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Research Admissions (PhD/MTech(Research)) 2021

The provisional merit list of candidates selected for cds research program 2021 following the online oral research interviews can be found here, important dates.

• Online Oral Interviews  May 17 – 21, 2021

Application Eligibility

• B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent degree in any discipline, or
• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or
• Masters in Computer Application or Graduates of 4-year Bachelor of Science programmes (B.S).
• GATE/NET JRF score is required for students with a BE/BTech/B.S/M.Sc./MCA.
• GATE/NET JRF is not required for students with a B.E./B.Tech/B.S. from Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (IIT/IISER/NIT, etc.) , with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 out of 10 applying for a Ph.D.
• Students with a B.E./B.Tech/B.S. are eligible to apply for a direct Ph.D. This is encouraged.
• Complete details are on the IISc admissions page .
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Overview of the Admission Process

Research activities at the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) are categorized into two streams:  Computational Science (CD S -CP)  and  Computer and Data systems (CD S -CS) . The admissions process is common to both streams.  The admission process for the Aug 2021 cycle comprises two phases. Phase I will be an  online written test  on the HackerEarth platform, which serves as a screening test and Phase II will be an  online oral  interview  only for the candidates qualified in the aptitude test conducted in Phase I. 

Candidates shortlisted for the  online written test (Phase I) would have already received a call letter email from IISc with the date and the timing for your test (May 7, 10 AM – 11:30 AM). This online written test is of duration 75 minutes, which will serve as a screening test. This will have multiple choice and programming questions.  You would have already received an email from the CDS department on May 3rd about the online test instructions such as the test link, rules, guidelines, practice test, etc.  

The Phase II  o nline o ral interview  is only for shortlisted students based on the online written screening test conducted in Phase I. The date and time of the online oral interview have already been mentioned in the call letter sent to you from IISc. Only shortlisted candidates need to attend the online oral interview.  Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their oral interview details along with a link to the interview -via- an email from CDS after the online written test.  This oral interview will be through video conferencing with a panel of CDS faculty using Microsoft Teams. The interview can last up to 45 minutes. The performance of the candidate in the online interview will contribute to their overall interview marks. The syllabus for the test and the interview is given below. 

About a week before the oral interview, the shortlisted candidates will be sent an email from the CDS department to fill an  online student information Google form . This must be completed and submitted in order to participate in the oral interview. As part of this, they should choose up to three labs for which they will be considered. Labs accepting students for Aug 2021 and more details about the requirements for these labs are described in the CDS Admission brochure below.

Online Written  Screening Test  

The Phase I online written test comprises of objective and programming test will be conducted using the HackerEarth online platform. Candidates will need a  desktop/laptop with  an  internet connection, Chrome, Firefox or Safari browser s , and a webcam . Candidates will be soon sent an email from the CDS department with a link to the online test a few days before the test date. The test will be enabled at the start of your session and will last for 75  mins.  It has to be completed in a single sitting. You will need to create a  free  HackerEarth  account  to take the test. You MUST use the  same email address  as the one used for your IISc Admissions Application. Please do this ahead of time. That email will also have another link to let you take a  practice test , test your browser and webcam, and get familiar with the HackerEarth platform. These practice questions are not from the test syllabus. Candidates may take the practice test as many times as they want. Candidates should get familiar with the programming IDE, compilation and testing interface of HackerEarth to ensure that the programming questions are attempted properly. 

This online written test will have 9 questions. There will be 7 multiple-choice questions (each carrying 5 points) and 2 programming questions (with 5 and 10 points). The  topics  for the objective test are: 

• Combinatorics, Linear Algebra/Matrices, Probability, Plotting, Data Structures and Algorithms. 

The programming languages that you can use are  C, C++  and  Java . The HackerEarth interface will allow you to type the program, compile it and run test cases, all within the browser. We will provide a basic code template for reading and writing the inputs and outputs for each problem. The candidates should focus on the actual code logic, and brush up on concepts such as if/then/else conditions and for loops.  Students are encouraged to first solve the problems that they are comfortable with and then move on to more difficult problems.  A sample test is available here .

Online oral  Interview over Video Conference  

Students who qualify in the online screening test will attend an oral interview over a video conference before a CDS faculty committee. We will use  Microsoft Te ams . Details will be provided separately over an email with a link to join. In the oral interview, you will be questioned on the following basic topics, and on advanced topics that are based on your lab preferences: 

Basic  Topics : Linear Algebra; Probability & Statistics; Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms; Numerical Methods; Ordinary Differential Equations; Discrete Mathematics.  Final year undergraduate level preparation is required. 

