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What entrance exam do I have to take to get admission into BBA?
BBA is a three year undergraduate program opted by students after their 12th.
Some colleges select students for their BBA program on the basis of merit (10th and 12th result). Most of these colleges require at least 50% marks to apply for their BBA program.
The IIMs conduct IPMAT to admit students for their BBA degree. There are other colleges as well which intake students for BBA on the basis of a written entrance exam. The exam pattern varies from one college to another.
Additionally, a college may conduct GD and PI rounds as part of its admission process.
Make a list of your desired business schools and visit their official websites to find out the admission criteria of each. Accordingly, prepare for the entrance exams, if any.
Which is better, NITK CSE or IIT Dharwad CSE??
Even though IIT Dharwad is very new, it has certain advantages over NITK.
IIT Dharwad carries the prestigious ‘IIT’ tag which benefits it in many ways. The government allocates a separate, bigger budget for the IITs. IIT Dharwad is under the mentorship of IIT Bombay, so it receives highly experienced teachers from the IITB CSE department.
Moreover, the CSE curriculum of IIT Dharwad is the same as that of IIT Bombay. While formulating its curriculum, the authorities took suggestions from the students. This made the syllabus student friendly. IIT Dharwad has recently shifted to its permanent campus, and it offers good extracurriculars for the students.
NITK is a prestigious college with very high rankings. But even if you end up with IIT Dharwad, you can make the most of it.
How can I explain to my mum that it's better to take IIIT Delhi or IIIT Allahabad than taking admission in IIT Tirupati, Bhilai, Palakkad or Dharwad? She is very insistent on me getting that "IIT TAG"
IIIT Allahabad has good placement figures, and all the major companies visit its campus each year. Not only that, the college has a strong alumni network and brand name.
Try to tell you mom that the ‘IIT’ tag does not hold much value for 3rd gen. IITs. These colleges have just sprouted, and it will take some time for them to create a strong presence.
All the major Product and Service based companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Qualcomm, Walmart, Flipkart, Amazon, Samsung, Intel, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Atlasian, Sprinklr, Zomato, Oracle, Paytm, Airtel, Swiggy, ICICI Bank, Citi Bank, etc. visit the campus during placement season. The average package for IT is more than 24 LPA, and the median package is more than 21 LPA. You’ll receive top coding culture and senior mentoring at IIITA, even better than some well known IITs.
IIIT Allahabad is better than top NITs and 2nd gen. IITs. Its placements are even better than IIT Gandhinagar. Brand name matters, but other factors need to be checked as well. According to me, IIIT Allahabad is the best college for those who successfully clear JEE Mains.
Is life at super new IITs like Dharwad and Bhilai boring?
Life at IIT Bhilai is great.
The labs are open 24*7 for access, and the annual techno-cultural fest of IIT Bhilai ‘Meraz’ is the biggest in Chhattisgarh. It takes place after 1st tierce exams, which are held in September. The hostels have recreational rooms with TV, TT tables and Carrom Boards. Badminton courts are also available for hostellers. There are plenty of clubs at IIT Bhilai, like the Electronics Club (Electromos), the Dance Club, the Music Club, etc. You can apply for any of these.
Apart from the fest, Inter IIT competitions and Diwali celebrations take place during odd semesters. The highlight of even semesters is Prayatna, the Inter-College Sports League. It lasts for 2 months, and is a lot of fun. You can either participate in the league or cheer for your friends. The college also hosts Smart India Hackathon and Cult Night in which the Music, Dance and Dramatics Clubs showcase their talent. Then, there are Holi Celebrations.
No college is boring, be it IIT Dharwad or IIT Bhilai. Each place has its own clubs and societies. It totally depends on you whether you spend your time sitting in the hostel room, or participate in various college activities.
What should I prefer between BITS Hyderabad and the new IITs like Dharwad, Tirupati?
Branch should be your first preference, and not the college.
If you are getting CS at BITS Hyderabad, then choose it over 3rd gen. IITs. This will be a safer bet for now. But BITS Hyderabad is an expensive option.
For core branches and dual degrees, 3rd gen. IITs are a better choice than BITS Hyderabad. You can’t be sure of scoring high grades in college, so don’t leave your branch selection in the hands of destiny. That is why choosing IITs is better if you want to opt for a dual degree.
I am a B.Tech CS student at IIT Dharwad, and frankly speaking, even CS from 3rd gen IITs is not a bad option. By the time you graduate from your college, it would’ve made considerable progress.
