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« WELCOME NOTE FROM T&P IN-CHARGE « AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DEAN U.G. STUDIES 2.Organizing training programs in technical skills and soft skills. 3.Organising workshops and seminars. 4.Developing relationships with recruiters. 5.Organising opportunities for Industry Internships. 6.Planning & Organizing Campus Recruitment Programs 7.Initiating partnerships with Industry through signing of MoU’s. 8.Organising industry customized shortterm certificate level programs As you approach the first year of your academic program, you all are, I am sure, excited and somewhat apprehensive about how well would you cross the threshold from the campus to the work place. You all are aware that your efforts towards doing well in your academic program coupled with the soft skills that you will acquire through interactions with your friends and others in the campus community will be put to test through a certain selection process to be employed by the recruiters on campus. Having seen the performance of students in the selection process of dif1.Organizing Batch Assessments and sharferent recruiters has re-affirmed our ing the results with students and Departbelief that however strong one may be ments. in terms of grades or academic excellence, it always requires a strong preparation to perform well in the entrance tests. I have seen many students reach their career destinations by exhibiting a strong commitment towards preparation for the selection process. At the same time I have also witnessed several students missing out on reaching their desired goal, as they were too lethargic or perhaps over-confident thereby neglecting their preparation towards the critical processes. I thus advise all 2k14 students to keep themselves engaged in various aboveDr. Rajeev Agarwal mentioned activities. Greetings from Training and Placement Division! It is our pleasure to welcome you to BIT Mesra. We’re very excited to have you here with us. For over five decades, BIT Mesra has been engaged in nurturing minds through a rich heritage of academic excellence. Essentially a hub of bustling student activities, the beautiful campus has been a second-home to numerous students in their journey. The vision of the Training & Placement Division is to be recognized as the premier resource for providing state-of-the-art services, programs and events to meet the comprehensive career development needs of students. The TnP Division helps to provide guidance and resources to students in their career development while they make decisions, nurture relationships with recruiters, and helps students foster a seamless transition from college to the world of work or for further studies. All this is sought to be accomplished through:
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The college has witnessed a sharp increase in the intake good students also. In absolute grading, one of students for the past two years. Why did the adminis- has the flexibility to award the highest grade to a large number of students. However, since tration not go about it in a more gradual manner?
This has resulted in a dearth of both hostel rooms students are important stake holders, we and lecture halls. This decision was taken by the would like to get a proper feedback on what then Vice Chancellor in the academic session 2010 they would want in terms of the grading 2011 and the increase was sanctioned but it was scales. For the academic session 2014-2015, only from 2012 that we implemented this decision. we plan to incorporate a different system of We foresaw the shortage in hostel accommoda- grading based on feedback from students. tion, thus we have started construction of newer floors and have also decided to put on hold further Curriculum freedom is an important aspect in shaping increase in the intake of students. With the current an individual’s career based on his wide interests and level of intake, there will be no further increase in subjects. Could this be dealt with in the coming acashortage. Also, the number of students demic sessions? graduating from our institution is lesser We are intending to start the than other colleges. This was another choice based credit system. reason why there is an increase in the inThe curriculum would require take. The increase in number of students the student to have a minimum in some branches like Chemical, Cheminumber of credits in order to cal and Polymer engineering is due to have the option to choose the AICTE requirements which sanction from a basket of courses that a minimum of 60 seats for each UG prowill then be made available to gram from every college in its purview. Dr. A.K. Sinha them. The credit based system
It has been said by the UGC committee to combine Computer Science and Information Technology branches from the academic year 2014-2015. Will they be treated as two different branches, what degree will the IT students get and how will they catch up on each other’s topics? Will the students attempt a single GATE paper? The merging of Computer Science and Information Technology departments has taken place. This means the Department of Computer Science Engineering will now have two programs under its domain: BE CSE, BE IT. The students of Information Technology Department will receive a degree of BE IT from the Computer Science Department.
