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How is IIT Roorkee different from other IITs?
IIT Roorkee is a premier engineering college and gives a constant edge over other IITs owing to a number of unique features. Some of them are
- It boasts of an excellent legacy of 160 years
- Its main building has a beautiful infrastructure second to none
- Surrounded by the Himalayas and Ganges, the students get to explore outside a lot has a very beautiful
- The attendance rules aren’t very strict
- There is a yoga arrangement in the morning
- The most important aspect is the high-speed unlimited Internet facilities
- There is only a single midterm exam
- You get your own personal room right from the first year
- The institute organizes not 1 but 5 major fests namely, Thomso, Cogni, Sangram, Sankalp, and Srishti
- There are two local music stations (Mizo and JukeBox) for music lovers
- A movie is played every alternate weekend for the recreation of the students
- IIT Roorkee is solar powered
- The huge number of research papers IIT Roorkee produces is another unique aspect
- IIT Roorkee has 3 campuses with state of art facilities
- The main building is surrounded by beautiful gardens that add to the overall scenic view.
Trust me when I say the list is never-ending!
What is the reality behind the 1.5 crore package grabbed by IIT Roorkee student?
I am the right person to answer this question as my sister was a batchmate of the student who grabbed a 1.5 crore package offered by Microsoft Redmond. This package was offered to CSE and ECE students.
Microsoft was recruiting based on 2 profiles: Microsoft (Software) India and Microsoft Redmond USA
For Microsoft India, CTC offered was 39 Lakhs and the in-hand salary was 1 lakh per month which is similar to other IT companies.
For Microsoft Redmond, the CTC was 1.5 crore while the in hand was around 45 Lakhs.
Keeping in mind the PPP of USA vs India, the approximate value is 15 LPA. Do you think this is an extraordinary package, considering all the factors I have mentioned? Many companies visiting the campus even offer packages ranging between 20-25 LPA. In fact, an Indian company AppDynamics had offered a package of Rs.45 lakhs with 30 lakhs in hand. Many such offers by Indian companies are better than US companies. It’s just that the international offers are extremely hyped and not many go into details of the monetary value.
How is the campus life at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee is a residential engineering institute with hostel facilities provided to its students for both boys and girls. The quality of education offered is top notch and so are the infrastructure and facilities. Moreover, IIT Roorkee also has a rich extracurricular background that adds to the overall campus life experience. Here are a few highlights of the rich campus life offered at IIT Roorkee.
- Students' fests and activities are organized to promote the overall personality development of the students.
- IIT Roorkee focuses on the holistic development of its students and thus motivates them to take part in various sports and games, debates, and cultural activities.
- A number of technical workshops, quizzes, and fests are held occasionally to challenge the student's caliber
- Both indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available
- Students are encouraged to explore their interests through a number of clubs like photography, fine arts, and modeling.
Thus, IIT Roorkee has a rich campus life with a perfect blend of it all; academics, extracurriculars, and sports. It changes your personality as a whole by the end of 4 years.
How is life at IIT roorkee?
Life at IIT Roorkee is filled with rollercoaster experiences and excellent opportunities. It has a legacy of being the oldest Engineering college in Asia.
- The campus is clean with excellent infrastructure
- There are world-class facilities inside the campus to make the life of students comfortable
- There are no compulsory attendance rules unless your attendance is exceptionally low
- There are clubs that cater to almost every interest one can think of, be it photography, dance, martial arts, swimming, and other extracurricular activities.
- The workload is less in comparison to other IITs
- It organizes many fests and all the arrangements are made by the institute and the students themselves.
- IIT Roorkee provides numerous opportunities to improve and explore yourself to the fullest.
All in all, life at IIT Roorkee is filled with excitement, opportunities, and new experiences.
How good is IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee is not only India’s but Asia’s oldest Engineering college and is certainly a dream institute of many. Some key highlights of the institute are listed below:
- A heterogeneous peer pool of talented people from all fields ranging from robotics to sports. You will get constant guidance from your seniors be it academically or in extracurriculars
- The flexible academic policy makes it possible for the students to explore and identify their inclinations.
- IIT Roorkee has recently witnessed an increase in packages with the highest package standing at INR 1.30 COA this year
- There are student communities promoting a variety of fields such as PAG or Programming and Algorithms Group for coding, IMG or Information Management Group for web development, etc. Basically, all your interests ranging from dance to social work are catered to at IIT Roorkee.
- The classrooms are decked with the latest amenities and are spacious and well-ventilated.
- The hostels are cleaned with all basic facilities
- The labs are decked with the latest equipment
- The sports facilities are top notch
- As per the QS worldwide rankings, it is the 3rd best in India.
