Life of PhD Scholar |IISc Bangalore| Srijan Kumar

In this captivating episode of our YT video podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Srijan Kumar, a brilliant mind who embarked on a PhD journey at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore but made the bold decision to transition into industry midway. Srijan opens up about his transformative experiences during his two years at IISc, offering invaluable insights for aspiring PhD students, and candidly shares the reasons behind his decision to leave academia.

Srijan's academic prowess and thirst for knowledge led him to pursue a PhD at IISc, a dream for many research enthusiasts. The conversation delves into his initial excitement and expectations upon joining the esteemed institution and the challenges he faced during his rigorous research pursuits. Listeners will gain a profound understanding of the highs and lows that accompany a PhD journey and how to navigate through them.
As the interview unfolds, Srijan shares What was the reason why he left PhD even from the prestigious institute IISc Bangalore.
we have discussed
00:00 preview
01:09 Educational Background
4:35 IISc Interview questions
8:00 Why I joined IISc
9:08 What happens after joining PhD at IISc?
16:10 How to select a research supervisor
22:22 Courses at IISc Bangalore
26:17 Importance of GPA, & PMRF
33:50 Why I left PhD?