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How is hostel life in NIT Hamirpur?

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Yash Verma Posted On : September 13th, 2023
B.Tech CSE, NIT Hamirpur (2019)

Hostel life at NIT Hamirpur is similar to that of any other college. Since my brother recently passed out from NIT Hamirpur, I have a better idea of this. 

  • The students change their hostel rooms after every year so your roommates also change 4 times. 
  • The serene surrounding areas make the campus a peaceful place to stay. You will always be in awe of the beauty of the campus. 
  • The hostel has rigid restrictions on in-timing. During the initial semester girls and boys are expected to reach the hostel quite early. From the second semester, there are a few relaxations, especially for the boys.
  • There are indoor game facilities like table tennis and badminton courts. There is also a pool table in the Neelkanth Boys Hostel for third-year boys. Also, there is a Common TV room where students gather to watch matches together. 
  • Students can be seen walking around at night or enjoying the sunrise at OAT.
  • Many talented students portray their skills at night performing for everyone. Celebrations like birthdays, festivals, and the World Cup become much better with friends.
  • There are enough eateries for both girls and boys. Girls have canteens in their hostels while boys have Nescafe which runs till 2 am. There are many eating spots in and around the campus like Juice bar, Nescafe, Amul, HPMC shop, Ekta, Junction, etc
  • Students occasionally plan trips to nearby areas like Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Dharamshala, Treks, and many more.
  • The best part of hostel life is indeed the last-minute group studies a day before your exams.

The facilities and rooms do not define the quality of your hostel life but the friends you make there do! 

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Where do IGNOU exams generally take place at their study center or in nearby schools?

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Juby Thomas Posted On : October 20th, 2022
M.A. in Economics, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

IGNOU exams are never given at your study centre. It only happens for practical and internal exams. Typically, an examinee can select their examination centre from the options provided by IGNOU during the examination form-filling process (Online).

It should be noted that there is no guarantee that IGNOU will provide you with the same examination centre you selected during the form-filling process; this may change in some exceptional cases or circumstances. If you do not select an option, IGNOU will locate your examination centre near you. It would be in the same city where you are studying by default.

It could be any government school, college, or other institution that offered IGNOU courses. This means that your examination centre can only be one of the IGNOU study centres.

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Is a BA programme a good course if I do it from DU?

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Prakriti Raina Posted On : October 12th, 2022
LLB from Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

BA at DU can be BA (Program), BA (Hons), and in Honors, you can take the specialization course in Economics, Political Science, History, English, Hindi, Geography, and so on.

Furthermore, if you expect to get a higher percentage in BA courses, you are mistaken. Students at Delhi University typically receive very low grades. The average score is between 51 and 58%. It would not surprise me if someone became a University topper with only 58% of the marks.

So, just for the DU brand, choose the BA program and if you want to work in the civil service, you're on the right track. 

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Does ISB have a brand value better than that of XLRI, FMS, or IIM L?

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Divya Saraf Posted On : May 31st, 2023
Lives in Hyderabad

I think I am the right person to answer this question as I have worked with graduates from the aforementioned top B Schools in India and my brother was a student at ISB. With the combined experience and knowledge I have, I dare to comment that ISB is an overhyped B school in India. What makes it stand is its amazing infrastructure, founding members, and the whole Western-style education. However, if you look at its academic style, I don’t find it very appealing. It fails to prepare students well and does not meet the standards of the 4 IIMs (ABCL) and XLRI.

Placements-wise one can comment that ISB is a notch better than XLRI and FMS but it is on the same level as IIM Lucknow. 

Ultimately, the brand value of a business school is a matter of personal opinion and is subjective.

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How hard is it to get a GPA of over 9.5 at NIT Surathkal?

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Tithi Aggrawal Posted On : September 13th, 2023
Lives in New Delhi

One of my cousins scores a GP of 9.5 at NIT Surathkal. He claimed that it wasn’t exactly very challenging to achieve this milestone. He also mentioned some simple tips that helped him.

  • Attend the classes regularly and focus on everything being taught. This will reduce half the burden of studying before exams. 
  • Focus solely on your academics and nothing else if you are targeting such a high score. Your score will be affected if you focus on a lot of things.
  • Your first two semesters help make life easier. This is because your GPA in the first two semesters becomes the hallmark GPA of your entire college life. 
  • You will be disappointed by the academic standards. Don’t let that affect your score in any way. You have cracked the national level exam so you can study on your own too. 
  • The quality and taste of food might really be a big issue but don’t let it affect you drastically. 
  • Socialize with intellectual people, professors, seniors, etc.

If you follow the above points religiously, you might be able to get a 9.5 GPA easily.

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What should freshers do at the BITS Pilani hostel?

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Pradeep Chowdhuri Posted On : July 3rd, 2023
Student at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Freshers at BITS Pilani are usually given 3-4 days to explore the campus after hostel allotment and before classes commence. Here are a few things you should do if you are a fresher here

  • Explore the campus instead of staying holed up in your room and meeting new people. You will make friends for life here so don’t hesitate from interacting with everyone around you.
  • Initially, you won’t be able to go to the common rooms so instead you can spend time at Red Chillies, Ice and Spice, or the institute cafeteria if you're craving something tasty
  • Once the classes begin, make sure to attend the lectures and tutorials.
  • You can explore the beauty of Goa during weekends but refrain from involving yourself in alcohol.
  • If you are tired of mess food you can order from Domino
  • You can also stay in your room and install a DC++ client to browse and download all content on the DC servers.

So, as a fresher, there are several things to do at BITS Pilani Goa campus but personally, I feel you should focus most on socializing and strengthening your network.

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Is BITS Pilani a good place to study?