Absolute Grading for examinations has resulted in wide unhappiness among the students. If the existing grading could be replaced by a relative grading option, students would benefit in terms of better acceptable grades. What is your stand on the grading scales?
would ensure that no student would be forced to study a subject which he has no interest in & they can instead select subjects on their own accord. Only aspect that is to be focused is on maintaining a balance amongst science subjects, engineering subjects & humanity courses.
5. Most government institutions like IIT’s and NIT’s are under the purview of the MHRD. It goes to the extent of setting the course curriculum even. Under who is administration does BITMesra fall? IIT’s and the NIT’s are under the purview of the MHRD, but they are autonomous like us. Being a deemed university, we are governed by the UGC and for technical courses, we are regulated by AICTE. UGC is the wider umbrella under which statutory bodies like AICTE, Pharmacy Council of India etc come. In terms of course curriculum, we are autonomous but under the supervision of UGC which is a reporting body to the MHRD.
It is not necessarily true. In many cases of relative grading it has been noticed that the grades of average students took a suffering. If everyone is performing well in the class, then Dr.A.K Sinha welcomes feedback from students. relative grading will result in lesser grades for They can contact him via mail or in person.
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« YOUR WELFARE, HIS JOB In a candid interview, the new Dean Students’ Welfare Dr. B.K. Mishra spoke at length about the new institute rules and regulations, a topic of hot debate among all students in the campus on social media and dinner table talks alike. Many widespread rumouurs and misinterpreted actions were clarified. Read on for more.
What is the philosophy that guided you to take steps towards coming up with an entire set of rules?
How is the ban on the usage of earphones in hostel premises and area like IC & OC justified? They aren’t allowed on roads simply because they are accident prone zones and risk the students’ safety, signboards regarding which are already prevalent around the institute. Earphones are certainly allowed in the hostels, IC & OC as long as traffic rules are being followed.
Rules and regulations have never been in the printed form and many students were not aware of them. Every college has a code of conduct and ours being a leading institute, I feel there must be some frame- With the new timings work which makes students aware of what of the college it gives the girls a very short is supposed to be done and what is not.
searched for a place to stay, and soon dis- of cafes. The cafés have ambiguous interiors covered that lodging there was inexpensive with low floor seating on mattresses, DIY art and cosy. It took a sound sleep till the after- and a pack of cards on all tables. The menu noon to liberate my fatigue from travel. The boasts of a variety of cuisines like Israeli, Lebhotel room door opened to a mesmerizing anese, Italian and more. With hummus, sucview of a sober, mist engulfed mountain culent lamb kebabs and omelette sandwiches sided by a generous serving peak. In the foreground of French Fries, the Israeli food were towering pine trees is to die for. that bore resemblance to The sun hung behind a lurkscarecrows, setting tone ing haze. A rough-hewn, unfor a darker weather. We kempt Jew roared a rented walked a short sinusoidal Royal Enfield on the streets. path to the centre of the There, life is slow. Life is good. town. Kasol is a tranquil Another awe-inspiring facet town mostly comprising of body piercing parlours, reggae bars, and of this town is devotion to Lord Shiva. Evcheap rentals for people passing through ery café has a canvas or graffiti dedicated town. Kasol is also home to a large popula- to Shiva, depicting his calmer side, save for tion of Israelis. It shelters a hoard of young a wall painted with an intimidating, mighty people who finish their compulsory mili- Mahadev spreading a message against littertary service in Israel and then escape to the ing and pollution. Dinner was a lavish affair Parvati Valley. Almost all signage in Kasol in the famous Evergreen Café. is in both Hindi and Hebrew. The most de- My two day stay in this sleepy town proved lectable offering is the impressive number to be vital for some much needed recreation, PUBLISHED BY: The News and Publication Society, BIT Mesra
and a mild dose of introspection. There is one major attraction in Kasol which for the sake of social perception and censorship, I will not mention. The haunting beauty has left me spellbound with a perpetual desire to visit again. Such is the hypnosis of the paradise that dwells in the heart of Parvati. -SIDDHARTH SHAURYA ( 2K12)
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Sharing an umbrella is not a crime and these are baseless rumours. However, in Hostel-3, students burnt about 100 kg of books and a huge fire started in the lobby. When your religion teaches you to worship books and knowledge, how can you stand the sight of such indecent acts? Certain fines have to be imposed if a student is found committing serious acts, such as consumption of alcohol as this is strictly prohibited within any institute’s premises.
