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How was your experience of doing an MS in the mechanical engineering department at IIT Madras?
IIT Madras is a tremendous college. The ambiance, the seniors, the faculty all are outstanding and cooperative. Being a part of IIT Madras, I can say that the institution provides for a competitive learning field for engineering and career options.
- MS is a research-oriented program that provides for its students to enhance their research skills. It requires the students to take an active participation in research studies at IIT Madras.
- Candidates are selected based on their GATE score, UG CGPA and Interview performance, similar to M.Tech candidates’ selection.
- The candidates are provided with the opportunity for Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship of 12,400 per month upto 3 years.
- An MS student has a beneficial edge as the students get to work directly with the professor in their chosen field of research.
Exposure:
- Research Scholars day: It is an opportunity for the research scholars to go beyond their limitations of their laboratories and witness research and gain first-hand experience.
- Shaastra:is an annual technical festival of IIT Madras. The festival lasts for four days and four knights during the beginning week of January. It attracts participation from the diverse parts of India. Shaastra provides for the students a platform to showcase their scientific and engineering talents.
- A Global Outreach: a number of opportunities are offered to the students to travel abroad and attend international conferences.
MS candidates have been placed in vast numbers with great offers. You will get to learn a lot and build yourself up for your career ahead. You will get industrial exposure, seminars and internships also. Conducted by big companies like Cognizant, PwC, etc. You would not regret having gone for it, as the college life here is fun and quite happening.
What are the placement scenarios for an MS (research program) for mechanical at IIT Madras?
The placement scenarios for an MS (research program) in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras depend on several factors, including the student's research area, academic performance, skills, and experience. Generally, students who have completed their MS (research program) in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras have good placement opportunities in both academia and industry.
- Academic Placements: Graduates from the MS (research program) in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras have the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields in top-ranked universities in India and abroad. Students who wish to pursue an academic career can also apply for postdoctoral positions in prestigious universities or research institutes.
- Industrial Placements: Graduates from the MS (research program) in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras can also pursue a career in the industry. Mechanical engineers are in high demand in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and robotics. Graduates from IIT Madras are highly valued by the industry and can expect to receive competitive salary packages.
In addition to the above, students who have completed their MS (research program) in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras can also explore entrepreneurship opportunities, research and development positions in government agencies, and consulting roles in engineering firms.
While placement opportunities are an important consideration, students should also choose their career paths based on their interests, skills, and long-term goals.
How should I prepare for MS Mechanical test at IIT Madras?
The written test for MS Mechanical has 3 major topics to choose from: Design; Thermal; and Manufacturing.
The section you chose has to be necessarily the same for both written and interview. There are a total of 12 questions in the written test - 10 questions from chosen section and 2 questions from Maths.
Every question carries equal marks (2 marks). Usually, 8 questions are numerical based while the rest 4 are theoretical. Numerical questions were based on engineering topics like SOM, Tom, and Mechanics while theoretical questions were highly conceptual. One has to answer around 8-9 questions to get shortlisted for the interview
Once the shortlisted candidates' list is released, you are required to go for document verification. You will be informed of your interview date as well. You might be asked to bring a copy of your first-year project along with you and will be asked questions related to it.
Once summoned, you will be asked to select 3 different projects out of 3 different specializations. (Thermal/design/manufacturing) for the MS course. You will be asked basic questions from the topic you have prepared beforehand and sometimes additional mathematics questions are also asked.
Overall, the interview is not as difficult as it seems and enough preparation will get you through.
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