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What should be my strategy for getting admission in IIT Bombay for an MTech in the CSE branch?
One of my friends made it into IISc with a rank of 10. I enquired about the strategy he adopted to score such high marks. He told me about his 3 milestone theories and the things he achieved on the way. The final outcome is 75 marks in GATE which will help you get CSE in IIT Bombay.
1st Milestone: The first and foremost goal you should set is to achieve 25 marks in GATE. This can be done by working on some basic mathematics, aptitude, and core subjects. This can be done from
the college itself. Try to secure 25 marks in the final year on the first attempt and once you are done move to the second milestone.
2nd milestone: You have to achieve another 25 marks to make it 50. I suggest not taking a gap to prepare for this. This can be done over the 2 years after your graduation during which you can take up an IT job and increase your work experience. This will be useful during placements at IIT Bombay.
To achieve this milestone, read some more core mathematics, and cover 3–4 core subjects previous 25 marks revision. If you are able to secure 50 marks over the next couple of attempts, you don’t have to worry much as you can get admission in any IIT.
3rd milestone: If you want those additional 25 marks take help from some professionals and seniors.
My friend got a 10 rank after working on this strategy and he is working at Microsoft today.
What is the difference between the B-Des programme at IIT-Bombay and the B-Des programme at IIT-Guwahati?
I am a first-year BDes student at IIT Bombay. Design is one of the fastest-growing departments of our institution. My seniors achieved 71% placements in 2023. Top companies like Microsoft, Samsung R&D, Flipkart, Uber etc. offered campus placements to B.Des students in the previous year.
Here is a comparison table for IIT Bombay BDes vs IIT Guwahati BDes:
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Parameters |
IIT Bombay B-Des |
IIT Guwahati B-Des |
|
NIRF 2023 Ranking |
#4 (Overall) |
#9 (Overall) |
|
Tuition Fee |
INR 1 Lakh per semester (Nil for SC/ST/PwD students) For more details- https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/fee_structure_2024_UG_New_EntrantsAutumn.pdf |
INR 1 Lakh per semester (Nil for SC/ST/PwD students) For more details- https://www.iitg.ac.in/acad/admission/imp_info/fee.php |
|
B.Des Curriculum |
Applied Science, semiotics, communication theories, visual studies, etc. |
Form Studies, Representation Techniques, Ergonomics, Typography, etc. |
|
Placement Percentage |
71% |
74% |
|
Average Package |
INR 18 LPA |
INR 20.59 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Samsung R&D, Flipkart, Uber etc. |
Sprinklr, Ola, Various UI/UX roles, etc. |
As evident from the above statistics, the B.Des programs at IIT Bombay and IIT Guwahati are equally good.
But IIT Bombay is located in one of the major Indian cities. The advantage of opting for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay is that you’ll get much better off campus opportunities. Moreover, Bombay is closer to other important cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, etc.
Thus, I would recommend you join the B.Des program at IIT Bombay.
How is the operation research MSc and PhD dual degree in IIT Bombay?
The course Operations Research offered at IIT Bombay is an integrated Ph.D. course.
Duration: The course duration is 6 years, while the minimum is 5 years. It depends on how much time you take to complete your PhD. You can even extend it more than 6 years but won’t be receiving any stipend for the same. Another option is to opt out of an MSc degree after 3 years.
Compensation: Students are paid around INR 6000/- month for 2 years and then INR 25000 from third year.
Department: This course is offered by the IEOR( Industrial Engineering and Operations Research) department of IIT Bombay which is considered the best in India.
Courses: The courses offered are Industrial Engineering related and some pure operations research related. There are a large number of project courses since this is a research-oriented course. After successfully completing the first 3 years you get admission to a Ph.D. program provided that you qualify certain prerequisites.
Purpose of the course: The course targets students who are interested in research and stimulate them to pursue a career in Operations Research. Some students, however, instead sit for placements after the third year with an MSc degree and don’t go for Ph.D.
Placements: There is no use to mention placement as most of the small batch size opts out of placements to pursue PhD.
Suitability: The course is most suitable for those who are sure of kick-starting a career in research. You get to work on various projects under the guidance of great professors.
Selecting the best PhD advisor is very necessary to ensure a good career. The same professor then gives you a PhD in very less duration or even drags the time unnecessarily. The best part is that you don't need to clear any PhD entrance like UGC CSIR and can easily get a PhD admit with few formalities and end up with a doctorate degree in less than 6 years.
Why do people prefer IIT Bombay over IIT Madras?
If you are considering which IIT to attend, you might want to know why people choose IIT Bombay over IIT Madras. While my reasons may not be the same as everyone's, here are some common ones:
- Geographical stereotypes: Many people from North Indian states tend to have a negative bias towards IIT Madras, while people from South Indian states often have a similar bias towards IIT Delhi. However, IIT Bombay's neutral demographic attracts people from both North and South India.
- Reinforcement bias: IIT Bombay has seen an influx of toppers in recent years, creating a herd effect among students with relatively lower ranks and future candidates.
- Cool quotient: Due to its location in Mumbai and the portrayal of a cool aura associated with it in popular culture, IIT Bombay has become a popular destination for people who seek a change after years of hard work to get in.
