Saturday, March 26, 2016

Pune Boy from IIT bags Rs 2 Crore job offer from Google

Abishek Pant, a student of Computer Science programme at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur has broken all placement records on receiving a job offer of Rs 2 crore per annum from Google, say newspaper reports.

The 22 year old boy who hails from Pune had to go through several interview rounds before making it to the design solutions cell at Google. Pant will be joining the organisation in September, 2016. The final year student had interned with Google, California for a period of three months, earlier this year.

Born and brought up in US, the CBSE Class 10 topper was brought to India in the year 2006 when his family decided to shift to Pune. Initially, his family seemed quite worried about him adapting to the Indian education system. But the boy who was studying in Delhi Public School, responded well and obtained 97.6 per cent in his Class 10 Board Exams.

Abhishek has also surpassed Chetan Kakkar, who was offered a package of Rs 1.27 crore per annum from Google. Chetan, a final year student of DTU's Information Technology department will be joining Google, California with a remuneration of Rs 1,25,74,200 ($1,90,000) after the completion of his programme in the year 2016.

IIT Placements & Internships: How does one prepare for an IT company interview such as Oracle?

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Vivek Verma, IIT Delhi, Maths and Computing, 2013

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It’s possible for you to get into Oracle with decent preparation. You need to do Computer programming basics which include one programming language (C++ preferred over java), OOP concepts and translating ideas to code. Then you need to know Data structures, the very basic ones like linked lists etc and manipulating them along with trees. Binary trees are important. A lot of interview questions and written exams would be around trees. They are the easiest to ask and almost all companies would ask a lot about trees. You can do standard questions and you’ll be fine. After this a course of Algorithms is required.

The placement process of Oracle here at IIT Delhi consisted of a test first and then interviews. The test had an English section (very basic), a data observation section (in this you had to look at a table with data and find faulty stuff etc.), a section on aptitude (you would be able to do this), a section on DBMS and a programming section (questions on trees, questions where code is given and you give the answer, or fill the blank with code where options are given).

For the interviews I was asked to write the code for merge sort on paper. Sorting techniques are important. I was also asked why I didn’t know C/C++ (I’ve only done Java) . It was fine other than that. They also asked me a puzzle: a flower in a pond grows to 2 times its size in a day. If it covers the pond completely in 10 days then how long does it take to cover 25% of the pond? It’s easy. That was most of it and they were in the mood for selecting me (I have a decent GPA which also contributes I guess).

IIT – A Look at the Life after IIT JEE

Bhavana Singh August 14, 2014 The IITian Life 3 Comments

JEE Main and JEE Advanced are deemed to be the toughest entrance exams in the country. Some students quit a couple of months before the exam due to a number of reasons. However, a large number of candidates dare to take up the test and clears the same with flying colors.

IIT – A Look at the Life after IIT JEE

A good number of students believe that JEE is the end and they does not need to take IIT’s academic curriculum seriously. It is due to such attitude many students suffer in their first test after entering IITs.

Here we bring to you a common story/problem of different students who cleared IIT JEE to join the top notch – Indian Institutes of Technology.

LIFE AFTER IIT JEE

INSTANCE # 1 – IIT STUDENTS STRUGGLE IN FIRST YEAR

Although JEE aspirants score top marks in Class 12th and IIT JEE test, a few of these candidates fail miserably in main subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics after they enter IITs.

A popular national daily published the data revealed by IIT Madras, which says that out of 840 students, the following number of students failed to clear the First and Second Semester Exam conducted by IIT Madras.


	10.73%	N/A

According to the former Deputy Director of IITM, the reason for such low scores is lack of seriousness among students in the first year towards IIT system. According to him, students want to enjoy their life in the initial period of their entry in the IITs.

Also, IIT professors opines that the teaching pattern in the IITs is far different from the style adopted in coaching centers, which makes understanding and grasping difficult for the candidates in first year.

IITs has also come up with initiatives like Mentor System and shifting workshop courses to seminar to reduce the course burden of students in the first year.

INSTANCE # 2 – STUDENTS FROM IIT BOMBAY FINDS IT DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH

According to a report, about one-tenth of freshers at IIT Bombay find it challenging to communicate in English language. Although, it cannot be determined from student’s communication whether he/she is a bright student, it is important to at least understand and speak the basic English.

