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Which institute is better for M.Sc. Physics IIT Kanpur or IIT Madras?
The points below give a brief overview of IIT Madras, stating some of the advantages of choosing it over IIT Kanpur.
? Professors will help you to get involved in challenging projects during your course, with specializations in complex topics like cosmology, etc.
? The main motto of the faculties of IIT Madras is to build their students to at least a certain limit of knowledge, over anything else.
? Most of the professors have a solid foundation in advanced concepts of theoretical physics, for example, Prof. M V Satyanarayana, Prof. M Pattabiraman, Prof. V Balakrishnan, Prof. A Lakshminarayan, etc.
? Although the level of questions set during the exams at IIT Madras is always up to the mark, almost no students fail in the institute due to the teaching facilities offered throughout the year.
? Talking about the campus of IIT Madras, it is extremely beautiful, being close to the sea as well.
Therefore, although both the institutes are equally excellent, IIT Madras can be a better option for students interested in Physics, considering the points listed above.
How much rank is necessary in IIT-JAM to get an interview call from IISc, IISER Pune and IISER Kolkata for Int-PhD in Physics?
Students who get admission for Int-PhD in Physics at institutes like IISc, IISER Pune, or IISER Kolkata score decent marks in IIT-JAM. You should have a rank under 300 if you want admission at IISc. The required cutoff for IISER Pune remains under 500. For IISER Kolkata, you will need a rank under 700.
Here is an interview experience shared by a senior researcher at IISER
Is MSc in astronomy preferable at IIT Indore?
The MSc in Astronomy at IIT Indore is a recently launched program and it’s difficult to determine its worth and credibility just yet. IIT Indore is the only IIT to offer such a unique program. The entrance to this program is through the JAM (physics) examination. Here is why it should be preferred
- Job opportunities for this program are present both in academia and industry
- Research work positions are present in universities, observatories, and research institutes.
- Teaching positions at various colleges and universities in India are also a good option for the students of this program.
However, IIT Indore MSc Astronomy will restrict your research area to astronomy only. So, this program should be taken only if you are certain of doing full-time research in Astronomy. If you want to explore other fields of Physics then go for MSc Physics from any other IIT.
Which should I choose: MBA (2 year PGP) from IIM Ahmedabad or MS in computer science from a decent (top 10 & not top 3) US university with funding? What should I consider when choosing?
A friend of mine faced a similar dilemma when he was torn between choosing IIM Ahmedabad (MBA) and Stanford (MS). He went for IIM Ahmedabad in the end. He considered the following factors before making this decision:
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Geographical factors: If you want to stay in India then MBA from IIM Ahmedabad is the best choice. But if you are certain you want to settle abroad, MS from Stanford is a good choice.
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Nature of career: Comparing the nature of both the courses, we find that MBA is a general one while MS is specific. MBA is related to business and management while MS is technical. Based on your interests and aspirations one can easily make a choice between the two.
If you are still unable to decide then know that you can pursue MBA in the US even after MS. The latter will offer you more opportunities.
Between MSc physics at BITS Goa and MSc physics at BITS Hyderabad, which one should one choose?
You should definitely go with BITS Goa. The physics faculty at the institute is really good and no one can reiterate this enough. If you happen to take courses like Mechanics and OScil, you will realize this in the first year itself.
Moreover, the college festival, Waves, is a major highlight. Many discussions regarding the best departments in the college have always had synchronous replies with physics being the major answer. The faculty members are well versed in the field and are dedicated individuals.
But if you are still confused, you must know that the curriculum and syllabus are the same on all three campuses. Your degree will finally specify that you graduated from BITS Pilani.
How is the Integrated M.Sc. course for Physics at NIT Rourkela?
Integrated MSc Physics at NIT Rourkela is good enough, but make sure that you don’t select this institute if you have better options in hand. The main attraction of this institute is the course structure that allows time to excel in other essential courses like Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, and Statistical Mechanics. In addition, you can also study specialized electives like Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Condensed Matter Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Nonlinear Optics, Magnetism, Semiconductors, etc.