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Prateek Sharma Posted On : July 3rd, 2023
studied at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

BITS Pilani is considered to be one of the top engineering institutes in India. It has a strong reputation for its academic programs and research opportunities. Let’s consider the following factors to determine if it’s a good place to study or not.

Academics

  • The faculty pool is inferior to that of the top IITs with a few exceptionally good professors
  • The professors deliver limited knowledge meant to just complete the course and not give an actual understanding of the topic at high levels.
  • The overall academic ambiance is average 

Infrastructure:

  • BITS Pilani infrastructure is considered good surrounded by natural beauty.
  • The hostels are also great with big rooms and basic amenities. 
  • The internet facilities here are amazing with a great DC++ Network. 

Peer

  • BITS Pilani is widely known for attracting the best minds thereby maintaining the crowd quality.
  • BITS has no reservation policy

Research:

  • BITS Pilani is not a government-funded institute so to conduct research the funds here are limited thus a poor research culture.
  • The quality of PhDs in BITS is pathetic and it will take some time to improve the research work.

Fees

  • It’s a well-known fact that BITS Pilani fees are very high thus becoming a major reason why students from financially unstable backgrounds cannot afford to study here.
  • Every year, the fees suffer a 15% hike which is not justified considering there is not much improvement in the facilities.

Placements

  • The placements for the IT and non-core sectors are great and at par with old IITs.
  • Core placements for Civil and Manufacturing branches are average.

In all, BITS has its weaknesses and you can consider it a good option if you are ready to overlook them.

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What are the total fees for an MBBS and internship stipend at VMMC?

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Debansh Saxena Posted On : September 25th, 2023
VMCC Delhi

VMMC offers two kinds of MBBS seats- Subsidized and Non Subsidized.

The annual fee for subsidized seats is around Rs. 37,000. On the other hand, for non-subsidized seats, it is around 1.25 Lakhs. The internship stipend is around Rs 26,300 per month. 

VMMC is a prestigious medical institution, and the best place to fulfill your dreams. It is growing at a rapid rate.

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What you will say about reputation of BIT Sindri?

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Ankur Mishra Posted On : April 19th, 2023
Studied at Birsa Institute of Technology, Sindri

 If you're looking to evaluate the reputation of BIT Sindri, here are some solid grounds to consider:

  • Return on Investment (ROI): The tuition fee for Engineering at BIT Sindri is only Rs. 80,000 for the entire course, which means a very high return on investment. By comparison, in NITs and IITs, the fee for one semester alone can be as much as Rs. 40,000. Private colleges can charge as much as Rs. 80,000 for one semester.
  • Alumni and Alumni Network: BIT Sindri was established in 1949, which means it has a rich legacy and a vast alumni network all over the world. BIT Sindri alumni hold top management positions in many Indian PSUs and abroad. They are also entrepreneurs of many big companies in various fields.
  • Lab and Professors: BIT Sindri's labs were so good in the 1960s that even IIT Kharagpur students used to come here to do their research in Sindri, particularly for Aerodynamics and High-tension Electrical Labs. While some of the labs may be outdated now, the Jharkhand Government has allocated more than Rs. 170 crore for the college, and labs are being renovated with new technologies. Although there is a scarcity of professors at BIT Sindri, recent hiring of PhDs from IITs has bridged some of the gap. Some professors are technically proficient and also help students to get internships in the industry.
  • Campus: BIT Sindri has a sprawling lush green campus of around 400 acres, with some old and new buildings. Hostels have been renovated. Although it takes around one hour from Dhanbad, there is no multiplex or mall in Sindri. The campus lacks in sports amenities, but Open Air theater and Auditorium are excellent, where all the rock concerts and cultural fests are organized.
  • BIT'an Senior-Junior Bond: The bond between senior and junior students is strong at BIT Sindri. They guide each other on how to crack exams (GATE, CAT, GRE), throw parties, and help with monetary needs. It's like a brotherly relationship. Senior students also help new students arrange accommodation and understand the dynamics of various departments in Steel plants.
  • Quality of Students in BIT: The top 20% of students in any branch at BIT Sindri are at par with IIT students. Many students have cracked GATE, BARC, ISRO, CSIR-NML lab, and CAT. Many reputed core companies come here for recruitment.
  • Life in BIT: BIT Sindri has the best mess food, with room delivery facility, and many clubs for socializing and enhancing interpersonal skills. BIT'an runs Prayaas India, an NGO that is dedicated to teaching underprivileged children from nearby areas and organizing blood donation camps (more than 500 units of blood donation in a year).
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How should I prepare for MA Economics entrances for JNU and DSE in 45 days?

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Disha Dey, Posted On : November 10th, 2021
M.A. Economics, Delhi School of Economics (2016)

Preparing for MA Economics entrances for JNU and DSE will need immense concentration and dedication. You will need to prioritize to keep everything in balance. Here are some things you can go through:

  • The core subjects include Mathematics, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Select any 3 out of these 5 subjects which you feel are your strengths.
  • Revise the basics from your graduation notes and practice past year exam papers.
  • For the subjects you feel you are weaker in, revise the basics. Do not spend too much time on them. 
  • Practice questions from past years. 
  • Analyse the topics in which you are lagging behind and try to read those in detail. You can also skip some topics too.
  • For Statistics, focus more on Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Discrete and Continuous Random Variables.
  • DSE requires a mathematical approach and proper concentration. So practice past year papers and do not forget concepts.

The books you can refer to are: Dornbush and Blanchard for Macroeconomics. Hal Varian, Nicolson, and Pyndick for Microeconomics. Hammond and Chiang for Maths. SC Gupta and Miller for Statistics and finally Gujarati for Econometrics.

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