degree programs are also in high demand these days. BITS has many merit-cum-need scholarships for students from weak financial backgrounds that are provided on the basis of grades and family income. 

Ultimately, you should consider BITS if you can afford it and for CS or dual degree programs only. 

Life at BITS Pilani Goa campus is very disciplined unlike the general misconception that being located in Goa, no rules are followed and students are involved in drugs and stuff.

• There is no ragging at all here in fact seniors guide you like your elder brothers.
• Students are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages, drugs, or cigarettes inside the campus and strict actions are taken against them.
• Students have to be inside the campus well before 10:30 PM and those who fail to follow this rule will be reprimanded.
• Girls are expected to be inside their hostels by 12: 30. The girls-to-boys ratio is very low but their safety is given due importance. 
• BITS Pilani has an immensely competitive environment and you will be surrounded by geniuses who have cleared JEE Advanced. 
• The parity of the placement opportunities and the quality of education offered cannot be doubted.
• Students with low BITSAT scores have the option for a dual degree wherein their engineering degree is decided on the basis of their first-year CGPA. 

Here was a glimpse of the vibrant yet disciples life at BITS Pilani Goa campus.

The rooms are very spacious, with enough room for 8-10 people to hang out comfortably. You will find everything in the room to be cool and comfortable. Moreover, the weather in Goa is quite pleasant, so you won't have any trouble staying indoors in your room all day. From 2018 onwards, most students are allotted double-sharing rooms for the first year of their stay.

The hostels are relatively new as they were completed only in 2018-2019, which means they are immaculate, tidy, and well-maintained. The bathrooms are of western style, with 10 toilets per floor, almost like the ones you would find in a decent mall. You will have access to hot water throughout the day, and even at night if you plan on playing football at 12:30 AM.

If you are staying in D-hostels 1-4, you will be allotted a double sharing room that comes equipped with a cot, a big almirah with a fitted mirror, table, chair (not wooden), whiteboard, and a few storage racks. The rooms are spacious enough for 10-12 people to hang out comfortably. The electricity and internet facilities are excellent, although there have been a few power cuts lately, which may be a legitimate problem or just cost-cutting measures.

The common room in the hostel is huge when compared to the older senior hostels. It comes with a table tennis table, carrom board, chess board, and of course, a TV with cable.

Don't pay heed to the ones advising you to choose NITs over BITS Pilani because no matter how good even the best NIT Trichy is, it can never reach the level of globally recognized BITS Pilani. BITS Pilani is second only to the 5 old IITs and every other technical institute in India comes after it. 

The usual preference order is

IIT Bombay>IIT Delh>IIT Madras>IIT Kanpur>IIT Kharagpur>BITS>IIT Roorkee>IIT Varanasi>IIT Guwahati>NIT Trichy>NIT Surathkal>NIT Warangal

It's very important to evaluate a college's worth and credibility based on relevant factors. Here are a few aspects you should take into consideration while making the decision. 

• Faculty and Pedagogy
• Infrastructure
• Labs
• Library
• Academic rigor and facility
• Placements
• Student body
• Fests and clubs
• Hostel and campus facilities
• Mess food

Ultimately, it's up to you to prioritize one factor over the other and make a well-formed decision based on the research you have done. 

As an aspirant, choosing the right branch is crucial and cannot be stressed enough. Here are some factors to consider when making this decision:

• If you score well but are unable to get a seat in CSE at BITS Pilani, you could consider Hyderabad. Alternatively, if you are offered EEE at Pilani, you might want to think about the potential "what ifs" such as missing out on your desired elective or the lucrative packages offered to CSE students.
• If the branch is the same, you could choose Goa over Pilani for its culture and campus life. However, Pilani has a legacy factor that cannot be ignored.
• Consider your personal circumstances and preferences when making your decision. For instance, if you're a dualite, you might want to choose a campus that offers the branch you want as well as the dual degree you desire. Goa campus might be a safer bet for circuit branches than Pilani, where the competition and cutoffs are higher.
• Apart from these factors, here are some other reasons you might choose Goa campus over Pilani:

• Weather: Goa has pleasant and beautiful weather throughout the year, although it can be humid at times due to excessive rain. This is better than Pilani's climate.
• Extravagant life: While Goa offers access to booze and rave parties, not everyone is into it. You'll find people staying in Goa and enjoying its beauty without necessarily going to the beach all the time. It depends on the individual's preferences and priorities.
• Fun and vacation: You can always spend your vacation time in Goa and have loads of fun, even more than most campus people themselves.

BITS Goa has both pros and cons, unlike other universities. Some of the demerits that the students faced while pursuing their course from BITS Goa are as follows

Reasons to Choose BITS Goa Over Other Universities:

• BITS Goa is accredited by the UGC and holds an "A" rating from NAAC
• Top companies like Amazon, Microsoft Research, and Samsung visit for campus placement.
• The university boasts an impressive alumni network, including notable figures like Hemant Soren and V. Vaidyanathan.

Some of the demerits that the students faced while pursuing their course from BITS Goa are as follows

• Faculty quality can vary, and high tuition fees (around 1.59 lakhs per semester) raise questions about value for money.
• Limited operating hours for the library and medical centre can be inconvenient compared to colleges with 24/7 access.
• Frequent power cuts, lack of backup generators in hostels, and unreliable AC and fans in lecture halls are common issues.
• Lack of transparency in the grading system can be frustrating for students.
• Outdated syllabus and limited research culture, attributed to funding constraints, are areas of concern.

In conclusion, BITS Goa has its pros and cons. Consider both merits and demerits to make an informed decision.

I don’t believe that all BITS Pilani campuses are equally ranked. They certainly have a few similarities such as the curriculum and policies but apart from that the campuses have many major differences. Here are a few components based on which I have ranked BITS Pilani campuses

• Placements: Placement-wise the ranking of BITS campuses is Pilani>Go>Hyderabad. BITS Pilani has the best companies and packages followed by Goa. Hyderabad has a relatively lesser number of companies and the pay is also less.
• Practice School: Under this program, students go through a six-month internship in many great companies like Amazon, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Nomura, etc., and there are hundreds of companies to choose from. The only difference in the campuses is that you can make it to the top companies by scoring a 9-pointer at the Pilani campus while a 7-pointer at the Hyderabad campus. This is mainly because Hyderabad students are made to do summer term courses to get a few extra points during the allotment process.
• Campus life: The Pilani campus is remotely located and the students love a challenging life here. But all the harshness of the campus makes them grow as a person. Goa and Hyderabad campuses enjoy prime locations and facilities thereby offering a different type of development. However, the Pilani students are more open-minded, flexible, and hardworking than students from other campuses.
• Education: Sadly, the quality of education is deteriorating in all the BITS campuses. The faculty pool is pathetic and the mean grade is deflating day by day.

So, research well, talk to alumni of all the campuses, and then make a well-informed decision.