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What is the experience like at the summer research internship at IIT Gandhinagar?
Studying here my classmates and I have experienced a lot of things, during our summer internship. Four months of research for a particular project at IIT Gandhinagar under Professor Chakraborty were indeed the best days of our life. Don't feel hopeless comparing it with other IITs. This institute, like the rest, includes everything you would require for your course. If you're concerned about the labs, they are photonically sensored proving how advanced they are. Some students were granted 24*7 access. It is advised not to fiddle with any instruments there as, at the end of the day, you're at an IIT.
Nothing matches our experience over here as it was the most excellent time of our life. Also, putting more efforts into everything will show better results. You would have to do the research yourself as your work would be closely observed. In case you'd require guidance somewhere, you'll always have help. If you're there as an intern, you'd not be handed over a big problem. Instead, what comes your way would be a tiny part of the problem.
Considering my personal experience, I had to examine an idea allotted to me. Succeeding this I was allotted and gained access to the lab.
We managed to attend a good number of presentations and workshops as, by the time an active semester was on. These workshops and presentations concerned mechanical engineering, chemistry, control theory and sustainable energy. This was the technical and the scientific part of it.
On the other hand, discussions about Indian card and board games, Indian history of science, short films, etc. were held. The students here are intellectuals and your conversations with them would be unique. You won't feel as if your time has gone in vain, instead you will learn a lot of things.
Therefore, do grab the opportunity you get to be at IIT Gandhinagar. Don't buy anything that tells you about new IITs, instead, experience it yourself and gather some memories. This institute focuses solely on research. Spending time here is definitely worth it.
How was your first day in Heritage Institute of Technology?
Heritage Institute of Technology has a two-day orientation program called COMPASS which usually happens in the last few days of July.
- There will be some lectures, professors’ introductions, etc. which honestly are really boring in the auditorium at the Central Block.
- The seniors are really helpful contrary to what you may find in many other engineering colleges.
- Ragging is completely absent from the campus and the seniors will actually help you during your first few days. They may ask for your introduction or have a general conversation to lighten you up
You might be asked to wear formal dresses, not to wear any belts, ties, watches, etc. for a month. The institute has a student-friendly environment and you will love your experience there.
What is the 2-year bond at KGMU?
the KGMU 2-year bond is a compulsory rural service bond by the UP state govt. after completing MBBS/MD/MS from any UP govt medical college including KGMU, you serve in rural health centers in UP for 2 years.
- your degree certificate is withheld until the bond is done — you literally can't use your degree anywhere before completing it
- opt out by paying: Rs.10 lakh for MBBS, Rs.40 lakh for MD/MS, Rs.1 crore for DM
- get PG seat immediately after MBBS? bond is delayed not cancelled — you serve after PG
- if UP govt doesn't provide a posting within 3 months of degree completion, bond becomes void (Supreme Court ruling)
enforcement is genuinely strict ngl. factor this in before joining — if you want to go abroad for PG right after MBBS, you'll need to pay the penalty first. for students planning India PG anyway, it's not a big deal since service gets deferred till after PG completion.
What are the fee structures for a non-management quota (unpaid) MBBS seat at CMC Ludhiana and CMC Vellore?
The total course fee for MBBS at CMC Ludhiana and CMC Vellore (for unpaid, non-management candidates) is given below:
| College Name | 1st Year MBBS Fees |
|---|---|
| CMC Vellore | INR 56,330 |
| CMC Ludhiana | INR 6.60 lakh (as last updated in 2023) |
The first-year MBBS fee at CMC Vellore is INR 56,330. The breakdown of amount is:
- Tuition Fee: INR 3,000
- One-time Admission Fee: INR 16,660
- Other Annual Fee: INR 22,235
The first-year MBBS fee at CMC Ludhiana is INR 6.60 lakh. This is the total course fee for non-management candidates at CMC Vellore and CMC Ludhiana. The amount does not include the hostel fee and other living expenses.
About CMC Vellore & CMC Ludhiana: CMC Vellore is a private medical college, established in 1942. It is 3rd in the NIRF 2023 Medical Ranking. CMC Ludhiana, on the other hand, is ranked 42nd.
What is the present scenario at MANIT, Bhopal? Is it worth joining, or should I opt for other NITs taking admission in the same rank?
Earlier MANIT Bhopal suffered from problems like ragging, poor faculty, and more. But from the time that our new director, Dr. N.S. Raghuwanshi joined the college, things have changed for the better.
He recruited new and better faculty members, and made many other changes in MANIT. The current condition of our college is quite good. New infrastructure is in place, including new hostels. As far as ragging is concerned, the scenario is different now. At present, the senior junior interaction is good, and seniors help freshers as much as possible.
I would recommend you join MANIT Bhopal, and assure you that you won’t regret this decision.
Is it better to take CSE at NIT Surathkal or mechanical engineering at IIT-KGP?
The answer to this question depends mainly on your interest. Mechanical and CSE are diverse branches with diverse scopes. You need to analyze your own inclination only then can you make a sound decision. If you aren’t sure if the branch you can decide based on your future goals.
- If you want to land a job right after graduation that too a decent package, choose CSE over Mechanical because that branch has more job opportunities.