Due to problem in English communication, a number of students fail in their academics in IITs. According to the senior student mentors of the Institute Student Mentorship Programme (ISMP), the main reason behind this problem is a majority of students at IIT Bombay has a job-centric approach rather than long-term goals. Many students after getting admission in IITB, feels that they have reached their goal.

Senior student mentors suggest that, every student at IITB should have an industry-based approach that will help them groom themselves properly.

IITs are in talks with British Council to conduct formal structured classes for new students at IITB, who are weak in English.

INSTANCE # 3 – STUDENTS FROM IIT BOMBAY ARE COPYCATS

A student survey at IIT Bombay revealed that that a big number of IITB students are copycats. A large percentage of students have been found copying either consciously or unconsciously. Known as the brightest brains of the country, students at IIT Bombay are founded indulging in different types of cheating, starting from copy and paste work to complete assignments, wrongful representation in resumes and copying from a friend’s book.

Sources say that a strict approach and stringent attitude is required to be taken to control such activities in the campus.

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Life at IITK - Harshita Srivastava, IIT Kanpur

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IITs - the "dream land" for all the science stream school students and aspiring engineers. You too might have fantasized the life in an IIT. I, Harshita Srivastava, second year undergraduate student at IIT Kanpur, am glad to give you a glimpse of life at IITK.

Being a resident of Kanpur, I had visited IITK several times during my school days. The sprawling lush green campus, where you are in constant synchronicity with the nature – captivated me! The aura inside the campus - sui generis! The desire to be an IITian - unmatchable! All these factors pulled me towards this institute like anything! Finally becoming a student of this prestigious institution was a dream come true for me.

Studying at IITK - one of India's most prestigious institutions, is a great achievement in itself. The awesome campus life, the "bullah - kaatna" (chatting) with friends, treats for almost anything; add to the unforgettable and really cherished memories for life. Not only for the student, but also for the parents, it's a matter of pride that their ward is studying in an IIT. The biggest motivation behind this success has been my parents.

"A building at IIT Kanpur" by Johannes Bader - IIT Kanpur Uploaded by Ekabhishek. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 viaWikimedia Commons.

21st July 2013- the day I joined IIT Kanpur as a student. To be honest, I was full of apprehensions; what would be the IITK culture like; what would be the attitude of the seniors towards the juniors, etc. But I gradually got assimilated in the IITK culture and just started loving it! Here, the juniors address seniors by their names; hence the gap between the juniors and the seniors is quite altered.

The IIT culture is known to be awesome! IITK is typically known for the "Family Culture". The student guides are addressed as "amma" or "baapu" by their respective "bachche". The amma of your amma is your "nani" and so on. Same goes with the boys too. One develops a bonding between ones sisters, brothers, amma, baapu, etc. Birthdays are pretty special. On your birthday, all your sisters or brothers would bring a cake for you and then you have to treat them. The seniors are very affectionate too and are always ready to offer a helping hand All of this makes IITK a home away from home.

Life comes on a high-speed track once you are inside the IIT. The 24X7 high speed LAN internet connections reckon this speed the most! Even in midst of highly demanding study schedules and pressure to make the most of these four years, students find some time to hang out with friends at campus. In IITK, the most famous hangout places are CCD (Cafe Coffee Day; I personally love the place), OAT (Open Air Theatre) and MT. The "MT ki chai" is quite famous in the campus. The PG halls' (hostels) canteens are really good if you want to enjoy tasty food at lower costs. IITK campus is simply BEAUTIFUL!

In IITs, we currently have male to female ratio of about 10:1. This is a not so cool thing. Especially at IITK, it is said that the number of peacocks in the campus outnumbers the female candidates!

I remember the first day at IITK when our Director addressed us and said, “The students are the most important and precious part of this institute. The reputation of the institute is created by its students. Now you are a part of this institute and the institute is an integral part of your life. No matter where you go in life, you will always be an IITian”. He was so right!

About me :- I am Harshita Srivastava and am pursuing B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in biological sciences and bioengineering. I am born & brought up in Kanpur. I aim to become an entrepreneur. In my free time I like to write, sketch, listen to songs and play lawn tennis.