But the situation we are in currently, it is only right to say that the security of the girl students is very vital to us. After around 20th August, we are starting a martial arts course which will be led by a black belt student who will coach students for one’s basic defense. There is no demarcation that boys do not require security and girls only need security. Security is essential for everybody. Once our geographical location and boundaries are resolved, there will never be a restriction on the in-time.
What changes do you feel should be brought about from the student community to facilitate the system Many students in the and ensure cooperation? hostel are in fear of Mr. B.K. Mishra, Dean (Students’ Welfare) these new rules. Do you I have personally started visiting each span to pursue other things. Will we feel that this stringent code of con- and every hostel and began addressing Why is outside food not allowed ever see the in-time going back to 8 duct will make the system less student several students in groups. I do not imagfriendly? ine myself sitting only in the office and when the quality of the hostel mess pm in future? working. Apart from this, serious efforts is not improving? Why can’t alternatives like a night canteen or reduc- The geographical location of BIT is such that These are only rules and nothing else. They are being made to start one of the bigtion in the canteen prices be imple- there are no well-defined boundaries. Keep- were earlier put on the website and the only gest schemes that only exists in BITS Piing the open boundaries in mind gives us se- difference now is that they are in the printed lani- the “Earn While You Learn Scheme”. mented? Most of the food delivered to the students is from unhygienic sources. Also, food items that are not supposed to be consumed are being distributed. Secondly, healthy and nutritious food is what we want our students to consume and Hostel messes serve the purpose. A close check is maintained on its quality. We have plans of opening up a night canteen which will supply hot or cold beverages and snacks in major hostels very soon.
curity concerns. Unfortunate incidents have happened in the past. We are always hiring more and more security around the campus to ensure the students’ safety. That said, we are giving serious thought to the matter and might implement changes in the near future,
We’ve heard a lot of rumours that if you’re caught sharing an umbrella with a classmate you are fined and that these fine amount to multiples of Rs.5000. Are these rumours true?
form. We have a transparent system and there is no need for anyone to live in fear. And if this fear is true, then I would like you to spread the message that no obstruction has been put to the freedom of students. It is just that these rules and regulations are guidelines that are needed to ensure a safe environment around.
Finally, what message would you like to send to the readers?
A very clean and green environment that goes in hand with the welfare of the students. And I hope to see a future that embarks a healthy academic environment If safety is such a major concern then for the students that bridges the gap beshouldn’t it be dealt with equally for tween students and teachers.
the boys in the same manner as well?
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« 10 REASONS FOR YOUR RIGHT CHOICE « AHOY, ME HEARTIES! Welcome aboard 2k14! You have now embarked on a journey to fulfill your dreams and are on your way to become a professional who will shape this country’s future. For some of you, this college was the target, for some others, not quite so. But destiny has you in one of the top engineering colleges in India! Pat yourself on the back, do a somersault, tap dance or do whatever it is you do while celebrating!
