Question 1

Why is IIT Kharagpur Electrical Engineering department so deadly? How do they differ from others' IIT Electrical Department?

Accepted Answer

My brother had offers from IITs to choose any branch except CSE and chose Electrical Engineering in IIT KGP. To date, he does not regret his decision. There are ups and downs in every Institute; it just takes time to adapt yourself to such situations.

It is true that some professors overdo it and push you to the extreme, but if you look at this in a positive manner, it’s their pushing that eventually helps you succeed. There are many seniors who might make fun of your tiny efforts in the labs but trust me, today when they will look back, they will surely be regretting the time they wasted watching movies or series.

My brother told me that Electrical Engineering gave him so many friends and experiences that make him yearn for college life today. The labs are old-fashioned and lack much activity in contrast to a SigNet lab/ Power Systems lab.

Curriculum: The primary aim of the course curriculum offered in Electrical Engineering at IIT KGP is to impart to students tools and skills that will make it possible for them to excel in departments such as Electronics, Communication, Computers, Aerospace, and Energy.
Job prospects: An important point to note is that Electrical Engineering does not prepare you for a job but for higher education in the respective areas. Many people from the department pursue M.S. in Aerospace and Material Sciences.
Faculty: While many may not agree, the faculty is excellent except for a few. The cream faculty include Prof. D Das, Prof TKB, Prof S Patra, and Prof S Chattopadhyay among others. Interacting with them might change your opinion regarding the IIT KGP faculty.
Research: The research is obviously not at par with that conducted in CS or EC, but it surely does justice to the department itself.

I think it’s high time people clear misconceptions about Electrical Engineering and develop a positive opinion about it. We should stop running after jobs and companies and in turn let companies seek us.

Question 2

How is the MSc in economics in IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

The Economics branch is slowly becoming one of the best branches of IIT Kharagpur. Integrated M.Sc. (5 years) in Economics opens with JEE rank 3615 and closes at 5439 as per JoSAA 2022. However, it’s not necessary to evaluate a course on the basis of its opening and closing rank because you can get your branch changed on the basis of your performance in the first year.

A student has to obtain around 8.73 CGPA in order to get their branch changed to Economics. You will have to work very hard to get a high CGPA for branch change.

Curriculum: I have entailed some topics covered over the semesters. For a detailed list, you can visit the official website.

Indian Economy
Public Finance and Policy
Regression and Time Series Model
Economics of Growth
Applied Economics
Banking Theory and Practice

You can easily go for Finance and Consulting jobs provided that you study well during these 5 years. The coursework of this department is always industry relevant to cope up with recent trends.

Placements

The Integrated BSc and MSc Economics Median salary stands at INR 15 LPA and the top recruiters include

CapGemini
Cipla
Cognizant
Genpact
IBM
ICICI
just dial
Oil India Limited
YesBank

Question 3

What are the tuition fee and hostel fee for 1 year for CSE at IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Kanpur?

Accepted Answer

The semester-wise hostel and tuition fees for 1 year at CSE at IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Kanpur have been tabulated below

Institute	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee	Total Fee
IIT Bombay	INR 1,19,750	INR 13000	INR 9,50,000
IIT Delhi	INR 1,12,142	INR 12,175	INR 1,84,536
IIT Kharagpur	INR 1,48,700	INR 25,100	INR 10,00,000

Question 4

What are the best branches at IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, the best branches at IIT Kharagpur are considered to be CSE and ME. The choice of a branch depends on many factors and is mostly a matter of personal preference rather than the demand of the branch. Irrespective of the branch you join, IIT provides the following to any IIT student

Infrastructure
Academic environment
Course-structure
Choice of subjects
Geniuses in the form of peers

All these things that groom are given to an IITian irrespective of his branch and makes him worthy either of employment to any industry or a good candidate for higher studies in top foreign universities. This is mainly because of the IIT tag.

There are many instances where students from Agricultural & Food Engineering (the least demanded branch) were able to get admission to Robotics’ at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), or the MS program of the University of Rochester, New York to study Computational Linguistics.

Ultimately it’s not your branch that determines your worth but

Your academic performance
Knowledge and skills gained through productive activities done by faculty and peers
Communication skills developed during your time at IIT.

These are much more important and come before your branch preference.

Question 5

What is the scope of a 5-year integrated Economics course from IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

The integrated economics Course from IIT Kharagpur has a wide scope. This course comes under the umbrella of the humanities and social science department. Some of the many prospects offered by this course are

Higher studies: A student who is inclined towards higher studies can opt for Masters in Economics from any prestigious college in India and abroad and can even get a PhD degree provided that he has sufficient knowledge of economics, a stable GPA and some excellent publications.
Government jobs: The scope of the score spreads to the government sector as well with jobs like RBI, Indian economic service or civil services that help you serve your country. The best part about these jobs is that you can also apply for study leave and pursue higher studies on official holidays.
Software developer: Unlike the general misconception that only CS, E,C, EE students can become software developers, this course too can help you become one. While it is true that the top companies like Google and Microsoft won’t let you sit for placements, you can become a software developer for average banks. Later, you can target technical giants that don’t judge employees on the basis of the branch.
MBA: This is a very common combination. Many economic students target IIMs or other business schools to pursue MBA. Moreover, with a non-engineering background, you can always have an upper hand in B-school admissions.
Data Analyst/Scientist: This is the most common job profile of IIT Kharagpur students who have done an economics majors. Moreover, with the increased demand for AI and machine learning, this has become one of the most appealing fields today.
Finance: The integrated economy course at IIT Kharagpur has many subjects related to finance and mathematics. This makes the student suitable for finance roles and you are likely to become a quantitative analyst.
Consulting/operations: Consulting and Operation roles are available to random students, irrespective of their branch.

