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What is the eligibility for getting admission in IIT Bhubaneshwar?
Find below the eligibility and selection details for popular IIT Bhubaneshwar courses:
Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
BE/BTech | Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate from a recognised board | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
ME/MTech | BTech degree with at least 60% aggregate from a recognised university | GATE + COAP Counselling |
MSc | Graduation with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised university | IIT JAM + CCMN counselling |
PhD (integrated courses) | Master's degree in the relevant discipline | IIT JAM |
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Is the BS-MS program at IGDTUW worth pursuing? With a CUET score of 416/1000 (General, Delhi girl), what are my admission chances?
The BS-MS program at IGDTUW is worth pursuing if your main goal is research and final aim to transition into tech/corporate roles.
With a CUET score of 416/1000 (General category, Delhi female candidate), your admission chances are borderline to moderate.
Upvote IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027. The exam dates are Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.
Upvote How many students actually get into IITs each year?
Only around 17,000 to 18,000 seats are available across all 23 IITs combined every year. This makes IIT admission one of the most competitive processes globally, with Lacs of students appearing for JEE Main annually.
Upvote No, JEE Advanced is compulsory for admission into any of the 23 IITs across India. To be eligible for JEE Advanced, you first need to qualify JEE Main and rank among the top candidates. The exam tests deeper conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Only a limited number of top rank
Upvote Is choosing Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai BTech better than opting for a core branch at newer IITs?
BTech programme at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai is often preferred over newer IITs if your main goal is chemical research. The campus has legendary industry roots and specialised chemical equipment that newer institutes lack. However, IITs might offer better brand value for non-chemical
Upvote Some scholars believe that IIT is more difficult than Harvard University due to high cut-offs and lower acceptance rates. Out of 1.3 million students 16-17 thousand get selected in JEE Mains making the acceptance rate 1.23%, whereas the Harvard University acceptance rate is around 3-4%. The applicat
Upvote Why should a student choose Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology for a BTech over newer IITs?
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology has a legacy of over sixty years. Choosing a BTech here gives you highly stable lab setups. Newer IITs often lack mature campuses or deep industry connections. This college offers a massive network of successful old alumni. They help students secur
Upvote Can BTech graduates from Mysore colleges crack GATE and get into IITs or NITs?
Absolutely yes. Every year, BTech graduates from Mysore colleges successfully clear GATE and secure admissions in top institutions like IITs, NITs, and VTU itself for M.Tech programmes.
Apart from M.Tech admissions, a good GATE score also opens the door to PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) jobs i
Upvote No, IITs rely strictly on JEE Mains and JEE Advanced scores for admission. SAT scores could be considered for NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) but not for domestic candidates. Also, JEE scores open doors to more colleges other than IITs, which gives candidates a
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