IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology

Hi,
There has always been a doubt in aspirants mind to join B-School or Non B-School i.e. we consider IIMS, IMT, MDI, IIFT etc. As B-Schools and IITs or say FMS (Lack of campus and proper B-School environment). So, let me go through various factors which differentiate between B-School and Non B-School. I will be talking about the campus life of VGSoM and in comparison to IMT-G. The First and the most important thing which you get with VGSoM is IIT Kharagpur brand name which is huge in India because it is the oldest IIT in India. Although, I would agree that it is best for Engineering but having Tag always helps in calling companies, guest lecturers, placements, high class faculty members etc.
College Life and Placements:
So, the biggest advantage of being in any IITs is small batch size and many companies visiting campus which makes sure that you surely get placed that too with descent package. Even for summer internships, many companies visit and everyone gets placed. This year for summer internships, the roles given were market analyst/risk analyst/sales and marketing/retail management. And the final placements figures can be found on VGSoM website where maximum roles provided were from consulting/analytics/operations and few roles for core marketing/sales and finance as well. In finance domain you get roles like risk analyst i.e. a company has decided to invest certain amount in certain field, you need to analyze the risk. In operations you have given a plant and you need to evaluate the different processes there. Profiles are also given by some companies like spencer. Major consulting companies also hire for consulting where consulting means analytics (business analysis) at the beginning and as you grow up the ladder, you start consulting your clients. Hostel life. Mess food is descent although if you might face some problems at the beginning if you are from north/west because there will always be difference in taste. I have written about VGSoM and given an overall view about MBA in IITs, hope it helps you decide between IITs and other B-Schools. Good luck.

Hi,
Speaking very frankly, except some negative review almost all are positive. University has to remain in touch with corporate world, so that students come to know about the practical implementation of their bookish knowledge, and it also helps them to remain knowledgeable about current happenings. Faculties also help students in this context. But, overall the reviews are very positive.
Fee Structure and Facilities:
Fee structure is feasible, as it is a government University. I mean, it is between the ranges of a common economical background student. In my course, it is Rs 1.40 lakhs for first 3 years and in Masters Level, it is around INR. 3,500. In Master's level for science subject, it is around INR. 3, 500 and in arts subject it is around INR. 2,500, as they do not have any laboratory sessions. So, it is quite normal corresponding to any government University.
Placement Wing
Technically University does not provide internship. But, one can do that on his own. Also, there is no placement cell at all. Department gives placement every year with the help of their alumni association and their faculties also help them in this context.
Hostel Facilities
The hostel infrastructure is quite good. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, and they are a far distance apart. Girls hostel have very strict restrictions about entry timings in evening. Every student has one single room and cupboard and desk inside the room. The bathroom and dining halls are clean enough.
Alumni:
Alumni network in department is very good. But, when it comes to entire University, it somehow tears apart. But, in every department annual reunion has organized by the senior most students and in that program many seniors come and share their experiences and helps recent students as much as they can.
Faculty:
Faculties are very good in University and they are helpful. But, some new recruits should be added, as number of faculty is now quite less. This is only for subject. But, in many department there are available teachers. Almost every teacher of each department is helpful. They also guide their Ph.D students and mentor them to achieve big success in life.
Campus Life:
Every department has their own labs including computer and other research instruments. Besides, there is a central lab computing facility and one central library. Almost every year sports meet has organized by sports department and sometimes many department have played different matches respect to their own interest.