Why is there so little information on IIT Dharwad?
IIT Dharwad started functioning from 2016, and is one of the 3rd gen. IITs. Because it is very new, not much information is available about it online.
It recently shifted to its permanent campus, and is continuously making progress in infrastructure and academics. The mess food may not be to the liking of North Indian students because it caters to the South Indian taste palette. The highlight is the teaching faculty which consists of best teachers from IIT Bombay.
IIT Dharwad is continuously progressing, and will hopefully make its place among renowned engineering colleges in the future.
How is mechanical engineering at IIT Dharwad?
Mechanical Engineering studies are good at IIT Dharwad. The academics of IIT Dharwad has always been great, experienced faculty members from IIT Bombay taught courses to its students since the beginning of this college
As for Mechanical specifically-
- The Mechanical faculty consists of professors from IIT Bombay, and other highly skilled academicians.
- The curriculum is the same as that of IIT Bombay Mechanical.
- The department has separate labs for different courses. The lab equipment is either new or from the IIT Bombay labs.
- Prof. Prabhu of the Mechanical Department is a highly respected faculty member at IIT Bombay. He is very hardworking and learned. He has over 2000 citations.
- The peers of Mechanical are very friendly and cooperative.
IIT Dharwad Mechanical will give you ample exposure and good academics, despite being a new institution.
How good is CSE at the newer IITs, such as Dharwad, Goa, Dhanbad, and Bhilai?
As a second year B.Tech CSE student at IIT Dharwad, I can give you a fair idea of my department/college.
IIT Dharwad got IIT Bombay as its mentor, so we follow their curriculum for CSE. Each semester comprises the mid sem exam, quizzes and the end sem exam. The curriculum is designed for a smooth learning process, so we do not jump right away to difficult concepts after learning the programming syntax. Not everyone knows the basics of C++ and other programming languages, so this smooth transition is very helpful.
Prof. Abhiram Ranade teaches CS101 during the 1st sem. He is a faculty member of IIT Bombay. He is a highly experienced teacher and he teaches the basics of C++ and other programming languages very well. He is very soft spoken. The entire department faculty is highly competent and experienced. The Computer Lab is air-conditioned, and open for 24*7 access. The All-in-one PC’s are great for completing lab assignments without any hassle.
The new IITs are making quick progress, and IIT Dharwad has the benefit of being close to the IT hub of India. So, placements and internships are more easily accessible. You can definitely consider this college for your B.Tech CSE.
When will IIT Dharwad shift to its original campus?
The permanent campus of IIT Dharwad was inaugurated by Hon. Prime Minister on 12th March 2023. Academic activities and Science & Engineering labs have been operating from the permanent campus since then.
The campus consists of the Admin block, the Academic block, the Library and Data Centre, Workshops, Hostel Blocks, the Mess Block, an Indoor Sports Complex, a Hospital, Faculty Residences, Transit Facility and The Director’s Residence.
The indoor sports complex is open for students, and has Board Games and TT, Badminton and Squash courts. Admin Block houses all the important offices, including those of the Director and Dean.
The campus is already inaugurated and running.
Which is better, ME at IIT Dharwad or IIT Tirupati?
Both these colleges have their own pros and cons.
Here are some important points for you to consider-
- The Andhra Pradesh government is taking initiatives to make Tirupati an educational hub. IIIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati are located close to the IIT Tirupati campus. This makes up for a very rich environment.
But then, even IIT Dharwad is located close to Karnatak University, Karnatak College, University of Agricultural Sciences, SDMCET, and IIIT Dharwad is soon to be established nearby.
- IIT Tirupati has very lenient branch change rules. You can opt for branch change after the 1st semester itself. I don’t know about the branch change rules of IIT Dharwad.
- IIT Tirupati operates from its transit campus which is a part of its permanent campus. Though the permanent campus is under construction, the transit campus has all the infrastructural facilities.
- IIT Dharwad has been operating from its permanent campus since 12th March 2023. The campus was inaugurated by the Hon. Prime Minister himself.
- The closing rank of IIT Tirupati is the lowest among all 3rd gen IITs, so it houses quite competent students.
- Tirupati is a clean tourist spot, so in terms of location, IIT Tirupati clearly wins.
Based on these points, I would suggest you choose IIT Tirupati over IIT Dharwad. But you should first consult some seniors from the Mechanical department of both these colleges to know about the academics and faculty at each.
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