I have spent four years as a B.Tech student at NIT Srinagar. Here are a few things about life at my college-

1. Srinagar is amazing. The weather remains cold for most part of the year, so you’ll forget what average Indian summers feel like.
2. NIT campus is fully secured, and surrounded by Dal Lake.
3. During winter, everything is covered in snow. It is an absolutely mesmerizing view. 
4. The hostels are clean and provided with all the facilities. 24*7 Wi-Fi facility is available. Mess is separate for each hostel, and the food is decent.
5. Students depend mostly on self-studies. 
6. Students are sent by the college to other Indian cities (for example, Ghaziabad) for industrial training purposes.
7. You will be provided with decent sports and gym facilities. There are college clubs which you can join. The IIED Center offers opportunities for self-exploration.
8. The placements are good, especially for CSE/IT. ECE, Mechanical, and CIV also enjoy good placements. Non-CSE/IT students usually sit for GATE or other competitive exams and perform well in them. 

NIT Srinagar is a wonderful college that offers a one-in-a-kind experience. 

The ECE department at NIT Kurukshetra is average and not at par with NIT standards so go for it only if you are genuinely interested in the branch. Here are some strong reasons why I oppose joining this branch

• The classroom sessions are boring and only a few exceptional professors are even interested in teaching 
• The workload is challenging and so is the curriculum. You will have to study really hard to maintain a good CGPA, something that directly affects your placements. It will be even more difficult if you lack interest in the branch.
• The placement scenario is also nothing you will be looking forward to. Only a handful of companies come for ECE students. The majority of the batch will be placed in IT companies, and for this, you will have to study extra CS subjects. The competition is overwhelming and you will feel drained. 

The detailed placement statistics of the ECE branch at NIT Kurukshetra have been tabulated below:

So don’t go for ECE unless you are genuinely interested in it or you are committed to hard work for 4 long years.

 ISB Hyderabad is one leading B Schools in the country and It was ranked number one in India and 44 globally in the top 100 Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA 2022 ranking.

The PGP program is the only full-time program at ISB Hyderabad and requires a work experience of a minimum of 2 years. ISB has 2 campuses namely Hyderabad and Mohali. You aren’t allotted any specific campus but get to experience campus life at both in a balanced manner. Even the placements are neutral and are held in one place only.

A major highlight of ISB is its Career Advancement Services Department which aims at attracting the best roles on campus. It brings in top firms like 

• MS
• Google
• FB
• MBB
• ATK-Deloitte-PWC-E
• Amazon
• Accenture

Another major highlight is the visiting faculty that comes from world-class universities like Wharton, Kellogg, and Duke. These comprise 50% of the total faculty on campus and raise the standard of education at ISB through excellent pedagogy. Almost every faculty member is a Ph.D. holder and is required to publish a given number in international journals, regularly.

Compare these areas with other B Schools and then make your decision.

Unlike the other parts of Kerala, IIM Kozhikode was left mostly unscathed owing to its remarkable architecture and altitude. Some of the people I know who have graduated from there have said that the floods have left them deep emotional scars.

The Social Service Group of the institute successfully distributed funds, packed food, clothes, blankets, bed sheet, sanitary napkins, and other required amenities, with the help of faculty, students, and alumni.

The helpful acts included the following.

• The institute lent its effort in reaching out to over 1000 families and 18 relief camps. They have tried their best to help the people affected by the disaster.
• They were able to lend a helping hand to the Chattamangalam Relief Camp. They could provide 50 kg rice and 100 mosquito-repelling coils.

• Providing 500 men’s garments, 500 women’s garments, 50 blankets, 50-bed sheets to the Wayanad Bicycle Club.
• Providing 282 biscuit packs, 259 sanitary napkins, packs of milk, 33 juice boxes, Maggi packs, 160 rusk packs, 30 coils to the people of Calicut and Chengannur Area.
• 40 packs of biscuits to the Kozhikode district
• Distribution of large sets of garments for women which include innerwear, maxi, t-shirts for boys in the area of Mavoor.
• 50 sets of detergents, Dettol, mops, and brooms to the Kunnamangalam AUP School.
• 213 packs of biscuits, 275 sanitary napkins, and others including sugar, juice, chocolate packets, and chips were provided for Nilambur Relief Camp.

The student community of strength over 800 worked hard to make the lives easier of the people affected by the flood. The institution did its best to reach out to the people not so fortunate.

These are some of the good things about NIT Patna that might convince you to become a part of this amazing college-

• Location- NITP is located on the banks of the Ganga which gives it positive vibes. 

• Infrastructure- The labs and study halls have all the facilities. The offices are always there to help the students and staff. The central library has a good collection of competitive, academic, and general books. It has high-speed Wi-Fi and AC.

• Transportation- Patna is well connected to various parts of India through road, rail, and air. You will always get an auto from outside the campus gate.

• Hostel- First-year boys get separate hostels. However, the rooms are two/ three-seater. This might be an inconvenience to some. Second year onwards, you will get Brahmaputra hostel which is new and good. It is a two-seater. Students from Patna itself might not get a hostel seat.

• Senior-Junior Interaction- The seniors are very supportive and friendly with their juniors. You’ll have a tech senior, your immediate senior with the same roll no. as you. This person will help you throughout your college life.

• Clubs- The college has cultural and technical clubs. The Civil department clubs are CESC and IWWA. HackSlash is a great club that conducts events and sessions on tech and coding.

• Placements- NIT Patna placements are getting higher with time. As of now, a CTC of 52 LPA has been offered in the Computer Science branch. Even EE, Civil, and Mechanical branches are getting good placements with median CTC touching 7.5 to 7.85 LPA. Core placements are improving as well.

NIT Patna will offer you facilities, opportunities, a healthy environment, and a platform to showcase your talent. But your success depends on the level of effort you put in.

IGNOU is one of the most popular open universities in India and Asia. Its primary focus is to offer regular education to those who cannot afford to attend classes regularly.  

IGNOU offers a plethora of degrees in regular mode, including programs like MPhil, MSc, and a variety of Doctorate Programs. Here are a few programs offered in regular mode:

But, to get degrees like Ph.D., Mphil, etc. students have to attend classes on a regular basis.

As a first-year student at KIIT, pack all the basic things of your personal requirement. You will get more or less everything else from the college and the hostel itself.

The college dress code is a salwar suit for girls and formal shirt pants for boys. 

In the girls’ hostel, after the first semester, the wardens may show some leniency and allow you to wear leggings and kurta instead of a suit and dupatta. This leniency is completely a warden’s choice. Pack these clothes accordingly.

During the first week at KIIT, you will have a school and university orientation. In it, you will be given all the important information in the central auditorium. After 2-3 days, you will get your laptop, books, bags, etc.

Both girls and boys hostels provide all the basic necessities to students. These include basic beddings, a mattress, a pair of bedsheets, buckets, etc.

You can carry extra bedsheets if you wish. Also, pack towels, personal things, and basic items like water bottles, toothpaste, body wash, pen stands, some containers, and hangers. You need not bring an induction if you are a girl student. This is because every girls' hostel has an induction on each floor. 

You can pack straighteners, curlers, irons and other electronic appliances but at your own responsibility because the hostel does not allow it. However, it is obvious that none can do without an iron. 

From books to notebooks, the college will provide you with everything. Bring a white and blue apron for the Chemistry and BMS labs. Also, bring a lock and key for your room and cupboard.

Do not worry much. You will love your stay here and make wonderful memories. I would say, make the most of your time at KIIT.