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What should I be prepared for before joining IIT Delhi?

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Sushmita Gupta Posted On : April 1st, 2023
studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Nothing can prepare you enough for the intense life you will be experiencing at IIT Delhi. Yet, here are a few pointers that might help

  • You will see a drastic decline in your rank. Students who were once school toppers will reach the bottom of the class. This is usually because students are chilled after JEE or face massive competition.
  • The first-year Physics lecture and lab activities are the most challenging things you will face.
  • Never copy your assignments as your professors are way smarter than you think
  • Listen to the advice of seniors but pay heed to only the ones that your brain justifies.
  • Make sure to use your freedom well and don’t let it become a reason for your downfall 
  • You might face partiality to a little extent but you must bear with it.
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Which is better: MTech in IIT Madras or CSE in NIT Trichy?

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Shankar Pandey Posted On : March 28th, 2023
B.Tech Production and Industrial Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (2020)

The choice of the branch, as well as the Institute, depends on a lot of factors like your personal preferences and the other options you have. It’s difficult to say which is better between the Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Madras and CSE at NIT Trichy, as both are highly reputable institutions with strong engineering programs. Both offer excellent curricula, experienced faculty, and ample opportunities for research and extracurricular activities. 

Joining NIT Trichy for CSE is a good choice if

  • You are more interested in computer science and software development
  • If you are only after the CS roles and placements. The placements of this branch are pretty good at NIT Trichy with the average package at INR 17-24 LPA and placement rate at 98-100%.
  • If you want to pursue higher studies in MS

Joining IIT Madras for Mechanical Engineering is a good choice if

  • You are looking for an amazing campus life and the IIT tag
  • You are open to non-core jobs because core Mechanical jobs are average. 
  • If you want to start a career in CS by learning to code or taking minor courses in CS

Some other options to consider are

  1. CSE at IIIT Hyderabad or new IITs
  2. ECE at IIT Guwahati 
  3. EE at IIT Hyderabad 

All these have average packages above 20 LPA and are excellent options. The preference order for branches on the basis of job prospects and the current demands in the market is as follows

CSE > M&C > ECE > EE

All these branches are open to software profiles whereas other branches usually offer non-core profiles even Mechanical. Ultimately, it's important to research both programs and consider your own interests and goals before making a decision.

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What is the procedure to defer admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

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Shrey Banka Posted On : November 22nd, 2022
MBA in Management, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Graduated 2017)

Every student that gets selected to IIM Ahmedabad gets an option to defer their admission provided that the person must have full time work experience of less than 2 years.

This corporate experience gives a better understanding of the PGP program.

Some important points related to deferring admission are:

  1. Defer can be for a maximum of 2 years and a minimum of 1 year

  2. 1 year deferment is not allowed for freshers. They need to defer for at least 2 years and gain experience.

  3. A separate form needs to be filled for applying for deferment.

  4. Fees include Security Deposit + deferment fee = 2 lacs. If you don’t join after the end of the deferment period, this amount will be forfeited.

  5. Your progress will be monitored throughout.

To get your admission deferred, all you need to do is apply and send the form to IIM Ahmedabad. Such requests rarely go unaccepted.

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Which are the best Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) coaching centres in India?

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Ruchita Saha Posted On : January 20th, 2021
Studies at National Law Institute University, Bhopal (2022)

There are many coaching centers across India that provide excellent teaching and preparation for CLAT online and offline. CLAT is a competitive exam in which around 5 lakh candidates compete for a few seats in National Law Colleges and some good private colleges, offering 5 year integrated Law degrees.

For the preparation of CLAT, the self-preparation of the candidates is not enough due to the extremely technical nature of the syllabus, the need for certain hacks and practice techniques. So, CLAT coaching centers find an essential role in making a candidate prepared for the entrance.

There are a number of CLAT coaching institutes in the market. Here is a list of some of the renowned institutes and their highlights.

