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Which college is better for Event Management Diploma, NIEM Mumbai or NIEM Pune?
It completely depends on what kind of events you like to conduct in the future. When it comes to the NIEM Pune, the focus is more on corporate events and this, in turn, would give you more corporate and/or wedding planning experiences in practicality.
Whereas, as far as NIEM Mumbai is concerned, it focuses much more on the show business and exhibition aspects of event management. In the end, it entirely depends on what sort of events interest you more.
A friend of mine has worked with both the Pune and Mumbai branches so my knowledge comes from experience.
Can a lower-middle-class student afford to study in BITS Pilani or Goa?
Yes, a middle-class student can afford to study in BITS Pilani or Goa.
Though the course fees are a bit high for BITS Pilani or Goa there are scholarship opportunities for students based on their merit. Every student may enroll in a degree from an Indian prime institution thanks to several loan and scholarship options.
- For students who obtain the chance to study at prestigious institutions like BITS, banks provide educational loans to students even at low-interest rates. You may use a bank's credit to study, and then once you graduate, you can pay back the bank.
- Additionally, BITS provides its students with merit-based scholarships. According to a student's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of a certain semester, BITS offers many degrees of percentage tuition waivers, including 25%, 40%, and 75%.
- BITS Pilani provides scholarships for its graduates and from other countries. For any of them to be granted to you during your term, you must apply through the necessary application processes.
- Scholarships for Merit in BITSAT (BITS Online Admission Test):
The first year's (2 semesters) tuition is waived for applicants who completed the BITSAT exams with outstanding scores. For the duration of the whole four-year program, a reduction in the hostel expenses is also provided.
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BITSTAT Score |
Percentage |
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300 or above |
75 |
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250 to 299 |
50 |
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200 to 249 |
25 |
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150 or above |
25 % (Hostel fee concession) |
How does IIM Shillong compare to the older IIMs?
It is difficult to make a direct comparison between IIM Shillong and the older IIMs, as they have different histories and areas of focus. IIM Shillong is a relatively newer IIM, having been established in 2007, while the older IIMs have been in existence for much longer.
In terms of comparison, IIM Shillong can be considered on par with IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode, as IIM Ahmedabad is far ahead in terms of reputation. While the companies that visit Shillong also visit Indore and Kozhikode, these campuses have their own set of marquee recruiters that Shillong has not yet been able to attract, such as TAS, HUL, BCG, and others.
According to NIRF rankings, IIM Shillong is ranked 26th. However, rankings should not be the only factor considered when evaluating a business school. There are many other factors that contribute to the quality of a college, and it is important to consider other factors such as curriculum, faculty, industry connections, and alumni network.
IIM Shillong has a strong focus on research and has partnerships with several international universities and organizations. It also has a diverse student body and a strong alumni network. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide which business school is the best fit for their goals and needs. IIM Shillong may be behind IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode in some areas but is likely to grow and narrow the gap in the coming years.
Does IIIT Guwahati give any kind of fee waiver to its students?
Initially, IIIT Guwahati offered an 80% fee waiver for students belonging to SC and ST categories. However, from 2018 onwards there is no fee concession at all.
- There are no scholarships based on income or other criteria as the college doesn't receive funds from the government.
- Needless to say, college certainly helps its students to obtain scholarships from the central government, state government, and other sources.
- The institute has an option to increase the batch size thereby earning more from the tuition fee and part of which could be used up for educational aid. But it is committed to maintaining an educational standard for which maintaining a good student-faculty ratio is necessary.
Each and every student joining the campus from 2019 has to pay a yearly tuition fee of 2.25 lakhs along with the hostel fee of 25,000 and a mess fee of 4,000 per month. Thereafter tuition fee of 1.3 lakhs will be collected in the following years.
Fee Structure:
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Particulars |
IIIT Guwahati |
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Tuition fee per semester |
1,12,500 |
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Caution money (one time, refundable) |
5,000 |
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Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) |
12,500 |
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Mess Advance (per Month) |
4,000 |
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Total |
1,34,000 |
To sum up, there is no fee waiver or financial aid offered currently at IIIT Guwahati. You need to personally apply for some external scholarships or educational loans from banks as the management is struggling to get funding from the government.
How are students of CUSAT faring in life?
One of my friends has graduated from CUSAT and he has often shared his experiences with me. The institute has helped him in achieving great success in his life.
Based on his point of view, I can give some pointers about life in CUSAT:
- Memories of a lifetime- There is a culture of ragging which is still persistent at CUSAT. This eventually makes the bonding of batchmates stronger. Along with this, Kerala is a paradise in itself for tourism and it offers everyone a marvelous experience throughout. You will get a splendid experience throughout your engineering.
