Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is RMSoEE a part of IIT Kharagpur? Shall I get the degree from IIT Kharagpur?
Yes. RMSoEE is one of the schools of IIT Kharagpur. You will get an MTech. in Engineering Entrepreneurship and a BTech. in your core engineering from IIT itself.
2. Shall I be allowed to appear for placement or is it mandatory to form a start-up? Will the placement be open to core engineering companies?
Yes. You would be allowed to appear for placement in entrepreneurship as well as core engineering jobs. The placement record of all the batches till date have been very good. However, if you go for forming a start-up and it fails deferred placement option is also available for up to two years of your graduation.
3. I am enrolled for B.Tech./Dual MTech. How does this MTech. from RMSoEE help in my career development over the B.Tech./MTech. in core engineering? Is this an MBA or equivalent?
This MTech. in entrepreneurship will help shape your career with skills in product development, new venture creation, and training in emerging areas of business analysis and management. While MBA focuses on business practices, this MTech. allows you to engage your engineering skills better in business. Therefore, you can expect better placement options from IIT.
4. What are the benefits of joining this Dual Degree MTech. When I can opt for entrepreneurship electives from my core department or form a start-up with the support of STEP?
At RMSoEE, you comprehensively learn the whole business lifecycle from ideation to realization to growth through project classes, mentoring, and partnership with entrepreneurs.
5. What is the structure of this MTech. program? Will some of my core engineering courses be replaced by entrepreneurship courses or a lot of extra course loads will be added?
The total load of your M.Tech. is the same. You take an Entrepreneurship course in replacement of your other optional electives. No extra course load is added to your core engineering course.
6. What is the structure of the project in the MTech? Can I continue with my BTP in this? Or is it mandatory to develop a product? Where do I get the product idea? What if my product fails?
You can continue BTP in this project towards making a marketable product. Although it is highly encouraged to develop a product, it is not mandatory. There is no co-relation between failure of your product and getting the MTech. degree. We believe that learning is more important than the mere success or failure of your product.
7. What are the funding options available to entrepreneurs? Is specific support available for the students of IIT and/or RMSoEE?
Yes. Specific support is available for the RMSoEE students in terms of guidance to acquire funding at multiple stages of their activities. RMSOEE also helps to get funding through integral programmes such as STEP, TIETS, and TBI.
8. Are there internship opportunities?
From 2014, the School launched an initiative to help students with summer internships after 4th year.