Advanced Topics:   You will be questioned on the topics related to labs selected in the student information Google form. The topics for each lab and the prior training expected are listed below. Candidates choosing a lab must be prepared on  at least one  of the lab-related interview topics. 

Note: Most labs give preference to applicants for the PhD program over the M.Tech (Research) program. Some labs may not even take any students for the M.Tech (Research) program. Students with a B.E./B.Tech. degree are also eligible to apply for the PhD program. 

Candidates for the PhD program should prepare well on their fundamentals, come with a focus and knowledge of the research areas they would like to target in their PhD and have clarity on the preferred lab(s) and the kind of work done in them. Review the research topics and the papers from the labs you are interested in.  The list of labs that are admitting students for Aug 2021 is mentioned in the CDS Admission brochure below:

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What is an m.tech ph.d degree.

M.Tech Ph.D is an integrated dual degree academic programme that combines two progressive degree courses postgraduate level M.Tech. and doctoral degree Ph.D. M.Tech is the abbreviated name of Master of Technology. Candidates Who have completed 10+2+4 level of technical education such as B.E., B.Arch. and B.Tech. are eligible for enrolling in M.Tech. Ph.D stands for Doctor of Philosophy, it is a higher level degree programme that can be pursued after completion of 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4 level of academic programmes.

In integrated M.Tech. Ph.D. course, M.Tech programme consists of four-semesters and Ph.D. programme after the completion of the M.Tech programme subject to the minimum grade required. The programme is designed to give in-depth display and hands-on Research and development experience to the applicants in the respective areas.

What is M.Tech. Ph.D. full form?

M.Tech. Ph.D stands for Master of Technology Doctor of Philosophy. M.Tech. Ph.D. is an integrated dual degree. M.Tech. Ph.D. is an integrated course of Master of Technology with Doctorate of Philosophy designed for students with scientific vigour for research and theoretical knowledge. It can be pursued after completing B.Tech . M.Tech is a postgraduate engineering degree programme awarded to applicants after fulfilment of two years of education in the engineering field. This degree signifies a specific branch of engineering , Whereas Ph.D. is a doctoral degree with an educational focus. It is usually a three-year duration programme, and aspirants need to accomplish the course within a maximum of five to six years. Although, the course term may differ from one institute to the other.

M.Tech Ph.D Highlights

M.tech. ph.d fee structure.

The fee structure of M.Tech. Ph.D varies from college to college. An M.Tech. with an integrated Ph.D is considered a higher level of study. Candidates who successfully complete a PhD get the recognition as Dr. as initial in their name. The average M.Tech. Ph.D fee is Rs. 300,000.

Why choose M.Tech Ph.D

There are several advantages for pursuing a dual degree programme, some of which we have mentioned below

Students who pursue an MTech Ph.D. programme get preference to earn M.Tech and PhD scholarships.

Applicants who are selected for the Integrated programme are eligible for International internships and Dual degrees from Top Universities in the World.

Students have the flexibility in design learning and research trajectories as a part of Interdisciplinary studies.

The Credits received from M.Tech in the integrated programme are assigned to the Ph.D. programme.

Time taken to receive both the M.Tech and Ph.D. is less in comparison to the integrated M.Tech Ph.D. Course.

M.Tech Ph.D Eligibility

Engineering Graduates under the 10+2+4 system are qualified to apply. A minimum of 6 point CGPA or 60 per cent is eligible to apply for the course For reserved category; change may vary in the percentage.

The Age limit should not be more than 28 years. As per govt rules age limit can vary for the reserved category students.

A valid GATE score will be an advantage.

Professional Society Examinations (similar to BE / B.Tech/ B.Arch .) approved by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE

Applicants whose final results are expected can also apply as per screening criteria.

Candidates shortlisted for the different positions are required to appear for an interview for selection at the assigned centres.

Final selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate along with his or academic performance in the interview.

Skills Required For M.tech PhD

An aspirant who pursues MTech. Ph.D needs to have a lot of concern and passion for the topic. The candidates should also be good with performing in-depth research and colluding the conclusions of research led by them. The candidates should be well-versed with written communication and have a functional writing capacity. They should also have :

M.Tech Ph.D Admission process

Provide details of all the marks/GPA of all examinations taken. If GPA is out of ten, multiply by ten.

Mention the expected date of the completion of degree exam and enter the available marks up to the last examination

Mention the college and the university name to which it is affiliated.

Verify Email address, Postal addresses and phone numbers correctly so that the call letter can be sent to the home address.

Keep scanned copies of recent photographs (jpg/png/ jpeg formats; sizes less than 250 kb ), pdf files of mark sheets and certificates. For the interview, one needs to take their original documents.

