How much does an Indian college education cost the typical student? Is it government subsidized, or are students expected to pick up the entire cost? And how does that cost compare to the average yearly salary of a college-educated technology worker (ie, how long does it take you to pay of college debt?)
I am an Indian. and an Engineer.
Lets look at:
Engineering: I did my 4 years engineering by paying a total of Rs.26,000 ( Medical: Rs.250,000 (ManagamentThe top most Mgmt schools used to cost Rs.150,000/year till last week. Now, it costs Rs.30,000pa.
There has been a huge outcry over that cut. I personally believe that the cut was unwarranted, given that starting salary for a guy from these schools will be not less than Rs.600,000 pa.
Debt? what debt? Most Indians wouldn't take loans for their education. It would usually sponsored by the parents.
Loans are taken by people who go abroad(read US) to study.
I am an Indian.
I read slashdot for not less than an hour a day ( am I addicted?)
I work for a start up in the area of AI. Before this I was working for an giant American Mnf. MNC for double the salary what i am getting now.
I evangalise Linux and open source. (We use Mozilla, Linux,Tomcat etc.. at our workplace).
I'm writing a GNU/GPL'd software for visualisation of large data.
Would I switch if offerd a bigger salary?
No, if its a mind numbing code-shop, even if its 3 times my current pay.
Yes, If I get to learn more in the area of my interest and get encouraged to implement them....
There is no *typcial* Indian. At least I am not one. Having said that, I dont have any issues with most of my friends who fit your alleged profile either...;-)
Yeah! sort of... and not really...
For freshies just out of college, these jobs are just a way of earning pocket money and learn some skills. But most people I've interacted with, would gladly leave these jobs for one with good learning potential..even for half the pay.
I work for a startup and 2/4 of our hirings have been such.
I am from Bangalore (IAFB)
It depends on the location actually....
It can vary anywhere between Rs.3000/- to Rs.10,000 PM.
Food? Depends...
If you are vegetarian you can do with Just Rs.1000/- (Even Non-vegetarians(like me) dont eat meat/chicken/fish everyday. Its more like 1-2 times a week.)
If you are eating out(which Bangaloreans love to do)... It could be anywhere upwards of Rs.3000/-
Mind you, this is really for guys who eat out every day..
I am an Indian (Bangalore) ---Internet Connection I use a dialup at home... but that suffices for part... but good broadband *is*available for very affordable rates. including 128 kpbs ones on CDMA mobile phones...truly mobile
----electricity This is the biggest grouse for a Bangalorean. We still depend majorly on Hydel power.. it was set up in 1902;-) (BTW, Blore was the first city in Asia to be electrified).
---Water Summers can be very dry sometimes
---Living space. Bangaloreans, traditionally prefer independent housed compared to Apartments.. no complaints there. Enough space
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I work for a startup..
So I really cant give my example as a typical sw dev. campus.
How much does an Indian college education cost the typical student? Is it government subsidized, or are students expected to pick up the entire cost? And how does that cost compare to the average yearly salary of a college-educated technology worker (ie, how long does it take you to pay of college debt?) I am an Indian. and an Engineer. Lets look at: Engineering: I did my 4 years engineering by paying a total of Rs.26,000 ( Medical: Rs.250,000 (ManagamentThe top most Mgmt schools used to cost Rs.150,000/year till last week. Now, it costs Rs.30,000pa. There has been a huge outcry over that cut. I personally believe that the cut was unwarranted, given that starting salary for a guy from these schools will be not less than Rs.600,000 pa. Debt? what debt? Most Indians wouldn't take loans for their education. It would usually sponsored by the parents. Loans are taken by people who go abroad(read US) to study.
I am an Indian. I read slashdot for not less than an hour a day ( am I addicted?) I work for a start up in the area of AI. Before this I was working for an giant American Mnf. MNC for double the salary what i am getting now. I evangalise Linux and open source. (We use Mozilla, Linux,Tomcat etc.. at our workplace). I'm writing a GNU/GPL'd software for visualisation of large data. Would I switch if offerd a bigger salary? No, if its a mind numbing code-shop, even if its 3 times my current pay. Yes, If I get to learn more in the area of my interest and get encouraged to implement them.... There is no *typcial* Indian. At least I am not one. Having said that, I dont have any issues with most of my friends who fit your alleged profile either ... ;-)
Yeah! sort of... and not really... For freshies just out of college, these jobs are just a way of earning pocket money and learn some skills. But most people I've interacted with, would gladly leave these jobs for one with good learning potential..even for half the pay. I work for a startup and 2/4 of our hirings have been such.
I am from Bangalore (IAFB) It depends on the location actually.... It can vary anywhere between Rs.3000/- to Rs.10,000 PM. Food? Depends... If you are vegetarian you can do with Just Rs.1000/- (Even Non-vegetarians(like me) dont eat meat/chicken/fish everyday. Its more like 1-2 times a week.) If you are eating out(which Bangaloreans love to do)... It could be anywhere upwards of Rs.3000/- Mind you, this is really for guys who eat out every day..
I am an Indian (Bangalore) ...truly mobile
;-) (BTW, Blore was the first city in Asia to be electrified).
---Internet Connection
I use a dialup at home... but that suffices for part... but good broadband *is*available for very affordable rates. including 128 kpbs ones on CDMA mobile phones
----electricity
This is the biggest grouse for a Bangalorean. We still depend majorly on Hydel power.. it was set up in 1902
---Water
Summers can be very dry sometimes
---Living space.
Bangaloreans, traditionally prefer independent housed compared to Apartments.. no complaints there. Enough space