ANDA:

My undergraduate studies in the department of computer Science and Engg at IIT Bombay have exposed me to a stimulating academic environment where learning and research go together
The possibilities of research in this field fascinate me. 

I have excelled in academics at every step in my education. Throughout twelve years of schooling I have always been ranked among the top of my class. I was introduced to Computer Science in junior college. I was awarded the Merit Certificate for my performance in the All India Senior School Certificate Examination - {\bf 100\%} in Computer Science, {\bf 99\%} in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. I was also placed seventh in the state wide Physics Talent Test of the Physics Society, Madras. In the highly competitive entrance examination to the IITs I was ranked 134th among over 100,000 students.


Working under an expert whose work can serve as a model will set me on the path to contributing significantly to the ongoing research at UCLA.  The research interests of the other faculty members cover a large number of topics in Computer Science and this will enable me to keep in touch with the latest developments in these fields. The excellent facilities offered by your department will provide an environment conducive to successful graduate work


BAPAT:

In turn I shall get intellectual satisfaction and the gratification of becoming a contributor to   knowledge   through  research  and  the greater personal rewards of  learning  and  discovery

BARVE:

I have performed reasonably well in my undergraduate courses at IIT, but since IIT admits only the best students throughout the country, I believe, in view of the competitive atmosphere, that the grades secured should not be considered in an absolute sense.

BRAJESH:

Long Term Goals

My undergraduate studies in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology; Bombay has exposed me to a stimulating academic environment where learning and research go hand-in-hand.  Through the many opportunities I have had here, I have found that I have a deep interest in research work and a strong aptitude for the type of problem solving and problem discovery that it involves. I have, therefore decided to pursue active research in Computer Science as a career.


CHANDE:

After carefully considering my aptitude, interests, the nature of my training and my ultimate professional ambition, I have decided to pursue Ph. D. in electrical engineering specializing in the fields of my interest namely-Communications, Signal Processing and Information Theory and Coding, ultimately leading to a career in teaching and research. As a statement of purpose of my graduate study, I describe here my academic background, my research interests and my career goals.   


CHANDE:

>From the residential system of IIT Bombay, I have been able to have a glimpse of the academic life and the sacrifices it involves. I feel that it is this kind of life that I am best suited for. I feel that I have enough motivation to see me through the challenges of the arduous but exhilarating career in research.

CMS:

My decision to apply to {\bf Indiana University} is based on a careful examination of the department brochure, World Wide Web information and talking to my guide Dr. S. Ramesh. Indiana has a strong faculty in Programming Language Design. Entering the Ph. D. program here will be ideal for me.


ESSEL:

My training at I.I.T., Bombay has not only equipped me with a strong technical base but has also instilled in me a deep interest in research.

Study in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at I.I.T., Bombay has demanded long hours of continuous work, self-motivated efforts and a considerable amount of group activity. It has given me several opportunities to participate in various departmental activities, albeit in a small way. Learning by myself and sharing my knowledge with others has always been of prime importance to me. I have limited teaching experience from tutoring an elementary course on FORTRAN-77 for students of first year B.Tech. Program. I enjoyed the experience and would like to teach in future too

I look upon graduate study as an avenue to refine my skills and give a direction to my research career. It would be my first chance to make fundamental contribution to the field in which I undertake research.


RPG:

An objective analysis of my background, interests, strengths and weaknesses leads me to believe that I will be successful both as a Ph.D. candidate and later as a researcher in an
academic milieu. 

Over the past two years at IIT, I have cultivated a keen interest in the field of {\bf Asynchronous Circuits, Formal Design Methods in VLSI}. I have furthered my knowledge in this field by reading various related articles and am actively involved in research in this area. I have also opted for a graduate level course {\bf IC Design Technology} in spring 96. I am currently working on {\bf Asynchronous Communication between Synchronous Finite State Machines} for my B.Tech. Thesis under the guidance of {\bf Prof. S. Ramesh}. I am working towards implementing communication primitives such as {\bf rendezvous, probe} etc. at gate level in VLSI circuits. I am investigating different interconnect design Methodologies which can be implemented as {\bf delay-insensitive asynchronous circuits}. In the first stage of this work, we have proposed a {\bf new protocol} to implement {\bf asynchronous rendezvous communication} and a method to implement this protocol using asynchronous circuits. I firmly believe that this project is a sufficient demonstration of my ability to conduct original and independent research.  

I believe that a symbiotic relationship between the student and his department is of utmost importance for a successful graduate program. Considering the pioneering work going on at your department in the field of my interest, your department is an ideal choice for an exciting research career. At the same time, I am confident of contributing originally to the ongoing work at your department. By working under the guidance of distinguished faculty at your department, I am sure, I will be able to exploit my potential to the fullest.

SHISHIR:

{\large {\bf Strengths}}\\
There are a few things whose value I realized during my undergraduate studies and now I strongly believe in them. These are {\em hard work}-- Necessity to produce results, {\em discipline} -- Necessity to finish task before deadlines and {\em persistence} -- Necessity to sail through unproductive periods. My attempt throughout has been to inculcate these 
Qualities in myself in which, I believe, I have been fairly successful.\\
 
Weaknesses
A major weakness of mine has been my speed. I always try to attack a problem in depth which invariably requires some amount of time. As a result, I have not been able to perform very well in ``three hour'' exams. This weakness has been reflected in my grades. However, given sufficient time I have always been able to show good results, reflected by the good grades (AA or AB) in lab courses involving projects.

CRAI:

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that I possess the required background and the ability to make a significant contribution to Computer Science and to Cornell. This is testified by my excellent academic record from school through my undergraduate years. I hope you will take a favorable decision regarding my admission to the Ph.D. program 
and look forward to joining the Department. \\

During the course of my education at IIT, I have realized and felt convinced that my true liking and aptitude lies in research and teaching. Research and teaching go hand in hand.  Teaching gives one a sense of constructive participation in the education process. Research enables a person to  stay  in  touch  with  the latest  advances,  while  making  one's  own contributions to the field.