Instructions for filling out the Application form:

Keep scanned copies of recent photographs (jpg/png/ jpeg formats; sizes less than 250 kb ), pdf files of mark sheets and certificates. For the interview, one needs to take their original documents

Top M.Tech Ph.D Entrance Examinations

CSIR-UGC NET: CSIR UGC NET stands for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Union Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is a national level examination conducted by NTA. It is conducted twice a year in online mode only. The examination is conducted to select eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellowship and provide them appointment as lecturers in universities and colleges in India.

GATE: GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is organised by IIT Kharagpur. Those who want to take the examination are required to check for notifications and send applications through the official website of the IIT Kharagpur. It is conducted for providing admissions in postgraduate level engineering and architectural programmes.

JEST: JEST stands for Joint Entrance Screening Test. The organising body of JEST is the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. It is conducted to provide admissions in PhD or integrated PhD programmes in physics, theoretical computer science, computational biology or neuroscience. It is recognised by the Science and Engineering Research Board as the National Eligibility Test (NET).

GPAT: GPAT stands for Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test. It is a national level entrance examination conducted to provide admissions in M.Pharm. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency. The duration of the examination is three hours. The examination is conducted in online mode.

The other entrance examinations are DBT JRF and NBHM Screening Test.

M.Tech. Ph.D. Cut off

A cut-off is the minimum eligibility criteria set by academic authorities to provide admissions in colleges to eligible candidates who apply for enrolment in academic courses based on their performance in the previously passing examination or in the entrance examination. Those who score more or equivalent to the announced cut off are eligible for further enrolling in the academic programme by completing the further steps involved in the admission process.

Popular Engineering Colleges in India

We have provided below a list of popular engineering colleges in India . Candidates wishing to pursue engineering as a career may enroll in these colleges after fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria.

Top Engineering Colleges accepting GATE scores

We have provided below a list of top engineering colleges that accept GATE scores to provide admissions in postgraduate engineering and technical courses. Candidates may check top engineering colleges in their cities to pursue a M.Tech., M.Arch. or other technical courses of master’s level from the list provided below. They must acquire a GATE score to apply for admissions in the colleges.

M.Tech Ph.D Course Structure

M.Tech PhD is a two+three years full-time course divided into two parts. During the first three academic years, students must complete:

Ten lecture courses where each course lasts one semester.

A short course

A laboratory rotation course

Two short research projects

An extended research project

Research Methodology course programme ( This course programme is assessed with a Pass or Fail basis)

The research projects( Project A and Project B) last for seven-eight weeks. The two projects are carried out during the second semester of the first year. Both projects are done under different administrators. During the third semester, students start with the second project(Project C). The project must be completed by the third semester.

M.Tech. P.hD. students will receive course credits associated with the course structure. The credits may vary from one institution to another. However, the details of the credit for most institutions are as follows:

Credit for the ten lecture courses (40 credits)

Credit for the one short course (2 credits)

Credit for Lab rotation course (10 credits)

Credit for projects- project A and Projects B (24 credits)

Credit for M.Tech Project (24 credits)

The overall credit validation is calculated for 100 credit marks.

Hence, by completing these courses and the projects during the academic year and achieving 75 credits, excluding the M.Tech project credits, students are considered eligible to register for the Doctoral programme.

MTech PhD Syllabus

The course structure for the Subject varies from one university to another.

Syllabus for Semesters 1 and 2

Syllabus for Semesters 3 and 4

Syllabus for Semesters 5 and 6

Syllabus for Semesters 7 and 8

The Elective Subjects are :

M.Tech Research Project:

The M.Tech project starts during the second semester of the second academic year. The M.tech Research project is a full-time research project. The M.Tech research project can either be a continuation of the short-term projects- Project A, Project B, or can be a completely new project.

The M.Tech project is done in consultation with M.Tech.-Ph.D. supervisors. Besides, students are expected to complete all their course requirements during the second and third year of their course programme. During the coursework various projects are done but there will be variation depending on the institute, the area or the stream of studies.

What after M.Tech Ph.D.

There are vast career options for the Mtech PhD Course. One can work as a Researcher in Government Research Institutes such as Indian institute of sciences and research, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre or DRDO. One can also work as a researcher or a faculty researcher in the Government or Private universities or institutes. Most of the time, an institution offers full-employment right after they finish their internship with the firm.

Career Opportunities After M.Tech Ph.D

M.Tech-Ph.D Degree offers some of the best platforms for students to experience innovative learning with outstanding knowledge. You can also work as a researcher specialist or a specialist adviser in an industry in the R&D department of companies or a Government Advisory board. For foreign universities, examinations like TOEFL and GRE are compulsory.

