A comprehensive review of IIT ISM Dhanbad: Academics, Placements, Campus Life, and beyond

Placement
4.0
Course
4.5
Campus
4.0
College
4.0
Hostel
4.0
Internship
4.0
Nakshatra Sachan
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2023(Enrolled 2020)

Course Curriculum Overview

4.5

I chose this course due to my interest in the science of computers and wanted to learn and develop my programming skills. The faculty: student ratio of 1:125 suggests there is a relatively large number of students in the program, which can have both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it may mean that there are more resources and opportunities available to students, such as a wider variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities. On the other hand, it may mean that there is less individual attention and support from faculty members. Faculty members are highly qualified and widely experienced in their field. They have a strong background in computer science as well as teaching experience exams occur regularly in 2 months which is a good schedule as it provides students with a routine that allows them to claim their study time effectively the exams are good to take with the required preparation.

Internships Opportunities

4

The college offers various internship opportunities to students through its internship and placement cell. The internships are offered by various companies from different sectors such as IT, consulting, finance, eCommerce, and oil & gas. Companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and Deloitte have been known to offer internships to students. The roles offered and their internships vary depending on the company and the student's interest and skills but typically include roles in software development, data analytics, finance, and project management. The internships are generally paid internships and the stipend offered varies depending on the company and their role. The projects offered during the internships are usually related to the company's field of work and students get the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience. The outcomes of the internships are evaluated by the company and the college, and a certificate is provided at the completion.

Placement Experience

4

The college is known for its strong track record of placements will stop the placement process usually begins in the final semester of the program and students become eligible for campus placements from the final semester. Companies from various sectors like IT, consulting, finance, e-commerce manufacturing, and oil and gas visit the campus for recruitment. Some of the companies that have visited the campus in the past include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Exxon Mobile, and shell. The highest package offered by companies in the past ranges from INR 50 LPA to INR 1.5 CRPA and the average package offered ranges from INR 15 to 25 LPA. Profiles offered by the companies vary depending on the company, but typically include roles in software development, data analytics, and consulting. The percentage of students getting placements is generally high with the majority of students securing job offers before graduation.

Fees and Financial Aid

The fee structure for a program add IIT(ISM) Dhanbad can vary depending on the program it can vary from 1,20,000 per annum for undergraduate and 1,50,000 for postgraduate programs. Along with that tuition fee students also have to pay other charges such as hostel fees best charges and other miscellaneous charges. IIT ISM Dhanbad over several scholarships financial assistance and campus jobs to help students finance their education the scholarships are typically awarded based on academic merit or financial need financial assistance may include loans grants or work-study programs. Best scholarships and financial assistance are offered by the institute and also by the Government of India. Campus jobs may include part-time or full-time work such as research assistantships teaching assistantships and other part-time jobs on campus. IIT ISM Dhanbad has a fee hike policy in place which is reviewed annually. The fee hike is usually done to cover the increasing cost of education and other expenses

Campus Life

4

Campus life is generally considered to be challenging but also rewarding. The social life is active with various clubs and societies catering to different interests such as music dance, drama literature, and sports. The annual fest and tech fest are called Srijan and Concetto respectively and are usually conducted in March. These fast are known for their cultural and technical events competitions and performance stops library at IIT ISM Dhanbad is well stocked with books and journals and is considered to be one of the best in the country amenities in classrooms are state of the art with Internet access air conditioning and sound systems. Sports and extracurricular activities are given importance and the institute has several facilities for sports like football cricket basketball badminton and tennis. Institute also has a gymnasium and a swimming pool. There are several student-run groups such as the music club dance club and dramatics club.

Hostel Facilities

4

The hostel facility is considered to be gold the hostels are equipped with basic facilities such as beds, desks, chairs, and wardrobes, the hostels also have Internet access each hostel also has a common room and a reading room. The meal quality at the hostel mess is generally considered to be good and the menu is varied and includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options the hostel mess operates on a prepaid card system which is refilled by students periodically. The registration process for the hostel is done during the admission process. The availability of hostel seeds is limited and is allotted on a first-come first served basis. The hostel fee is included in the total fees of the institute and is considered to be affordable. In the case of rented accommodation, the locality of the college is a bit remote and the options for rented accommodation are limited. However, there are options for PG hostels and rented rooms.

Admission

The admission process for JEE (Joint Entrance Examination), which is the entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India, typically involves a multi-step process. The eligibility for appearing for JEE Main is that candidate should have passed the 12th class or equivalent or should be in the final year of class 12th. Eligibility for JEE Advanced is that the candidate should have passed class 12th with a minimum percentage of 75% in aggregate or should be among the top 20 percentile. The application process involves filling out an online form, uploading necessary documents, and paying the application fee. Cut-offs are released after the declaration of JEE results. After the results are out, candidates are called for JOSAA counseling, where they are given the option to choose the college and course of their preference based on the availability of seats. As for improvement, I would suggest streamlining the registration process, making it more user-friendly.

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