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a week agoContributor-Level 10
According to VNIT Nagpur alumni, the institute offers a safe and balanced campus life. Students who reviewed the institute on Shiksha.com mentioned that cultural fests like Aarohi and technical fests like Axis keep campus life fun and lively. Students can also join various societies and clubs. There are technical clubs like Robotics, Coding, and Aeromodelling, and non-technical ones like dance, drama, and music societies. Students inclined towards sports can participate in fests and competitions in cricket, football, badminton, basketball, kabaddi, and more. Clean hostels, night canteens, and messes with vegetarian, non-vegetaria
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a week agoContributor-Level 9
Both colleges are well-known for its BTech courses. Where Techno BIT provides strong coding culture, and better placement opportunities, on the other hand, Calcutta Institute of Technology provides lush green campus and multi-tiered engineering programme. Students can choose the college as per their requirements.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
The IIT Dhandbad GATE cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category ranged from 239 to 597 in the first round. As per this range, the most and least competitive branches for admission were MTech CSE and MTech in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering, respectively.
Students can check out the table below to know the IIT Dhandbad MTech cutoff 2026 for various branches.
| Course | IIT Dhandbad MTech cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering | 239 |
| M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering | 263 |
| M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 286 |
| M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology | 300 |
| M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 325 |
| M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering | 338 |
| M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering | 338 |
| M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology | 338 |
| M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering | 364 |
| M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering | 391 |
| M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 404 |
| M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering | 416 |
| M.Tech. in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation | 430 |
| M.Tech. in Structural Engineering | 439 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC) | 441 |
| M.Tech. in Mining of Critical Minerals | 441 |
| M.Tech. in Power System Engineering | 446 |
| M.Tech. in Data Analytics | 449 |
| M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering | 451 |
| M.Tech. in Geomatics | 461 |
| M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management | 474 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP) | 495 |
| M.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 499 |
| M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering | 512 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design) | 540 |
| M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 579 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 597 |
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
The score needed for admission would depend on the category, chosen specialisation, and round you are applying to. The IIT Dhanbad GATE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for various MTech course specialisations.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 456 to 762. As per this range, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest branch for admission. Students can check the table below to know the first round cutoff for all other branches. The cutoff for other rounds and categories will vary.
| Course | |
M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering | 456 |
| M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering | 465 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Manufacturing Engineering | 478 |
| M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 485 |
| M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering | 488 |
| M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology | 488 |
| M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 489 |
| M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering | 512 |
| M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology | 518 |
| M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering | 532 |
| M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering | 537 |
| M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 541 |
| M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering | 542 |
| M.Tech. in Structural Engineering | 569 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design) | 571 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Thermal Engineering | 571 |
| M.Tech. in Power System Engineering | 572 |
| M.Tech. in Mining of Critical Minerals | 573 |
| M.Tech. in Data Analytics | 587 |
| M.Tech. in Geomatics | 593 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC) | 593 |
| M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives | 599 |
| M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering | 601 |
| M.Tech. in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation | 601 |
| M.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 636 |
| M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management | 651 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP) | 666 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design) | 686 |
| M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 754 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 762 |
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, gyms are available at VNIT Nagpur. In the hostel blocks, there are separate gyms for boys and girls. Additionally, there is an indoor central sports complex with dedicated cardio and weight training facilities. As per the student reviews available on Shiksha.com, the gyms are "big", "well-equipped", and trainers are also available.
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a week agoContributor-Level 6
A total of 144 students registered and 132 students were placed IIIT Kalyani BTech placement 2025. Out of the total students placed, 63 students were placed On-Campus and 69 students were placed Off-Campus. 7 students opted for higher studies.
The the highest and average package offered during BTech placements 2025 was INR 44 LPA and INR 9.27 LPA. Btech placement percentage recorded this year was 91.66%. Therefore, we can conclude that IIIT Kalyani offers decent placements to students.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Cardiff Met Uni advises students to work no more than 16 hours per week while studying. A UK student visa allows students to work for a max of 20 hours per week during the term time.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
This is one of the most debated questions among fashion design aspirants in India. NIFT is a government institute with lower fees, stronger brand value, and a more competitive admission process.