Professor: A professor or lecturer is an academician who has completed his or her PhD or M.Phil.. Based on his or her specialisation, he or she provides lectures to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He or she conducts research for the university and makes it available in the public domain through research papers. He or she also provides study material to students to prepare for examinations and clears their doubts.

Scientist : A scientist’s contribution to mankind is unimaginable. Scientists’ research is crucial to develop products that benefit humans and upgrade their living standard. Scientists with a PhD are eligible for conducting their own independent research and get funded for it by the government. They help ignite new discoveries for the future.

M.Tech. Ph.D. Salary

The salary offered to M.Tech. PhD graduates vary depending on the specialisation, knowledge and skills of candidates. The average M.Tech. PhD salary offered to candidates is Rs. 800,000 per annum.

M.Tech. Ph.D Top Recruiters

Career prospects as research or scientists in Government-owned Scientific Research and Development organisations. The candidates must qualify the CSIR NET Exam to get the Scientist or Researcher Position in any of the below-mentioned institutions.

Nuclear Science Centre, New Delhi

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Top Private M.Tech. Ph.D. Colleges

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dear student,

there is no such age limit to continue your studies.

you can purse your mtech and phd at any age.

as you have done btech in cse the best options to continue your studies are

mtech data science

or you can appear in the GATE exam and have a phd done in any college by fullfilling the college requirements according to it.

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Data Administrator

Database professionals use software to store and organise data such as financial information, and customer shipping records. Individuals who opt for a career as data administrators ensure that data is available for users and secured from unauthorised sales. DB administrators may work in various types of industries. It may involve computer systems design, service firms, insurance companies, banks and hospitals.

Bio Medical Engineer

The field of biomedical engineering opens up a universe of expert chances. An Individual in the biomedical engineering career path work in the field of engineering as well as medicine, in order to find out solutions to common problems of the two fields. The biomedical engineering job opportunities are to collaborate with doctors and researchers to develop medical systems, equipment, or devices that can solve clinical problems. Here we will be discussing jobs after biomedical engineering, how to get a job in biomedical engineering, biomedical engineering scope, and salary. 

Ethical Hacker

A career as ethical hacker involves various challenges and provides lucrative opportunities in the digital era where every giant business and startup owns its cyberspace on the world wide web. Individuals in the ethical hacker career path try to find the vulnerabilities in the cyber system to get its authority. If he or she succeeds in it then he or she gets its illegal authority. Individuals in the ethical hacker career path then steal information or delete the file that could affect the business, functioning, or services of the organization.

GIS officer work on various GIS software to conduct a study and gather spatial and non-spatial information. GIS experts update the GIS data and maintain it. The databases include aerial or satellite imagery, latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates, and manually digitized images of maps. In a career as GIS expert, one is responsible for creating online and mobile maps.

Data Analyst

The invention of the database has given fresh breath to the people involved in the data analytics career path. Analysis refers to splitting up a whole into its individual components for individual analysis. Data analysis is a method through which raw data are processed and transformed into information that would be beneficial for user strategic thinking.

Data are collected and examined to respond to questions, evaluate hypotheses or contradict theories. It is a tool for analyzing, transforming, modeling, and arranging data with useful knowledge, to assist in decision-making and methods, encompassing various strategies, and is used in different fields of business, research, and social science.

Geothermal Engineer

Individuals who opt for a career as geothermal engineers are the professionals involved in the processing of geothermal energy. The responsibilities of geothermal engineers may vary depending on the workplace location. Those who work in fields design facilities to process and distribute geothermal energy. They oversee the functioning of machinery used in the field.

Database Architect

If you are intrigued by the programming world and are interested in developing communications networks then a career as database architect may be a good option for you. Data architect roles and responsibilities include building design models for data communication networks. Wide Area Networks (WANs), local area networks (LANs), and intranets are included in the database networks. It is expected that database architects will have in-depth knowledge of a company's business to develop a network to fulfil the requirements of the organisation. Stay tuned as we look at the larger picture and give you more information on what is db architecture, why you should pursue database architecture, what to expect from such a degree and what your job opportunities will be after graduation. Here, we will be discussing how to become a data architect. Students can visit NIT Trichy , IIT Kharagpur , JMI New Delhi . 

Remote Sensing Technician

Individuals who opt for a career as a remote sensing technician possess unique personalities. Remote sensing analysts seem to be rational human beings, they are strong, independent, persistent, sincere, realistic and resourceful. Some of them are analytical as well, which means they are intelligent, introspective and inquisitive. 

