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Why is there so little information on IIT Dharwad?
IIT Dharwad started functioning from 2016, and is one of the 3rd gen. IITs. Because it is very new, not much information is available about it online.
It recently shifted to its permanent campus, and is continuously making progress in infrastructure and academics. The mess food may not be to the liking of North Indian students because it caters to the South Indian taste palette. The highlight is the teaching faculty which consists of best teachers from IIT Bombay.
IIT Dharwad is continuously progressing, and will hopefully make its place among renowned engineering colleges in the future.
What should a fresher carry with himself while joining IIT Dharwad?
Keep your luggage light and composed of only essential items.
Here is a list of things you must carry along for your stay at IIT Dharwad-
- Umbrella, Raincoat and Windcheaters. The climate is rainy during monsoons, and chilly by the end of first semester. So you should pack these items, along with appropriate clothes for hot, rainy and cold weather.
- Pack your sports shoes, sandals and a pair of slippers.
- Freshers have NSO as a course, so pack the shoes and necessary accessories for the sport of your interest. You may also buy them online after reaching the campus.
- Pack some stationary like a few notebooks, stapler-pins, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, pens, folders, etc. Pack a scientific calculator as well.
- Bring detergent, ropes and pins for your laundry. The hostel provides washing machines. You’ll have to dry the laundry inside your room.
- Bring pillow covers, bedsheets and a blanket. You’ll get a pillow and a mattress from the campus itself.
- Pack your toiletries. Also bring along a bucket and mug.
- Bring Odomos or All Out, even though there aren’t many mosquitoes.
- Bring your personal Laptop, it will be of great use. Also bring earphones/headphones.
- Bring along an extension board and a good quality Power Bank. Each bed has a single switch board, so an extension board will be very useful to charge multiple devices.
- Bring homemade snacks with you.
- You can get a bicycle to move in and around the campus or purchase one from the campus for Rs. 5000-10,000.
- You can purchase a table fan from Dharwad itself, for hotter days.
These are the necessary items for a smooth stay at IIT Dharwad. You can make additions to this list according to personal preference.
Is IIT Dharwad good?
The simple answer is No.
An ‘IIT’ tag is not enough to make a college great. It takes a long time to become a brand. The 7 old IITs didn’t become a brand overnight. This happened decades later, after their work gained recognition.
The term IIT generally recalls the 7 old ones, both inside and outside of India. 3rd Gen IITs will first have to reach the level of 2nd Gen IITs, which are themselves struggling to attain credibility. Over here, credibility means brand value and recognition.
Thus, IIT Dharwad is not that good. It was established very recently, so it’ll take a long time to become a reputed IIT.
What order should I give in my preference list for IIT Goa, IIT Jammu, IIT Dharwad, IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad and IIT Bhilai??
IIT Tirupati and Palakkad were established in 2015, while the others were set up in 2016. Thus, these two colleges have developed better infrastructure for freshers.
The transit campus of IIT Tirupati consists of hostels and academic buildings, along with other facilities. IIT Palakkad has also completed its transit campus. IIT Tirupati is located close to Tirupati town, but IIT Palakkad is in the countryside. Moreover, Tirupati is just 3 hours away from Chennai, if one travels by bus. The transit campus of other institutions will take longer to build, because their plots were finalized only recently.
IIT Tirupati and Palakkad are better options than the others. Next, IIT Dharwad and IIT Goa are better options in locational terms. But IIT Goa witnessed some violent incidents on the campus a few years back. This makes IIT Dharwad a better option.
I would recommend you keep IIT Jammu as the last option because of its location. So, the preference list goes as- IIT Tirupati > IIT Palakkad > IIT Dharwad> IIT Goa= IIT Bhilai> IIT Jammu.
What can you tell me about the food, weather and language issues in IIT Tirupati and nearby?
Tirupati is the site of the famous Tirumala Balaji Temple. So Tirupati is a tourist attraction, and a developed area. I can completely understand your concerns regarding the food, weather and language in and around IIT Tirupati.
I can enlighten you about the mess food of IIT Tirupati. It is an amalgamation of North and South Indian dishes. The menu generally consists of Dal, Sambar, Cury, Curd, Salad and Rice. Mess food can’t be compared to homemade food, but it is decent enough and comparable to the mess food at other IITs.
The weather of Tirupati is extremely hot from April to May, with temperatures around 41-43 degrees. But these are the months of college vacation, so you need not worry. The monsoons take place between July- September end, and the winters are quite warm and comfortable. The place is quite liveable.