Do the classrooms at IIT Bombay have ACs?
IIT Bombay has top-notch facilities including Air Conditioned classrooms decked with necessary amenities.
There is a classroom in the Lecture Hall Complex that is huge enough to accommodate 300 students. The complex has 3 such classrooms and 4 others that have a capacity of 200. In addition to this, there are tutorial rooms that can accommodate 40 students. All these rooms are air-conditioned.
The lecture halls of freshers are also huge since the number of students is more than usual. These rooms also have a centralized AC system.
However, right after the first year, students are divided into various departments and the total strength decreases. The lectures are then held above complexes or the department building.
- Electrical Department: The lectures in this department are held in classrooms of the GG (Girish Gaitonde) building which lacks Air Conditioned classrooms except for two.
- Computer Science: The lectures of this department are mostly held in classrooms of the KRESIT building which has Air Conditioned classrooms.
Leaving some, most classrooms at IIT Bombay have ACs.
What are the GATE ranks for M.Tech courses at IIT Bombay?
Since my sister was a student of Civil Engineering branch at IIT Bombay, I have information about the same only.
- Structural Engineering: 1–250
- Geotechnical Engineering: 250–450
- Transportation Engineering: 400-550
- Water Resources Engineering: 500
- Ocean Engineering: don’t remember
The above ranks are for General Category only. Reserved categories can expect a call at a rank higher than that mentioned above. The overall admission procedure comprises 75% weightage to GATE score and 25% weightage to written test and interview.
Can we do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay?
Yes, you can definitely do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay. All you need to do is apply as an external category candidate.
Major highlights of part-time PhD in external category
- A supervisor from IIT B is assigned
- A supervisor from outside is selected
- Coursework depends on the qualifying degree (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, etc.) and the criteria varies accordingly.
- For SJMSOM, IIT Bombay- A minimum of 52 credits is required if the candidate is not having an MBA (Not PGDM) and 40 credit is required if the candidate is having an MBA.
- You can go and attend classes and don’t have to necessarily leave the job
- Once the course period is completed, you get admission as a PhD Candidate and you can meet your guide as per your need.
Applications for part time PhD are accepted twice a year for Autumn and Spring Semester.
How is the IIT Bombay R.A. written test for ECE?
The syllabus of RA exams conducted in IIT Bombay for ECE is very much similar to that of GATE. The primary purpose of this written test is to ensure you have a holistic understanding of different subjects to work with and manage BTech students in labs of different branches.
There are 5 branches of ECE at IIT Bombay; Communication Engineering, Electronic Systems, Control, and Computing, MicroElectronics, and Power Electronics. Some core points related to the RA exam are
- A total of around 35 questions from all the above 5 branches combined are given
- You have to attempt 20 questions
- The common topics include diode characteristics, Zener diode-based numerical, questions on greens and stokes theorem, double integrals, etc
- On clearing the cutoff, you will get an interview call
- The interview will be conducted by a number of panels (recruiters for different labs)
- The questions asked will vary from panel to panel and will be related to the research work being conducted in labs
- Once the interview is over, the results would be published in a weeks time in IITB portal
Pro tip: You need to have sound knowledge of the research work in the department. For instance, Wadhwani Electronics Lab(WEL) is one of the main labs in EE dept, and most of the basic electronics lab courses are conducted in this lab. So as an RA, you should be skilled in using CROs, DSOs, working breadboards, and so on. Additionally, your exposure to Micro Controllers or FPGA could increase your chances of selection.
How many fees are there at IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay BTech fees are (Only Tuition)
- General and OBC candidates: INR 900000
- SC/ST/PwD candidates: 125000
I have tabulated the detailed IIT Bombay fees structure (per semester) below
|
Fees Per Semester |
INR 1,19,750 |
|
Hostel Charge Per Semester |
INR 13,000 |
|
Total fees for General/ OBC Candidates |
INR 9,50,000 |
|
Total Fees for SC/ST/PH candidates |
INR 1,36,000 |
Fee Waiver
- 100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PH students.
- Full remission of the Tuition Fee for
- General & OBC students whose family income is less than Rs.1 lakh per annum.
- Remission of 2/3rd of the Tuition Fee for General & OBC students whose family income is between Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh
- per annum.
So year-wise a general category student has to pay 2 Lakhs at IIT Bombay.
Which programming languages are taught at IIT Bombay in the computer science branch? Is it difficult to learn?
Some programming languages taught at IIT Bombay year-wise are
- First year: One institute course on programming, in C++, simple assignments concerning file I/O, etc. One course on functional programming, in Scheme, assignments heavily based on recursion, tail-recursion, etc.
- Second year: Data structures course, in C++, assignments based on data structures of course, like a heap, binary search tree, linked list, etc.
- Third year: Operating systems, mainly C++, assignments related to Linux systems. Artificial intelligence.
- Fourth year: There aren’t any compulsory courses left and you can choose one based on your preference.
Basically, you'll be taught C++ and maybe one functional programming language. Most of the courses are not exactly about programming but do have some programming assignments that will also be in C++.
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