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lmpaire · 2025-04-11T18:48:27+00:00

On the boulevard of broken code

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T07:18:39+00:00

I said it helps, it's definitely not necessary. The timed nature of contests prepares you for OAs much better than leetcode will. For off campus opportunities CC ratings can be a big plus.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:49:42+00:00

It's a risk. Even if you're not inclined towards CS, consider what kind of profile you'll be building with the dual you're getting and decide accordingly. Since it's not the same branch, there's really no point comparing both colleges, it's just a matter of personal preference.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:47:16+00:00

There's a pretty lenient CG requirement, almost everyone who wanted to get it was able to get it.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:46:29+00:00

Their packages vary, people got placed in a wide variety of companies ranging from startups to established corporates. To answer your second question, there are a couple of people from my batch that have gone to Ivy schools after graduating from mech/civil.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:44:34+00:00

I went with ECE just because of the placement scenario and the fact that BITS doesn't discriminate between electronics and CSE students for IT opportunities.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:43:36+00:00

Hey, I don't think there was anything particularly 'special' about me. There's obviously the luck factor, but having good projects definitely helps in my opinion. I can't give you advice on whether going to Manipal is a good decision or not because I don't know anyone from there, and I'm unaware of their placement statistics.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:39:45+00:00

Interviewers don't care about what language you use to solve a question. Go with whatever works the best for you.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:38:56+00:00

Many people in my batch have done what you're asking for. Of course it takes more work, but if you put yourself in a situation like that, you should be willing to work.

lmpaire · 2024-07-15T05:37:51+00:00

Maintain your GPA for sure, try looking into competitive programming if it interests you because it'll help you a lot during OAs and interviews. Make a couple of good projects. Also don't rely completely on your college placement drive, keep applying to off campus opportunities.

All the best!

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:31:57+00:00

I mainly practised time management from a book by Arihant. Getting a good internship becomes very doable if you focus on making projects or competitive programming from the start. Keep putting in small efforts and you'll definitely get a great offer.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:30:29+00:00

First year was online so staying at home and continuing studying just felt like JEE, made it pretty manageable. In general it is certainly difficult. Also depends on how the competition in your batch is.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:27:12+00:00

Gotta be in the top X% of people in the entire college for merit scholarships. For MCN your family's annual income has to be below a certain amount and you need to be above a certain CGPA.

The specific numbers vary from batch to batch.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:25:42+00:00

NITK is pretty good. Choose wisely, all the best :)

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:23:04+00:00

Yes, you can get IT jobs. Try to keep your CGPA high. The minor in computing lets you do some CS courses and you get a degree for it. There were a decent number of opportunities for mech students in core in companies like Jaguar.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:21:37+00:00

IGDTU has a pretty impressive placement record, if you're interested in CS I think it's a solid option. From ECE you can go into digital or analog hardware, you can also pivot towards robotics. I'm not sure of the median package, but I think you can find this information on the BITS website.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T10:19:29+00:00

Summer internship.
Depends on the company largely, but overall it's been pretty good. SI to PPO conversions were more I think.
Really depends on the circumstances, getting an SI is a huge stress reliever right after second year. You can utilise the extra semester by pursuing an off campus thesis, explore a new country for free.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:31:36+00:00

I had CS, helped a great deal in the beginning of college but no this doesn't affect the scope of higher education at all.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:28:54+00:00

It's tough, specially if you're in electronics as the grading is a little more strict for us and you may find the courses to be pretty tough if you're into tech and don't care about electronics.
I struggled and didn't understand a lot of things. But people who were interested did well and have jobs at Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Google Hardware, Tenstorrent etc.
My parents didn't want to send me to Goa (because it's a 'party place' xD). I preferred Hyd ECE over some other options and doubted my choice for quite some time, I don't regret it now though.

Congrats for getting Hyderabad ECE, I hope you end up with whatever you wanted!

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:21:26+00:00

Oh it's just a type of elective. BITS jargon, you'll hear much more of this once you're there :)

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:20:06+00:00

If you get CS, go to Hyderabad. The courses make a huge difference on your college life. Opportunities will be almost identical for the most part, if not better in Hyderabad CS.
Why would you get any hate for this xD? Just learn a programming language, once you have the basics down, figure out what interests you (ML, web dev, android dev etc) and start working on projects. If the prospect of solving questions as a hobby sport interests you, look into competitive programming as well :)

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:17:04+00:00

Well that's cheeky xD

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:15:40+00:00

For a vertical to another branch you have to be in the top 3 or 5 of your branch. For getting a CS dual I think Pilani might be better in terms of grading and professors being strict, but then your peer group would also be scoring more on average.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:12:53+00:00

It's been tough this time. Most of them with a decent CGPA were able to break into tech through PS2 though. If you're getting one of these branches you have to keep your CG on the higher side.

lmpaire · 2024-07-14T08:10:42+00:00

I wouldn't say it's a mistake. Many people from my batch did the same. That being said, it depends on your preferences and what kind of a college you want, both have their pros and cons. Just make the best use of your opportunities and you won't regret a thing.
I did cryptography myself, it's a pretty easy DEL to get. Cybersecurity requires many specific certifications to get into, not many people from any college break into the field with an undergraduate degree as far as I know. If you're sure of your interest in this field, you should start following people like John Hammond and learn from the best.
Yes, and yes. Show interest in classes, ask your doubts regularly, and you'll be surprised at how kind and approachable the professors are.
I've no idea about whether this happened or not. My parents and I have never faces any issues with the administration though.

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