Should I Pursue Engineering at IIT or Focus on Physics Elsewhere?

[adiphysics]

I am in 11th grade and immensely interested in physics.I want to be a physicist,be involved in research,contribute something,be in the company of top physicists and satisfy my curiosities.In India we have the IITs for engineering but there is an enterance test from next year which include many other things like school %age,etc.At school we are tested on derivations and other mugged up things which I do by other methods or fail to mug up and loose marks.But I am able to solve almost all problems from resnick/halliday and hc verma.I don't see any good colleges here for doing B.Sc. in physics.

If I make it should I opt for engineering at IIT and later do something in physics?
If so which branch (most related to physics especially mechanics and the modern part)?
Does it really depend on the college you get? are you finished if you don't get any top college?

 

[R.Mesri]

It is great that you are passionate about physics and have a clear goal in mind. It is possible to pursue a career in physics without going to an IIT, as there are many universities in India that offer excellent physics courses. If you do decide to pursue engineering at an IIT, the branch that is most related to physics, especially mechanics and modern part, would be mechanical engineering. However, the decision to pursue any particular branch at an IIT should be based on your interests and preferences, and not solely on its connection to physics. Getting into a top college is definitely an advantage, but it is not essential. You can still make a great career in physics without getting into an IIT by choosing a good university and taking advantage of their resources and guidance. Also, don't forget that there are other options outside of formal education, such as internships, research opportunities, and even self-study.