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I am now in MAMC Delhi Should I drop this year to get into AIIMS Delhi I am sure to get selected next year?
MAMC is a good option and well-recognized in the medical fraternity. You won’t regret joining the institute. Also, in medical field, your institute name won’t matter much. If you want to pursue higher studies after graduation, you need to follow the same steps, irrespective of whether you are graduating from AIIMS or MAMC.
After joining MAMC, you also have the option to prepare for AIIMS next year. It will be difficult, but doable.
Which institute is better: VIT, Vellore or BITS Pilani, Goa?
BITS Goa over VIT Vellore, no contest — with one important exception.
why BITS Goa wins: Practice School program gives you guaranteed internship in final semester at top companies based on CGPA, no interview needed. smaller batch (~550/year vs VIT's 8,000+). no reservation policy so everyone earned their seat. brand respected globally for MS abroad. campus life and Waves fest are legendary ngl.
the one exception — if you're getting CSE at VIT vs a weak branch at BITS Goa (like Manufacturing or Chemical), VIT CSE might actually make more sense for an IT career. top IT companies don't open for non-CS branches even at BITS. if it's CSE vs CSE or ECE vs ECE at both, BITS Goa wins easily.
on fees — BITS is ~Rs.6L/year, VIT is ~Rs.2.5L/year. BITS is more expensive but ROI is genuinely better for most careers. one more thing people miss — BITS Goa specifically has a smaller, tighter campus community which many students actually prefer over VIT's massive size.
How do I convert CGPA to percentage under Mumbai University rules?
CGPA is converted into percentage at Mumbai University using the equation:
Percentage (%) = 7.1 * CGPA + 11
For example:
If your cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is 6.2- you can convert it to a percentage by: multiplying it by 7.1 * 6.2 + 11 to get 55.02 percent.
Who are the best professors at IIT Bombay? Why?
Based on my friends' experience, the best professor at IIT Bombay is Professor R. K. Shevgaonkar. He was once a director of II Delhi who left his post because he was strictly against breaking his principles and ethics. He was a man of ethics. He joined IIF Bombay recently and my friend was taught the course EE301- Electromagnetic Waves by him.
The fact that the course book itself was written by the same professor who taught it brought magic to the classroom experience. The students probed challenging questions to the professors and he was the only one who answered each question clearly and precisely. He appreciates the students' thirst for learning and love for the particular subject.
He once told his students that it doesn’t really matter what everyone becomes after leaving IIT, but until they are sitting in his class, they all are electrical engineers. This impressed my friend and he became his favorite professor ever since then.
The exam papers set by him were not monotonous but quite challenging and provoked the students to study harder. He held quizzes to assess the child’s knowledge and abilities.
He is a highly respected professor at IIT Bombay, and because of his immense fame and fandom, the subject taught by him has become everyone’s favorite. He was never strict during classes but his classes were so intriguing that one could not help but pay complete attention.
How is Thapar University?
Thapar University was established in 1956. When it was a young institution, it ranked among the top 20 universities/colleges in India, and its students achieved great heights. Even today, many students from this University do immensely well and bring honor to it.
This institution has a long-standing reputation and its alumni work in top MNCs as well as are part of the Indian Civil Services. Some of the top companies where its alumni are presently working include- Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Twitter, Cisco, Uber, VMWare etc.
Even though Thapar University is still a brand name, newly opened institutions like DAIICT, BITS Goa, BITS Hyd, etc. are outperforming it significantly. The university has seen a significant decline in its glorious days in the past. This is because since 2008, due to its owner’s financial constraints, the crowd quality has declined and things have become more money-driven. There are few hikes every year. Unlike before, there are around 1300-1500 students on campus in the present times.
Thus, Thapar University has fallen down from its days of glory and significant steps need to be taken to revive its lost glory.
How does the CV of students who get selected in IIMs(any), ISB, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMER, JBIMS look like?
Naturally, it’s not possible to talk about CVs of all students who get selected at these B-schools. CVs of around the top 15-20% of students selected at IIMs, XLRI, FMS, or other popular management institutes are exceptional. But CV of an average student at these institutes usually has the following attributes.
Academics and Co-curricular activities:
Every student getting admission at these institutes doesn’t have international level or national level olympiads or other achievements. An average student usually has a few subject scores to boast about, a few competitive examination scores, some co-curricular activities, and a few certifications.