How to Prepare for IIT JEE

http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-IIT-JEE

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), formerly the India Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) is a standardized test used for admission to engineering programs in India. The JEE, which replaced the IIT-JEE in 2013, is comprised of multiple-choice questions that test the applicant's knowledge in several engineering-related fields. The JEE is offered at two levels: JEE Main and JEE Advanced, the latter being required for certain selective programs. Like with any serious academic test, thorough preparation is key to earn a good score on the JEE.

Part1
Knowing the Exam
1. 1
  Understand the structure of the Main exam. The JEE Main lasts three hours and consists of 90 multiple-choice questions. The exam consists of three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section contains 30 questions. All sections are weighed equally.^[1]
  
  For each question answered correctly, four points are awarded. For each incorrect answer, one point is deducted. No points are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
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  Understand the structure of the Advanced exam. The JEE Advanced is structured differently than the main exam. The advanced exam covers the same three topics: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. However, unlike the main exam, the advanced exam is divided into two three-hour long papers, each divided into three sections (one for each topic). The papers are organized as follows: ^[2]
  
  Paper One: Each section contains 10 multiple choice questions with one correct answer, five multiple choice questions with one or more correct answers, and five questions that require the test taker to provide a single-digit answer.
  
  Paper Two: Each section contains eight multiple choice questions with one correct answer, eight questions that require responding to a reading passage, and several "matching list"-type questions.
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  Know the topics covered by each test. Though both the JEE Main and JEE Advanced cover the same three subjects (physics, chemistry, and mathematics), the precise topics covered and the difficulty of the individual questions will vary between the two tests.To gain a sense for the topics you may be expected to know for each test, consult the official test syllabi for the Main and Advanced exams, both of which are available in free PDF form from official test resources online.^[3]^[4] Below are just a few examples of the topics you may encounter on the test — these lists are by no means complete or definitive:
  
  Physics: Kinematics, laws of motion, gravity, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, electronic devices.
  
  Chemistry: States of matter, atomic structure, redox reactions, chemical kinetics, environmental chemistry, periodic groups, basic organic chemistry principles.
  
  Mathematics: Quadratic equations, mathematical induction, sequences and series, matrices, integral calculus, differential equations, coordinate geometry.
Part2
Using Study Aids
Using Official Resources
1. 1
  Use official mock tests. The simplest, most effective way to prepare for the JEE is simply to do the test itself. Mock tests are available for free from the official JEE website. These tests mirror the actual JEE in terms of structure, format, and content and can be accessed entirely through your computer — no physical testing materials are required. Completing mock tests gives you the valuable experience of working through the JEE (and, in the process, finding your strengths and weaknesses) in advance of the actual exam.
  
  Note that while mock tests mimic computer-based versions of the JEE almost perfectly, paper-based versions of the JEE will require you to record your answers by hand on an official answer sheet — for obvious reasons, online mock tests can't replicate this part of the testing experience.
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  Use question papers from past exams. Another important resource for applicants looking to pass the JEE are the question papers from past tests (freely available on the official JEE website). Unlike the mock tests, which have questions specifically made for them, JEE question papers contain the exact questions included on past exams, making them a very valuable resource.
  
  Because the JEE is relatively new (the exam replaced the old IIT-JEE in 2013), only question papers from 2014 are available. However, since the test is offered multiple times per year, as of late 2014, eight papers have been published, offering plenty of practice material. In addition, question papers for the old IIT-JEE (also available online) will cover most of the same topics.
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  Consult the official JEE FAQ for general questions. This article covers most of what of what a JEE aspirant will need to prepare for the exam, but it's not intended to be a substitute for official JEE test resources. If you're ever unsure about some aspect of the JEE (like, for instance, how to apply, what the eligibility requirements are for public students, and so on), try consulting the JEE FAQ. The FAQ can provide you with the answers to frequently asked questions about the JEE, thus ensuring that you don't have to waste any valuable study time finding the answers elsewhere.
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  Keep up-to-date with official bulletins. Over time, the JEE can (and has) changed. Tests may be rescheduled, results may be re-interpreted, and the topics covered may change. To ensure that you have the absolute best chance of doing well on the JEE, stay up to speed with official JEE bulletins, which are published as they are released on the official JEE website.
  
