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What is the reputation of arts/humanities courses of IIT Madras?
Some of my close friends go to IIT Madras and according to them, the admission process of the Humanities courses is quite biased towards the native students.
In the past, there have been instances where the list of selected candidates contained only those belonging to the South-Indian states. Also, they don't show the marks and it's only the final merit list with the names of the students. Although there is a huge number of North Indian candidates who apply for the admissions, unfortunately, they didn't get one. The admission procedure in itself is not very transparent.
The placement record for Arts and humanities branches is average at best. There are not even non-technical jobs for the arts and humanities stream.
Is biological engineering at IIT Madras good enough to be happy about?
The department of Biological Engineering at IIT Madras is located in the newly built building of the institute and thus has world-class infrastructure and facilities.
Despite mediocre placements, this placement is best suited for those keen to pursue this field sincerely and has some of the most learned professors in the institute. The well-structured curriculum of the department makes the students capable enough to avail higher study opportunities at foreign universities. The course also provides a semester exchange program.
Only a few core companies offer jobs in the biological department but students rarely go unplaced due to the abundant non-core job offers. You can get jobs in any sector of IT/Finance/Consultancy even if you belong to the Biological department. This is the best part of IITs. The job prospects are not limited to the branch and you can explore various sectors and opportunities are in plenty. So, this department is not a bad choice and can offer you the best opportunities.
Will I get opportunities in IIT Madras to pursue internships in foreign universities?
Yes, you will get opportunities at IIT Madras to pursue internships in foreign universities provided that you have your faculty advisor’s permission since you are working under his guidance.
If he is a reasonable man, there is no justified reason to stop you from going for internships. Try to make your point clear and tell them you are willing to get more exposure. Your guide is a knowledgeable person and won’t deny your request if you approach him with a reasonable stance.
However, in case he suspects your work to suffer because of the internship, he may stop you. If you haven’t met the work standards he has set or have dissatisfied him in some other way, be ready to get reprimanded. But this is a very rare scenario as an internship offer is as beneficial to him as it is to you.
What is it like to pursue MS/PHD in Biomedical Engineering from the Dept of Applied Mechanics at IIT Madras?
My brother shared his experience of pursuing an MS in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the Dept of Applied Mechanics (App Mech). BME is a multidisciplinary branch and covers a number of fields. The BME department has 8 professors in different fields of Biomedical Engineering namely
- Prof. Arun K Thittai - Biomedical Ultrasound Lab
- Prof. M. Manivannan- Touch Lab
- Prof. Ramakrishnan S - Non-Invasive Imaging and Diagnostics Lab
- Prof. Ramasubba Reddy M - Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Processing Lab.
- Prof. Raghavendra Sai VV - Bio Sensors Lab
- Prof. Saumendra K Bajpai- Cell Mechanics Lab
- Prof. Sujatha N - Biophotonics Lab
- Prof. Varadhan S K M- Neuromechanics Lab
My brother worked in Biomedical Ultrasound Lab under the guidance of Prof. Arun K Thittai and was fortunate enough to have graduated with two conference abstracts and two journal publications in reputed journals of the Biomedical Ultrasound Imaging field. He had the absolute delight of having received his degree within 2 years which is a rare case.
From his batchmate's experience, even the other professors were approachable and humble, always ready to guide him in every possible way. It’s the professors’ continuous nudging that enabled students to achieve their research goals.
If you are concerned about the job prospects then rest assured as most of his batchmates landed good jobs in top R& D companies of India. So, go for this program without much thinking and pursue your passion in the same.
How is Building Technology and Construction Management from IIT Madras and how can I get in it?
There are 2 major ways to get admission in Building Technology and Construction Management at IIT Madras.
GATE: Under this, you are expected to score high in GATE, something around 99+.
Sponsored Candidate: This is further divided into freshers and experienced candidates.
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- Freshers: A program by L&T called Build India Scholarship shortlists Civil and Electrical students based on their GATE scores. These candidates are required to have an excellent academic background and have to appear for an aptitude test and finally for an interview before getting selected. L&T has collaborated with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, NIT Trichy, and NIT Surathkal. Around 60 freshers are selected from all over the country under this program.
- Experienced: Experienced candidates are selected by programs under L&T, Brigade group, and URC. L&T selected 60 experienced candidates from their own companies who have 2 or more years. They need to go through regular screening of aptitude tests and interviews to get selected. The usual experience required is 2-3 years.