Remote sensing scientists use remote sensing technology to support scientists in fields such as community planning, flight planning or the management of natural resources. Analysing data collected from aircraft, satellites or ground-based platforms using statistical analysis software, image analysis software or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a significant part of their work. Do you want to learn how to become remote sensing technician? There's no need to be concerned; we've devised a simple remote sensing technician career path for you. Scroll through the pages and read.

Budget Analyst

Budget analysis, in a nutshell, entails thoroughly analyzing the details of a financial budget. The budget analysis aims to better understand and manage revenue. Budget analysts assist in the achievement of financial targets, the preservation of profitability, and the pursuit of long-term growth for a business. Budget analysts generally have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field. Knowledge of Financial Management is of prime importance in this career.

Underwriter

An underwriter is a person who assesses and evaluates the risk of insurance in his or her field like mortgage, loan, health policy, investment, and so on and so forth. The underwriter career path does involve risks as analysing the risks means finding out if there is a way for the insurance underwriter jobs to recover the money from its clients. If the risk turns out to be too much for the company then in the future it is an underwriter who will be held accountable for it. Therefore, one must carry out his or her job with a lot of attention and diligence.

Finance Executive

Product manager.

A Product Manager is a professional responsible for product planning and marketing. He or she manages the product throughout the Product Life Cycle, gathering and prioritising the product. A product manager job description includes defining the product vision and working closely with team members of other departments to deliver winning products.  

Operations Manager

Individuals in the operations manager jobs are responsible for ensuring the efficiency of each department to acquire its optimal goal. They plan the use of resources and distribution of materials. The operations manager's job description includes managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and performing administrative tasks.

Stock Analyst

Individuals who opt for a career as a stock analyst examine the company's investments makes decisions and keep track of financial securities. The nature of such investments will differ from one business to the next. Individuals in the stock analyst career use data mining to forecast a company's profits and revenues, advise clients on whether to buy or sell, participate in seminars, and discussing financial matters with executives and evaluate annual reports.

A Researcher is a professional who is responsible for collecting data and information by reviewing the literature and conducting experiments and surveys. He or she uses various methodological processes to provide accurate data and information that is utilised by academicians and other industry professionals. Here, we will discuss what is a researcher, the researcher's salary, types of researchers.

Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer Job Description: A Welding Engineer work involves managing welding projects and supervising welding teams. He or she is responsible for reviewing welding procedures, processes and documentation. A career as Welding Engineer involves conducting failure analyses and causes on welding issues. 

Transportation Planner

A career as Transportation Planner requires technical application of science and technology in engineering, particularly the concepts, equipment and technologies involved in the production of products and services. In fields like land use, infrastructure review, ecological standards and street design, he or she considers issues of health, environment and performance. A Transportation Planner assigns resources for implementing and designing programmes. He or she is responsible for assessing needs, preparing plans and forecasts and compliance with regulations.

Environmental Engineer

Individuals who opt for a career as an environmental engineer are construction professionals who utilise the skills and knowledge of biology, soil science, chemistry and the concept of engineering to design and develop projects that serve as solutions to various environmental problems. 

Safety Manager

A Safety Manager is a professional responsible for employee’s safety at work. He or she plans, implements and oversees the company’s employee safety. A Safety Manager ensures compliance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.

Conservation Architect

A Conservation Architect is a professional responsible for conserving and restoring buildings or monuments having a historic value. He or she applies techniques to document and stabilise the object’s state without any further damage. A Conservation Architect restores the monuments and heritage buildings to bring them back to their original state.

Structural Engineer

A Structural Engineer designs buildings, bridges, and other related structures. He or she analyzes the structures and makes sure the structures are strong enough to be used by the people. A career as a Structural Engineer requires working in the construction process. It comes under the civil engineering discipline. A Structure Engineer creates structural models with the help of computer-aided design software. 

Highway Engineer

Highway Engineer Job Description:  A Highway Engineer is a civil engineer who specialises in planning and building thousands of miles of roads that support connectivity and allow transportation across the country. He or she ensures that traffic management schemes are effectively planned concerning economic sustainability and successful implementation.

Field Surveyor

Are you searching for a Field Surveyor Job Description? A Field Surveyor is a professional responsible for conducting field surveys for various places or geographical conditions. He or she collects the required data and information as per the instructions given by senior officials. 

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Orthotists and Prosthetists are professionals who provide aid to patients with disabilities. They fix them to artificial limbs (prosthetics) and help them to regain stability. There are times when people lose their limbs in an accident. In some other occasions, they are born without a limb or orthopaedic impairment. Orthotists and prosthetists play a crucial role in their lives with fixing them to assistive devices and provide mobility.

