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Who are the best professors at BIT Mesra? Why?
A relative of mine used to be a student of BIT Mesra. She and a number of her peers have chosen Mr. Anup Kumar Keshri to be the best professor at BIT Mesra.
- Professor Keshri himself is an alumnus of BIT Mesra and he was a student of the Computer Science Branch. Despite being in the CS Department, Professor Keshri was impressed by Professor P.K. Choudhary who did not belong in the department. His teaching abilities caught the eyes of Professor Keshri.
- Professor P.K. Choudhary belonged to the Mechanical Department. He taught engineering drawing.
- Even though Prof. Keshri was not a student of Mechanical Engineering, he did a paper on Professor Choudhary’s subject in 1996.
- In addition to that, in spite of not being a student, Professor Keshri is sure that after some revision, he would be able to take classes in Mechanical Engineering.
He is thankful to Professor Choudhary for teaching him the ‘Language of Engineers’, on which Professor Keshri did the paper in 1996. He did not have to refer to any textbook for preparing himself for the paper. He wishes to be a teacher like Professor Choudhary.
How is it to have V. Balakrishnan (IIT Madras) as a teacher?
My brother is an alumnus of IIT Madras. According to him, it was a brilliant experience to have V.Balakrishnan sir as a teacher.
The experience of watching sir’s lectures is the same as watching Cosmos or listening to Feynman’s lectures. He has an amazingly strong grasp on his subject. A lot of times, teachers don’t bother to teach some of the most important derivations. Instead, they put the entire burden on the students to figure out those derivations.
Sir on the other hand, teaches his students every detail of a concept/calculation. He approaches every single problem from different angles, and each one of those angles opens a new perspective. Sir was the reason my brother decided to switch from Electrical Engineering to Applied Physics.
V.Balakrishnan sir is a source of inspiration to many students.
How do I become an assistant professor in a government engineering college?
One of my friends is an assistant professor in a government engineering college in Kerala. According to him, there is a certain procedure that he had to go through to secure that opportunity.
As per the guidelines from AICTE, the most important qualification required is an MTech or ME with a Ph.D., which will stand out in the resume. Your academics should be consistently above an aggregate of 60% throughout your educational career.
Here are a few procedures which can help you know about recruitment for Government Engineering College as an Assistant Professor in Kerala.
- Check the PSC website for exam notification.
- Apply for the PSC exam. It is for 100 marks.
- If you are shortlisted, you will be called for certificate verification at the PSC office.
- After that Subject experts and PSC members will take your interview.
- Wait for the final shortlist. The final rank will be based on the exam of 100 marks, PG marks which are out of 30, and interview which carries 20 marks.
- As per the vacancy, you will get your appointment letter.
The procedure of becoming a professor in Government Engineering College is a long process. Only your hard work and commitment will help you in getting to the assistant professor post. Also, remember your PSC rank will be valid for 3.5 years.
How is IMI New Delhi? In terms of placements, infrastructure, faculty etc.
The following answer is based on my brother's experience in IMI New Delhi from where he completed his graduation last year. He mentioned the various aspects of the Institute like placements, infrastructure, and faculty. I have summarized his viewpoint under the following headings
- Infrastructure: The infrastructure was strictly average and nothing more than that. However, being located in the heart of the city it was easy to access various sports complexes. A basketball and a volleyball court are also available.
- Faculty: Being taught under such experienced professors is one of the best parts of being an IMI Delhi student. These professors are highly experienced and have a history of extensive research.
- Crowd: The crowd is a talented pool of students, some even with 99 percentiles. The students ranked well in terms of other aspects also like work experience and overall profile.
- Placements: Addressing the most sensitive issue, the placements are surely decent enough to get you good company. Many big brands visit the campus and good profiles are offered. You need to fill out the EOI and sit for the company you desire to join. With a legacy of more than 30 years, IMI New Delhi attracts big names to its campus. However, make sure you depend more on your own performance than the institute to guarantee a good placement package.
Overall my brother was very satisfied with the results of the placements and claimed his hard work did really pay off in the end.
Who are the best professors at IIT BHU?
I have a few friends, who graduated from IIT BHU. One of them is an alumnus of the Chemical Engineering department. He speaks quite fondly about Prof. P. Ahuja. According to him, Pradeep Ahuja Sir is one of the best teachers, he got to learn from. During the MHRD meet of their department, most students selected Ahuja Sir as the best faculty member, unanimously.
My friends also talk about Prof O.N Singh from the Physics department, Prof. P.K. Mukharjee from ECE Prof V.V. Menon from the Applied Mathematics department.
Who are some of the best professors at Madras Institute of Technology (MIT)? And why?
My friend studied at MIT in 2013 and he says there are many reputable names from different departments like Prof. K Jeyaraman in the Aeronautical Engineering department, or Dr. PK Kanagasabapathy from the Instrumentation Engineering department, or Dr. A Rajadurai who was the former dean of MIT- he was an expert in Metallurgy and is one of the best professors owned by MIT.
Nevertheless, because my friend has his personal favorites, I'd write about them here -
- Late Prof. VK Narayanan was dedicated to his profession and his students. His room was next to the internet room on the admin floor. My friend used to converse with him on any topic necessary.