IN THE HEART OF THE PARVATI
In a seemingly incessant journey, the car spiralling down haphazard roads, a rough turn disrupted my sleep. The clock read 4:40 a.m. The sky had turned deep blue, with a shy tinge of white serving as the harbinger of dawn. Mountain dogs with lush coats shot at our car, while howling in a futile pursuit. My friend had informed me about them being common where we were headed. After 45 long minutes, I read the most satisfying milestone I’d ever laid eyes upon. Our destination was a dubious 0 kilometres away. I felt a rush as the gurgling of river Parvati grew louder. From an uncomfortable nap I woke up into a dream. We’d reached Kasol. In a drowsy part of Himachal Pradesh, 42 kms east of the relatively bustling Kullu, lies the languid town of Kasol. It is surrounded by lofty, pristine mountains enveloped in sheaths of mist. A band of foreigners scurried across the streets as Hebrew written signboards and petite hotel buildings became prominent. We
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The BIT Institute Building 6. Any engineer worth his 1. Nationally reputed and salt looks to go beyond the established institution with excellent placements and research syllabus, pick up new skills and hone existing opportunities. With a rocketry department, a ones. The myriad workshops and contests supercomputer and one of the best plasma labs conducted by clubs and external agencies all year in the country, the BIT tag is one you can carry round help you get that extra edge for when the companies come calling, and beyond. proudly. 2. Located in Ranchi, one of the fastest growing cities in the country. With several institutions of national importance like IIM and NIFFT, the city is home to a pan India crowd of students and professionals. It is also in close proximity to Kolkata, should you ever feel the need to get away for the weekend.
7. Active participation of the college in several inter-college technical and cultural fests of IITs, NITs and several other institutions. If you’ve had your fill of the events the clubs within the college have to offer, you can always venture out. 8. Whether you get your high from working out, track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton or just plain exercise, the 1,000,000 sq. ft. sports complex and gym will cater to your every need. Did I mention the cricket pitch? Rumour has it that Dhoni used to play here.
3. Lush, pollution free 786 acre naturally beautiful sylvan surroundings that will draw you closer to nature without making you feel like Tarzan at the same time. If you’re a dog person, you’ll definitely love the adorable critters that 9. Long gone are the days of torrents and follow you around, hoping to get a little titbit as crawlingly slow internet downloads that make a reward for their persistence. you want to pull your hair out (if you haven’t 4. Complimentary weight loss programme already done that from the academic rigour). courtesy of the arduously long walks from Enter DC++, your one stop solution for all your hostels to the main building and back. Definitely digital needs, be it music, software, courseware, an advantage if you want to shed the flab and games or movies. develop leg muscles to kill for. 10. Superior boarding and lodging provisions. 5. The past two years must have been a terrible grind with little or no extra-curricular activities for all you freshers. It’s time to kick back a bit and indulge in the plethora of cultural clubs and activities that happen in BIT all year long. Become the jack of all trades or the master of one. It’s your call.
While it may not exactly be the Hilton, it’s streets ahead of what you get in several other reputed colleges across India. The food too, while far from what you get at home, is definitely palatable. Moreover, you can always treat yourself to a slightly more gourmet cuisine at Mahak Canteen, H&C, Laxmi Canteen and Sharma Dhaba.
What you will ‘learn’ at the end of four years is subject to many variables. But here are the things that will happen for sure; you will learn to manage, you will graduate will cleansed lungs, you will learn more about yourself and (hopefully) become more mature (some may even get the urge to go back in time and slap themselves), you will make some amazing friends, at times hate this place and at times live through moments of such epic proportions, that you’d tell your children about them in the form of anecdotes. Back when I was in my first year, as I walked down the inners road, sullen, with a drafter and drawing sheets, on my way for ED class, I saw a bunch of final year seniors, merrily enjoying a game of cricket. I derided them for whiling away time and wished I was in their place. Now I am, and when I look back, it feels like yesterday. Make every day memorable, explore, and make the best out of what life gives. First things first, get used to the local jargon. It will take you some time to get used to listening to the term 2’k’14. The ‘k’ makes it sound so much cooler. Don’t even bother wondering what used to be before 2000. Your Hindi vocabulary is going to improve significantly in the next few days, and if you don’t know to speak Hindi, you’ll pick it up in no time. To help you find your way around, a map has been provided. In your free time you might consider exploring the city; Ranchi is actually very beautiful (no pun intended). But the truth is that your wanderlust will fade away, and you’ll be wondering ways to make your weekend interesting. If you are not a people person, spend some time watching good movies, otherwise you could spend time outdoors, take up a sport or make new acquaintances. You will love your mess food, your lectures, your professors, the administration, the facilities and I bet you are loving the sarcasm.
