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How did Kritika Jain from IIT Bhubaneshwar managed to clear both IIM Ahmedabad and UPSC simultaneously(in her first attempt) considering both have completely different syllabus?
Although the two entrance exams CAT and UPSC have an entirely different syllabus. Most of you do not accept that CAT is a test that just checks your aptitude. It has been noticed that many of the candidates with apparently good English and Maths scored more than 99.9 percentile without putting in a lot of effort into their preparation.
Following were the reasons that helped Kritika Jain to crack both CAT as well as UPSC in her first attempt were:
- She mainly focused on UPSC during her preparation phase.
- Since she had put all of her time and energy into UPSC, she was able to clear it by her dedicated hard work.
- Clearing CAT requires aptitude which Kritika was good at. Hence, her talent helped her clear CAT without any extra hard work.
- IIM Ahmedabad interview merely requires a decent hold on your subjects, general knowledge that you get from UPSC itself, communication skills, and obviously, confidence.
- Kritika prepared for the UPSC interview so she didn't have to prepare separately for IIM A, thus making it much easier for her to clear IIM Ahmedabad.
You should try to understand that I’m not preaching here that it is ideal to sail two different boats when it comes to acting in such exams, but it is also not recommended to give up before trying only because of the fear of failure.
Moreover, the first attempt of the candidate has its own advantages, such as positivity and being full of energy. If you have a fixed goal with a strong focus, you can even crack UPSC in your first attempt. Hence, giving up your fear will definitely push you to give your best in any exam.
How is IIIT Bhubaneshwar and what is its ranking in India? How are its placements?
IIIT Bhubaneswar is one of the best options for pursuing a CSE degree. NIRF 2021 has ranked the institute 190 for B.Tech.
It offers good infrastructural facilities to students. The whole campus is wifi enabled. The coding culture is pretty active on campus. The institute organizes a tech-cult fest called Advaita.
IIIT Bhubaneswar Placement 2020 had the highest CTC of INR 44 LPA. Microsoft and Infosys were the major recruiters in the placement.
How many marks in JEE-Mains is required to get admission in Thapar University?
Admission to Thapar University depends not only on your JEE Main score but also on your board percentage. On average, you should score at least 60% Aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the 12th class for General Candidates. There is a relaxation of 5% for students belonging to reserved categories like SC or ST. As far as the JEE Marks are considered,
- Students belonging to the general category should score marks above 72 - 75 marks in JEE Mains.
- Students belonging to the SC or ST categories should score above 48 - 50 in JEE Mains
- Rank-wise, the general category JEE Main cutoff is 1528 - 125422 rank.
Students can get admission into Thapar University if they satisfy the above criteria.
How are students shortlisted for Deloitte in KIIT?
Deloitte is the dream company of many engineering aspirants and when my brother in KIIT received the notice from Deloitte that it will be conducting a placement drive, he was elated. The students were shortlisted under 3 rounds each of which evaluates the candidates' skills thoroughly. Here is the detailed shortlisting process.
Round 1(Written round)
- This round comprises Aptitude, English, and Logical Reasoning. In this round, the selection is done on the basis of percentile score.
- The skills required to clear this round are Proficiency in English and LR and a strong aptitude.
Round 2(Case study/ Presentation round)
- Students who clear the written round appear for this case study round wherein their problem-solving skills are evaluated.
- Usually, students are given a case to discuss, followed by 5 questions and subquestions for 20 minutes. You have to work with your team members and come up with a solution within 20 minutes.
- After this, the presentation round takes place wherein have to present the entire case in front of the board. You will be asked questions and your presence of mind will be tested.
- The skills required to clear this round are strong communication and presentation skills.
Round 3(HR/Technical interview)
- The students who get shortlisted for this round are the cream students as the second round is very tough
- In this round, you will be presenting yourself as a favorable candidate. You will be enquired about your profile, and reason to choose Deloitte.
- This round requires smartness, intelligence, and involvement in activities apart from academics.
Once you have cleared the 3rd round, you have made it to your dream college!
Where can I find some of MU OET's (manipal university entrance exam) previous year question papers?
Arihant publishes a book that contains the previous years’ questions of MU OET. Along with the previous year's questions, there are also some sample papers. You can follow this book for your preparation. It is quite helpful and offers insights into the examination pattern.
As MU OET is an online examination, the university doesn’t usually provide the question papers.
Is it worth doing an M.Tech from DTU?
Whether or not you should consider doing an M.Tech from DTU depends on several factors. These factors are-
- Brand Name- If you wish for the tag of a prestigious institution to be attached to your degree, DTU is the right choice for you. My sister had done her B.Tech from a college that is not well known, so she decided to go for her M.Tech from DTU to get the DTU tag.
