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What is it like to study Physics at IIT Kharagpur?
A student at IIT Kharagpur can study Physics even without attending classes or going to labs. I think the m experience in any department depends mainly on 3 factors
- Your own motivation
- Professors
- Peer group
Your own motivation: You either get inspired or are naturally motivated. The former does not need much external pressure. This means you can function well even without good facilities or professors. However, those who lack such inspiration need constant motivation to depend on good professors to develop an interest in the course and perform well. Physics is a difficult subject and one cannot solely depend upon self-study. So physics at IIT Kharagpur is not for those who lack inherited motivation.
Professors: Sadly, IIT Kharagpur has only a few professors that make it into the category of experienced and learned. Most professors are good at research but lack teaching skills. If the second and third-year subjects are not taught by good professors, you will face quite a bit of a downfall in this path.
Department:
Any particular department can be evaluated on the basis of labs, workload, grading, placements, and scope for higher studies.
- Labs: The labs are neither too good nor too bad and are just considered average at IIT Kharagpur.
- Workload: The workload is huge with 5 subjects every semester till the 4th year and 4 labs every week.
- Grading: Absolute Grading system is followed which is quite challenging.
- Placements: No core companies visit the campus for placements for the Physics department. So the only option left is to sit for non-core companies like IT, Analytics, Finance, Operations, and Management. However, you can get into these companies with your own set of skills provided that you stand out among recruiters.
- Scope for higher studies: There is a lot of scope for higher studies provided that you have good internships, projects, and grades.
Peer group:
Having passionate people in your batch adds to the overall learning experience. The peer group in KGP comprises usually hostel friends or friends from societies or clubs.
Which college should I join among IISER Pune, IIT Madras Physics, IIT Kanpur Physics or IIT Engineering Physics?
If you are truly passionate about Physics, be it theoretical or practical, you should choose either IISER Pune or IISER Kolkata. IISER Kolkata is the best option for Physics, while IISER Pune is well-known for its overall academics and infrastructure. Here are the reasons why you should prefer IISER over IIT.
- Most students joining IIT, aim to get corporate jobs. If you are interested in the subject and want to do actual research on it, IISER is the best place. You will get to meet like-minded people too.
- You can check the faculty and the curriculum for Physics at IIT. Even IIT Kanpur which is known for its Physics department puts more emphasis on applied Physics. Most IITs leave out theory-oriented courses like ‘Cosmology’. Also, you won’t get the lab infrastructure similar to IISER at IITs. The labs at IISERs are specifically designed for research works. From the 5th semester onwards, the course curriculum at IITs become quite different. It becomes more technology-oriented. While students at IISERs are required to do a one-year-long research project.
Based on the performance over the last few years, IISER Pune will be better than IISER Kolkata.
How is Gargi College for physics (hons.)?
One of my friends studied Physics (Hons.) from Gargi College and according to her, it was an amazing experience.
- They have a very well experienced and cooperative faculty.
- The buildings are well constructed and they have labs with all the updated equipment.
- The physics department has a union and a magazine editorial team where students can be a part of.
- The physics department also holds workshops and seminars and organizes events during the science fest.
- They also have a library to enhance the learning experience.
| Categories | Gargi College |
| Course Fee | INR 24,000 |
| Placement Percentage | 80% |
| Highest CTC | 15 LPA |
| Average CTC | 4 LPA |
Other than academics, Gargi provides ample opportunities to join various cultural societies to improve student’s skills. Gargi helps you grow academically and holistically.
What is the research scope in IIT Madras physics department?
The research scope in the physics department at IIT Madras is quite broad and in fact, it is one of the leading IITs in this aspect. Some of the areas of focus include
- Condensed matter physics
- Atomic and molecular physics
- Astrophysics
- High energy physics
- Biophysics
The department also has some experimental and theoretical research groups working on the most relevant topics in these areas and has collaborations with other institutions.
As a graduate student, you will be given tremendous opportunities in research work on a wide range of topics. You will be constantly guided by your professors and seniors.
IIT Madras is considered to be one of the superior research institutes in science and technology. This culture will witness advancement in the coming years owing to the Strategic Plan 2020 of the institute. All graduates can rest assured, as IIT Madras is the father of research and you will find ample opportunities here.
Which DU college is better for physics: ARSD or Maitreyi?
ARSD and Maitreyi, both are reputed colleges under Delhi University. You can choose either of these two institutes for pursuing a degree in Physics. Both have a decent faculty base and lab infrastructure.
However, comparably ARSD is better than Maitreyi for pursuing a degree in Science. According to IndiaToday 2021 ranking, ARSD was ranked 16 for Science.
How is MSU Baroda for doing a BSc in Physics?
The BSc course in Physics at MSU Baroda is at par with the top institutes like IISERs and IITs.
