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What should I do to get into FMS or XLRI?
To get into FMS or XLRI, you will need to meet their specific admission requirements and do well on their entrance exams. Here are the specific eligibility criteria for both the institutes'
FMS eligibility criteria to get admission:
- Candidates applying for admission to the MBA program must have pursued at least a Bachelor‘s Degree program after twelve years of formal schooling with at least 50% marks at graduation level.
- SC/ST, OBC, PWD, CW: 45% passing marks as per the University Rules or equivalent CGPA.
- Candidates appearing for the final year examination for a Bachelor‘s Degree may also apply.
Selection for FMS is done through 2 stages
- Appearing for CAT conducted by IIMs
- On being shortlisted, candidates are called for the second round which comprises Extempore Speech, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview (PI).
XLRI Eligibility Criteria:
- Recognized Bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline. Those completing their final examination by June 10 can also apply.
- All Indian candidates can appear for XAT. However, NRI and foreign candidates may apply either through GMAT score or XAT.
To get admitted to XLRI, the following parameters are considered
- XAT / GMAT Score
- Essay Writing
- General Knowledge
- Academic Performance and Work Experience
- Group Discussion (GD) And Personal Interview (PI)
Some general advice would be to focus on your academics, get good scores in your entrance exams, and work on any extracurricular activities or leadership experience you may have.
What is the difference between EEE, EnI and ECE at BITS, Pilani?
BITS Pilani does not offer an Electronics and Communication Engineering Program. When comes to ENL and EEE, there are some key points you should keep in mind as an applicant, which are listed below
Opportunities – In the current scenario, EEE opens up more opportunities than ENL. For Instance, the Indian Engineering Examination is only applicable to students from ECE and EEE
Campus – BITS Pilani is far better than BITS Hyderabad as they have well-equipped lab and infrastructure
Placement – The three batches can sit for the placement, but the companies give more weight to Communication and Digital Signal Processing
So, it is better to choose EEE than ENL at BITS Pilani.
Which is better for CSE Manipal University Jaipur or Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology??
I have friends from both Manipal University Jaipur and Sikkim Manipal University. Here is a brief comparison of the two institutes based on their experience.
- Cutoff: According to the recent cutoff trends, the closing cutoff for CSE at MUJ was 10867 while for SMIT it was 34422. It clearly indicates the difference in student crowd at these two branches.
- Placements: Placements at both are quite similar. However, considering the location of the colleges, MUJ will be a better option. Big MNCs like Amazon visit the MUJ campus for placements. According to the recent placement highlights the highest CTC offered at MUJ was 42 LPA while it was 24 LPA for SMIT.
- Infrastructure: MUJ has a much better infrastructure than SMIT.
- Faculty: Based on my friends’ experiences I will say the faculty at MUJ is better.
However, SMIT is an older institute. MUJ was recently established and it will take some time to reach the level of the college experience that SMIT provides.
A few of my friends from MUJ complain about the open book system in the examination. According to them, it is a poor way of conducting examinations in undergraduate as you will eventually need to memorize things for competitive examinations.
The best choice will be to go for the main campus, i.e. MIT Karnataka. Take any branch that you are getting and you can upgrade your branch to CSE, in the second year. The main campus is far better than these two campuses.
How do I prepare for the PG entrance test Political Science in University of Hyderabad?
One of my friends recently cleared the entrance exam, so I might be able to give you some information about it.
Go through the previous question papers which are available on the university’s official website. The test consists of MCQs and passages. You can refer to the following:
- For Political theory - An Introduction to political theory by O.P Gauba, read it based on the previous question papers.
- For Indian and Western political thought - IGNOU material and Shubhra Ranjan material on political thought, available online will be helpful.
- For Indian Polity - Refer Laxmikanth.
- For World History and World politics - Refer to the Contemporary World politics NCERT class 12.
- For Current affairs and international relations - Read The Hindu newspaper and watch the Rajya Sabha channel.
The passage part is not tough if you practice from the previous year’s papers. Prepare well and then you will realize that scoring is really easy.
Does MDI Gurgaon look into past academic background or work experience?
MDI's shortlisting process for the PGP 19-21 batch primarily considered CAT percentiles, and in a few cases, past academic scores.
Once you're shortlisted, the interview process at MDI is a two-part process. Firstly, the interviewer will emphasize anything and everything on your CV, starting with testing some basic concepts from your previous education. They will also test the basic foundations of the kind of work you have done.
The second part of the interview is an overall conversation about why you wish to pursue an MBA (PGDM in technicality) and what you plan to do in the next 3, 5, or 20 years. This is where you need to have a compelling story from your past and knit it with how you can make an impact after graduating from MDI.
