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Which is currently better - LHMC or UCMS?
The best way to determine the ‘better’ college is to go through the highlights of both LHMC and UCMS
LHMC:
- Its location in CP gives it an edge over UCMS.
- The first-year curriculum is more rigorous than that at UCMS preparing students for future challenges.
- LHMC has a wide variety of fully functioning societies and many competitions and fests help to make the campus life lively.
- LGMC also holds the Medicus Conventus, an annual medical conference, conducted by Mediquest which is the official medical society of the college. Students are provided with hands-on experience in suturing, research, and many more things.
- The SLMs or the Student Leadership Mission is a body comprising professors and students who join to raise awareness about sex, contraceptives, tobacco, organ donation, etc
- No gender stereotypes because it’s an all-girls college.
- It’s Fest, Splash is better than UCMS Fest Ripple.
UCMS:
- The curriculum is less rigorous so that students can dwell deeper into the subjects. Students are given a lot of holidays frequently.
- UCMS has active and functional societies as well. Its most famous drama society, Manchayan, has participated in various colleges.
- They have a bigger campus area which has a decent metro connection.
- It’s a Coed college so the exposure and crowd diversity is better.
- UCMS has better hostels and students are allotted single occupancy rooms right from the first year.
Both colleges are similar in terms of academics, degrees awarded, and functional societies so choose the one that aligns with your preferences.
What is the reputation of IIMs and XLRI outside India?
If you are considering pursuing higher education, you may be wondering whether a degree from a foreign university is worth the investment. Here are some points to consider:
- Indian vs Foreign degree: While having a degree from a prestigious Indian business school like IIM or XLRI can give you an edge in certain industries, it may not be enough to secure top positions in international organizations. For example, most top tech companies like Google and Microsoft have CEOs who are not from Indian business schools.
- Prestige of foreign universities: Many foreign universities are well-known for their high-quality education, research opportunities, and global networks. Some of the most prestigious universities in the world are located in countries like the US, UK, and Australia.
- Networking opportunities: Studying abroad can provide you with opportunities to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, which can help you build a global network of contacts. This can be especially beneficial if you are interested in pursuing an international career.
- Career prospects: Having a degree from a foreign university can increase your chances of finding employment in certain industries or countries. Employers may be impressed by your international experience and language skills and may view you as a valuable asset to their organization.
- Cultural exposure: Studying in a foreign country can expose you to new cultures, languages, and ways of thinking. This can help you develop a broader perspective and become more adaptable to change.
Ultimately, the decision to pursue a degree from a foreign university should depend on your personal goals and priorities. If you have the opportunity to study at a reputable foreign university, it may be worth considering the benefits and weighing them against the potential costs. However, if you are unable or unwilling to study abroad, there are still many great Indian business schools that can provide you with a high-quality education and excellent career prospects.
Is IMI Delhi better than IMT Ghaziabad?
IMI Delhi is better than IMT Ghaziabad. It has a smaller batch size, so you will face less competition, during placements. The faculty base of the institute is extraordinary. The institute also enjoys the advantage of being India’s first corporate-sponsored B-School. The course structure of IMI is rigorous and comparable to the top IIMs. IMI Delhi average package is INR 15.48 LPA, as per the placement highlights of 2022.
How good is Haldia Institute Of Technology?
Haldia Institute of Technology had a glorious past, marked with excellent placement and achievements of students in various fields. But, at present, it is not in a good state. Considering most reviews, it is not an institute recommended for students.
The points below give a brief overview of the institute:
- There are reviews about Haldia Institute of Technology stating its huge campus and great campus life. But, when placement is concerned, students are mostly unsuccessful in getting their dream jobs.
- Considering the past success rate of students, most of them received no support from the college in their hard work. There was no contribution of the institute in its placement, and the alumni would have achieved their goals elsewhere too.
- The training and placement cell is not at all dedicated to their work of pitching various companies to conduct recruitment drives in the institute.
- The labs are in a bad condition and had a lack of necessary equipment in them. The institute focuses on beautifying the campus with plants and decorations, rather than investing in building proper machinery for technical works.
- The brightest students of branches like CSE and IT are placed in mass recruiting companies like TCS and Wipro, which clears the fact that placements are lacking.
The points above may be disappointing for new aspirants, but this is the truth. There are several much better institutes which candidates should opt for. You should go to colleges in big cities, which usually have better exposure, surrounded by corporations.
