What is your advice for a fresher at NIT Jalandhar?
Posted On - Apr 5, 2021There are a few things you should attend to: Although academics is not the only aspect of your life there, it is the most significant. Maintain a CGPA of at least 7.39 (or 70%). Try to make it to at least most of the lectures. The consequences of skipping practical exams are severe. One night of study the night before the test won't always be helpful. Although they may make you a hard worker, they cannot discipline you. Even though engineering is a difficult subject to master, it is not insurmountable. You can easily pass it if you consistently study.
There are many things you should enjoy. The college's lifeblood is its LIBRARY. This place has a lot to offer. Read consistently. There are countless books you'll like that aren't academic. The practice of getting the book issued will instill in you the values of punctuality and empathy.
TECH FEST & CULTURAL FEST are not just for entertainment; they are also for participation and creation. You ought to take an active part. Events take place throughout the day, and gaming occurs at night (Tech Fest). You should unquestionably join organizations and societies like LADS, SAE, MADS, Fine Arts, etc. This college places a strong emphasis on athletics. You have a sizable field, lovely basketball and volleyball courts, a running track, The Gymnasium, and The Gym for bodybuilding. Except for Mega Boys Hostel, every hostel has its own badminton court and TT hall.
One of the key things that students look for is placements. Get ready for it right away. Develop your interactive abilities right away. Students often lament their lack of English proficiency despite coming from a Hindi-medium school. Your B. Tech. life's second and third years will lay the groundwork for the placements. You must therefore have clear concepts. After the first year is over, set a clear objective. You make the decision at this time as to whether you want to pursue private employment or government employment. Start your GATE, IES, or IAS preparation in the second semester because this is when the exam syllabus is covered.
First of all, congratulations on being selected for one of the best institutes of North India as far as placements are concerned. Here are some tips for you.
- Always try to score a CGPA of more than 8. Try to score a really good CGPA in the first two semesters themselves. It’s not only easy but, since it’s a cumulative criterion, this would give you a lot of support in the later semesters to focus on important things other than your CGPA. This might even ease out your dreams of pursuing a Master's degree.
- Join LADS and one technical society. There are a whole lot of amazing societies there in NIT Jalandhar, wherein you have the opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills. Some people are a bit biased towards LADS which is the Literary and Debate society, the reason being, they find it very informative and liberating. It cultivates communication skills, boosts your confidence especially if you lack English speaking skills, and also prepares you for your future interviews. A technical society would cater to your engineering thrust.
- Try networking with seniors from the final year and third year. There exists no culture of ragging in this institute. But at the same time, the much-needed interaction with the seniors is absent in the institute. You should definitely reach out to the seniors from your department to know about what all is going on, on the placements front at least.
- Learn to code. It doesn’t matter which branch you are from. Even if it's biotechnology or textiles, having an interest in coding would not only make you analytical but also help you to clear your programming subjects in the first year. If you remain consistent, you might even open so many doors for yourself at the time of placement.
- Try to arrange the NPTEL lectures. You can always try to get your basics of engineering clarified by watching the lecture from NPTEL.
- Don’t get too addicted to your laptop.
Make some great friends. Friends made in the first year of your college life end up being your friends for the rest of your life.
