IIT Kanpur Wraps Up 57th Inter Sports Meet with IIT BHU and IIT Bombay Dominating Basketball
The 57th Inter IIT Sports Meet at IIT Kanpur concluded with IIT BHU winning the men’s basketball title. IIT Bombay claimed the women’s title.
Inter IIT Sports
The 57th Inter IIT Students Sports Meet concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, celebrating a week of sportsmanship, unity, and excellence. The event featured competitions in basketball, cricket, hockey, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball for both men and women. The closing ceremony was graced by Prof. Pratik Sen, Dean of Students Affairs and Chairperson of the Inter-IIT Meet 2024.
Inter IIT Sports Meet Winners
IIT BHU secured the men’s basketball title, with Ayush Rai honoured as the Most Valuable Player (MVP), while IIT Bombay claimed victory in the women’s category, with Muskan Jain receiving the MVP award. Prof. Indra Sekhar Sen from IIT Kanpur presented the basketball awards. IIT Bombay won the men’s cricket title, with Sarthak Khosla from IIT BHU named MVP, while IIT Delhi triumphed in hockey, with Harshit Chowdhary earning the MVP honour.
In table tennis, IIT Madras secured the first position in the men’s category, with Dhruv from IIT Kanpur named the MVP. In the women’s category, IIT Jodhpur claimed the top spot, with Kanmani Rao from IIT Jodhpur awarded the MVP. In volleyball, IIT BHU emerged as champions in the men’s category, with Saurav Lamba from IIT BHU declared the MVP. In the women’s category, IIT Bombay claimed the top honours, with Misumba from IIT Bombay recognized as the MVP.
IIT Madras won in the women’s general championship, with IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur securing second and third places. In the men’s general championship, IIT Delhi claimed the top spot, followed by IIT Kanpur and IIT Bombay. Overall, IIT Bombay emerged as the winner of the general championship.
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Q: Is IIT Bombay good for MBA courses?
MBA is one of the popular courses of IIT Bombay, offered through Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management. The institute has a good ranking in the Management category. Here are few parameters that will help candidates decide if IIT Bombay is a good option for pursuing an MBA:
- Rankings: NIRF has ranked IIT Bombay under the 'Management' Category for three consecutive years. In 2024, NIRF ranked the institute at #10 position among the top MBA institutes in India.
- Placements: IIT Bombay conducts placement drive every year. Students pursuing MBA can get placed in the top companies through the placement drive. The highest and average package offered during SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA placements 2024 stood at INR 72 LPA and INR 28.01 LPA. Further, the placement rate recorded during SJMSOM MBA placement 2024 was 100%. A total of 48 companies visited the campus during SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA placements 2024.
- Faculty: As per IIT Bombay Shiksha Reviews, every faculty member here is highly qualified, and many of them have multiple publications in renowned research journals.
Q: Is it worth pursuing M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur?
Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's what you need to know:
Placement and Career Opportunities:
* Placement rates are low for M.Sc. students, especially those in Mathematics, with most opting for PhD programs instead.
* Fewer companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the ones that do offer lower salaries (around 6-7 LPA).
* Coaching institutes are a major employer for M.Sc. students, with packages ranging from 6-10 LPA.
* Most students prefer pursuing PhD programs over industry jobs.
Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Excellent infrastructure, with well-maintained hostels, libraries, and laboratories.
* 24/7 high-speed internet connectivity, modern equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms.
* Good mess facilities and recreational spaces.
Faculty and Curriculum:
* Highly qualified and experienced professors with a strong research background.
* Relevant and advanced curriculum that prepares students for PhD programs and research careers.
* Strong emphasis on practical skills and theoretical foundations.
Student Life and Extracurricular Activities:
* Campus life is vibrant, with frequent events and festivities.
* Freedom to move around the campus and interact with peers from different departments.
* Plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events.
In conclusion, pursuing an M.Sc. at IIT Kanpur may not be ideal for students seeking immediate career prospects or high-paying jobs. However, for those interested in academia, research, or pursuing a PhD program, IIT Kanpur offers excellent infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum. Ultimately, the decision depends on your academic goals and priorities.
Q: Is IIT Kanpur good for MBA?
IIT Kanpur offers MBA via Department of Management Sciences (DoMS). The MBA course of the institute has been ranked by various agencies. Under the 'Management Category', NIRF ranked IIT Kanpur at 23rd position in 2023 rankings. Business Today also ranked IIT Kanpur at 32 position. Talking about placements, IIT Kanpur highest package recorded for MBA was INR 24 LPA. The median CTC was INR 17.25 LPA.
In Summer Placement (2022-24), the highest stipend offered to students was INR 17.01 lakh whereas, median stipend was INR 1 lakh.
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