- Survival Instinct - It is a very common notion in CUSAT that if a student has survived on its campus, they can survive anywhere in the world. From the very first day, you will face ragging as well as managing senior’s flat/ mess for a living. A language gap persists because of the accent and the topic of discussion. Throughout your degree of education, you will encounter teachers who will yell at you for academics as they are very strict about it.
- Career Awareness – The academic curriculum is really tough in CUSAT. If you do not study or get distracted at the time of examination, you will get supplementary or back for sure. It has been observed that very few people pass out of college with no supplementary in their academic history.
You can check out the alumni of CUSAT for more details as they are very widely spread and placed in all sectors of the profession - from IT giants, Manufacturing industries, IIMs, to Government PSUs and some students have recently qualified UPSC as well. Therefore, it can be assured that CUSAT will give you a very apt environment to nurture yourselves and it is up to you on how you can grab the best.
How difficult is it to crack the GDPI of XLRI if I score in the 99th percentile?
Even if you have scored 99 percentile, it is not very easy to crack the GDPI of XLRI. Every person who clears the exam and makes it to GDPI will be just as driven as you are or even more. It is not easy because of this as a lot of people are competing for the same seat and are equally hungry for it.
Those students who score around 97 and 98 percentile come in for the GDPI round more prepared. This is because as a 99+ percentile scorer, you have this notion that it will be easier for you as compared to them.
The GD and PI evaluation is conducted to test the different abilities of the XAT exam. It can be said that there is an advantage for people who have higher percentiles, but it is also not enough to make it easy.
In the end, if you make it through the bloodbath which is an Indian B- School GD round, you truly deserve the success that it brings along irrespective of your percentile.
How can I get a B.Tech OD from JNTUK in the Tatkal process?
You can apply through your respective college to the university examination center. The college’s academic section will provide you with the details. You can also visit the university examination center with all the necessary documents and apply for OD directly by paying the required fees. You also have the option to apply online.
How did you succeed in cracking CUSAT?
One of my seniors was planning to appear for JEE Mains to get admission to one of the NITs or IITs. He had a percentile of 94.87 in maths. The CUSAT CAT exams will not be difficult for you if you have been preparing a question of the JEE level.
- 125 questions come from Mathematics, 75 from Physics, and 50 from Chemistry. Quite obviously, maths will define your probability here. It is suggested that you be fast in that subject.
- However, the questions are not as easy as those of KEAMs’ but if you refer to the NCERT and/or Arihant Books, then you can get into the CUSAT CAT B.Tech rank list.
- In addition to that, if you manage to complete at least 200 questions, you will have a chance to get a rank of 1000.
- If you wish to get into Naval Architecture and Ship Building, your rank has to be around 550 and 1400 for Safety and Fire.
- For Computer Science, your rank has to be around 1000.
The following table will give you a clear picture of marks scored v/s rank obtained:
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Marks |
Rank |
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300 |
1500 |
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350 |
1100 |
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450 |
500 |
|
500 |
100s |
CUSAT has a lot of features that set it apart from other institutes, namely NITs and IITs.
How is the placement in chemical engeenering in NIT Srinagar?
To be frank, the placement scenario in NIT Srinagar for the Chemical Engineering branch is below average. Most of the students have to struggle for placements in the IT sector as only a few companies allow students of all branches to sit for placements. The ones that don’t get placed have no option but to steer their goal toward GATE to pursue higher studies and make it to PSUs.
I asked a friend of mine for the exact placement scenario since the institute does not release official data. As per him, the placements are average as compared to non-core branches. Around 60-70% of students got placed in this course with the highest salary package offered around 18.5 LPA and the lowest salary package offered around 6 LPA. Some top recruiting companies are Vedantu, EIL, GAIL, ONGC, etc.
Overall, the chemical engineering branch will offer better opportunities only if you go for higher education.
How is the student quality at Thapar University? The cutoffs are low and students who haven't even qualified for the Mains are being admitted there.
You cannot determine the quality of intake at any university just by their JEE Main ranks because one test is not enough to judge one’s performance. It’s not like a student with a high rank is better than a student with a low rank. You will be surprised to know that many times students with 150+ JEE Mains end up with a CGPA of less than 6 while students with less than 100 JEE Score are in the top 5 percent. Judging the students based on a number of criteria here is my opinion
- Thapar University has a better student crowd than most engineering colleges.
- Ragging is not tolerated here and there is a very good harmony between seniors and juniors
- The students here aren’t much involved in alcohol unlike most engineering colleges these days.
- There is a strong bond between the peers and the students are like a close-knit community.
In reality, it’s the ambiance and culture of the campus that determines the quality of the crowd it attracts. For instance, a top ranker may come to a bad college and lose all his motivation while a low ranker might come to a college with a healthy academic environment and might get motivated for the better.
So, I don’t believe that the student quality at Thapar University is any less than other engineering colleges.
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