Pathologist

A career in pathology in India is filled with several responsibilities as it is a medical branch and affects human lives. The demand for pathologists has been increasing over the past few years as people are getting more aware of different diseases. Not only that, but an increase in population and lifestyle changes have also contributed to the increase in a pathologist’s demand. The pathology careers provide an extremely huge number of opportunities and if you want to be a part of the medical field you can consider being a pathologist. If you want to know more about a career in pathology in India then continue reading this article.

Veterinary Doctor

Speech therapist, gynaecologist.

Gynaecology can be defined as the study of the female body. The job outlook for gynaecology is excellent since there is evergreen demand for one because of their responsibility of dealing with not only women’s health but also fertility and pregnancy issues. Although most women prefer to have a women obstetrician gynaecologist as their doctor, men also explore a career as a gynaecologist and there are ample amounts of male doctors in the field who are gynaecologists and aid women during delivery and childbirth. 

Audiologist

The audiologist career involves audiology professionals who are responsible to treat hearing loss and proactively preventing the relevant damage. Individuals who opt for a career as an audiologist use various testing strategies with the aim to determine if someone has a normal sensitivity to sounds or not. After the identification of hearing loss, a hearing doctor is required to determine which sections of the hearing are affected, to what extent they are affected, and where the wound causing the hearing loss is found. As soon as the hearing loss is identified, the patients are provided with recommendations for interventions and rehabilitation such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and appropriate medical referrals. While audiology is a branch of science that studies and researches hearing, balance, and related disorders.

An oncologist is a specialised doctor responsible for providing medical care to patients diagnosed with cancer. He or she uses several therapies to control the cancer and its effect on the human body such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and biopsy. An oncologist designs a treatment plan based on a pathology report after diagnosing the type of cancer and where it is spreading inside the body.

Are you searching for an ‘Anatomist job description’? An Anatomist is a research professional who applies the laws of biological science to determine the ability of bodies of various living organisms including animals and humans to regenerate the damaged or destroyed organs. If you want to know what does an anatomist do, then read the entire article, where we will answer all your questions.

For an individual who opts for a career as an actor, the primary responsibility is to completely speak to the character he or she is playing and to persuade the crowd that the character is genuine by connecting with them and bringing them into the story. This applies to significant roles and littler parts, as all roles join to make an effective creation. Here in this article, we will discuss how to become an actor in India, actor exams, actor salary in India, and actor jobs. 

Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats create and direct original routines for themselves, in addition to developing interpretations of existing routines. The work of circus acrobats can be seen in a variety of performance settings, including circus, reality shows, sports events like the Olympics, movies and commercials. Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats must be prepared to face rejections and intermittent periods of work. The creativity of acrobats may extend to other aspects of the performance. For example, acrobats in the circus may work with gym trainers, celebrities or collaborate with other professionals to enhance such performance elements as costume and or maybe at the teaching end of the career.

Video Game Designer

Career as a video game designer is filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. A video game designer is someone who is involved in the process of creating a game from day one. He or she is responsible for fulfilling duties like designing the character of the game, the several levels involved, plot, art and similar other elements. Individuals who opt for a career as a video game designer may also write the codes for the game using different programming languages.

Depending on the video game designer job description and experience they may also have to lead a team and do the early testing of the game in order to suggest changes and find loopholes.

Radio Jockey

Radio Jockey is an exciting, promising career and a great challenge for music lovers. If you are really interested in a career as radio jockey, then it is very important for an RJ to have an automatic, fun, and friendly personality. If you want to get a job done in this field, a strong command of the language and a good voice are always good things. Apart from this, in order to be a good radio jockey, you will also listen to good radio jockeys so that you can understand their style and later make your own by practicing.

A career as radio jockey has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. If you want to know more about a career as radio jockey, and how to become a radio jockey then continue reading the article.

Choreographer

The word “choreography" actually comes from Greek words that mean “dance writing." Individuals who opt for a career as a choreographer create and direct original dances, in addition to developing interpretations of existing dances. A Choreographer dances and utilises his or her creativity in other aspects of dance performance. For example, he or she may work with the music director to select music or collaborate with other famous choreographers to enhance such performance elements as lighting, costume and set design.

Social Media Manager

A career as social media manager involves implementing the company’s or brand’s marketing plan across all social media channels. Social media managers help in building or improving a brand’s or a company’s website traffic, build brand awareness, create and implement marketing and brand strategy. Social media managers are key to important social communication as well.

Photographer

Photography is considered both a science and an art, an artistic means of expression in which the camera replaces the pen. In a career as a photographer, an individual is hired to capture the moments of public and private events, such as press conferences or weddings, or may also work inside a studio, where people go to get their picture clicked. Photography is divided into many streams each generating numerous career opportunities in photography. With the boom in advertising, media, and the fashion industry, photography has emerged as a lucrative and thrilling career option for many Indian youths.