Work experience and Internships:
Most students have one or two job experiences. For this section, proper presentation helps a lot. If you present your job experience properly, your CV will look impressive.
Position of responsibilities:
Every student getting into IIM and other top management institutes doesn’t have exceptional PORs. Most student talks about their role in college fests and the responsibilities attached to it, NGO work, or a captain or vice-captain role in sports teams.
Extracurricular Activities:
Around 70% of students getting admission at these institutes have few social service initiatives, school/college level sports achievements, school/college level cultural achievements.
One of my friends recently graduated from SPJIMR, and his CV was average.
- Academics: 10th - 92.4%, 12th - 82.6%, Graduation - 77.09%
- He had nothing mentionable for Extra Curriculars and Positions of Responsibilities.
The two things that helped him get selected are his CAT score, i.e. 99.38 percentile, and work experience at a Top 20 Fortune 500 Automobile Firm.
This is the case for most students getting admission to these institutes. Only one or two sections of their CV stand out and the rest is fairly average.
What is the worst thing to be in IIM Ahmedabad?
If you are joining IIM Ahmedabad, here are some things that you may find difficult to deal with.
- The environment on campus is quite competitive. You will start to realize the academic workload from the first week itself.
- You will be on your own. If you can’t grasp the coursework, you will get help from your seniors and peers but it’s only up to a point.
- In your first year, there is not much freedom. You will have compulsory sessions, placement sessions, etc. But this teaches you to operate within constraints.
Life becomes easier once you settle in.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Toronto?
The acceptance rate of UofT is not the most welcoming which is obvious by the fact of it being a top ranked Institute. Once you get into UToronto, the actual struggle is to survive there. It has been ranked 29th by QS World University Ranking, 2020 University of Toronto is quite competitive to get into. Acceptance rate varies from program to program. Average acceptance rate of the University is 43% which comes down to 23.1% for International students.
If you manage to score an average of 87-90 in your 6 major subjects and have a good resume, you will have a pretty high chance of getting here. Better the grade, higher is your chance of getting accepted. Ultimately it depends on the branch to which you seek your admission at, less the competition higher is the acceptance rate.
However it must be mentioned that getting into the University is not a huge deal when compared to surviving after the first year and getting your desired majors.
Statistics of accepted students:
- Engineering is the most desired field at University of Toronto among international students.
- Out of 50,041 UG applications 20,296 students were offered admission among which 4,019 were international students.
- The acceptance rate of graduate courses is around 39%
- Out of 1056 PhD applicants, 305 were given opportunity for enrollment with an overall acceptance rate of 30%
It must be kept in mind that getting into University of Toronto is much easier than surviving there for a second year. The freshman retention rate of the University lies around 85-90%
Which is India's top university, Delhi University or JNU?
There is a stark difference between both universities in terms of culture as well as fees. JNU or Jawaharlal Nehru University is mostly about expression, literature, culture, research, and building intellectual facilities whereas DU is all about glamor, fashion, fests, high cutoffs, and placements.
In financial terms, JNU is much more affordable than DU. Be it course fees or hostel fees, JNU cuts down on expenses a lot.
JNU is learning for life, whereas DU focuses on learning the bare essentials and getting placed in a reputed firm.
One more significant difference to consider is that JNU is more about post-graduation whereas DU focuses more on graduation. The difference in intellectual level stems from the same reason.
If you are still confused between the two, spend equal time on both campuses and you will get the answer soon.
What is it like to study at IIM Kozhikode?
IIM Kozhikode is one of the best institutes in India. It nurtures young people and prepares them for future endeavors. IIM Kozhikode’s location is what makes it superior. The lush green surroundings add to the already calm ambiance of the campus. Apart from this IIM Kozhikode has many other salient features making it one of the best:
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The study material is extensive and mainly based on Harvard's Case studies.
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The institution offers research, an executive post-graduate program, an MBA program, and fellow programs.
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The faculty is experienced and wise. You can get a lot of help from them.
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The quality of food is also good here.
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The living conditions of IIM Kozhikode are no joke. With AC rooms and multiple hostel messes, the utmost importance has been given to the student fraternity.
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There are snacks and tea stalls throughout the campus.
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IIM initiates many cultural activities, such as start-up culture promotion, fests and workshops, student exchange programs, and debates and discussions on management-related subjects.
Life at IIM Kozhikode is not just about studying and passing out, it's also about interacting and developing relationships with individuals of other cultures, viewpoints, and mindsets. This will become a driving force in their career.
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