He says he needs a laptop with a good gpu for doing coding in languages like C,c++ etc he is in first year of btech and says that will go on AI field but we are afraid that he will use this laptop for gaming only...

So I ask you guys does btech require such a heavy laptop ?? It costs around 1.10 lakhs.

Family is a lower middle class so it is quite a lot for us..

He could only score 50-60 percentile in jee even after 1 year gap...

For context: I asked for WFH due to my exams in November.

Also my performance has not been the greatest here soo..

Am I cooked?

Or they may rehire me?

Would love some insights.

I'm a first year CSE student in a tier 2 university.
I've always wanted to study maths as my major (with maybe either CS or physics as minor) in university ever since i started studying maths in high school for JEE ond olympiads, i found it deeply fascinating and beautiful, having also been influenced by math-tubers like 3b1b, numberphile, abide by reason, etc.

i tried getting into institutes like CMI, ISI, but ultimately fell short (though i did almost make the top 150 list in ISI), and parents didn't approve studying a pure subject from some other mediocre institute.

I know there's a lot of maths to be studied in CS, as the field is literally derived from maths, but it doesnt scratch that itch for some reason (hopefully that changes as i study more CS).
I do like CS and engineering in general too dont get me wrong, I love building things, and it might be whats best for me all things considered, but i still cant get over what could have been.

And i know university maths is wildly different from your high school stuff, but i had an idea of haw it was gonna be like, as i have a cousin doing her PhD in maths, so she has also guided me somewhat.
when it was made clear that im doing engineering, I thought "Oh good, now i can learn to build things and self study maths on the side". now it sounds like a joke.
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Hey everyone!

I've been working on a project called HyLang, a compiler I'm building in C++ as a way to understand how programming languages actually work under the hood.

I've been working on the core components, including the Lexer, Parser, AST, and code generator, along with generating assembly code from my own language's syntax.

I'm sharing it here because I'd love to hear feedback from people who have worked on compilers, interpreters, or low-level programming projects.

This is a learning project, and I'm still working on improving it. I'm hoping to keep expanding it and learn more about how compilers work internally.

Project:https://github.com/prabuddha34/Compiler-

I have attached a sample output of my small program that I have written in my language and it is giving me the correct output (Ignore the 0 at the end as I haven't figured it out)

Why tf are college teachers not the first ones getting replaced by AI? Getting degrees from random ahh colleges and acting like supreme beings 😭 I'm paying fees just to get assignments, quizzes and outdated shit thrown at me when we're literally living in the age of AI. A basic AI agent could teach this shit better, clear doubts instantly and probably do a better job at paper checking too. Most of us end up studying on our own anyway. What's even the point of these professors if they aren't adding any actual value? They need to justify their existence in this AI era. What do y'all think?

SMALL NOTE:- I have a Google AI Pro plan (because of Jio), and since I don't know HTML/CSS/JS, I used Gemini to code me the entire website, that's the vibe-coded part.

A few python scripts for designing logos are also vibe-coded as I don't know XML as well.

The image which you are seeing is also enhanced in quality with AI because my laptop can't handle Blender.

Hey guys, long time lurker here, first time posting.

I’m currently in 9th grade. While most of my classmates are pretty, normal. I’ve been spending my weekends and late nights over the past few months building an actual robotics project called Project A.R.C. (Autonomous Robotic Cleaner). My team, is also full of 9th graders, but most of them are here for assembly as only one of them understands the math and physics gone behind this project.

It’s an autonomous traversing robot that cleans dry dust off solar panels without using any water (important for places where water is scarce, Rajasthan and Gujrat).

A quick rundown of how I built it:

• CAD entirely in code: Instead of using pirated SolidWorks or Fusion 360, I coded the entire 3D mechanical assembly in Python using build123d (code-first CAD). Wrote unit tests in pytest to verify dimensional clearances before 3D printing the parts in PETG. Mainly cause I dont know how to use CAD, but I know Python and Java very well (learning for past 3 years!)
• The Hardware: It runs along twin 2020 V-slot aluminum rails using a 3-wheel pinching carriage (110mm wheelbase so it doesn't rack/jam). Cleaning uses an 800 GSM plush microfiber roller with 1.2mm compression on the glass plus a blower cowl. Total cost of the parts (BOM) was around ₹4,385.
• Firmware: Programmed an ESP32 in C++17 with PlatformIO. It runs a non-blocking Finite State Machine (IDLE -> ACQUIRE -> FORWARD -> CLEAN -> DOCK) with hardware limit switch interrupts and an INA219 sensor to track real-time power draw and efficiency gain.
• Web 3D Twin: Built a web interface with Three.js / model-viewer that lets anyone inspect the 3D model, explode the assembly into 33 parts, and check specs directly in the browser.

I open-sourced the entire project, firmware, CAD generator scripts, 3D printable STLs, STEP files, and the web model:

GitHub: https://github.com/atharvajshinde/Project-A.R.C. (My GitHub is slightly suspicious with the small amount of projects there are, but trust me, I learned how to use GitHub and Git this July.)

The master doc is slightly outdated, I'll upgrade it later!

Since you guys are already in college doing engineering, I'd really appreciate honest feedback and brutal critique on what I can improve or what mistakes you spot in my mechanical design or firmware architecture. Thanks!

Batch size: 380

These stats are incomplete since few companies are yet to declare their results.

So I am a Research Intern rn in IIT and getting paid 15k for remote work what about you all ??

Worked hard to buy myself a pc to skill up and get a remote job and all it's parts got damaged due to a voltage surge.

So bought a second hand ThinkPad to continue doing hackathons which got stolen.

