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What's your experience of attending M.Tech (nanoscience and engineering) interviews at IISc Bangalore?
My friend has the opportunity to attend MTech inter rhe at IISc Bangalore. She was called on the first day itself where she sat waiting and was eventually summoned.
As she entered the room, the panelists asked for her introduction. They bombarded her with both technical as well as non-technical questions. The non-technical ones looked like
- What made you choose nano-technology?
- What do you know about nanotechnology?
They kept counter-questioning her based on her answers. Following this was a round of technical questions. I have only mentioned the most important ones
- In the current times our electronic devices are becoming smaller, so what do you think?
- Draw the MOSFET structure on the board. The problems and the solution pertaining to it.
- What is the fastest bus?
The interview lasted for 40 minutes. What she learned from her experience was that you need to focus on your basics while preparing. Also, try to answer them honestly because they will counter-question you. She was also surprised that they did not even care to ask a single question about Math and the whole interview was a new experience.
What's your experience of attending M.Tech (nanoscience and engineering) interviews at IISc Bangalore ?
The interviews for the M.Tech (nanoscience and engineering) program are conducted on the campus of IISc Bangalore. The interviews usually take around 3 days to get completed. There will be 4 panels with 4 faculties each. Generally, around 200-300 participants are called for the interview. The interviews start with a few general questions, regarding the preference for the subject and introduction. Then the technical part of the interview starts, the interviews are not very technical or difficult, the questions asked in the interview are aimed to test the student and how eager the student’s basic knowledge is in the subject. Students are also asked questions from their UG Projects. A typical interview ranges for 40 minutes to an hour. To prepare for the interview, clear your basic understanding of the subject and follow the syllabus for undergraduate and GATE.
At what rank can one get admission to IISC Bangalore?
Being a GE candidate makes every option exponentially harder. Here are some of the exams with their cutoffs (probable) to secure admission to IISc Bangalore for your UG program-
- KVPY SA and SX- The cut-off varies from year to year and depends on the difficulty level of the examination. It lies around the rank which secures a total of 65 marks.
- JEE Mains- Because of IISc’s increasing popularity and demand, a score above 325/360 will be good enough. This means a rank in the Top 10 (by marks solely in JEE Mains exam and not taking into account Board Normalization) will secure your admission into IISc Bangalore.
Ultimately though, the JEE Mains cutoff depends on the number of remaining seats after the KVPY admissions have been processed and verified.
- JEE Advanced- A rank within the Top 20 will be good enough. Ultimately, it depends on the number of vacant seats after the 1st and 2nd rounds of KVPY counseling.
These are the probable marks & ranks in various exams that are required for your admission into IISc Bangalore.
Also, prepare well if you are called for an interview. The UG program at IISER Pune, Kolkata, and Mohali are at par with the ones offered at IISc Bangalore. IISc Bangalore, however, has years of research experience behind it.
Is IISc Bangalore popular abroad?
IISc Bangalore is considered the best Engineering institute in India in terms of all; education, placements, and research. It was the first Indian institute to feature on Times Higher Education World University Rankings for engineering and technology in the year 2015-16 at 99th position. Also, consider the following international rankings conducted by highly reputed ranking bodies.
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Ranking Body |
Rank |
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Times Higher Education |
251 out of 1799 (2023) |
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QS World University |
155 out of 1400 (2023) |
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US News |
551 out of 2000 (2022) |
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Academic Ranking of World Universities |
1 out of 1000 (2019) |
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Center for World University Rankings |
491 out of 2000 (2022) |
IISc has made huge contributions in the field of computing, space, and nuclear technologies. It has a track record of having the best directors, some of them including scholars like C. V. Raman, Satish Dhawan, and C. N. R. Rao
Overall, IISc is a great institute and is at the same level as IITs or even better both nationally and internationally.
What are some must-have experiences at IISc bangalore that you would recommend your juniors to experience?
Here are some of the must-have experiences at IISc Bangalore that a student of the institute should never miss.
- The swimming pool classes are excellent stress-busters and IISc has a huge swimming pool with all facilities.
- Prakruti serves the best late-night coffee and has conversations here with your friends. till midnight is another experience you shouldn’t miss.
- Strolling aimlessly on Gulmohar Marg and near the main building at night is very peaceful.
- Attending poojas organized by Telugu samiti, Marathi Mandal, etc on Ugadi and Ganesh Chaturthi will be a great spiritual boost.
- The Janmashtami celebration in Gymkhana by Hindi samiti is also something you shouldn’t miss at IISc.
- Focusing on at least one extracurricular activity that fuels your passion will give you relief from academics occasionally.
- Lastly, studying alone in the central library with its peaceful ambiance is a great way to collect your thoughts.
These experiences are personal and you might discover new experiences too!
How was your interview experience at Computational and Data Sciences CDS IISc Bangalore for Ph D and M Tech Research program?
