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What is meant by an IIIT Delhi rank?
IIIT Delhi admits students into its B.Tech courses based on these ranks. IIIT Delhi ranks are released after taking into account both the JEE Main ranks and the bonus marks (awarded to eligible students).
Bonus marks are awarded for remarkable achievement in National Olympiads (NSEC, INMO, etc), KVPY, NTSE, FIDE ratings (chess), and much more.
The final rank list contains both kinds of students- those who got bonus marks, and those who did not. Admissions are finally done on the basis of this ranking list.
How are the placements for CSD in IIIT Delhi?
Placements in IIIT Delhi are dependent on individual profiles and skills. The college can just invite good IT companies but the package they will offer depends on you alone. IIIT Delhi has many big shots coming for placements including Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, MathWorks, Dell, Synopsys, Adobe, IBM, Accenture, Complex Systems Laboratory, etc. Some of these companies may not allow CSE students to sit for placements but that is rare. As long as you fulfill a certain GPA criteria and clear the test you will be interviewed.
In order to clear the coding tests, one must be proficient in computer programming and have enough knowledge of DBMS, OS, and AMD development be it Android ios web. To add value to your profile, you must do internships, projects, research, and good grades.
The CSE placement percentage for the BTech course this year stood at 97.38%, so you don’t have to worry about placements at all.
Is CSE at IIIT Delhi really a core CS course or an IT based course?
I am a first-year CSE student at IIIT Delhi. All the related subjects in CSE have more theory than required by an average Computer Engineer.
Here are some details on each subject you’ll learn during the 1st and 2nd semesters of this course:
1st semester-
- System Management: You’ll learn the theory part through video lectures. You’ll learn a lot about concepts like the Anatomy of a recording disk, the difference between file systems, etc. The practical work will include disassembling an electronic device, video presentations, hardware projects, general shell scripting, etc.
- Intro to Programming: It is a usual programming language course. You’ll learn a lot of theory in it.
- Digital Circuits: You’ll study theory about the smallest of operations possible in a processor and basic computer architecture.
- Linear Algebra: It is a math course, but a prerequisite for courses like Image Processing. It includes a lot of theory.
2nd semester-
- Computer Organization: You’ll learn Computer Architecture in this. The subject is more theoretical and less practical. You won’t have regular labs. But the prescribed book for this subject is pretty good.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: It is the best subject according to me. You’ll learn concepts, pseudo concepts, time and space complexities in lectures, and actual codes in lab sessions.
By describing each subject during the first year of CSE, I tried to resolve your query to some extent. The curriculum will move forward in a similar manner for the remaining years.
Is IIIT-Delhi better than DTU for ECE?
Yes, all the branches in IIIT Delhi are considered to be better than DTU CSE. Although DTU has a better brand name, it’s way behind IIIT Delhi in terms of placement, quality of crowd, and research culture. IIIT Delhi's faculty and infrastructure are way better than DTU's.
IIIT Delhi has a very flexible curriculum allowing students to choose subjects of their choice, unlike the rigid curriculum of DTU. Moreover, the IIIT Delhi curriculum is CS-tailored so you won't have to study Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the first year. Students are taught Data structures and Algorithms along with many programming languages-Python, C, Java, and Shell Scripting in the first year itself. ECE students at IIIT Delhi are taught more practical and less theoretical knowledge.
The best part is that students are free to choose CSE courses in the 3rd and 4th year which is not possible in DTU. The best option would be to pursue a Master's in CS and a Bachelor's in ECE.
Ultimately, the choice depends on your preferences.
What's the girl to boy ratio in IIIT Delhi?
I have friends in both institutes and from what I have heard, the IIIT Delhi faculty is quite arrogant and has no interest in teaching. The professors at IIT Delhi were very approachable during internships and expressed their willingness to work with the students and help them find their thought processes. On the other hand, IIIT Delhi professors would mock you if you were unable to answer a particular question.
A friend shared an incident at IIT Delhi when one of the professors committed an unintentional mistake and retook his interview to apologize. Your Ph.D. depends a lot on the kind of professors you work under and I will never recommend you to do a Ph.D. under such arrogant professors
What's the girl to boy ratio in IIIT Delhi??