The common language of Tirupati is Telugu, but as it is a famous tourist attraction, the local vendors and autowalas know good-enough Hindi. Inside the campus, English is the commonly spoken language by professors and students. Language usually won’t be a problem in and around the campus.
You’ll have a good time at IIT Tirupati, irrespective of your cultural background.
Where is IIT Tirupati campus located?
As per the official website of IIT Tirupati, the permanent campus is located in Yerpedu.
The complete address is-
Yerpedu- Venkatagiri Road, Yerpedu Post, Tirupati District (Andhra Pradesh). Pincode - 517619.
You may check the address on google maps, and reach the campus accordingly.
When is IIT Tirupati shifting to its permanent campus?
Construction is currently in place for the permanent campus.
The construction of the transit campus of IIT Tirupati was completed way back, and it started working in August 2018. The hostels, classrooms and labs are all located in the transit campus as of now.
The transit campus contains a dining hall, a library, cricket and football grounds, a volleyball court, a basketball court and indoor badminton courts. The campus has a fully equipped gym along with a trainer, and coaches are available for all the mentioned sports. The administrative building is also located in the transit campus as of now.
Should I choose IIT Tirupati mechanical or BITS Hyderabad ECE/EEE? At present, I am getting EEE at BITS, Hyderabad but hoping to get ECE in further literations according to previous cutoff scores.
In the present scenario, EEE is a better choice as compared to Mechanical. Moreover, BITS Hyderabad is better than IIT Tirupati in various aspects.
The average package for B.Tech Mechanical at IIT Tirupati is 12.30 LPA (for 2023 placements, as of now). The average package for B.Tech EEE at BITS Hyderabad goes higher than that. Moreover, some companies may offer less packages to IIT Tirupati graduates in comparison to BITS graduates, for the same role.
BITS Hyderabad has a better campus in comparison to IIT Tirupati. The college culture and life is richer at BITS Hyderabad, and even its coding culture is better. You can check the worldwide GSoC college-wise selections. Hyderabad city has ample career opportunities, much more than Tirupati. The startup and entrepreneurial culture of BITS Hyderabad is top notch.
The students of BITS Hyderabad and Goa get the BITS Pilani tag on their degrees, without any mention of their actual campuses. On the other hand, the ‘IIT tag’ holds significance only for the students of the 7 old IITs. BITS campuses follow 0% attendance requirement policy and MIT pedagogy, while IIT Tirupati follows a strict attendance criteria and IITR pedagogy).
Based on these factors, and many others, I would suggest you to opt for BITS Hyderabad ECE/EEE over a core branch in any of the 2nd or 3rd gen IITs.
Will I get the "IIT TAG" if I join IIT Tirupati aur any new IITs?
Upon joining any IIT, you’ll be termed as an IIT.This would essentially mean getting the IIT tag.
The IIT tag is not a material thing, it is not an ID card. It just means that you’ll become a part of one of the IITs. Most of the clubs and societies at IITs, especially the new ones, are student driven. So the responsibility of building and maintaining the campus culture falls entirely on the shoulders of IITians. But this experience is very beautiful and enriching.
The faculty and student communities at IITs are very helpful. The students help one another in every matter. The IIT tag wouldn’t get you placed in a company, for this you’ll have to develop your skill set.
IIT Tirupati will provide you with a lifelong experience, and you’ll forever be a part of the institution, even upon graduating from there.
How are the facilities in IIT Tirupati?
Here is some information on the facilities available at IIT Tirupati-
- Campus- The campus is under construction, but almost every facility is provided for the students. The campus has tier 2 and tier 3 hostel accommodations, a football/cricket stadium, a gym, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a tennis court, an indoor badminton court, a library, an SBI ATM, labs and a dining hall. The campus is covered in greenery, and the environment is quite peaceful.
- Hostel - Each student is given a study table, a chair, a bed and a cupboard. Each floor of every hostel has a washing machine, a common room and a water purifier. The entire campus, including the hostels, has wifi facility.
- Mess- The mess (dining room) serves decent food, which is liked by the students in their initial days. But like every other hostel mess, the food starts to feel boring after some time.
- Clubs, Fests and Sports- Coding club, robotics club, dance club, theater club, acting club, music club and sports club are some of the many clubs of the college. There are special coaches for every sport, and the college regularly organizes sports competitions and tournaments. The college also organizes trekking trips and outings from time to time.
Upon completion the 550 acre campus will also contain swimming pools, faculty residence, 2 sports stadiums, malls, academic buildings, etc. The labs are equipped with high configuration systems, the faculties are well qualified and the campus is quite good.
IIT Tirupati has ample facilities, and it is continuously adding more.
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