This newsletter will definitely tend to encourage you eager minds to try out things. But here is a fair warning, many of the things you read, some adventurous spirits had the good fortune of trying out without getting caught.
The lush green BIT campus Speaking of rules, you might have received a copy of the infamous ‘Rules and Regulations’ handbook which might give you a feel of a boarding school. We at NAPS like to debunk rumors, so we accosted the DSW, Dr B.K Mishra and had a long candid talk in an exclusive interview where difficult questions were answered. In a nutshell, it is not D day. Take things easy and have fun! Good times are sure to come!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS.................... 2 CAMPUS MAP ............................................ 3 INSTITUTE BUILDING MAPS ...................... 4 BIT’S TOP TENS........................................... 5 WELCOME NOTE FROM T&P IN-CHARGE.... 6 INTERVIEW WITH DEAN, U.G. STUDIES...... 6 EDITORIAL .................................................. 6
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« DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS Dr. Vibha Rani Gupta Professor & Head Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Dr. B.N. Sinha Professor & Head Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. R. C. Jha Professor & Head Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Dr. Mandira Mukherjee Professor & Head Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology
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« THINGS TO DO « THINGS NOT TO DO 1. The mark of a true fresher is when he walks in campus with his 15 MP phonecamera, trying to capture everything around him-from the lush greenery to the dark grey piglets. Irrespective of whether you’re a “photographer”, the walks along the OC road are a must-try as they’re bound to bring out the photographer, the model and the philosopher in you. 2. Try studying. Oh yes, ‘try’ is the word. Your not-so-revered seniors have been ‘trying’ it since 1955. Hope you continue this tradition. If successful do contact us, we still have some more years to ‘keep trying’. 3. Dial C for hangout. OC, IC, HNC… err did someone suggest PMC? Cue-Fortune favors the brave.
What motivated you to pursue teaching? VRG: During my student life, I was good in sharing concepts and knowledge with my friends and classmates. Keeping this in mind, when I faced family constraints, I chose teaching as my career. BNS: Initially after completing my graduation, I had joined the industry. But I found it very monotonous and not matching with my real interest. So I thought research and development was a better option for me. Moreover, I always enjoyed reading, writing and delivering lectures. MM: I wanted to make the students ready for the industry, and also to create a consciousness regarding research and science. In the new world, there is continuous change in research areas. Keeping track of these changes, particularly related to our field, helps us to modify our teaching day to day. We are trying to update it through different modules, publications and research developments. RCJ: I love the feeling of satisfaction when I come out of class. That feeling is very lasting, and I love teaching.
How does it feel to handle the entire faculty? VRG: The best thing about the BIT is the discipline related to the academics. Handling the entire faculty is really very challenging especially with the natural feminine sensitivity. I would say that this is a different experience and I am learning new things with this new assignment of HOD. BNS: I am an alumnus of this institute and many of the faculty members have been my students. I enjoy their company not as an HOD but as an elder brother. I never act like a boss and it is very friendly. They work on their own and are free to take their decisions. MM: It feels nice, as our faculty have a very good profile. Majority of the faculty have at least one degree from IITs, either B.tech, M.Tech, or their PhD. So that is our plus point that the quality of our faculty is very good. I have been working here for the last twelve years, and I enjoy working with them. RCJ: It’s a very tedious job. I’ll be very happy,
if I can keep all of them satisfied, as it is very difficult to keep each and every person happy. Different people have different feelings regarding something, so I have to keep both of them professionally satisfied. In any department, you have to give full support to your coworkers in order to function properly.