The best part about the economics degree is that you have a lot of free time at your hand and can explore other fields, unlike engineering students who are always busy with their coursework. Moreover, if you’re not sure about any particular branch, then Economics can definitely be a good choice.

Question 6

Which is a better choice among industrial systems engineering at IIT Kharagpur and electrical engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Accepted Answer

It is tough to choose one institute over the other as all institutes have a different approach to teaching, subject curriculum, etc.

I can say with my personal experience that Industrial Systems Engineering at IIT Kharagpur is better than Electrical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar. IIT Kharagpur is one of the oldest and best engineering colleges in India.

For the Industrial Systems Engineering branch, top recruiters like American Express, Capillary Technologies, Bosch, Tata Motors, etc. offer an average package between 13 LPA to 15 LPA, and the average placement rate for this course is over 75%.

Even though the statistics for Electrical Engineering placements at IIT Bhubaneswar are better, IIT KGP offers a much stronger alumni network and a richer legacy. To add to this, the flexible curriculum of IIT KGP makes sure that its students can easily fit into any sector.

After considering all the factors, I would suggest you choose Industrial Systems Engineering at IIT KGP over Electrical Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar. But I would also point out that you must ultimately choose the branch which interests you the most.

Question 7

Which dual course is better, IIT Kharagpur’s manufacturing science and engineering or IIT Bhubaneswar mechanical engineering?

Accepted Answer

IIT Kharagpur’s manufacturing science and engineering course is better than IIT Bhubaneswar’s mechanical engineering. IIT Kharagpur is well-recognized nationwide for offering excellent academics.

IIT KGP held Rank 6 in the NIRF Engineering Ranking for 2023. Its Manufacturing Science and Engineering course will open plenty of career opportunities for you in the US and Europe. This subject is very much sought after in foreign markets.

IIT Kharagpur has a very well-structured academic curriculum for the students, it offers excellent research facilities along with a highly qualified faculty. The course curriculum for Manufacturing Science and Engineering at IIT KGP has subjects related to manufacturing processes, materials, automation, quality control, and more.

IIT KGP offers practical learning alongside rich academics to help its students excel in their career. IIT KGP will provide you unparalleled exposure.

Even though Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bhubaneswar is also a good option, I would recommend you choose Manufacturing Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.

Question 8

What is the IIT Kharagpur’s law program fee?

Accepted Answer

The total fee for the 3-year LLB program at IIT Kharagpur is INR INR 7,50,400. This amount comprises caution money, one-time fee, semester fee and hostel charges.

Here is the detailed fee-breakdown of IIT Kharagpur’s LLB course:

Particular	Sem 1	Sem 2	Sem 3	Sem 4	Sem 5	Sem 6
Total fee	INR 1,38,250	INR 1,21,350	INR 1,24,050	INR 1,21,350	INR 1,24,050	INR 1,21,350

Question 9

Does IIT Kharagpur offer MTech programs?

Accepted Answer

IIT Kharagpur Offers a Joint M.Tech-PhD program. The admission for this course is based on GATE score. After admission into this program, the students with 8 CGPA or above in first year can take a written test and/or interview for enrolment into PhD. Those who do not qualify for PhD can still complete their 2 year M.Tech program at IIT KGP.

Here is the eligibility criteria for admission into the Joint M.Tech-PhD program at IIT KGP-

Candidates need a BE/ BTech degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
Candidates must secure a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline. In case of absence of a specific GATE paper for their specialisation, XE/XL/XH papers will be considered for selection.
Candidates who have completed their B.Tech from an IIT with more than 8 CGPA on a 10 point scale can apply for admission without taking the GATE exam.
The admission is also open for sponsored candidates.

You can visit https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/admission-pg to check the various specialisations in which IIT KGP offers an M.Tech.

Question 10

Does iit Kharagpur offer B.Arch?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IIT Kharagpur does offer a B.Arch degree. Here is the eligibility criteria for admission into this program at IIT KGP- The candidates must have had PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) as major subjects in class 12th. The candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 75%. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum required percentage in 10+2 is 65%. Final selection is based on the JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) + JoSAA Counselling. These are the eligibility requirements for B.Arch admissions at IIT Kharagpur.

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Why is IIT Kharagpur Electrical Engineering department so deadly? How do they differ from others' IIT Electrical Department?

How is the MSc in economics in IIT Kharagpur?

What are the tuition fee and hostel fee for 1 year for CSE at IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Kanpur?

What are the best branches at IIT Kharagpur?

What is the scope of a 5-year integrated Economics course from IIT Kharagpur?

Which is a better choice among industrial systems engineering at IIT Kharagpur and electrical engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar?

Which dual course is better, IIT Kharagpur’s manufacturing science and engineering or IIT Bhubaneswar mechanical engineering?

What is the IIT Kharagpur’s law program fee?

Does IIT Kharagpur offer MTech programs?

Does iit Kharagpur offer B.Arch?

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