IIT(ISM) through the lens of an IIT(ISM) student

The course Mining Machinery is a mix of Mechanical, electrical, and mining engineering. The focus is laid on the mechanical aspect of mining and the machinery and mechanisms involved. The faculty is nice enough. We have one mid sems and end sems along with quizzes in a single semester.

A lot of IT companies visit our campus and pay a hefty stipend. The stipend usually ranges between 30,000 to 2 lakhs. Companies like Amazon, Goldman Sacchs, American Express, Microsoft, and Atlassian have frequent visits.

If you are coming to an IIT, then placements are something that you don't have to worry about provided you build your skills. All top-notch MnCs visit our campus, you name it. The highest domestic package this year was 56 lakhs and the average was 18 lakhs.

Though the fees are not in accordance with what a government college should offer, one gets a lot of scholarships here to apply for. There is a fee waiver where if you meet certain income criteria the fee gets waived. Also, there is an MCM scholarship.

IIT(ISM) has a vibrant life with a lot of events happening on the campus every now and then. We have our cultural fest called Srijan conducted in the month of February in which there is a Star night as well.

The hostels are nice enough, well-ventilated, and spacious. All the basic amenities are available. The mess food is at par with all other IITs. And one can't expect a lot from a mess of food. So keep the expectations low.

To get admission into an IIT, one has to take JEE Mains first as a qualifying exam followed by JEE Advanced. Admission is on the basis of the rank secured by the candidate in JEE Advanced. Application form is available on the JOSAA website around 2 months prior to the exam. In the admission process, people who belong to caste-based categories are allotted an additional rank in their category pool along with the CRL rank. So they can avail the benefits. Moreover, there are female supernumerary seats which are really advantageous for girls.