Your ability to build your story and showcase how an MBA will help you achieve your long-term career goals will be critical in this part of the interview. So, be sure to prepare well and highlight your strengths and achievements to leave a lasting impression on the interviewers.
Which college should I choose between Jadavpur University and BIT Mesra for computer science and engineering?
CSE at BIT Mesra can easily be considered a good option in contrast to Jadavpur University. Consider the following points
- BIT Mesra is known to have an excellent coding culture which is reflected in the coding skills of the first-year students.
- The seniors are very cooperative and guide you in both coding as well as general issues related to college life.
- BIT Mesra conducts a weekly college-wide coding contest(CQM) held on the LAN to promote coding among students
- The college attracts some huge IT giants and other big MNCs like Facebook, Microsoft, Epic Systems, Flipkart, Directi, Goldman Sachs, DE Shaw, and several others.
- Most students here are so talented that big companies convert their internships to PPOs.
So it can be said that choosing BIT Mesra over Jadavpur University will prove to be more beneficial for you.
How are the placements for an MTech in Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing at IIT Madras?
Both the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) program at IT Hyderabad and the Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Madras are highly esteemed and have strengths and weaknesses. Eventually, it depends on your interests and career goals.
You should go for IIT Hyderabad, EEE if
- You have a passion for electrical and electronic systems,
- You want to enter the IT sector with your priority being a high-paying job. This is because IIT Hyderabad has a relatively flexible curriculum and allows you to opt for some CSE electives.
You should go for IIT Madras Mechanical if
- You are inclined toward Mechanical systems
- You have zero interest in coding/programming
- You want to do MBA, IAS, or other higher studies in foreign universities
- You want to experience a more dynamic and lively campus life
It's important to research both programs and contact the current batch of seniors to get a
a better understanding of the curriculum and career opportunities.
What changes has Dr. Rajeev Sangal introduced in IIT (BHU) Varanasi since he became its Director ?
During his term as the director of IIT BHU, Dr. Rajeev Sangal appointed an Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (UG-CRC). This committee was assigned the task of making a curricular framework for all UG programmes (UGD/IDD/IMD). He worked towards changing the course curricula for the better.
He set up an official Alumni Cell to strengthen the college’s alumni base. Apart from this, he implemented compulsory 50 hours per semester sports participation for freshers. During sir’s time, the students were excitedly waiting for the introduction of Humanities and Entrepreneurship courses in their curriculum.
Dr. Rajeev Sangal had a vision for improving the education standards of IIT BHU. He took some good measures towards attaining his goals.
How is NIT Trichy in comparison to NIT Warangal?
Both NIT Trichy, as well as NIT Warangal, are well-reputed engineering colleges of national importance. Both the NITs enjoy similar reputations and not much can be compared between the two. Nevertheless, let's consider the following points of difference.
- Both the NITs have a similar time schedule wherein classes commence in the morning at 8 or 9 a.m. and lunch starts in the afternoon at 1–2 p.m. The classes come to an end by 4 or 5 p.m. in the evening and students are then free to do anything of their choice.
- Both NITs have a great extracurricular culture promoted through a plethora of clubs, and programs.
- Both NITs have equally good accommodation facilities.
- Both colleges are ragging-free with student-friendly ambiances.
- NIT Trichy serves more south Indian food whereas NUIT Warangal has a good combination of both north and south Indian food.
- NIT Trichy is better in terms of academics while NIT Warangal has a slight edge in terms of placemats.
In all, both institutes are of similar brand value with very minor differences.
What is your review of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University?
I have a friend who completed his engineering program from BVDU, Pune back in 2018. Here is a brief overview of the college based on his experience at the institute.
- Campus- The campus is beautiful. Before it became deemed to be a university it used to be among the best colleges under PU.
- College life- Academic-wise, the practical portion is generally neglected. BVDU follows the PU submission pattern, so you'll be compelled to finish your assignments before the deadline.
- Crowd- My friend mentioned that due to the crowd, BVDU always stood superior to the IITs in Pune because here you would come across people who belong to diverse backgrounds and mindsets. This diversification shapes your personality.
- Faculty- It is pretty average. But for someone who carries a thirst to learn, they would not be disappointed. The HOD and professors are no doubt excellent. But the biggest drawback is that they don’t put in 100% effort.
- Placements- In case you're someone with excellent coding skills, the companies that show up may give you a chance, Students from ECE, IT, CS has decent placement record. You can try to work on your communication skills, build your LinkedIn network and contribute your work in the final year. The average salary received by students was 7 LPA while the highest package was 54 LPA.
All in all, it may not be the best college in Pune, but you'd come across several people from different backgrounds and the faculty quality is also good. You can definitely consider it as an option.
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