Questions Asked On ISI Kolkata, Kolkata

One of my friends is an alumnus of ISI Kolkata and here is his insight into the placements for MTech CS. 

1. The job profiles offered by ISI are mostly from Data Analytics. You will not get many CS core jobs from the placement drive. Don’t expect companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. 
2. As an M.Tech(CS) student, you will have a fair knowledge about IR, Pattern Recognition, Data Mining and you can easily get jobs at these visiting companies. 
3. In the recent placement drive, the highest package offered was INR 25 to 28 LPA while the average was INR 10 to 12 LPA.
4. ISI offers good job opportunities, but it is limited to a particular domain. Along with Data Analytics companies, few R&D centers like TCS Innovation, Infosys R&D, visit the placement drive. 

Other than that you can apply for summer internships and if you perform well you will receive PPOs. But if you are expecting a job strictly related to your field after the compilation of your masters then don’t choose ISI. It is an excellent option if you want to do a Ph.D. or want a career in research. 

Having to know some people studying at both Simsree and KJ Somaiya and here are some things that you should know. They both are equally good.

• Both the institutes, for their MMS course, teach the same syllabus specified by the University of Mumbai. So, according to the content, there is no difference.
• This is generally a good thing that you are specializing in something that roughly 4 to 5% of the batch will specialize in. 
• It is not as difficult for the placement committee to get companies with specific profiles.
• The institutes have been there for a fairly long time and both have a steady pool of recruiters. Therefore, placements are not very problematic. 
• Having said that, placements depend on multiple factors, and nothing can be guaranteed.
• K J Somaiya has more full-time faculty members whereas SIMSREE has more visiting faculty members. But cannot say the same about the operations specialization.

Irrespective of where you go, your responsibility is to get better, participate in competitions, do certifications, and improve yourself holistically. The institute cannot impose anything if you have no intention of doing it.

Well, I would if you are worried about job prospects and all stuff although being in ISI Kolkata then shed off your worry. Trust me; you will get a job with an average CTC matching with top B-Schools in India. Job roles such as Business Analyst/Data Scientist and many others will be offered to you.

Now let me help you more in understanding this. Let’s break this into two parts – Job vs. Higher Studies.

• Pursuing Ph.D./Higher Studies is a tough deal if you're applying abroad.
• My personal perspective, in this case, will be, go for a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering domain. 
• That's the best option, as it will be aligned with QROR.
• Now, you should definitely rethink before applying for the courses like Data Science/ Machine Learning domain, or Statistics.
• For this, I would suggest you consider doing some projects. And if you are at the Indian Statistical Institute you will get a plethora of opportunities.

So first and foremost, just be crystal clear with your future endeavors before joining any course. Once you decide, opt for the best but don’t rush. Just give your best thought and calculate all the pros and cons.

M.Math is quite thorough in different ways, it is best not to end up opting for it without vital information. As a brief interpretation, you really do not require programming skills to further opt for the M.Math course. 

• A very intensive knowledge of linear algebra, real analysis, and basic abstract algebra is required prior to joining the M.Math course. Despite that, the course is very challenging. 
• The academic background does not necessarily affect the course you are about to take up. There are students who arrive from an engineering background. 
• It is best to go through the coursework of Mathematics and decide whether or not you are inclined towards it or not. 

M.Math students usually secure placements at a variety of companies, but achieving that howsoever is extremely difficult. Thus, choose only if you are confident. 

Well, whether the rooms are conditioned or not doesn’t matter as you are there to study and not relax. But, I can tell you that there is no such facility.

• But if you're coming to ISI or any other good Indian institute, like IIT, IISc, BITS, etc. for AC hostel rooms, please restrict yourself from doing so.
• No elite Indian institute provides AC rooms in UG. If you are so ardent about AC then you can get one at your own expense.

If you're searching for AC rooms, then you should opt for the college which gives you all kinds of things to cut your time and not a college that gives priority to academics, placements, research, etc.

If you want one there are multiple private colleges which provide you with AC rooms. There you can get all this and spend your time easily.