Introduction to NITJ
An Introduction to NITJ:
Hey freshers! Now, we know that trying to understand where and how everything happens on campus is a monumental task. Trust us, we've been through it. So, we've made a beginner's guide to NITJ. The following page contains all the information you'll need to become a NITJ pro.
Campus Tour:
Here's the official NITJ campus tour! It will help you get around in our college.
Hey freshers! Now, we know that trying to understand where and how everything happens on campus is a monumental task. Trust us, we've been through it. So, we've made a beginner's guide to NITJ. The following page contains all the information you'll need to become a NITJ pro.
Campus Tour:
Here's the official NITJ campus tour! It will help you get around in our college.
Getting Around at NITJ
So, let's start off with the basics. Navigating NITJ can be an extremely hard task. So, here's a map (courtesy of team Resilience) to help you get around!
So, let's start off with the basics. Navigating NITJ can be an extremely hard task. So, here's a map (courtesy of team Resilience) to help you get around!
The Basics
Now that you know where most things are on campus, here are how some of the basic systems work.
Exams: There are three exams over the course of a semester, here at NITJ. Two minor examinations, and one major examination. The minor examinations are worth 20 marks each, and the major is worth 50 marks. The professors can give a student a max of 10 marks more for internals. These marks for internals can be given based on many criteria, and strongly depend on the teacher. The date sheet for each examination is usually out around 10 to 12 days before each examination.
Attendance: The bane of the engineering student. NITJ has a mandatory 75% attendance limit. If a student has less than 75% attendance he/she can be detained, which means they will not be allowed to sit for the major examinations. However, some teachers may be more lenient than others and may not detain you even if your attendance is below 75%. However, again, this is strongly dependent on the professors.
Canteen: Now, let's get to the good stuff! It's no surprise that hostel food isn't the best, and thus a large amount of the student body relies on the canteens for their meals. There are four different shops that can be found on the campus for food. Three of them are located together behind the SAC (in the above map), and they are The Night Canteen, Lipton Cafe, and Tip Top Refreshments. Tip-Top and Lipton only deliver food to hostels till around 9 pm, however, the Night Canteen delivers till 10 or 10:30 pm. The numbers for are given below:
Night Canteen: +91 8437441326
Lipton Cafe: +91 7087092963
Tip-Top: +91 9876334031
Furthermore, the "Food Pixel" app can be downloaded to order food not only from on but out of campus, as well. The "Food Pixel" is actually a startup of a NITJ student, and should be supported to encourage local entrepreneurs.
Now that you know where most things are on campus, here are how some of the basic systems work.
Exams: There are three exams over the course of a semester, here at NITJ. Two minor examinations, and one major examination. The minor examinations are worth 20 marks each, and the major is worth 50 marks. The professors can give a student a max of 10 marks more for internals. These marks for internals can be given based on many criteria, and strongly depend on the teacher. The date sheet for each examination is usually out around 10 to 12 days before each examination.
Attendance: The bane of the engineering student. NITJ has a mandatory 75% attendance limit. If a student has less than 75% attendance he/she can be detained, which means they will not be allowed to sit for the major examinations. However, some teachers may be more lenient than others and may not detain you even if your attendance is below 75%. However, again, this is strongly dependent on the professors.
Canteen: Now, let's get to the good stuff! It's no surprise that hostel food isn't the best, and thus a large amount of the student body relies on the canteens for their meals. There are four different shops that can be found on the campus for food. Three of them are located together behind the SAC (in the above map), and they are The Night Canteen, Lipton Cafe, and Tip Top Refreshments. Tip-Top and Lipton only deliver food to hostels till around 9 pm, however, the Night Canteen delivers till 10 or 10:30 pm. The numbers for are given below:
Night Canteen: +91 8437441326
Lipton Cafe: +91 7087092963
Tip-Top: +91 9876334031
Furthermore, the "Food Pixel" app can be downloaded to order food not only from on but out of campus, as well. The "Food Pixel" is actually a startup of a NITJ student, and should be supported to encourage local entrepreneurs.
NSO/NSS/NCC
NSO: The National sports organization is a course undertaken by first-year students. It involves participation in a particular sport. The range of sports can be quite diverse, it is completely dependent on the equipment available. NSO tends to be the most common choice amongst first-year students. It also allows students to build a strong base, and participate in college athletics. All NSO students are required to complete 100 mandatory hours of Sports activities, including a 3-day long sports weekend event. If a student fails to complete 100 hours, he shall have to repeat the 100 hours the following academic year.
NSS: The National Service Scheme is another option. It involves social service activities including garbage pickups, green initiatives, educational initiatives etc. NSS is the second most common option amongst first-year students, and also demands 100 hours of service. If one fails to achieve this, he/she will have to repeat the task the following year.
Notes and Library Books
The college has a departmental store near the dispensary (which can be seen on the above map). Commonly known as DS, the departmental store provides all basic necessities and most importantly provides notes. Studying from notes is hugely popular in our college, and notes are great resources for most subjects. However, care must be taken. Certain subjects should only be prepared for using books. These subjects would be the ones related to one's branch (for instance basic electronics for ECE students), or subjects which require a deep understanding such as C. The reason for this, is that books provide a better overall understanding than notes do.
Now, where can one get books? The library is a great place to start! Students can check-out up to two to four books at a time, and use them. The library also has a great online resources section. However, some books may just not be available in the library. What to do then? Well, there are great bookstores near DAV college which sell just about any book. Furthermore, the internet can provide PDFs of most books. To check what books you may need to study for each respective subject, the syllabi can be found on the college website.
NSO: The National sports organization is a course undertaken by first-year students. It involves participation in a particular sport. The range of sports can be quite diverse, it is completely dependent on the equipment available. NSO tends to be the most common choice amongst first-year students. It also allows students to build a strong base, and participate in college athletics. All NSO students are required to complete 100 mandatory hours of Sports activities, including a 3-day long sports weekend event. If a student fails to complete 100 hours, he shall have to repeat the 100 hours the following academic year.
NSS: The National Service Scheme is another option. It involves social service activities including garbage pickups, green initiatives, educational initiatives etc. NSS is the second most common option amongst first-year students, and also demands 100 hours of service. If one fails to achieve this, he/she will have to repeat the task the following year.
NCC: The National Cadet Corps is the third and final option. This is the least popular and hardest option, it involved marching practices during the early morning hours and other such tasks. NCC students take part in many important college events, and their attendance is compulsory. NCC is quite physical, and there are strict try-outs to ensure that only the fittest participants are selected. NCC is difficult, but the rewards are also great. It helps with keeping fit and increasing discipline.
Notes and Library Books
The college has a departmental store near the dispensary (which can be seen on the above map). Commonly known as DS, the departmental store provides all basic necessities and most importantly provides notes. Studying from notes is hugely popular in our college, and notes are great resources for most subjects. However, care must be taken. Certain subjects should only be prepared for using books. These subjects would be the ones related to one's branch (for instance basic electronics for ECE students), or subjects which require a deep understanding such as C. The reason for this, is that books provide a better overall understanding than notes do.
Now, where can one get books? The library is a great place to start! Students can check-out up to two to four books at a time, and use them. The library also has a great online resources section. However, some books may just not be available in the library. What to do then? Well, there are great bookstores near DAV college which sell just about any book. Furthermore, the internet can provide PDFs of most books. To check what books you may need to study for each respective subject, the syllabi can be found on the college website.
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