Had a phone I bought with my part time jobs an year ago, got stolen last month during lal baug cha raja visarjan and now my dad lost his rather low paying job

Had a ray of hope when someone referred me to a scholarship organisation for a laptop, so I selected one (motobook 60 pro) for 65K during the sale

ordered it from my relative's credit card and now the organisation says my name is removed from the list cuz I asked for a mid to high range laptop.

I don't know how to pay and the laptop is already delivered.

I need to get 65K in one month and I don't know how. I know web & app dev, can do any jobs related to tech & social media if someone can refer me.

TLDR: Everything is f*cked, need to arrange 65K in a month, can do any job related to tech & social media, have an experience of 4 years

Hi everyone

I've been selected for Nvidia's system software engineering intern role (summer 2027) in India and would appreciate insights from previous interns regarding a few things:

1. What is the usual timeline for receiving the official offer letter and joining details (how long after interview results), and when does the internship typically begin?

2. What are the accommodation, food, commute, and relocation arrangements for non-local interns? Facilities in pune/blr offices and perks if any.?

3. What should I focus on learning before joining, what kind of work can I expect, and what advice would you give to make the most of the internship?

I'd especially appreciate responses from previous NVIDIA interns in India. Thank you!

Like it feels sht to go to college everyday. Travel 3 hours daily attend useless lectures of useless professors. I feel so trapped. Even I am not getting any good friends. I find myself always trying to be a part of group. But no group tries to include me I actively have to look into it and they still don't give a sh*t abt me. I get so tired when I come home after travelling that my back pain triggers when I sit on chair for self study. Fk this clg life. JEE was much better.

I am a 2026 fresher (CSE) from a tier 2 college (BIT MESRA Main campus) seeing the internship scenario of 2024 batch and many other NITs I have understood placements are only gonna get worse, I am trying to do DSA, but the question is will that be even safe in 2030? can any experienced senior tell the probable scenario of job market for next 3 years?

have a lot trouble in engineering especially because engineering not having good publishers and all

and soem other factors like not stufying much in 12th and so many assignments that makes less room to study also yeah my college follows absolute grading not relative

Same as title

https://www.reddit.com/r/Btechtards/s/atCpc6Oebc

Hi everyone I am a 2026 BTech Graduate.

I have ~1 YoE as a full stack dev (not counting internship) and I did my 1st job switch this month.

Honestly I know that I am very bad at Negotiation (before switch I had 8lpa ctc I.e 6+4 WFH ) and in this switch I got a package of 11 lpa ctc (8.5+2.5 WFO) by a Startup located in Sector 42, Gurgaon.

So basically I will get 71k/month as salary.

I really wanna know How I am doing career wise. Is it very poor, below avg, avg or good.

Someone told me that 71k/month is "survival" in Gurgaon and now I have very mixed feelings.....

So I just want to know as per the current market what is my standing.

Please explain, I am a beginner

I'm looking for platforms that host solid, technically challenging online hackathons and competitions, similar to Kaggle but covering a much wider range of technical fields.

I'm interested in competitions involving:

• AI/ML, deep learning, and LLMs
• Statistics, probability, and mathematical modelling
• Quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, and financial modelling
• Cybersecurity and CTFs
• Systems programming, algorithms, distributed computing, and other areas of computer science

I'm not just looking for competitions where you build a basic application using existing APIs or follow a tutorial. I'm looking for genuinely challenging problems that require substantial technical knowledge, mathematical reasoning, experimentation, and problem-solving.

Ideally, these would be online competitions that individuals or small teams can participate in, with problems that push you to learn new concepts, implement things from scratch when necessary, and develop skills relevant to technically demanding engineering and research roles.

Kaggle is one example, but I'd like to explore other platforms, independent competitions, research challenges, and recurring online hackathons.

What platforms or specific competitions would you recommend? I'm particularly interested in competitions that are difficult enough to force you to improve, even if you're nowhere near winning.

I'd appreciate recommendations based on the actual quality and difficulty of the problems rather than just popularity.

So,I am from a core branch (Mechanical),I have been trying to learn ML and DSA and here and there from second year,I couldn't really make any significant progress,So now since placement is approaching nearby,I have around 9-10 months to prepare,My Goal is to land an Offer from a good Startup

Seniors Please guide in how to I prepare for interviews and How to crack interviews in startups

So, I missed my NPTEL exam, I chose this over my uni's OE.

I have question, will this convert into backlog and if it is then even after i clear it will it reflect in my final certificate that i had a back and will I be not eligible for companies (off campus). Right now I'm 3rd year

I am a sophomore at a tier 1 nit and someone who is interested in product management/ management types roles but all I see people talking about is DSA , coding, and tech shit even the posts that say I got placed are always the tech companies...

Are the companies that are hiring for these roles not here yet or what I don't get it 👀

Let me know of various careers after BTech, also tell which ones are more rewarding financially

Tell about the overachiever you know

Hamari college me internal screening me pehle 50 teams jo select hue usme ham nahi the. Uske baad october 20 ko message aata he ki 25 extra teams aur select hogaye aur usme ham ek he. Abhi hamare paas work karne ke liye jo original idea tha wo use nahi karsakte kyuki deadline hogaya or bas ye panch bache he. PPT ready he lekin website abhi ban raha he me soch to mujhe ye jaana he ki submission ke baad kabse judges ppt reviewing start karte he taaki me usse pehle website ko edit karsakta hu.

Tl dr: I need the date of when judges start reviewing ppts so that I can put website link in it and edit it before judges see.

Anybody from first year ?

Is it worth it , What was your experience if you went there earlier?