Curriculum: The curriculum is well structured with the right combination of Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers and Architects. The peer group is extremely diverse and thus makes the learning process dynamic. The coursework has a practical approach with regular site visits and course projects. There are versatile subjects to choose from.
Faculty: The course has world-class professors who are mostly Ph.D. holders from top universities in the world like Stanford, Clemson, and UoM.
Extracurricular: IIT Madras lays special emphasis on extracurricular activities like sports, dance, music, public speaking, and writing.
All in all, this is an amazing program offering the best opportunities one could ask for.
How was your experience at IIT madras?
A close relative of mine was a student at IIT Palakkad which operates under the mentorship of IIT Madras and had the absolute delight to spend some time in the IIT Madras campus for her 1st-year workshop course.
Accommodation: All boys were made to stay in the Krishna Hostel which accommodates students from various courses; BTech, MTech, and even Ph.D. students. The rooms were allotted on a double occupancy basis. The building was quite old but the new rooms were decent and the washrooms were clean and hygienic.
Connectivity: Every room had its own LAN port but one had to login credentials to use the internet.DC++ could be used directly and worked smoothly.
Food: Unexpectedly the north Indian food served in the Himalayan Mess H all was good and the quality was also decent.
As my sister was specifically there for the workshops, she visited the labs that were top-notch and well under the supervision of great instructors who were eager to teach. She was impressed with the highly experienced staff who taught concepts with such dedication she had not seen before. She was able to make the most out of her 10 days because of their relentless guidance and support.
Which is better among NIT Warangal CSE and IIT Madras civil?
Both NIT Warangal CSE and IIT Madras Civil are excellent academic institutions for students.
- However, I think opting for IIT Madras is a better choice as IIT Madras is one of the oldest and top-ranking academic institutions in India.
- It holds 1st rank in Engineering in the NIRF ranking.
- The average course fee for Civil Engineering is INR 2.15 LPA for the first year and hostel fees are INR 35000.
- IIT Madras is known for offering excellent placement opportunities to the students, which is no exception with the Civil Engineering Department.
- The highest CTC is INR 76.5 LPA, the median CTC is INR 17 LPA and the lowest CTC is INR 6 LPA.
Which is better for M.Tech - civil engineering, IISc Bangalore or IIT Madras?
M.tech Civil Engineering from IIT Madras is a good choice.
- This department is reputed and the faculty is well-experienced.
- You will get to learn and work on practical projects. You will also get the opportunity to intern at top companies.
- The course curriculum has been designed to prepare the students for industry trends.
- The placement records of this department are promising, in 2023, the highest package offered was INR 49.7 LPA.
- The first-year fees of M.tech Civil Engineering from IIT Madras is INR 24,600.
- The eligibility criteria to get admission in this course is that you must be a graduate and appear for the GATE examination.
Which is the most chill department of IIT Madras?
There is no straight answer for this. It is totally subjective.
Almost every department in the college is chill. It depends on whether you are interested in the branch or not. If CS and EE were very difficult, they would not have gotten the President medal from the past few years.
Every department will look chill if you are interested in what you are studying. Anybody can say their department is chill from their perspective but you might feel different about it. IITs do not have a chill scenario. What makes your years at IITs sail smoothly, is your passion for the subject that you are pursuing.
What is the fee structure of the IIT Madras HSEE course? Can anyone provide the details?
As per the latest update available on the IIT Madras website, the fee structure for semester 1 students who qualify HSEE is as follows-
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Fee Category |
Indian Nationals |
Foreign Nationals |
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One Time Payment |
Rs. 3,550 |
Rs. 18,500 |
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Per semester Fee |
Rs. 11,200 |
Rs. 3,07,900 |
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Refundable Caution Deposit |
Rs. 2000 |
Rs. 2000 |
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Estt.’A’ charges |
Rs. 6000 |
Rs. 6000 |
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Extra-curricular Fee |
Rs. 1500 |
Rs. 1500 |
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Medical Insurance Premium (subject to revision) |
Rs. 792 |
Rs. 792 |
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Refundable Hostel Deposit |
Rs. 3000 |
Rs. 3000 |
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Hostel and other Fees # |
Rs. 19,450 |
Rs. 19,450 |
ST/SC/PwD students do not have to pay the tuition fee of Rs. 3000 per semester, irrespective of their parental income. The mess advance is Rs. 17,500 per semester.
You’ll be updated about the fee breakdown for subsequent semesters at the time of college admission.
This is the complete fee breakdown for HSEE qualifiers at IIT Madras.
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