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I'm considering joining Mahindra University's B.Tech Computation & Media (BTCM).

I've looked through the curriculum and it's much more technical than I expected. It includes subjects like:

• Data Structures
• Design & Analysis of Algorithms
• OOP
• Theory of Computation
• Operating Systems
• DBMS
• Machine Learning
• Computer Graphics
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User-Centered Design
• AR/VR
• Digital Image Processing

From what I've researched, it seems conceptually similar to interdisciplinary computing programs like IIIT Delhi's Computer Science & Design (CSD) and IIIT Hyderabad's CSH, which combine core computer science with HCI, graphics and design.

My career goal is not media, filmmaking or journalism.

I want to work in tech parks at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Oracle, Atlassian, Salesforce, Intuit, Walmart Global Tech, JPMorgan, etc.

I have a few questions:

1. What kind of technical roles do graduates from interdisciplinary computing programs usually get?
2. Can graduates realistically work as:
   • Software Engineers
   • Frontend Engineers
   • Full Stack Engineers
   • Product Engineers
   • UX Engineers
   • AI/Computer Vision Engineers (with additional learning)
3. If someone starts as a Frontend or UX Engineer, is moving into a Software Engineer role after a few years common?
4. After 4–5 years of experience, do companies still care much about the degree title, or mostly about your work experience and technical skills?
5. If you've worked with graduates from IIIT Delhi CSD, IIIT Hyderabad CSH, Creative Technology, Computational Media, or similar interdisciplinary programs, what has your experience been?

I'm mainly looking for responses from:

• software engineers
• hiring managers
• Mahindra students
• IIIT Delhi CSD students
• IIIT Hyderabad students
• or anyone working in product companies.

I'm considering joining Mahindra University's B.Tech Computation & Media (BTCM).

I've looked through the curriculum and it's much more technical than I expected. It includes subjects like:

• Data Structures
• Design & Analysis of Algorithms
• OOP
• Theory of Computation
• Operating Systems
• DBMS
• Machine Learning
• Computer Graphics
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User-Centered Design
• AR/VR
• Digital Image Processing

From what I've researched, it seems conceptually similar to interdisciplinary computing programs like IIIT Delhi's Computer Science & Design (CSD) and IIIT Hyderabad's CSH, which combine core computer science with HCI, graphics and design.

My career goal is not media, filmmaking or journalism.

I want to work in tech parks at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Oracle, Atlassian, Salesforce, Intuit, Walmart Global Tech, JPMorgan, etc.

I have a few questions:

1. What kind of technical roles do graduates from interdisciplinary computing programs usually get?
2. Can graduates realistically work as:
   • Software Engineers
   • Frontend Engineers
   • Full Stack Engineers
   • Product Engineers
   • UX Engineers
   • AI/Computer Vision Engineers (with additional learning)
3. If someone starts as a Frontend or UX Engineer, is moving into a Software Engineer role after a few years common?
4. After 4–5 years of experience, do companies still care much about the degree title, or mostly about your work experience and technical skills?
5. If you've worked with graduates from IIIT Delhi CSD, IIIT Hyderabad CSH, Creative Technology, Computational Media, or similar interdisciplinary programs, what has your experience been?

I'm mainly looking for responses from:

• software engineers
• hiring managers
• Mahindra students
• IIIT Delhi CSD students
• IIIT Hyderabad students
• or anyone working in product companies.

I'm considering joining Mahindra University's B.Tech Computation & Media (BTCM).

I've looked through the curriculum and it's much more technical than I expected. It includes subjects like:

• Data Structures
• Design & Analysis of Algorithms
• OOP
• Theory of Computation
• Operating Systems
• DBMS
• Machine Learning
• Computer Graphics
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User-Centered Design
• AR/VR
• Digital Image Processing

From what I've researched, it seems conceptually similar to interdisciplinary computing programs like IIIT Delhi's Computer Science & Design (CSD) and IIIT Hyderabad's CSH, which combine core computer science with HCI, graphics and design.

My career goal is not media, filmmaking or journalism.

I want to work in tech parks at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Oracle, Atlassian, Salesforce, Intuit, Walmart Global Tech, JPMorgan, etc.

I have a few questions:

1. What kind of technical roles do graduates from interdisciplinary computing programs usually get?
2. Can graduates realistically work as:
   • Software Engineers
   • Frontend Engineers
   • Full Stack Engineers
   • Product Engineers
   • UX Engineers
   • AI/Computer Vision Engineers (with additional learning)
3. If someone starts as a Frontend or UX Engineer, is moving into a Software Engineer role after a few years common?
4. After 4–5 years of experience, do companies still care much about the degree title, or mostly about your work experience and technical skills?
5. If you've worked with graduates from IIIT Delhi CSD, IIIT Hyderabad CSH, Creative Technology, Computational Media, or similar interdisciplinary programs, what has your experience been?

I'm mainly looking for responses from:

• software engineers
• hiring managers
• Mahindra students
• IIIT Delhi CSD students
• IIIT Hyderabad students
• or anyone working in product companies.

I have counselling next month. The counselling process requires a DD of around ₹5.6 lakh, but education loans usually require an admission letter before disbursement.

For students who funded their studies through education loans:

1. How did you arrange the DD required during counselling?
2. Did your family arrange the amount first and get reimbursed later through the loan?
3. Was any in-principle/pre-sanction letter useful during the process?
4. Did PES or any bank have a specific procedure for loan applicants?

Looking for answers from students who have actually gone through the process. Thanks.