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Did I make a mistake by choosing IIT Guwahati CSE over IIT Varanasi CSE?
It's difficult for me to say whether choosing IIT Guwahati CSE over IIT Varanasi CSE was a mistake without more information about your specific circumstances and goals. Both IIT Guwahati and IIT Varanasi are highly respected institutions, and both offer strong Computer Science programs that are rightly comparable in almost every aspect.
The placement scenario is similarly decent at both institutes with very little emphasis on research. The active Coding Club/ CSEA at IIT Guwahati gives it a slight edge over others. Both the institutes are excellent choices for whatever you want to do after graduation be it research, open source development, or a stable job.
The only distinguishing feature is the weather as IIT Guwahati has better weather conditions than IIT BHU. However, this flaw is compensated by better connectivity of Varanasi being on the mainland.
How difficult is branch change in IIT Guwahati?
The key to branch change in IIT Guwahati or any other IIT is Determination. Branch change isn't that difficult if you are dedicated to it. Once you enter any IIT, you will find yourself surrounded by millions of opportunities and things to explore. Without even realizing it, you will find yourself busy with quizzes, hostel tournaments, or inter-college tournaments. You will be exploring so many things both in academics and otherwise. Soon, it will be the time of your end semester for which you have not prepared in advance as you were busy with everything else but academics. will have a week or two before the end semester.
For branch change, you will have to minimize your distractions and sacrifice all extra activities to score maximum marks. It’s best to attend all classes, tutorials, labs, and lab lectures for maximum retention.
However, it’s better to explore the branch you have first and then decide whether you want to change your branch or not.
What is the average package of an ECE graduate from IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati is a premiere Engineering institute offering superior quality education and a unique learning experience. It has a great placement scenario with the average package around INR 26.33 LPA.
The specific placement statistics for the ECE department have been tabulated below
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Placement Percentage |
95.18% |
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Number of students registered |
83 |
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Number of students placed |
79 |
What should I choose between IIT BHU CSE and IIT Guwahati Maths and Computing?
Both IIT BHU CSE and IIT Guwahati MnC are excellent options and the choice of the branch is a personal matter depending on the candidate's preferences rather than the credibility of the branch. Here are a few parameters on which we can draw a general comparison between the two courses.
- Course structure: IIT Guwahati’s MnC program has a well-structured curriculum with the perfect blend of Computer Science, finance, and Mathematics courses. By the end of the program, you will be eligible to sit for software as well as finance placements. IIT BHU CSE too is known for its flexible course structure with a plethora of electives to choose from.
- Coding culture: Undoubtedly, IITBHU has a better coding culture than IIT Guwahati. The ambiance is quite competitive at BHU if that’s what you are after. However, MnC too is gaining popularity and the decreasing opening rank can be seen as a proof of the same.
- Peer group: High JEE rankers prefer IIT Guwahati over IIT BHU and thus the peer group of IIT Guwahati is more refined and superior in quality.
- Campus and student life: IIT Guwahati has an amazing campus and its students get to live a very dynamic and lively college life. IIT-BHU’s campus on the other hand is underdeveloped and you can also find student politics here. IIT Guwahati is the best choice for nature lovers who like solace and peace while IIT BHU is for those who want to experience city life as well.
- Student life: Both institutes have great clubs and activities to promote the holistic development of students. Students are allotted single rooms right from the first year at IIT Guwahati which is different from IIT BHU. Mess food is better at BHU. IIT Guwahati is a clear winner in sports, cultural and technical clubs, etc.
- Placements: Both institutes have equally good placement scenarios with major recruiters like Microsoft, Google, Tower Research, Flipkart, etc. visiting both these campuses. CS and MnC students receive similar placement offers and in fact, being in MnC makes you eligible for both finance as well as software jobs.
Both the institutes and branches have their own strengths and weaknesses and the final decision should be based on what you want from your degree. If it’s a competitive environment you are after, go for IIT BHU, while if it’s a rich college life experience you want, then IIT Guwahati is your destination.
Do PhD candidates in IIT Guwahati get placements?
