The career prospect of doing M.Tech in Quality Reliability and Operations Research from ISI Kolkata can be divided into two parts, i.e. jobs and placements. You don’t need to worry about job prospects, you will get placement offers as a Business analyst or Data scientist with a similar CTC of top b-school graduates. According to the 2021 ISI Kolkata placement highlight, the average CTC offered was INR 19 LPA.  Doing Ph.D. or higher studies can be difficult, especially if you are planning on going overseas. It’s better if you choose the Industrial Engineering domain. It will aline with QROR. If you are interested in Data Science or Machine Learning domain, you can consider doing some projects. ISI offers ample opportunities for such projects. 

Admission to a Ph.D. program at IIT Madras depends on a number of factors. The GATE cutoff doesn’t have much weightage in the selection process. For shortlisting, IIT Madras considers the 10th, 12th, graduation, and masters percentile along with your GATE percentile. You need to have a valid GATE score but the required score is lower compared to the M.Tech cutoff.  For selection, more emphasis is placed on your performance in the written test and interview. 

Here are some of the reasons why IIT Madras is considered among the top IITs.  Ranking:  IIT Madras is ranked among the top technical institutes consistently. In 2020, it was ranked 1st in the country by NIRF. In 2021 NIRF ranking it has been ranked 2nd.  The German Connection:  It is the third oldest IIT. It was established with technical and financial support from West Germany. IIT Madras Research Park:  IITMRP is India’s first university-based research park. The research park includes the expertise of reputed IIT M faculties, industry leaders, and advanced infrastructure.  You will also get access to specialized research facilities and labs. The motto of the research park is to encourage innovation. They help incubate innovative start-ups by providing initial infrastructure, faculty expertise, and R&D support. Fastest Computing System:  The PG Senapathy Center for Computing resources has the IBM Virgo Super Cluster. It is the fastest computer system among all educational institutes in the country. It offers a computer power of 97 teraflops.  Placements:  IIT Madras has a great placement record. The batch of 2021 received an average CTC of INR 20.58 LPA and the highest CTC of INR 70 LPA. The large and serene campus is another reason why IIT Madras stands out. It is rich in greenery and wildlife. You will find deers and endangered blackbuck living in harmony with the students on campus. 

DoMS IIT Madras is counted among the top management institutes in India. It has a great placement record. Companies like Google, Avalon consulting, Amazon, RBS, CTS, etc. visit the campus drive regularly. IIT Madras MBA placements 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 16.66 LPA.  DoMS IITM strives for excellence. The faculty base is brilliant. You can get help from TAs and faculty members regarding any problem you face. Being on the lush green IITM campus is a treat. There are many engaging extra-curricular activities that you can take part in. 

The orientation is arranged so that the administration and the professors can get acquainted with the incoming batch. During the orientation program at IIT Madras, you will get to meet your fellow batch mates. You will hear about IIT Madras from the professions. You will get the detailed information regarding the campus and the activities that are organized regularly.

IIT Madras invites applications for P.hD and MS programs under regular/part-time/external schemes. If you have more than 65% in your UG and a decent GATE score, you will probably get a call for a written test. Once shortlisted, you will have to write an online or offline written test. The syllabus is similar to the GATE syllabus. If you clear the written test, you will get an interview call. 

IIT Madras hostel facilities are the same for students of all degree programs. M.Tech, MS, or Ph.D. students don’t get any different facilities.  PG students have single room accommodation. Every room has LAN connectivity. You will get access to DC++, a great sharing platform. There’s also a separate computer room with LAN connectivity. You can use the computer room if you face any problems with your laptop. Each bathroom has washing machines.  You can get eatable, snacks from the vending machine, inside the hostel. There’s a common room with television, magazines, and newspapers. The hostels have a sports room with carom, TT, etc. Badminton court and other sports facilities are also available inside the hostel premises. 

IIT Madras Physics faculty is great. If you are interested in Solid State Technology, the M.Tech program is ideal for you. However, the placement opportunities are limited. If you are interested in research, you will get good exposure through the degree. If you want to pursue a Ph.D. maintain a good academic record. Do various projects that can reflect your capabilities. 

Admissions into IIT Madras are possible through ranks ranging from 1-10000 depending on the category, branch, number of seats available, etc. To make the most out of IIT resources make sure you have clarity of goals and know what and why you are doing. IIT Madras JEE Advanced Cutoff 2022 for General Category for various branches is listed below. The overall cutoff for JEE-Advanced is 167 - 10837 rank. Courses Cutoff Rank B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 167 B. Tech Electrical Engineering 985 B.Tech Engineering Physics 2037 B.Sc + M.Sc Physics 2488 B. Tech Mechanical Engineering 2677 B.Tech Aerospace Engineering 3707 B.Tech Chemical Engineering 4334 BTech Civil Engineering 5855 B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 5947

Both IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are highly reputed institutes, and both have excellent electrical engineering departments. It is challenging to declare one institute as definitively better than the other as both are highly regarded and have their unique strengths. However, here are some points to consider that might help you in making a decision: In terms of faculty, both IIT Delhi and IIT Madras have highly qualified and experienced professors, who are experts in their fields. However, the research output of IIT Delhi's electrical department is slightly higher than that of IIT Madras. In terms of infrastructure and facilities, both institutes are well-equipped with state-of-the-art labs and equipment. However, IIT Madras has a larger and more extensive campus, which includes several research centers and facilities, making it a hub for cutting-edge research in the field of electrical engineering. Both institutes have excellent placement records, with several reputed companies visiting the campus for recruitment. However, IIT Delhi has a slightly higher average placement package compared to IIT Madras. Choosing between the two ultimately comes down to personal preferences and priorities. If you value research and a wider range of facilities, IIT Madras may be a better choice. However, if you prioritize placement opportunities and slightly higher research output, IIT Delhi may be the better choice.