LegalEdge:

  • Provides only CLAT coaching.
  • All modules are available online with a flexible timeline.
  • Social media educational groups are very effective.
  • Students can get their subjective queries solved, give mock tests, etc.
  • CLAT crackers and mentors give in-depth knowledge about the subjects.

PRATHAM: 

  • A mixture of young and experienced faculties, including NLU graduates.
  • Offers maximum coaching hours among its competitors.
  • Engaging learning methodologies like e-lectures, small batch sizes for maximum interaction, etc.
  • Offers selective content, not following the unnecessary chapters.
  • It has a Student Information System for all kinds of the classified data needed for preparation, and a separate CLAT support for solving queries.

CLATapult:

  • Run by National Law School graduates and provides an effective course and experienced teaching.
  • Provides both 1 and 2-year courses.
  • The program contains a large number of modules in need of the students and synced up according to the current syllabus.
  • A good system of mock tests is provided.
  • All modules and tests are provided online.

LEGALIGHT:

  • Provides preparation for CLAT, AILET, SET, DU. LLB and other law entrance tests.
  • Test module courses and online mock exams, along with private tutoring are provided.
  • Personalized help and admission counseling is available.
  • Claims to provide the best classroom learning experience.
  • Provides an efficient way of blueprint methodologies for solving problems.

SmartPrep:

  • Legal Reasoning and GK are taught with a special preference for maximum efficiency.
  • Online and offline mock tests based on the latest exam pattern.
  • Study materials, worksheets, and home exercises, and past and model question papers are given.
  • Excellent faculty with NLU qualified teachers deliver lectures.
  • Online support is being provided as a material in need of practice tests.

These are some of the reputed coaching institutes for CLAT. LegalEdge is quite popular among the students preparing for CLAT.

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What are the chances of getting an IIM with academics 88/70/65, and how much percentile should I get to get a chance for older IIMs?

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Pragya Tripathi Posted On : February 2nd, 2023
MBA from Institute of Rural Management, Anand (Graduated 2020)

It is understandable that your 12th and graduation scores are not up to the mark for the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) A, B, and I. Even IIM L may also be difficult for you to secure a call from because of your low scores. However, it is important for you to know that there are other options available to you. Even though it may be challenging, it is still possible to secure a call from IIM C and IIM K with a very high CAT score of 99.9 or above. Unfortunately, it seems that IIM Shillong may also not be an option for you due to your low score in 12th.

Given this situation, it is advisable for you to give your best effort in preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT) and also consider appearing for other entrance exams like the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT). With a decent CAT score of 99.8 or above, you may have a chance at prestigious institutes like the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), the Management Development Institute (MDI), and some Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Additionally, keep in mind that the weightage of the entrance exam and interview is very high for IIFT, so it is important for you to prepare well for that as well.

It is worth mentioning that, although your current scores may seem like a setback, it does not mean that your aspirations should be limited. Keep in mind that there are many other options available, and with hard work and determination, you can still achieve your goals. Remember to keep your head held high and keep pushing forward.

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How would you arrange these in terms of education quality- CBIT, VASAVI, MVSR, VNR, SNIST, MGIT, GRRR?

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Arpit Rastogi Posted On : June 14th, 2021
Studied at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering And Technology

All these colleges are good at their own places and in terms of ranking. It becomes difficult to arrange these colleges in terms of education quality as everyone possesses a good hold on education.

The quality is the same and it all depends upon the students. There are few who don’t get a job even after 3 years of grad and while some are hard workers.

Let’s take a look below at the arrangement of these colleges: CBIT>VASAVI> MVSR >VNR >SNIST>MGIT>GRRR

These particular colleges contain what matters the most. They have the best professors as they need to maintain their repo. One of my friends is an alumnus from VNR and told me that these colleges have everything that you would want into Engineering.

VASAVI too has its own ways, which do well. CBIT and SNIST are also good. CBIT and VNR are a little freedom-giving. None of the four compromises on the students’ education track record.

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What are some mind-blowing facts about NIT Warangal?