One of my relatives has done his PhD from IIT Guwahati and he shared his experience of the same. PhD and placements don’t go hand in hand as the goal of most PhD students is to research work and not get employed. IITs and IISc especially have very few job opportunities for Ph.D. students. Very few students around 3-4 from every department complete their Ph.D. every year.
My uncle told me he had 3 offers before submission. In IIT, it usually takes 4–6 months to get thesis review after submission, and an additional month for final defense. A few students get PostDoc and even job offers from foreign universities and companies.
All in all, it takes 5-7 years to get a Ph.D. degree but mostly the placements are satisfactory. My uncle too has become an assistant professor at IIT Guwahati.
Should I take IIT Gandhinagar CSE or IIT Guwahati ECE?
The choice of the institute between IIT Gandhinagar CSE and IIT Guwahati ECE depends if you want to follow the branch of your interest or want just go for the brand name of the institute.
If you value a branch more than a brand then go for the institute that offers the branch of your choice. If you are inclined towards CSE, then go for IIT Gandhinagar without much hesitation. Despite being a new IIT, it offers the IT tag and education at par with most IITs. Don’t let the fact that it’s a new IIT demotivate you. The students maketh the college and not vice versa.
But if you are bothered by the brand value and are hesitant about joining a new IIT, then go for IIT Guwahati.
Which is better: IIT Guwahati mathematics and computing or ECE?
I am assuming you have no specific interests and are looking for a branch that offers good job opportunities. In that case, Maths and Computing at IIT Guwahati is best. With the unique blend of Mathematical concepts and CS concepts, this program has become one of the most coveted ones only second to CSE. Indeed, MnC has an immense workload and is considered difficult but so is ECE. However, if you are not interested in Maths at all, and are a research enthusiast, Electronics is better than MnC. Electronics will give you an opportunity to explore both IT and hardware industries. However, it’s very difficult to secure internships in CE than MnC and this might demotivate you a bit.
Concludingly I would like to comment that MnC is a good option in the short run while ECE will prove to be beneficial in the long run.
What are the best things for IIT Guwahati students to do on weekends?
Life inside IIT Guwahati is full of adventures and fun-filled experiences. There are many things that you can do on weekends at IIT Guwahati.
- Sleep during the day if you plan to stay awake for the entire night.
- You can hang out with your friends, lobby mates, hostel mates, and other people
- During the night you can take walks inside the campus with your friends
- During the evenings, you can go for chai and samosas at the Khoka
- Learn additional things apart from your regular curriculum courses.
- Involve yourself in projects. Formulate new ideas with peers and try to executive them.
- Play multiplayer games like cards or Mafia to strengthen bonds with your friends
- Choose one sport at least and commit yourself to it.
- Make a structured plan for the upcoming week.
Rather than wasting your weekend, make the most out of it by creating amazing memories that will stay with you forever.
Should I do MSc in Mathematics from IIT Guwahati, or should I take a drop? Will life be good after doing MSc from IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati is the best choice for those interested in either mathematics or a corporate job. IIT Guwahati gives you a chance to major in mathematics and computing. The combined curriculum makes the MSc students of IIT Guwahati more employable than students of other IITs.
For those who are true Math lovers, IIT Guwahati is the perfect choice for them. The teachers help you pursue mathematics seriously and guide you toward higher studies. They deliver the true essence of the concepts and not every student just mug up the concepts.
It’s best to figure out what you want quickly and make the right decision without any further delay.
Why are the placements at IIT Guwahati so poor as compared to other IITs?
The placement scenario of only a few IITs is considered good. Some of these include IIT Delhi, Kanpur, Bombay, Kgp, and Madras.
Although these IITs witness intense competition in placements, the fact that some tech giants only visit these IITs makes their placement scenario better than other IITs. A few of the top companies include Google, Apple, Uber, Facebook, etc. Many consulting giants such as Mckinsey, BCG, Bain, AT Kearney, etc. offer roles in finance, software, banking, investment banking, etc. These roles are offered in plenty around 30-60 at these IITs. Other companies do visit other IITs and the salary offered is also similar.
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