Is there any downside of being the Head of the Department? BNS: It is not difficult but we just have to divide the time very judiciously. We have to devote time for administration along with the academics. But all this is a part of life and everybody has to do it. It is a very good exposure. It all depends on the cooperation and if that is good then you will enjoy it. MM: We have to have coordination with various sections, and that includes a lot of paperwork. I have to spend one to two hours per day for organising with other sections, and that is a negative. We need to improve this kind of administration, and complete implementations of the ERP, so all the sections must be connected properly. RCJ: Nothing really. One should enjoy whatever the post and job you have been given by the institute. We should do our job irrespective of what we feel, and if I start feeling depressed about my job, I can’t do it properly. We can neither grow, nor be happy, if we are not happy with what we are doing. The only negative aspect is that sometimes we have to take some tough decisions, and that is difficult.
What future perspective does this college offer to newcomers and how is it better than the colleges? VRG: This institute not only helps students in preparing their career but it also shapes them as good citizens. There are a number of both technical and non-technical students’ societies which promote them in grooming their hobbies along with their professional education. BNS: I think they have a very bright future. You might not always get the job of their choice but naturally, if you use this as a stepping stone you can go for a job or higher stud-
ies and within 2-3 years your career profile will be great.
Would you like to mention any shortcomings of BIT and given a chance, what changes would you make? VRG: BIT is an excellent college to be in both academics and administration. I feel we can modify the way sessional classes are conducted. In my opinion, students can be provided only with the list of experiments; how to perform and what to perform in a particular experiment should be left on the students. This will help them learn them implement the theories they learn and innovate using their knowledge. BNS: I would like the students to put in more efforts. The Labs must always be open for the work to continue. We want them to work as long as they wish. We have all the necessary equipment, just that bit cultural change is necessary. Let us not try to become the frog of our own well.
Would you like to convey any message to the students? VRG: Whatever you do, do it with your full effort, with 100% dedication. You may succeed, you may fail but the learning in the process will always help you ahead in unknown and unexpected ways. BNS: Be disciplined, punctual and honest in your endeavour. There is no shortcut to success. You all have great potential. All of you are achievers and winners who need not do different things, but do them differently. Try to learn those different techniques as early as you can which will take you much beyond your expectations. MM: Put more effort on your own. Read more books and academic journals. Be aware of the various developments across the world and be updated about what is going on in the industry. Engage more time to learn. RCJ: Enjoyment is a must. Enjoy your studies, and be happy about what you are doing. Be a source of happiness for others too. Students tend to grow depressed and sad, but always have a positive outlook. Be happy, enjoy whatever branch you are studying in.
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1. Ragging:
This is one aspect of college that every fresher is scared of- Ragging. Paranoia fills the air whenever a freshman walks by a senior. DO NOT engage yourself in ragging. Ragging no longer persists on the campus but it does prevail among a few communities here at BIT. So do inform the anti-ragging squad whenever you feel ragged and don’t be afraid to interact with the seniors on campus.
tors are seen smoking on screen. A lot of students start smoking after they’ve come to college, even though they know the affect it has on the person. No matter how “cool” an actor looks on screen, DO NOT go anywhere near a cigarette if you have never smoked in your life and for those who are already smokers, DO NOT smoke in public, as BIT’s top goal for this academic year is to make the campus a smoking free zone.
2. Dress Appropriate:
5. Curfew time :
“A person’s dress reveals his personality”, at least that’s what the psychology book I just referred says. But, yes, DO dress appropriate. It’s advised that you look smart every time you step outside your hostel. BIT does not have a particular uniform as such, but casual appearance on the institute premises is not entertained. So don’t go wearing shorts or half pants anywhere on the institute premises as you will face the heat later on.
3. Outside food :
Sharma Dhaba’s Samosas
4. Try out the LLL- ‘Lovely Local Languagewa’. Courtesy-Rohitwa, Machinewa, Deanwa, ‘Wa’ is the universal surname in BIT, and if your name is Steve, you can always take pride in sharing your name with a world cup winning captain.
