What if you are known as an IITian?

Will life be the same for you?
Will your recognition be confined to the four walls of your room?

Of course, not.

As an IITian, you will live life differently. You will get better opportunities to earn and live, also a special recognition in the society.

IIT is famous because:

Brand:

IIT is a trusted brand across the world. IITians hold this brand that makes them famous. It’s a well-established thought that IIT trains young minds and makes them ready to handle difficult situations with patience. That’s why IITians are the most preferable candidates for top companies.

There are 23 IITs in India providing over 250 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes across various specialisations. The students have to score high in JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) to get a seat in IITs. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for JEE Main, from which less than half qualify for the JEE Advanced. Around 20000 – 25000 candidates qualify, out of which only 10000 candidates can grab a seat in IITs.

As the number of IITs increases, seats in IITs are also increasing. Still, there is a cut-throat competition to get admission into IITs. Only the top qualified students can get into IITs as per the availability of seats. And thus IITs are exclusive.

Standard of Education:

The standard of education in IITs is better than the normal engineering colleges.

1. The syllabus of IITs is more updated compared to that of normal engineering colleges.
2. In IITs, the professors are very innovative and excellent in research work.
3. In IITs, students are best known for their research work. The emphasis is more on practical knowledge rather than bookish knowledge.
4. In IITs, students get opportunities to work on different platforms, like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and other organisations.

Top Facilities:

All the IITs have the following facilities:

1. Central libraries of a high standard remain open from 9 AM to 11 PM throughout the week. The time varies with each IIT.
2. Residential facilities in hostels with single rooms for PHD, 2nd-year M.Tech and 4th-year B.Tech students. All others have a shared room (two people in one room).
3. There are basketball courts, also ground for badminton, volleyball, lawn tennis, football, hockey, cricket, and athletics.
4. All hostels have a TV room, study room, computer room, and GYM centre.
5. 24*7 internet connection with no usage limits.
6. Every hostel has its own mess and canteen facilities with good food, night canteen up to 3 AM.
7. The campus has hospitals, shopping centres, and temples.
8. Garden with seats where students can sit and enjoy nature.
9. Some hostels have music rooms equipped with many instruments, like harmoniums, drums, guitars, and tablas.

Opportunities

IITians find less difficulty in getting a job compared to students of normal engineering colleges. Because at IIT, students learn practical ways how to solve a problem. IIT students are innovative and research-oriented.

Companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, American Express, Samsung always prefer to hire IIT pass outs for their various job roles. Opportunities are always there, you need to grab them by your skill and talent.

It’s true that being an IIT does not guarantee you a job. You may have to struggle a bit more compared to your friend, who is from a distinct branch. Or you may have to try hard compared to your friend who is more talented than you.

You can choose your branch that has high market demand. It will help you get a job without waiting for long.

Package

All IITians have a hope to be placed in top companies. And they are giving their best to get a high-paying job in one of the top companies. Companies in IITs usually conduct placements from December to May.

According to the data mentioned in the institute director’s report released on August 2021, students of IIT-Bombay accepted 1150 offers out of 1261 made by recruiters. Fifty-eight international offers were there, with the highest salary being Rs.1.4 crore. The highest domestic salary offered was Rs.64 lakh.

Please go through the link to know more about the IIT placements 2020-21 across India.

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/iit-placements-2020-21

Life of Students at IIT

It is a common belief that students at IIT are only concerned with their studies. But, this is not true. IITians keep themselves engaged with many activities, learn from different sources and make their lives enjoyable. Apart from studying, students take part in various activities, ranging from sports to innovative activities.

While continuing their study, students often take part in projects and conduct research under professors.

Bottom Line

By going through the above points, you can clearly understand why IIT is so famous. IITs offer a plethora of opportunities for gaining industrial exposure and enhancing technical skills. IITs are best because they provide world-class facilities and opportunities that help students to build their future in a better way.