The infrastructure is the best in the whole of Gujarat state. The faculty for this course however is a bit lacking in comparison to other courses. Some are not skilled enough while some are not interested in teaching at all.
The laboratories are decked with decent equipments but during the First and Second years, they are almost of no use. The third year has a lot of lab sessions that should not be missed
The theoretical exams are pretty easy as most of the questions are based on what has been taught in the class.
MSU has 2 major libraries ( SSMT and SHMT) that have a wide range of books on almost every subject.
Research is mainly conducted in areas of condensed matter, Spectroscopy, X Ray diffraction and Nuclear Physics. Seminars and conferences are held throughout the year on campus.
My opinion is that MSU is not much of a good choice for a BSc in Physics, especially if you are coming from a state other than Gujarat.
How are engineering physics placements at IIT BHU?
IIT BHU Engineering Physics placements have been pretty good for the session of 2020-21. Here are the placement highlights.
| Parameters | Salary Packages (in INR) |
| Average CTC | 17 LPA |
| Median CTC | 19 LPA |
| Highest CTC | 28 LPA. |
Many students of Engineering Physics also opt for higher studies. If you are interested in pursuing research, this branch is ideal.
How good is Engineering Physics, especially at IIT Hyderabad?
IIT Hyderabad is ranked 8th by NIRF for Engineering Physics, amongst the top engineering colleges in the country. It has one of the best technology incubators for electrical engineering students in the country for Fabless Chip Design in collaboration with top industry giants and universities of Japan.
The table given below shows a brief overview of the institute:
|
Category |
IIT Hyderabad |
|
Total Fees |
8.6 lakhs |
|
Seat intake |
30 |
|
Entrance Mode |
JEE Advanced (Closing rank: 4200) |
Placement Overview
- The average placement rate is 90%
- Students were offered the average CTC of 12 lpa while the highest package was 24 LPA.
- Top recruiters are DRDO, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Virtusa, Hero Moto Corp, HP
Faculty
- Highly qualified teachers, most have pursued higher education from Ivy league colleges or IITs.
- They have research papers published and few of them even have patents to their name. And in their style of teaching, even adopted by the college, which is the factual mode, paper presentation or project submission is given importance to which helps going forward.
Curriculum- Optics, nanotechnology, control systems, microfabrication, quantum physics are some of the important subjects included in this course.
Recognitions
- In the QS India BRICS ranking, it was ranked 100 among top institutes in India.
- It has MOUs with over 30 universities in and outside India, with universities in countries like Japan, USA, Germany, France.
- Guest lecturers are invited and many projects in collaboration with these universities are also undertaken by students who are willing to.
The institute adopts a traditional teaching methodology keeping up with the modern advances in technology. Faculties try to inculcate a research driven approach amidst the students. IIT Hyderabad is a premier college for pursuing Engineering Physics and students must work diligently to excel in any field, considering ample opportunities provided by the college.
What should I opt for: Engineering Physics at DTU or EEE at MAIT (IP)?
DTU is ranked at 36 amongst all engineering colleges in India by NIRF 2020. MAIT is ranked at 89 by the week for BTech.
The Engineering Physics program at DTU is related to applied physics and has electronics as a major subject and minor electives which include Nanoscience, Nuclear engineering, Photonics, space, and atmospheric science, etc. Whereas,EEE strictly focuses on electrical subjects and excludes minor electives.
Admission:
- Both the colleges admit students through joint admission counseling (JAC) that is based on JEE scores.
- A student needs to have a minimum of 60% for the general category and 55% for SC/ST/OBC categories in 10+2 to be eligible for admission.
|
Basis |
DTU |
MAIT |
|
Intake |
95( engineering physics) |
180(EEE) |
|
Total Fee |
7.81 Lakhs |
4.42 Lakhs |
|
Cutoff |
32602 (Home State) 8678 (Other State) |
154753 (Home State) 63215 (Other State) |
Placements: Both the colleges organize placement drives each year.
DTU-
- Top recruiters at the institute are Amazon, Optium, Magicpin, Ion Trading, Wipro, Hitachi, etc.
- The median salary ranges from 6.2 LPA to 9 LPA.
- The placement rate is 87%.
MAIT-
- For MAIT, the top employers are Accenture, Infosys, ZS Associates, TATA power, DDL, Indian army, Air force, and Navy.
- The median salary range is 3.75 LPA-4.25 LPA.
- The placement rate for the institute is 63%.
Engineering Physics and EEE are two completely different branches of engineering. The former has more opportunities for higher studies and DTU offers great exposure for that. Many students went on to pursue MS in Ivy League Universities from the course. Whereas EEE has better placement. You should choose the course you are more interested in and the institute according to that.
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