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Ritik Ghose Posted On : August 17th, 2023
B.Tech from National Institutes of Technology (2020)

Here are some unique facts and experiences that students of NIT Warangal go through on a daily basis. 

  • Girls are expected to be behind the hostel gates well before 10 pm.
  • The girls' hostel is very secure and almost gives off the vibes of a jail. They have to go through so many restrictions and their hostel life is very dull.
  • Students look forward to a delicious meal of Aloo Parathas that is served exclusively on Sundays.
  • Most students wake up late on weekends and end up missing breakfast.
  • The professors have this strange habit of teaching with closed fans so that they don't have to speak loudly and strain their vocal cords. 
  • There is gender discrimination to a huge extent as boys are allowed to roam around freely any time of the day or night while girls have restrictions. 

These were some common experiences shared by my friends at NIT Warangal that I thought should be brought to light.

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Which is the most relaxed branch in BITS Pilani?

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Tithi Aggrawal Posted On : July 3rd, 2023
Founder, NextBigWhat

My answer is only related to the BITS Pilani Goa campus as my knowledge is limited to the same. Here, the most relaxed and laid branch you will find is Mechanical.

The level of difficulty and workload of any branch depends on its lab sessions while the course difficulty is almost the same since BITS follows a relative grading system. Now, when it comes to mechanical, the lab sessions are pretty laid back. All you have to do is turn on the heater in the apparatus and just note down readings after every 10 minutes. Students spend this time gossiping and chilling around. Moreover, this is a group work and only one student is capable of doing such an easy task while others relax. Lab sessions of other branches are very hectic and often extended to 3-4 hours.

The Mechanical branch is good either way; if you are genuinely interested you will land a decent job in the core. If you are here just for chilling, you can relax and still get placed in some non-tech job.

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How is XIME Bangalore?

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Aditi Banerjee Posted On : July 5th, 2023
Lives in Bangalore

XIME Bangalore gets criticized by a lot of students because of multiple reasons. According to my friend, the main reasons for the same are-

  1. The institution does not give due consideration to improving its overall placement record. 
  2. The location of all three XIME campuses is unfavorable for good student life. They are located on the outskirts where it is quite difficult to access some form of entertainment during weekends.
  3.  The mess food is below average, especially that in the girl’s hostel. There are common washrooms that are not cleaned regularly. The hostel rooms are small with each room shared by 3 people.
  4. Students mostly end up going for marketing jobs in the end.
  5. There is a lack of playgrounds and extracurricular activities.

Thus, XIME Bangalore has some issues that need to be resolved and the institution should not be your first priority.

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How good of an institution is NSIT, Delhi?

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Tithi Aggrawal Posted On : August 21st, 2023
Lives in New Delhi

One of my friends at NSUT Delhi shared a few unknown facts about the institute. He claims that the majority of the crowd is focused on getting placed and securing good marks rather than developing a genuine interest and passion in the curse. This makes the academic environment dull and unchallenging. Here are some other major drawbacks he faced during his time at NSUT Delhi

  • The institute has a disinterested faculty pool that ruins the lives of many by illogical grading systems. They have no interest in teaching and students have to motivate themselves to study.
  • NSUT Delhi does not only have an outdated curriculum but also has a number of irrelevant courses. This makes the students lose interest in the branch.
  • It may have the DU tag but rarely do recruiters know about this. Its brand value is not at par with other DU-affiliated colleges.
  • The placement scenario is pathetic and the institute releases not have much official data on the same. The exceptional cases of students getting placed in big companies like Google have nothing to do with the institute but the student's hard work. 
  • Being a government college the administrative department is pathetic and laid back.
  • The Institute does not enjoy much reputation outside Delhi and is even unknown to many.
  • The campus is small around 140-150 acres and the infrastructure is in a pathetic state.
  • The institute has a policy of 85% reservation for Delhites which limits the crowd diversity and your college experience as a whole.
  • The college has a non-existent alumni network.

So, unless you have no other options it is better to not consider joining NSUT Delhi. You might end up ruining your career.

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