IIIT Delhi has a decent gender ratio in comparison to other engineering colleges. The girl-to-boy ratio at IIIT-Delhi in the recent batches was
- B.Tech. 2012-2016 ~ 40%
- B.Tech. 2013-2017 ~ 25-30%
- B.Tech. 2014-2018 ~ 10%
The ratio is not expected to improve as the cut-offs are decreased each year. The gender ratio is not an important aspect to be considered during admission. It’s better to focus on important factors like faculty, infrastructure, placements, course curriculum, etc.
IIIT Delhi has no gender bias and females are represented at all levels. If there are not enough female members in the Student Council, more female members are nominated and invited to join the council. Many clubs even award special prizes for the best female coder in most of its biweekly contests. So irrespective of your gender, you will experience a very progressive environment at IIIT Delhi.
Is it true that IIIT Delhi is very strict, completely academic-oriented, and only people with very high interest in a CSE should only join there?
Academics is the top most priority of IIIT Delhi. Everything else takes a backseat. This may be because it is branded as a research institute.
If you wish to pursue research in CSE or complete your MS/Ph.D. from a foreign university, choose IIIT Delhi. Academically, IIITD is comparable to IIT Bombay, IIIT Hyderabad, etc. But don’t choose IIIT Delhi if you are planning for an MBA later on. In this case, you might end up dropping out due to a loss of interest in this course.
As for placements, more than 95% of B.Tech CSE students are placed each year. However, very few non-tech companies visit the campus. As ECE receives very few core companies, students from both branches compete against each other for tech jobs.
Based on your own priorities and goals, decide whether or not to choose IIITD for your CSE course.
Should I go to NSIT, IT , IIIT Allahabad or IIIT Delhi?
Both IIIT Delhi and NSIT are well-established institutes both offering good quality education in a diverse way. IIIT Delhi is a research and CS-oriented institute while NSIT offers an overall college experience in a variety of branches. NSIT might be a good option for you it has a number of advantages like
- It's located in the capital city of India so the placement opportunities and exposure offered are top-notch.
- The academic workload is minimal which leaves students with enough time to pursue other passions.
- Talented peers enhance the overall learning experience.
- NSIT has a very good coding culture and the majority of the students are involved in coding.
- NSIT has an excellent placement scenario and the median package this year stood at INR 16 LPA.
- The cutoffs are higher thereby maintaining the standard of education.
So unless you want to enter the Management and IAS field, consider joining NSIT.
Which is better opt IIT Delhi maths and computing or CSE at NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal or IIIT Bangalore CSE?
Without any second thoughts, IIT Delhi MnC is the best option among all the aforementioned colleges. It's one of the top 5 IIts and moreover, its MnC program is highly sought after by engineering aspirants. The preference order in your case should be
- IIT Delhi MnC
- NITK CSE
- NITW CSE
- IIIT B CSE
It's safe to say that none of the above colleges can match the standard of IIT Delhi, which is in itself a brand. MnC is quite similar to CSE though a few core computer courses are not included. Also, this branch is handled by the Mathematics department and not the CSE department. However, if you are more inclined towards CSE than MnC, then the best options for you would be IITR or IITG CSE.
What would you advise a CS fresher at IIIT Delhi?
IIIT Delhi is one of the leading institutions suffering higher studies in Computer Science in India. Students are exposed to the core subjects right from the first year which might be quite overwhelming for the freshers. IIIT Delhi has a myriad of research opportunities, internships, and the like available to first-year students but they often fail to make the most of these opportunities.
If you haven't programmed before, you'll feel lost when faced with unfamiliar terms. Follow these tips to overcome your struggles
- Take out at least 30 minutes to 1 hour every day to write codes. Write a program different from the one you are required to make in the Intro To Programming course.
- Dont hesitate to ask for help whenever you have a doubt or get stuck on some error. Seek the help of your instructor, TAs, seniors, and batchmates with programming experience.
If you know basic programming but are not too confident then your knowledge to your advantage and get involved with
- Another great support structure that exists in IIIT-D i.e. its technical student clubs -
FooBar and Byld. - Attend the competitions and sessions hosted by these bodies as they will teach you a lot.
If you feel lost as a CS fresher at IIIT Delhi, remember that everyone has started from the beginning and so can you!
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