  As an example of the sort of valuable information that may be released in a JEE bulletin, one recent bulletin contained important information on test takers' eligibility for admission to various Indian engineering and architectural programs.
Using Unofficial Resources
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  Use third-party question resources. The official JEE site is generally the most reputable source for test prep materials, but it is far from the only place to find sample questions, practice tests, and other valuable resources. A variety of third-party organizations and agencies also provide JEE test prep materials (some are for free; others cost money). However, since these third parties may not always be reputable or certified, it's important to use discretion and only rely on sources that appear legitimate when studying for the JEE.
  
  One great source for JEE test questions is Khan Academy. This relatively well-known academic site offers free educational material on a huge variety of topics and even has a page dedicated specifically to JEE test prep.^[5]
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  Buy test prep books. In addition to online resources, JEE test prep materials are also available in physical form. Test prep books, brochures, pamphlets, and more are available at academic bookstores. The price (and legitimacy) of these materials can vary — try to choose materials that are officially certified by JEE-administering agencies and contain practice tests, questions from old tests, and so on.
  
  It's also a wise idea to pick books that contain full solutions with explanations (and not just answers) for every question — this way, if you don't understand a question, you'll get the luxury of being walked through the question step-by-step, rather than having to piece the solution together based off the final answer.
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  Review your notes from school. If you've been a diligent student, you may have access to great test-prep resources and not even realize it! Dig up your notes from physics, chemistry, and mathematics classes you've attended and review them, taking time to highlight important topics for further review. If you have access to old problems, consider going through some of these as well for extra practice.
  
  Some students may find it useful to read old textbooks directly — if this is the case for you, feel free to. However, for many, the "dense" way material is presented in many textbooks can make it almost impenetrable, so this may not be a great use of your test prep time.
Part3
Using Your Study Time Wisely
1. 1
  
  Start as early as possible. When it comes to preparing for the JEE, the earlier you start, the better. Studying for the JEE is a serious undertaking, especially if you plan on taking the JEE Advanced. It's also one that can have a significant impact on your professional future — a great score on the JEE can make it much easier to get into the engineering program of your choosing. For these reasons, some people choose to start studying years before they'll need to actually take the JEE.^[6] Though this probably isn't necessary if you've been attentive to your studies, for the best score, you will probably want to begin as early as practical — at least a few months before your test date.
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  Spend the most time studying your weakest topics. As you study for the JEE, you'll want to devote some time to every topic, even if you're already confident that you know some of them very well. However, to get the best score possible, you'll want to devote the majority of your time to the topics that you're not confident in. Doing this ensures you get the biggest improvement possible from your studying effort.
  
  If you're not sure how to allocate your time, try reviewing your grades from school — spend your most time studying the subjects that you get the poorest marks in.
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  Eliminate your personal distractions as you study. In the months before the JEE, you want to make the most of your time — you don't want to waste an hour (or more) fooling around for every hour you spend studying. To avoid distractions like TV, video games, and other forms of digital entertainment, remove them from your life temporarily. For instance, if you're having a hard time giving up your video games, you may want to try leaving your game system at a friend's house until the test is over.
  
  Try to use the internet only for study purposes. Don't waste your study time on games or social networking until the exams are over. If you can't seem to overcome these online distractions, try downloading and installing a productivity app (most browsers will have these available for free in the browser store).
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  Time yourself as you take practice tests. When you practice individual problems in preparation for the JEE, a good rule of thumb is to take as long as you need to fully understand the problem and answer it correctly. However, when you take entire JEE practice tests, it's a smart idea to give yourself the same 180-minute time limit you would normally have to finish the test. Doing prepares you to account for the time limit when it will actually matter.
  
  You don't necessarily need to be able to complete the entire test within the time limit the first time you try to do so, but you should work to increase your speed so that you're able to finish the whole test in 180 minutes (with as few questions skipped as possible) by the date of the test.
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  Take care of your physical needs on test day. Past a certain point, additional studying prior to the JEE can actually be harmful. If you have to give up eating or sleeping properly in the days prior to the JEE to squeeze in last-minute studying, you're probably hurting your chances of getting the best grade that you can. Neglecting these basic physical functions can leave you drowsy and distracted on the day of the exam, making it tricky or even impossible to do your best. Take the time to relax, eat normally, and get plenty of sleep in the days before your test — if you've been studying all along, it's almost certainly the smartest thing to do.
  
  This advice isn't unique to the JEE. Neglecting your physical needs (especially sleep) before any test has been demonstrated to lower your score on average.^[7]