An individual who is pursuing a career as a producer is responsible for managing the business aspects of production. They are involved in each aspect of production from its inception to deception. Famous movie producers review the script, recommend changes and visualise the story. 

They are responsible for overseeing the finance involved in the project and distributing the film for broadcasting on various platforms. A career as a producer is quite fulfilling as well as exhaustive in terms of playing different roles in order for a production to be successful. Famous movie producers are responsible for hiring creative and technical personnel on contract basis.

Copy Writer

In a career as a copywriter, one has to consult with the client and understand the brief well. A career as a copywriter has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. Several new mediums of advertising are opening therefore making it a lucrative career choice. Students can pursue various copywriter courses such as Journalism , Advertising , Marketing Management . Here, we have discussed how to become a freelance copywriter, copywriter career path, how to become a copywriter in India, and copywriting career outlook. 

In a career as a vlogger, one generally works for himself or herself. However, once an individual has gained viewership there are several brands and companies that approach them for paid collaboration. It is one of those fields where an individual can earn well while following his or her passion. 

Ever since internet costs got reduced the viewership for these types of content has increased on a large scale. Therefore, a career as a vlogger has a lot to offer. If you want to know more about the Vlogger eligibility, roles and responsibilities then continue reading the article. 

For publishing books, newspapers, magazines and digital material, editorial and commercial strategies are set by publishers. Individuals in publishing career paths make choices about the markets their businesses will reach and the type of content that their audience will be served. Individuals in book publisher careers collaborate with editorial staff, designers, authors, and freelance contributors who develop and manage the creation of content.

Careers in journalism are filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. One cannot afford to miss out on the details. As it is the small details that provide insights into a story. Depending on those insights a journalist goes about writing a news article. A journalism career can be stressful at times but if you are someone who is passionate about it then it is the right choice for you. If you want to know more about the media field and journalist career then continue reading this article.

Individuals in the editor career path is an unsung hero of the news industry who polishes the language of the news stories provided by stringers, reporters, copywriters and content writers and also news agencies. Individuals who opt for a career as an editor make it more persuasive, concise and clear for readers. In this article, we will discuss the details of the editor's career path such as how to become an editor in India, editor salary in India and editor skills and qualities.

Individuals who opt for a career as a reporter may often be at work on national holidays and festivities. He or she pitches various story ideas and covers news stories in risky situations. Students can pursue a BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication) , B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media) , or  MAJMC (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication) to become a reporter. While we sit at home reporters travel to locations to collect information that carries a news value.  

Corporate Executive

Are you searching for a Corporate Executive job description? A Corporate Executive role comes with administrative duties. He or she provides support to the leadership of the organisation. A Corporate Executive fulfils the business purpose and ensures its financial stability. In this article, we are going to discuss how to become corporate executive.

Multimedia Specialist

A multimedia specialist is a media professional who creates, audio, videos, graphic image files, computer animations for multimedia applications. He or she is responsible for planning, producing, and maintaining websites and applications. 

Quality Controller

A quality controller plays a crucial role in an organisation. He or she is responsible for performing quality checks on manufactured products. He or she identifies the defects in a product and rejects the product. 

A quality controller records detailed information about products with defects and sends it to the supervisor or plant manager to take necessary actions to improve the production process.

Production Manager

A QA Lead is in charge of the QA Team. The role of QA Lead comes with the responsibility of assessing services and products in order to determine that he or she meets the quality standards. He or she develops, implements and manages test plans. 

Process Development Engineer

The Process Development Engineers design, implement, manufacture, mine, and other production systems using technical knowledge and expertise in the industry. They use computer modeling software to test technologies and machinery. An individual who is opting career as Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing cost-effective and efficient processes. They also monitor the production process and ensure it functions smoothly and efficiently.

AWS Solution Architect

An AWS Solution Architect is someone who specializes in developing and implementing cloud computing systems. He or she has a good understanding of the various aspects of cloud computing and can confidently deploy and manage their systems. He or she troubleshoots the issues and evaluates the risk from the third party. 

Azure Administrator

An Azure Administrator is a professional responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure Solutions. He or she manages cloud infrastructure service instances and various cloud servers as well as sets up public and private cloud systems. 

Computer Programmer

Careers in computer programming primarily refer to the systematic act of writing code and moreover include wider computer science areas. The word 'programmer' or 'coder' has entered into practice with the growing number of newly self-taught tech enthusiasts. Computer programming careers involve the use of designs created by software developers and engineers and transforming them into commands that can be implemented by computers. These commands result in regular usage of social media sites, word-processing applications and browsers.