- Placements- DTU has a good placement record. This is especially true for the CS and IT branches.
- Poor Research Environment- If you wish to go for research, DTU will disappoint you. The faculty will only be there to ‘support’, you will be on your own. The research facilities are also not up to the mark. The seniors are helpful. Overall, the environment is not very nourishing for research endeavors.
Even the teaching is not up to the mark.
- Other options- An M.Tech degree from DTU is equivalent to an M.Tech degree from a good NIT. If Delhi is the place for you, you should choose DTU or the nearest good NIT.
- Preparation- If you wish to go for teaching as a profession, you will get ample time to prepare for your NET/JRF during your M.Tech from DTU.
Even if you wish to go for government jobs after your M.Tech, you will get ample time for your preparation.
For hostel facilities, food, location, library, and study environment, DTU is a good university.
You must consider all these factors before choosing or not choosing DTU for your M.Tech. Overall, DTU is a prestigious and well-known university.
What is the real average domestic package of FMS Delhi?
I will recommend you stop focusing on the average packages of any Institute be it FMS, IITs, or IIMs. This is because average packages are quite misleading. Two main reasons are
- It includes the average of all the students placed or eligible to be placed and not all of the students. Students who fail to graduate on time are not included in the calculation as they are not eligible for placement. So if you include all the students (placed + non-placed due to whatever reasons), the average will be much lower.
- Very high packages of only a few students increase the average. For instance, out of 3 students, one gets a package of INR 30 LPA whereas the other two get a package of only INR 3 LPA, so the average would total to 12 LPA. This average looks decent although the majority of students got extremely low packages.
Because of these reasons, I deem the average packages to be very misleading and should not be considered to determine the worth of a college.
Delhi University Vs Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Which one is better? Also comparing the standards of the crowd in these Universities.
It’s normal for you to get confused between DU and IPU. Both are well-reputed universities with high cutoffs. Choosing one of them can be made easy if you go through these differences:
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Colleges: DU colleges are famous for their high cutoffs. If you have scored 97 and above you will surely get admission to an A-grade college. But anything below 97 (even a 95) will send you to a B-grade college. So it’s better to study in an A-grade college at IPU than in a B-grade college of DU.
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Admission criteria: At DU, admissions are based on board exams, whereas at IPU you will have to give a CET (Common Entrance Test).
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Internships: All the universities recommend internships but IPU has made it compulsory. These internships not only build your CV but might also give you full-time jobs.
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Freelancing: At IPU most students prefer freelancing or part-time jobs to support their profession. The classes end early around 1 pm. Whereas in DU the timings of the classes vary a lot due to which you cannot spare time for freelancing much.
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Fees: Pursuing a professional course at IPU will cost you more than that at DU. This is because of its excellent infrastructure and facilities.
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Specialisation: DU is well known for its theoretical subjects like English, History, and Geography. Whereas IPU specializes in vocational courses like B. Tech, Journalism and Mass Communication, BBA, BCA, and MBA.
These points stand to prove that IPU is a better option if you are pursuing a professional course.
Is Amrita University good for a B.Tech? I got 2800 in the entrance exam. Is going to VIT or Amrita better?
Amrita and VIT are very different from each other.
Amrita University has a controlled environment, high focus on academics, and good placements. For a bright career, Amrita is a great place. But its campus life is very dull. One has to find a source of entertainment and growth on our own.
VIT offers a vibrant and lively campus. But one has to mostly rely on self study.
Both the colleges are good for a B.Tech. Make a choice based on your own caliber and priorities.
How is Gautam Buddha University Noida in terms of faculty, placements, hostel, students, etc.?
Gautam Buddha University, Noida is a State Government University with a huge campus in Greater Noida.
Faculty:
- Faculties were from renowned institutes like JNU, NITs and even some held degrees from abroad.
- If there is a lack of faculties, a guest lecturer is arranged for the students.
Hostel:
- Students were allotted single rooms with washrooms on sharing basis wing wise.
- The hostels have Gym, Table Tennis, carrom, etc.
- There is availability of daily newspapers and magazines.
- There is a sports complex with state of the art facilities.
- The Hostels have been provided with LAN cables to have internet connectivity.
Placements:
- The placements were not good, but gradually it has improved.
- Now popular companies like TCS and IBM conduct mass recruitment, which ends up offering to almost all the students.
Overall the college is really good and appreciated by the students. The infrastructure is gorgeous, much better than some of the IITs and NITs. Lately it has been deteriorating with time due to the lack of maintenance, care, supervision and funds. A lot of the college students are into student politics which sometimes affect their academic performance.
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