The faculty support and laboratory facilities are very poor. So, you need to rely on online classes from external sources to understand the concept properly. You also need to give more importance to self-study otherwise, you may end up futile here. If you have a passion for physics, then you can choose this college
What rank is required to get an integrated MSc in CUSAT?
CUSAT Integrated MSc was launched in 2018 and is therefore a relatively new course. Very limited seats are available for this program. The course is offered in almost 20 disciplines for a duration of two years. Admissions into the program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.
The cutoffs depend on a number of factors like no of students selecting this course, the difficulty level of the CAT question paper, and marks scored by other candidates. CUSAT M.Sc CUSAT-CAT Cutoff 2022 (General Category) for various disciplines has been mentioned below
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Courses |
2022 Cutoff By Rank |
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M.Sc Bioethics |
3 |
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M.Sc Electronic Science |
59 |
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M.Sc Applied Econometrics |
92 |
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M.Sc Microbiology |
495 |
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M.Sc Artificial Intelligence |
575 |
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M.Sc Data Science |
642 |
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M.Sc Biotechnology |
644 |
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M.Sc Statistics |
749 |
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M.Sc Marine Biology |
800 |
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M.Sc Mathematics |
817 |
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M.Sc Hydrochemistry |
919 |
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M.Sc Marine Geophysics |
969 |
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M.Sc Meteorology |
990 |
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M.Sc. Oceanography |
1002 |
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M.Sc Marine Geology |
1224 |
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M.Sc Environmental Science & Technology |
1506 |
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M.Sc Physics |
1551 |
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M.Sc Chemistry |
1563 |
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M.Sc Forensic Science |
1750 |
The overall cutoff for M.Sc, CUSAT-CAT is 3 - 1750 rank.
Is doing M.Sc at Bangalore University a good option?
According to the reviews online, Bangalore University (BU) is an average institution. It sure is one of the oldest in the country and has a reputation. But it nowadays has been seen to deteriorate day by day.
Here are some facts about BU:
- The faculty members, though highly experienced, are very few. Most of the classes are taken by Research students.
- There is no proper management.
- The exam results are delayed most of the time.
- The syllabus is not upgraded catering to the latest trends in the industry.
- Bus service is not provided.
- The canteen is not clean and well maintained.
Most students choose to study in this college due to its brand and reputation. It is an older elite institute which they often think will be reliable. The quality of education is considered to be good and students are selected here for admission based on their merit.
How good is IIT Hyderabad for an MSc in Physics?
My brother had taken MSc in Physics because he was left with no other option but later realized it was the best decision of his life.
- Being new, IIT Hyderabad has young and passionate faculty in contrast to old professors with old thinking at older IITs.
- The lab equipment are latest and updated because IIT is new
- You can take advantage of it being a new IIT by making your mark as a good researcher
- There are many buses running to and fro the new campuses to enable easy transit
Ultimately, the final decision is yours to make. It’s good to refer to the website for more details regarding the program before making the final decision.
What are the things asked in the personal interview for an MSc in finance of JBIMS?
The things you are questioned about in the PI round for an MSc in finance of JBIMS have broadly categorized into
- Self-awareness: Your personal attributes like strengths, areas of improvement, hobbies, interests, passion, goals, and unique traits.
- General Knowledge: Your interest in what’s happening around you and your opinions on the same.
- Academics: Your familiarity with the subject you have specialized in, your favorite and least favorite subjects, the projects you have worked on, and why you chose that particular domain
- Extracurricular background: Your participation in extracurricular activities and related questions
- Why JBIMS MSc Finance? The most important question they are going to put forward is why did you go for this specific program and why not MMS/MBA Finance from JBIMS or any other institute
- Skill based: They will question you about your soft skills by asking you to share instances where you portrayed team skills, communication skills, ability to multitask, leadership skills, negotiation skills, etc.
- Experience: questions regarding your current job, roles, achievements and what you have learned so far.
- Finance questions: They might ask some basic finance questions like What is SENSEX, assets, liabilities, what is credit/debit, what’s a balance sheet/P&L, what are equities, CRR, SLR, repo and reverse repo, how does the banking system work, what is FD, mutual funds, etc.
These are some of the areas you will be questioned about. Prepare well and deliver the answers confidently.
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