- If you are planning to pursue higher studies, especially in Physics-related courses, choose Mechanical. The branch is very intriguing and opens many doors to higher studies.
- If you value colleges over branches then choose IIT KGP as it’s way ahead of NIT Surathkal.
Lastly, I will advise you to opt for Mechanical only in first and second-generation IITs. So you can opt for NIT Surathkal or Trichy over third-generation IITs but not over first and second-generation IITs. Hope this clears my point.
Does IISc Bangalore select students with a low CGPA and average GATE marks?
In IISc Bangalore, for certain programs, only the GATE scores are taken into consideration. For example- M.Tech (course) in CSA and SSA streams.
In the above-mentioned programs, you have to secure the top 50-100 rank in the GATE CS examination.
For M.Tech in some streams, and M.Tech (Research) and Ph.D. programs, IISc Bangalore uses the GATE score simply as a cutoff. The selection is done based on the written test and subsequent interview. The GATE cutoff for an interview call is relatively low. This is done with the idea that a good student who had a bad exam can still perform extremely well during the interview. For M.Tech/ Ph.D. CS, this rank is equal to the top 500-1000 ranks(for those who apply), but it can go to 200 for other streams.
Your GATE scores and GPA during graduation become mostly irrelevant once you get called by IISc Bangalore for an interview. They can only work to make the interviewer biased toward/against you, this won’t happen unless you have significantly high or low scores respectively. What matters for your selection is if you can impress the interviewers with your knowledge of the topic(s) that you want to study/research.
Thus, if you go for a course at IISc Bangalore which makes selections through a written test and an interview, make sure to study your topic well and answer the interviewers with confidence.
Which is good between IPE and IMT Hyderabad?
One of my cousins was in a similar dilemma as she had to choose between IMT and IPE and after thorough analysis, she chose IMT Hyderabad. Here are a few reasons to support her decision
IMT Hyderabad seemed better in every aspect especially the infrastructure and facilities
INT Hyderabad provides all its students with single rooms while IPE charges additional fees for the same.
- IMT Hyderabad is a new institute and yet has managed to secure an average package of INR 9.4 LPA. This shows its fast-paced development. IPE average package this year stood at INR 7.4 LPA
- IMT Hyderabad has stronger ties in the corporate world than IPE.
- IMT Hyderabad enjoys a better brand value than IPE which is not known among the masses much.
- The IPE selection process lacks transparency and many times students are given admission without even an interview. IMT Hyderabad on the other hand has a transparent selection process including a WAT and Critical Thinking Test along with Group Exercise followed by a Personal Interview. Such thorough filtration ensures a better crowd.
So it can be said that IMT Hyderabad is a better choice than IPE considering its opportunities, infrastructure, and overall brand value.
What is the course structure for MBBS at AIIMS Delhi and other AIIMS institutes?
AIIMS Delhi MBBS course structure comprises 3 Profs instead of like other medical colleges.
First Professional
- The First Professional lasts for one year and consists of the following subjects; Physiology Anatomy and Biochemistry
- There are internal assessments that carry 50% weightage - 2 mid-semester exams in October and March, one end-semester exam in December
- The remaining 50% weightage is given to the first professional exam in July.
- Unlike other colleges, there are no sent-ups in AIIMS Delhi.
Second Professional
- The second Professional spans over 1.5 years and consists of the following subjects; Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Forensic Medicine.
- There are 2 mid-semester exams; October of the 3rd Sem and March of the 4th Semester.
End-semester exams are held in December and May.
Pre Proffs take place in November and professional exams in December.
- Clinical postings in various departments such as Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obs Gynae, CCM, Psychiatry, etc
Third Professor
- After 2 hectic professionals, the third professional is relatively lighter
- The 6th-semester witnesses clinical postings and lectures
- The 7th Sem has no lectures and there are only clinical postings from 9–1 in various departments such as Orthopedics, ENT, Dermatology, etc.
- No exams are there and only viva-based posting assessments are held.
- The lectures end after June and students are given a preparatory leave for 3 months till October.
- The Preproffs carry 25% weightage, the internal assessments from the beginning of the 3rd Sem till the 8th carry 25 % weightage while Proffs taking place in December carry 50% - weightage.
This is the usual course structure followed by AIIMS Delhi.
IIT Madras electrical engineering or IIT Delhi electrical engineering, which is the best?
Unless you are considering IIT Delhi because of its location advantage, IIT Madras is the best option. No one ever leaves IIT Madras disappointed. Another factor people consider is the environment provided by the Institute. Most North Indians consider the culture at IIT Madras way different and thus end up losing focus and motivation. If you are affected by such elements, choose the Institute you think will have a culture and people similar to your tastes.
Many North Indians are settling well in IIT Madras and ending up in the top 5% of the batch. So what matters is that the Institute you are choosing should provide the kind of environment that motivates you to learn and excel.
You will face tremendous competition and thus you will have to stay focussed and motivated to do well in that kind of environment. It is extremely necessary to choose the right environment for you as you will be spending 4 years of your life there.
Thus if a certain Institute, for instance, IIT Madras has more facilities than IIT Delhi but you stay among average students in IIT Madras but among the top 5% in IIT Delhi, then the right option for you is IIT Delhi.
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