You might have gleaming coupons from your favourite restaurant, or the restaurant might not be charging you for delivering its food. Either way, drop the idea of home delivery because outside food is strictly NOT ALLOWED into the hostel. The reason being that most of the food delivered is from sources where the conditions are unhygienic. Plus, constant efforts to improve the mess food are being undertaken, so why have junk food when you can have a nutritious meal in the mess for which you are paying on a semester basis? Do think about it.
4. Do not smoke:
Most of us are movie buffs, and I’m pretty sure we’ve got favourite scenes where ac-
A 780 acre campus. Yes, That is huge. As a freshman, knowing your way around here will seem difficult in your first year. The curfew time for the girls is 7 p.m and the boys is 10 p.m. BIT’s geographical location is such that it cannot have well defined boundaries and the curfew time exists for security reasons. BIT’s authority is doing its best to lift the curfew time, but as long as it exists, make sure you go hiking on the campus during the day as it’s much safer.
6. Electrical appliances:
Here’s something we tend to overlook when we read the hostel rules and regulation booklet. There have been a lot of cases of short circuiting of appliances in the past and thus this rule has been included in the rule book. If you’re unhappy with anything in the hostel, do inform the hostel warden but DO NOT use electrical appliances and put yourself and the institute at risk. Better safe than sorry, right?
7. Physical violence:
This point goes to all the short-tempered and hot headed students of BIT. Everyone gets angry and anger is a natural emotion. But DO NOT engage in physical violence of any sort as the consequences are pretty severe and it will affect your career
5. Do search for that ‘brother from another mother’ who can proxy for your attendance. After all a friend in greed is a friend indeed.
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6. Watch a live cricket match in your hostel’s common room. Have an ear for the high decibel, multi-linguistic, unanimous MC’s AND BC’s when India loses. For eyebrow raising homo sapiens, by MC we meant Michael Clarke and BC, Brian Charles (Lara).
1. Beholding the confluence of the two rivers Jhumar and Suvarnarekha, the river side of the college encompassed by the sylvan scenic splendour will surely leave you mesmerized. P.S.: Swimmers will be tempted to dive in the waters (despite being dirty!), but they might either have to borrow the Invisibility Cloak from Harry for a while or go incognito!
7. Be it Humpty, Kapil or Ishant, Sharmas are the flavor of the season. Though, in BIT “Sharma ke Samose” are the flavor of every season. The fact that the entrepreneur Sharma didn’t sponsor this newsletter to advertise his samosas, speak volumes about the wonder product. Have a bite, with or without ketchup- it’s different. 8. If you thought JEE exams were the epitome of fierce competition, then for sure you haven’t tussled for a seat in BIT buses on a holiday. Plan a trip and Spartans, Prepare for the battle. Don’t fear of being claustrophobic, BIT buses do en route Ranchi Mental Hospital. 9. To be a true BITan one has to follow two stepsStep No. 1- Like every awestruck fresher, keep BIT Mesra main building as your cover picture. Step No. 2- Follow Step No. 1 seriously. 10. Cupid’s law for BITans-> Opposites attract-> Limited stock ->Fierce competition-> First come First serve basis-> hurry, scurry and scamper.
Model rocket at the Rocketry Department
2. Set up way back in 1963, the Rocketry Department is indeed an intriguing place to see. Though there may be no Sputnik, the dummy rocket serves as the background for your Profile Picture aptly! 3. If the ‘delicious’ mess food is boring your taste buds, you could always try out the exotic restaurants in and around BIT. Be it The Capitol Hill or the Kaveri Restaurant in Ranchi, Khalsa, Madhuban or Royal Retreat, or the more famous Sharma ke samose in the campus, you will surely experience a rich cuisine! Don’t forget to flash your id cards to avail student discounts!
