Direct PhD from IISc and IITs: Process, Pros ,and Cons #phd #stem #career #iisc #iit

Many people have asked me about the process and details about doing a direct PhD from IISc and IITs. I had an earlier video uploaded which I had to take down owing to some reasons. This is a newer version of that conversation. ================= ABOUT ME AND SOME USEFUL INFO =============================== Hello everyone, I am Anil Vishnu, a techie turned bioengineering researcher. I am into medical device development as part of my research. I am an aspiring scientist by day and a science and creative communicator by night. Please check out my website here:https://www.anilvishnugk.com/ for other interesting content. My mobile research work desk consists of the following items: VIP Skybag lunar laptop backpack: https://amzn.to/3fPPN4Z Sandisk Extreme Portable Rugged external hardisk (500 GB): https://amzn.to/3jCXgXA Sandisk Extreme Portable Rugged external hardisk (1 TB): https://amzn.to/30Dmc8s Portronics Foldable Laptop Stand: https://amzn.to/30QcEae iPad Air 3: https://amzn.to/3eU0GRW Senheisser HD 4.5 BT active noise cancellation headphones (for focused work): https://amzn.to/3jxlxy0 I have covered this in an earlier video here:    • My pack-and-go research workdesk setup - W...   I also travel a lot (or I used to is the right word) on my Bajaj V15. Cameras I use to make my modest travel videos (not really my forte but): Canon Powershot G7X Mark II: https://amzn.to/3ePwgjO Manfrotto mini tripod: https://amzn.to/2ZVtDZz GoPro Hero 2018 The following books have helped me grow as a better individual and a better scientist: Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2CS7jam The Happiness Project by Gretchen Ruben: https://amzn.to/39u6GzF Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Everyday by Jake and JZ: https://amzn.to/2OUc4mr The Now Habit by Neil Fiore: https://amzn.to/2OUTb2v The Emperor of All Maladies: https://amzn.to/2OZt0YJ Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Healthy Life by Hector Garcia: https://amzn.to/32VOGx9 The elements of style, by Strunk and White: https://amzn.to/2OVs07I If you wish to support me or wish to get a weekly newsletter related to careers, research as a lifestyle etc please support me on Patreon here:   / anilvishnugk   Thank you! Anil