IIT Roorkee is the best place if you are ready to commit yourself to hard work and consistency. The way your talents will be harnessed here will amaze you as well.
Is NIT Surathkal better than IIT Roorkee
It would be unfair to make a comparison between NIT Surathkal and lIT Roorkee, as both institutions have their own strengths and reputations. Yet if I were asked to choose one, I would have definitely gone for IIT Roorkee as it is at a whole different level from NIT Surathkal.
Here are a few reasons that justify my claim:
- IIT Roorkee ranks 6 among other IITs
- It is Asia's oldest Engineering college
- You get the tag of being an IITian
- It has an extensive alumni network owing to its early establishment
The only condition under which I would recommend you choose NIT Surathkal over IIT Roorkee is when you are getting CSE at NIT and Metallurgy at IIT Roorkee. Else, choosing IIT Roorkee over NIT Surathkal will always be a wise decision.
What are the reviews about the courses by E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee and CloudxLab?
The courses provided by Cloudxlab, E&ICT Academy and IIT Roorkee are well structured. All the credits go to the excellent CloudxLab team which provides constant assistance on issues related to labs and coursework via the discussion forum.
The course offers hands-on knowledge in Data/ Data Engineering technologies. It is suitable for anyone with basic programming knowledge, SQL database work, and an inclination toward Data Science. There is many differences in the price as well as the curriculum of the courses offered by E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee, and CloudxLab.
Merits
- Well-structured coursework taught through short videos and quizzes for evaluation
- The discussion forum provides assistance in lab work and projects
- The solution of the project is available for assistance
- The videos can be saved for future reference
- Courses are offered at a discount except the lab access
Demerits
- The project work has to be completed in the limited timeframe of 3 months
- Some Spark modules are difficult to comprehend especially by beginners
- The videos are extremely short and sometimes fail to explain the entire concept
- Lab web console and Hue editor face technical issues on a regular basis.
Ultimately it can be said that it is a decent learning platform that provides training at subsidiary rates and is growing at an exponential rate.
How was your first day at IIT Roorkee?
Your first day at IIT Roorkee will certainly hold a special place in your heart. The first impression is definitely the last impression and so is the first impression of IIT Roorkee. The following answer is based on the experience of a friend.
As she entered, she was thrilled by the beauty of the campus and the infrastructure. She entered the Convocation Hall and got herself registered after a tiresome process. She was then handed a paper ID card.
Next, she was escorted to her assigned hostel which to her dismay was an old and eerie building. Her roommate was in the branch as her and soon she unpacked her belongings and set up her room. By evening, she had interacted with some regarding the Orientation Program.
The next few days were spent in a frenzy with the alarm clock waking her up early in the morning. Students were given a tour of the campus and were also asked to choose their proficiency amongst NCC, NSS & NSO. There was also a test of English where the vocabulary was to be evaluated.
The students were enlightened in basic policies such as curfew timings and no ragging culture.
Students were also given a white-colored T-shirt with IITR’s logo and were asked to run a marathon at 6 am in the morning. The food served at the mess was pathetic.
Overall, the first day at IIT Roorkee is full of surprises and learning new things!
How is the placement of M.Tech CSE students at IIT Roorkee?
This year the placement percentage for MTech CSE stood at 80% with a batch size of 44. Most companies offer packages above INR 10 LPA. The median salary stood at INR 15 LPA.
The top recruiters are
- ACCENTURE
- Barclays Bank
- CapGemini
- Deloitte
- Flipkart
- GAIL(Gas AuthorityOf India Ltd)
- Hindustan Unilever
- ICICI Securities
- JP Morgan Chase
Anyone with good coding skills can opt for this course and land a good package. You can even learn coding during the 2 years of your MTech program.
How is the condition of hostels in IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee offers the best hostel facilities to first-year students. Their hostels are bigger and better than the hostels of other students. The rooms are usually single or double sharing and are decked with basic amenities.
Most students prefer bringing baggage to hostels while some pack almost every possible thing. I wouldn’t suggest you pack a lot as literally everything you want is available very easily. So you will just be adding extra luggage that will become a nuisance for you.
Don’t pack too many clothes and unnecessary electronic gadgets as all laundry facilities are available. Pack light luggage and include the following
- Clothes and towels
- Footwear, mainly shoes
- All necessary documents
- Very essential stationery items
- Your personal stuff
- A dictionary
Refrain from carrying unnecessary bedding and books as everything is available in Roorkee. You can get essential commodities like mattresses, buckets, and other toiletries.
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