4. The Tagore Hill in Ranchi might attract the literary enthusiasts apart from the hill climbers to see the place where the Noble Laureate is believed to have penned down many of his literary works. 5. If the academic courseware is driving your friend mad, you could leave him in the Kanke Mental Asylum, one of the largest in India, while you could go to the Kanke Dam that’s just 20min from your friend’s new abode! While the salubrious atmosphere of the hospital will do your friend good, the serene charm of the Dam’s lake will soothe you. 6. Carved out of the rocks of the Gonda Hill, the Rock Garden is the most sought after place to visit in Ranchi. The beautifully strewn faux waterfalls, rocks and uncommon sculptures will surely leave you bedazzled.
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in more ways than one. The next time you want to punch someone really hard, you should head back to your room and punch the pillow as that’s more risk-free and it’s definitely a healthier way to resolve your issues with someone.
8. Earphones/Headphones:
Here’s another point we tend to miss out in the rules and regulation booklet handed out to us. There have been a lot of cases where students can’t hear the honking of vehicles on the road, because they were listening to their favourite skillet or breaking Benjamin song on their iPod. Anyway, DO NOT plug in those earphones or headphones while you’re walking on the road as it is an inconvenience and also can cause accidents. Follow the traffic rules!
9. Cutting in lines:
Here’s something interesting that we’ve been told not to do in first grade but still do it anyway, even though we’re in college now. Imagine yourself standing in a queue for a half hour and when it’s your turn, you see a guy jump the line and stand in front of you. It burns flames inside doesn’t it? So the next time you see a line in front of the bank, mess, canteen, etc. make sure you follow the queue system and avoid any sort of tussle between you and someone who has been in line for a long time.
10. Follow the code of conduct:
Do read the rules and regulation booklet and make sure your actions are within this code of conduct. Most of the rules are general and following them shouldn’t be a problem whatsoever. ‘BIT will do its utmost to protect you as long as you are on the right side of the law. Do NOT overstep your limits. Help the administration to help you!’
8. If you get bored of only bird watching in the college, you could enjoy a day with the wild at the Ormanjhi Zoo.It houses uproarious lions, tigers, hyenas, wolves, elephants, venomous snakes etc. Experience yourselves! 9. A chance for RedempA tiger at Ormanjhi Zoo tion! Seek salvation from all your sins by visiting the Sun Temple, 40 km from Ranchi. Built in the form of a chariot drawn by seven horses, its architectural beauty is captivating. 10. Show your devotion to Lord Shiva by visiting the Pahari Mandir in Ranchi. Apart from the serene aura of spirituality, once you climb 400 stairs, you can enjoy the bird’s eye view of the entire city as well.
7. If singing the National Anthem on Republic Day and Independence Day has been your only portrayal of patriotism, you could change it visiting the
Jharkhand War Memorial, Dipatoli, as it is the place where our valiant soldiers are resting. Don’t miss the sophisticated weaponry section!
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Sun Temple near Ranchi
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Academic Calendar (For First Year UG Students) MONSOON SEMESTER 2013-14
• Commencement of Mid Semester Examination • Student Activity (PANTHEON) • Last Date of Classes
10.9.2013 19.9.2013 to 22.9.2013
• Commencement of End Semester Examination • Last Date of Display of Marks • Last Date of Submission of Marks • Last Date of Declaration of Result
25.11.2013
17.1.2014
• Last Date of Registration with Late Fine of Rs. 1000 • Commencement of Classes • Winter Vacation
5.2.2014
• Annual Athletics Meet
9.1.2014
SPRING SEMESTER 2013-14
22.11.2013
• Registration
9.12.2013
• Commencement of Mid Semester Examination
13.12.2013 10.12.2013 21.12.2013 to 4.1.2014 17.1.2014 to 19.1.2014 11.2.2014
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• Student Ac tivit y 19.2.2014 to (BITOTSAV) 23.2.2014 • Last Date of Classes 16.4.2014 • Commencement of End 19.4.2014 Semester Examination • Last Date of Display of 10.5.2014 Marks • Last Date of Submission 16.5.2014 of Marks • Last Date of Declaration 31.5.2014 of Result
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