Information Security Manager

Individuals in the information security manager career path involves in overseeing and controlling all aspects of computer security. The IT security manager job description includes planning and carrying out security measures to protect the business data and information from corruption, theft, unauthorised access, and deliberate attack 

ITSM Manager

Automation test engineer.

An Automation Test Engineer job involves executing automated test scripts. He or she identifies the project’s problems and troubleshoots them. The role involves documenting the defect using management tools. He or she works with the application team in order to resolve any issues arising during the testing process. 

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• Aerospace and Propulsion (Implemented From July 2024)
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• Fluids and Thermal Engineering (Implemented From July 2024)
• Machine Design (Implemented From July 2024)

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) currently offers Ph.D admissions to students with a qualifying Master’s (M.Tech or M.E or MS) or Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech or B.E) in the relevant field. In order to attract fresh and talented students with bachelor’s degrees, many institutions, including IITs in the country, have started various Dual Degree programmes such as MS(R) + Ph.D and M.Tech + Ph.D, etc. Such Dual Degree programmes are well received by various industries and educational institutions in the recruitment of their faculty in comparison with a candidate having a Ph.D degree directly after a B.Tech or B.E degree. Many departments of IIT Guwahati have been successfully running the above Dual Degree programmes. In view of the various advantages of the above Dual Degree programmes, the department of mechanical engineering has introduced a Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme with five specialisations in M.Tech to students having a B.Tech or B.E as their qualifying degree. The proposed dual degree programme is in line with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020), with a provision for exiting the programme with a M.Tech degree.

Rules and Regulations of Department of Mechanical Engineering

1) Department of Mechanical Engineering offers five specializations to the students of Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) to obtain their M.Tech degree in (a) Machine Design, (b) Fluids and Thermal Engineering, (c) Manufacturing Science and Engineering, (d) Aerodynamics and Propulsion, and (e) Computational Mechanics. This programme is offered only to students who have B. Tech or B.E in relevant branches of Mechanical Engineering and who would like to pursue both M.Tech and PhD degrees in the department of mechanical engineering at IIT Guwahati.

2) The Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme offered by the department (ME) shall be governed by the Master’s + Ph.D degree ordinance of the institute.

3) Students of the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme are admitted in ME department only in the Regular Category in every July session of the year. A student seeking admission to the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme should have a valid GATE Score. Admissions for these students shall follow the admission rules of the institute for regular Ph.D candidates.

4) At the time of filing the application against the institute’s PhD admissions’ advertisement (July session), a candidate needs to opt for the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme. Candidates who have not opted for this programme and apply directly to the PhD programme are not eligible to enrol in the proposed Dual Degree. Similarly, candidates (with B.Tech or B.E as qualifying degree) who apply for PhD admissions in the December session are also not eligible to enrol in the proposed Dual Degree and hence they do not get the M.Tech degree. Such students then can have B.Tech or B. E + Ph.D degrees.

5) A student admitted to the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) works on a full-time basis in the institute and receives an assistant-ship from the institute or any other recognized funding agency.

6) Admitted students of the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme shall follow the ordinances of the Ph.D programme and other rules of the institute.

7) The maximum duration of the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme is seven years from the date of admission. After successful completion of the defence examination, the student will be awarded both the M Tech and Ph.D. degrees.

8) Students in the Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D) programme must do the prescribed course work for three semesters. The requirements for the course work will be a minimum of 12 PG-level courses with a minimum aggregate of 72 credits spanning over the three semesters. Please refer to Annexure-A for a detailed course structure of the department of mechanical engineering in various specializations. After successful completion of the prescribed course, the students are permitted to begin their Ph.D work as per the ordinance of the institute. After successful completion of the Ph.D, a student will also be awarded M.Tech degree in the specialization in which he/she does the prescribed course work as mentioned in the Annexure-B.

9) Exit Policy from the Dual degree programme and award of M.Tech degree. Awarding Master’s degree only: A student can discontinue the Dual degree program and leave the institute with M.Tech degree as per the Master’s + Ph.D ordinances which is as follows: After successful completion of the course work, comprehensive examination, and SOAS by the student, should the Doctoral Committee (DC) feel that the progress of the student is not satisfactory at the time of the first annual progress review, the DC may recommend the submission of a master's thesis, suggesting the volume of work to be completed for the master’s degree. The student will submit the suggested master's thesis and defend the same. The procedure for the submission of a master's thesis and the conduct of an oral examination are as per the relevant clauses of MTech/MDes/MS Ordinances. In that case, the student will receive only the master’s degree as per the enrollment. The department invokes this option only in the rarest of rare cases.

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