Life at TERI School of Advanced Studies

This is one of its kind institution, which provides quality education alongside incorporating a more sustainable edge to its students. At TERI University, there is a vision for designing models and processes for promoting a sustainable growth The institution is deemed to be a University and is counted among one of its kind, providing exposure to students alongside strengthening their basics. The only drawback is the high amount of fees involved. The admission process includes clearing entrance exam conducted by the University, followed by a panel interview with concerned teachers of respective departments, under which the student applied for, clearing which they have to pay the fees within one week I chose this college because it has a very high placement percentage (100%), and is counted amongst the top colleges providing training for research.

This is a booming field, with high packages and opportunities. The student to faculty ratio is pretty good, unlike other private institutions, they don't want to have more and more students under a particular course, instead, they focus upon quality education. All the faculties are atleast one to two years experienced in teaching after PhD. Exams are taken in quite a methodical manner, and teachers are quite flexible and motivating at all times. The difficulty level of the exam was that it just questioned the basics of the subject, and discouraged rote learning.

Students become eligible for campus placements after they complete their major projects in the third semester. Many companies including big names like Aditya Birla group, WWF, Indian infrastructure, Indane petroleum, Giz etc visited. On average, starting salary of 3 to 5 lakhs per annum is provided. 80% of students get placed from the campus, and 100% of them get jobs five to six months after completing their graduation. I plan to take admission in PhD from a recognised institution, and further build up on my career path from there onwards.

The only downside of studying under this institution is the very high fees involved (one lakh per semester). Scholarships and financial assistance are provided to students who top in respective subjects once they reach the final semester.

REtopia is the annual tech fest being conducted in the month of November and is for two days. Almost every book pertaining to respective courses are available in the library, and even which are not there, are made available once it is brought in the notice of librarian. Classrooms and laboratories are fitted with all modern-day equipment at par with technology. There are dedicated hours for extra curricular activities so that studies are not affected. Ecoclubterisas is the official if the handle of Environmental Club at TERI School of Advanced Studies, and they are also quite active on WhatsApp and email.

TERI University conducts its own entrance exam, followed by an interview in front of a panel; qualifying which one is eligible for admission.

The interview questioned only the basics of the subject and took it further to their application under various fields. Topics mainly included those covered under undergraduate level. The admission process includes clearing the entrance exam followed by an interview. I prepared by reading all the important things learnt at the undergraduate level.