You can use their free time a lot better in those institutes, developing their skill set. Even though the core branches in HIT can be somewhat considered, CSE and IT are not at all recommended.
How much rank should I score to get IIT Delhi?
The rank required for IIT Delhi admission depends on the branch you are targeting. The table below shows some common branches you can opt for and the required ranks for the same (previous year’s)
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Branch |
Rank (Gender Neutral) |
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Aerospace Engineering |
2119 |
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Chemical Engineering |
2081 |
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Civil Engineering |
3471 |
|
Computer Science and Engineering |
61 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
369 |
|
Engineering Physics |
1452 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
1406 |
Is it good to prepare previous years’ question papers for the IGNOU exams?
It would be insufficient to prepare last year's questions in order to write your answer this year.
To perform well on the exam, you must practice with at least 5 years of questions. Because there are a lot of questions in the exam. So, in order to improve your performance, try to attend to more and more questions.
One thing you should keep in mind is your writing ability. To get good grades in exams, you must have good writing skills that are clear and concise. This is an important factor in any exam, so you must work on it.
What is the procedure of the wait-list movement for IIFT Kolkata selected students to get into IIFT Delhi?
If you are waitlisted for IIFT Delhi, you will need to pay a certain fee to reserve your seat. You will move up the list, as the students ranked higher than you opt-out.
So, to simplify, there are students who got selected for IIFT Delhi, students who are selected for IIFT Kolkata, and students who are waitlisted. As a student who got admission to IIFT Delhi opts out, the first student is the list of students admitted to IIFT Kolkata moves to the Delhi list, and consequently the first students on the waiting list get into the IIFT Kolkata list.
The waitlist starts moving after reputed B-School such as IIM ABCL, XLRI, FMS, JBIMS announces their results.
What are the lowest packages offered in top IIMs, XLRI etc.?
It is difficult to say what is the lowest salary package offered by XLRI as it is not declared officially. It is somewhat around 10 LPA. This statistic is not definite and can vary.
For IIMs the lowest CTC is lower than XLRI, because of the huge batch size. I personally know few people who got placed with a salary package of 6-7 LPA.
The tentative lowest CTC offered at different IIMs are -
IIM A, B, & C: 8-10 LPA
IIM L, I, K: 6-8 LPA
Again these are not official data and can vary.
What is the IIT Jodhpur placement for CSE?
IIT Jodhpur CSE is the highest-placed branch for both BTech and MTech programs. One of my close friends completed her BTech in CSE recently and got placed with a decent package. On having a conversation with her and other friends who have completed the same course from other IITs, I arrived at a conclusion. While the CSE placements of almost every IIT are great, what sets IIT Jodhpur apart is the job satisfaction it offers.
Usually, CS students receive high packages but end up leaving their job later because their job does not satisfy them. IIT Jodhpur has a different scenario, the packages offered are lower than other institutes but the job satisfaction is higher. Most students end up with jobs they love and even find their batch mates and seniors in the same company thus increasing job satisfaction.
Here are the placement statistics for the CSE department of IIT Jodhpur:
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Particulars |
BTech CSE |
MTech CSE |
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Placement % |
96% |
100% |
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Highest CTC |
INR 53 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 23 LPA |
INR 17 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 22 LPA |
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IIT Jodhpur CSE Department has huge ties with industry and academia and has numerous ongoing projects. It also has collaborations with industry leaders like Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Morgan Stanley, DIRECTI, DeShaw, and Google for academics and research collaboration.
How is IIT Kharagpur unique?
A few features that set IIT Kharagpur apart from other IITs are
- It is one of the oldest IITs and is often called the mother of IITs because of its size and age.
- It has a sprawling 2200+ lush green campus
- It is built over a detention camp used by the British Raj to mark the triumph of Indian Technical Education
- It has the largest student base and the most number of departments.
- The lab of the Agricultural Department has unique facilities
- It has free wifi facilities that can be accessed 24/7 throughout the whole campus. All Halls of residence have their own LAN ports.
- Another highlight is its spring Fest, a cultural Fest that is the best in East India.
- Less hectic campus life in comparison to other IITs
- With considerably more focus on extracurriculars, there is less stress on students to achieve certain marks and thus has a relaxed atmosphere.
All these unique traits attract many Engineering aspirants.
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