- It was because of him that he discovered KB Chandrasekar, the same KBC of the AU KBC research centre where my friend is an employee now. He forsook TCS to join there.
There have been innumerable instances where my friend was guided and helped by prof KVN.
- One such incident is of the day when someone from the All India Radio came to him to introduce a new program to him on Information Technology.
- He had approached him to ask him for lectures on computers to be relayed on AIR, and Prof Mathiazhagan had already done the first episode; but Prof KVN calmly made him understand that he should give such opportunities to young students.
- He pointed at my friend and highlighted his erudition on knowledge to do with the internet, which landed him with 20+ episodes.
- Not only this, he once helped a student to apply to foreign universities and she landed in a good US university, one more student with his help in association with my friend got a job with Blackberry and now lives in San Francisco.
- Once my friend wanted to build a website for MIT and guess who provided all the support - Prof. KVN did. He learned HTML, found a domain name, and created official MIT emails for all the staff members.
He had been a professor, friend, and guide to my friend.
Who are some of the best professors at IIM Bangalore and why?
YLR Moorthi: If genius is made up of 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, then YLR's classes are made up of 50% inspiration and 50% perspiration. His classes typically experience an Aha or Eureka moment.
Every class begins with a presentation by a student team. During the Q&A session that follows, he makes every single student sweat, both mentally and physically.
The following are some of his suggestions that you will remember for the rest of your life. They may appear to be so simple, but only when said emphatically by him in the most appropriate context do those words become ingrained in you:
- Money can be found wherever there is an annoyance.
- Everything in this world can be summed up in a single word or sentence. Brevity is synonymous with wit.
- Don't just read passively; Begin challenging the author's ideas; just because someone is a Kotler or a Keller doesn't mean he is always correct.
- When considering any business, consider three factors: idea, monetization, and execution. To be successful, it must pass all three tests.
Apart from that, he recommends books, authors, and movies in each of his classes. His stories and examples stick with you.
What is your review of the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi?
One of the most cited B Schools in India, the Faculty of Management Studies focuses more on management education and not just on business management. The pedagogy comprises fieldwork, case studies, and feedback with a strong emphasis on concepts and theory.
According to IIFT 2022, its national rank is 4th. I will try to give an unbiased review based on the following aspects
Placements
FMS Delhi maintains a stable placement record of almost 100% over the years. Students receive high salary packages every year. The highest salary this year stood at INR 58 LPA whereas the average salary stood at INR 34.2 LPA which increased by 30.5% as compared to the previous year. Some major firms that visited the campus for recruitment are Boston Consulting Group, Nykaa, Paytm, Adobe, Adani Group, and BYJU.
Infrastructure
Although FMS offers no special hostel facilities, the DU hostels are also a choice. Around 20% of the batch go for hostels test search for PGs or flats near the campus itself. The students can avail of playground and sports facilities at Delhi University.
Faculty
The faculty is top-notch and very experienced. The teaching is not restricted to classrooms and assignments rather the faculty adopts a case-based approach. Various live projects are conducted every year. Top management executives visit the campus and hold guest lectures to provide maximum exposure to its students. Other assignments and field projects have tight deadlines and aid in the proper evaluation of the students.
So overall I think FMS is really a good choice for someone who wants to learn from the best at minimal expenses.
How great are the professors in CSE Department in IIT Bombay?
One of my friends had a great experience interacting with a brilliant CSE professor at IIT Bombay, Dr. D.B. Phatak.
He called the professor who gladly invited him over to his office. My friend was impressed as such a busy person who is 65 years of age was ready to meet him without hesitation. He reached his office and was welcomed almost as if the professor was expecting him for the past few weeks. He was simultaneously attending calls and yet managed to attend to my friend happily. Talking to him did not look like one is talking to a Padamdhee awarded such a humble attitude. He told my friend his youth stories and discussed a number of topics. In the end, my friend couldn’t resist asking what kind of person gets successful like him. To this, the professor replied,“ I will tell you an anecdote. I am chairman of a certain bank body where we conduct elections for nominating a board member. Once we had elections where each person got some 3–5 votes and generally one of those votes people gave to themselves. In that particular election, there was only one lady who has ethically and honestly given all votes to other fellow members and in the end, she lost the election by one vote only. Do you know who that lady is today? She is chairman of SBI. Your ethics make you great, not the degrees, money, and positions.”
The gist of the interaction was that one can become successful irrespective of his position and credentials. What matters is how humble your stay even after being extremely successful.
Who is your favorite faculty at IIIT Hyderabad?
Although IIIT Hyderabad has many excellent professors. But there is one professor, who is a pure gem. He can actually change the way you look at and solve Mathematics. He is none other than Dr. Kannan Srinathan. His ever-smiling face and his ability to simplify even the most complicated concepts in a much simpler way will surely make you fall in love with Discrete Mathematics, the course he mastered in.
Yegnanarayana is also quite popular among students. He teaches Speech Signal Processing and Artificial Neural Networks. He prepares for his lectures for 2 hours, although he has been teaching for 40 years.
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