Pearl Academy on the other hand, is a private college with more flexible admission criteria, modern infrastructure, and strong industry tie-ups. If you can crack the NIFT entrance exam, it is the better choice for most students. But if NIFT does not work out, Pearl Academy is a solid backup that still gives you good industry exposure and placement opportunities.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you absolutely can. Most top fashion design colleges in India do not require a prior design background for admission. What they look for is creativity, observation skills, and your performance in the entrance exam which usually includes a creative ability test, situation test, and personal interview. Colleges like NIFT and NID conduct their own entrance exams that test your design thinking rather than textbook knowledge. So even if you come from a Science or commerce background, you can crack these exams with the right preparation.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Westcliff Uni is a legit fine option for Indian students interested in a Day 1 CPT MBA. Its value lies in its flexible, affordable work authorization rather than academic prestige.
Pros of Westcliff's MBA
- Allows working off-campus from day 1 of studies
- Authorizes and renews CPT each semester
- Limited on-site attendance required
- STEM-designated MBA concentrations (like IT Management) to make you eligible for the 36-month OPT extension
Cons of Westcliff Uni MBA:
- Smaller alumni network
- Does not qualify for the cap-exempt H-1B master's cap quota
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a week agoContributor-Level 9
Techno BIT offers BTech programmes across multiple specialisations along with placement support and campus facilities. Students can access the fee structure by comparing it with the opportunities and resources available at the institute.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
The IIT Dhanbad GATE cutoff 2026 ranged from 456 to 762 in the first round for the General AI category.
The IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the M.Tech course and its various specialisations in the form of scores. The cutoff was out for different All India quota categories, like General, OBC, SC, etc. Students who want admission at IIT Dhanbad have to give the GATE exam and then appear for the counselling process. For more information, click here.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, VNIT Nagpur has been consistently ranked by NIRF over the past few years. The institute was ranked by NIRF under three categories in 2025. The VNIT Nagpur NIRF Rankings 2025 for various categories are mentioned below:
- Overall - #86
- Engineering - #44
- Architecture & Planning - #10
(NOTE: NIRF Rankings 2026 are yet to be released).
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
IBS Hyderabad MBA tuition fees is INR 17.01 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
IBS Hyderabad PhD total tuition fees is INR 24,000 - INR 4.8 lakh. To confirm admission, students must pay fees. IBS Hyderabad fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
Cardiff Met offers housing options for Indian students. They can live in the student halls of residences - Plas Gwyn halls and Cyncoed halls. Rooms types available in these residence halls are-
- Ensuite or shared facility rooms
- Catered or self catered
- Classic, Classic Plus, and Premium
Cardiff Met also provides ensuite rooms to students via private halls located near the campus.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
The average package at ISME Bangalore ranges between INR 8 LPA and INR 9 LPA for its flagship PGDM programmes as per 2026 placements. The highest package offered recently stands between INR14.5 LPA and INR18 LPA.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
To apply for IBS Hyderabad, students must complete Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate and above marks with English as a medium of instruction and Post Graduate in Management with specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Operations with at least 55% aggregate. The final selection is absed on scores in last qualifying exam and UGC-NET/ Entrance Test + Micro Presentation + Technical cum Personal Interview.
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
The IIT Dhanbad GATE COAP cutoff 2026 ranged from 456 to 762 for the General AI category in the first round. Hence, students need at least 456 to be considered for admission.
The cutoff was released for the various other AI quota categories for the first round. Students can check the table below to know the cutoff for other categories.
| Category | IIT Dhanbad GATE COAP cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 456 - 762 |
| OBC | 320 - 698 |
| SC | 239 -597 |
| ST | 285 - 586 |
| EWS | 331 - 739 |
| PWD | 222 - 461 |
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a week agoContributor-Level 10
BDes fees at NMIMS, Mumbai is currently unknown for this year. Institute will reveal BDes fees once admission process is over. Last year, BDes fees at NMIMS, Mumbai stood at INR 20 lakh. This fees was charged in four equal installments of INR 5 Lacs each.
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