I cleared the written test for M.Tech Research in CDS at IISc Bangalore. After that, I was scheduled for an interview with a three-member panel. It lasted for 50 minutes.
Upon arriving at the IISc Bangalore campus for the interview, we were allowed inside after 8 am. My degree certificate and Aadhar were checked before allotting me the room and panel.I had to wait for around 3 hours before my interview. My preferences were DREAM Lab, MARS Lab, and VCL Lab.The interviewers looked at the form that I had filled out, read all that was written to me, and proceeded to ask me some basic questions based on my responses. I mentioned having studied C++, data structures, and scheduling algorithms.
The first professor asked me a question about finding an element in an unsorted array. He kept asking me basic questions throughout this time. Another professor asked me a question about scheduling algorithms. He asked me to prove mathematically my assertion that SJF is optimal and that no other algorithm can give a better performance than it. The third professor asked me questions on system calls, user/kernel mode, and whether the addition expression in C++ program also has some underlying system call.
Though I could not clear the interview, it was an enriching experience for me. It helped me gain more confidence and to look at things from a different perspective.
Can I get admission in IISC Bangalore through NEET UG score? If yes, then what is the expected cutoff for the UR category?
Yes, you can get admission to IISc through a NEET UG score. In IISc Bangalore, admissions are done on the basis of national-level exam scores or institute-based entrance exams. For the BSc program, students are shortlisted on the basis of 4 exams
- JEE Main
- KVPY
- NEET UG
- JEE Advanced exam
Shortlisting for the BTech in Mathematics and Computing is done on the basis of JEE Advanced scores only. The cutoff for the MNC is 757 and the cutoff for BSc courses is given below
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KVPY |
SA- 241; SX- 41; SB- 01 |
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JEE Main |
241-353 |
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JEE Advanced |
241-353 |
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NEET |
241-353 |
The NEET UG cutoff for getting into IISc Bangalore is 241-353
Is it necessary to stay in hostel if you study at IISC bangalore?
No, it is not compulsory to stay in a hostel if you are a student at IISc Bangalore. You can become a day scholar too, but trust me if you do so you will be missing out on a huge part of your experience, hostel life. But there are several merits of staying in a hostel.
- The lush green campus and the serene experience of cycling to and fro the hostel is a unique experience.
- The night walk with your friends after a long tiring day will help you boost your stress.
- Staying in the hostel is safer than staying outside as the hostel and campus are well-guarded and strict security measures are taken.
- Attending seminars becomes easier as you can reach the venue within 5 minutes.
- The most important part of staying in the hostel is group studying and group assignments.
- The classes have no fixed timings so as a day scholar you might find it difficult to come back again.
- The mess and hostel charges are very low and you get excellent facilities even at such a low price.
- Students get to spend their leisure time doing their favorite activities including swimming pool, basketball court, badminton court, hockey ground, cricket ground, archery classes, aerobics classes, and many more.
So, it depends on you if you want to enjoy the comfort of your home and become a day scholar or enjoy your hostel life to the fullest.
I was selected for M.Mgmt at IISc, Bangalore. Is it a good option?
Both institutes are premier institutes and offer excellent Ph.D. programs. Based on my sister's experience who did her internship at the Machine Intelligence unit in ISI Kolkata. The institute has world-renowned researchers in the field of machine learning who have INAE, IAS, and IEEE profiles. Here you will also find people doing top-quality research in computational biology and other fields. The research environment is friendly and the PhD students are quite approachable.
As for IISc, it is one of the leading research institutes in India. However, a PhD from IISc is very challenging and you need to invest a lot o time and effort in the same. Moreover, most of the professors in IISc are world-famous always busy will their personal research work, and have little time to guide the students. This lack of guidance will delay your Ph.D.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which one to go for. Both institutes are top-notch and enjoy global recognition. It's best to contact the Ph.D. students of both institutes to get a better picture.
How should I prepare for my interview in IISc Bangalore for the Integrated PhD course in Physics? I appeared in JAM 2016.
I was interviewed at IISc Bangalore for an integrated Ph.D. in Physics. Once you get an interview call, your JAM marks or rank do not matter.
You will give an interview to a panel of 5 to 6 professors, each one of whom will be an expert in their field. In the beginning, you are asked about your UG studies and favorite topics in Physics. After this, you are asked questions and thoroughly examined.
Be very clear with the basics of Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Mathematical Physics. You can be asked anything from them. Truncated Harmonic Oscillator and Finite Square Well are important topics that are routinely asked during a Physics interview.
You should accept it if you do not know about a topic or did not study it. This is because the panelists easily assess what you know and what you do not know. If you do not know a topic and the panelists are in a good mood, you will be asked to get into the ‘let’s figure out’ mode, else, they will move on to another topic.
My interview experience at IISc Bangalore was quite good. I was not selected for the iPh.D. Physics program but the interview aided my growth and knowledge. I would recommend you enjoy the interview at IISc Bangalore and also give it well-prepared.
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