Masters in Software Engineering: Why would you do MS abroad rather than do MTech in computer science in India?

There are obviously many good things about doing M.Tech in India (especially in institues like IISC), but why I decided to go for MS is: 0. One of my professor (the best one in my department) during an informal talk told that, "In India M.Tech courses are conducted so that teachers get help to run B.Tech/B.E courses!". (I understand this is a very extreme statement). When I asked around, I found out that it is true to some extent that most M.Tech courses require you (officially or according to unwritten rules) to help conducting practicals for B.Tech, help your research guide to conduct tests/tutorials etc. I witnessed the same in my college. Please note, I know at places like IISC, people are doing some great research work during M.Tech, but then, such institutes are very rare. 1. Having experienced education system here in India for 15+ years, I am very very curious about how it works in the other (education-wise better?) part of the world. Other than that, a strong point for considering MS options is that there is a lot of freedom to take courses and study what you like. e.g. One of my friend did a B.Tech in production engineering, and then went for MS in CS. I think, we don't have such flexible system here as of now.

Just a quick answer!!According to 2014/2013 world rankings, among the best schools in MS (Software Engineering). Unfortunately, our IIT's are ranking above 400. Yes, I am talking about top 5 (IIT), and we know how difficult for us to get an admission into one of them (reservations saga). Apart from the fact that GATE is a hard nut to crack, why not MTech.? You pay to do MS, but you get paid to do Mtech... Since you admit here (GATE is a hard nut to crack) why don't you try for MS then?MATH in GRE is very easy, if you have prepared for GATE or CAT exams. I agree, verbal is tough, but at some point in your career you should excel in it, age 22-23 is perfect time for it. To grow in your career at some point you must be good in writing, reading and speaking. There should be no excuses here.Even if you score an average score above 305 (GRE) you may end up getting an admit in at least one of the top 100 in nation wide USA (with no backlogs).Well, in worst cases, even if you fail in getting a good score, you can still apply for some colleges based on your low GRE, IELTS scores. Yes, it's a kind of risk to invest money, energy and time. In this process, you are learning, growing and getting better in MATH and English.Looking at finances, even after a semester (sitting idle for one semester-worst case), if you start doing an internship in USA in your next semester, you might end up paying half of your college fee or at least above 1/4 of tution fee. Working in colleges, graduate assistanships etc might give you some relief for accommodation, other expenses. So, you are left with 3/4 or less of college fee.Okay, lets assume the most worst case of all. Imagine, you have graduated with all the burden of your college fee. Once you get a job, even in this worst case, you can pay your college fee in one year or mostly 1–2 years. Why don't you ask someone who are pursuing MS in USA, very few will regret this decision, rest will say I have made one of the best decisions of my life.This happens to most of the Indians, this slogan "mera desh India, mera desh India", after visiting USA, just in few years (2 years), suddenly the slogan changes into "I want green card, I want green card". Yes, India is loosing some talent this is really unfortunate but at the same time, they are becoming popular in USA. Vicariously they are contributing in growth of India in some mysterious ways. Which is good. Right?On F1-Visa, most of us think, its all luck. I don't think so. I had short conversations with consulate officers. Every decision they make on F1-Visa is objective. They are concerned about 3 aspects.1. Valid I20 2. Adequate Financial Resources for pursuing MS 3. Credible Student.These 3 factors will determine your visa. Getting Visa is not a dream or luck. It's a step by step process which you have to prepare for.   USA has tons of jobs in Software Engineering (little exaggerating). The marke heret is big, even if you work for an year or two, this experience helps you a lot when you want to go back to India.Lets put our discussion to end,The factor here is not MS or M.Tech, it is the skillset. No matter where you are or what you are doing. If you are adept in doing something you will end up in a big company or build one. But how to gain skills? Most of the companies, technology updates and skills are from USA. Companies in India are service based, there are very few product based companies in India on a global level.For those who cannot afford MS?For thos who cannot afford to pay tuition fee's for MS or someother reasons like family etc, believe me, you can still make a big difference even while studing in India.This world is now gifted with enormous amount of resources online. For better jobs in software engineering, enhance your problem solving abilities. Code more and learn more, try to understand CS better. Join http://topcoder.com or http://Hackerrank.com.Take classes online, you can also join http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm from MIT. Even stanford provides them. You can learn more about the Design of Algorithms and Analysis https://www.coursera.org/instructor/~214 by Stanford professor Tim Roughgarden.You can learn free software engineering courses here http://freecodecamp.comLook at Quora, just see, information is in abundance, knowledge is in abundance. Unfortunately, we are unable to focus because of numerous distractions. The biggest problem is lack of passion or intense desire to learn. So, don't worry if you cannot afford. So, the key to success here is passion, and that monomaniacal focus.Overall, I believe pursuing MS and working in US will give you a better idea of any software industry on a global level. Its important to know & experience things globally.All the best.

A brutal honest answer: So that you dont copy homeworks and get decent grades on a subject which is already prehistoric by modern scientific approaches to engineering. Instead you work innovatively, honestly and on the cutting edge of new technologies with the companies who make it for the world. Now dont go all defensive. I know all the rope tricks of engineering colleges and universities in India. This by far is the blunt distilled truth.

Many are going abroad for MS.  Getting in IIT or NIT through Gate is very difficult, if you do in small college - without campus placement- then that Mtech doesn't add value much. If you get good job then doing Mtech in small college and taking the risk of job is not meaningful.   Going abroad brings the  opportunity to settle there and earn well.