Extracurricular Activities and Fests at IIT Bhubaneswar

My experience at IIT Bhubaneswar is extremely rewarding. The institute offers solid academics plus many chances for extracurricular activities and development. It has fast developing infrastructure to contribute for developing campus culture. I selected this institute as it is peaceful next to lively surroundings that separate it. In that place, student learns to build campus life. The collaborative student body, varied clubs along with available faculty support makes it a good place for personal and professional growth.

I choose B.Tech in Civil Engineering. IIT Bhubaneswar attracted me because of my interest in Technology and its effect on society. A good construction of curriculum includes core concepts and new areas as well. Who passes JEE Main and follows eligibility rule of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math can take the JEE Advanced test for admission. Merit plus all India rank determines admission. The academic session has 2 halves on a division with mid sem and end sem test. Regular quizzes, assignments as well as continuous lab assessments keep students involved in studies. The institute puts importance on theory and learning through experiences.

The tuition fees are 1lakh per semester. In first semester, I paid Rs. 30,000 extra for admission and one-time charges. SC/ST and PWD students get full waiver in fee. General and OBC students whose family income is below 1 Lakh get full waiver in fee, and family incomes below 4 Lakh get 2/3 waiver. Scholarship waivers are also available.

The course faculty at IIT Bhubaneswar is well qualified most of them have PhDs from respected institutions in India and other countries. Some of them are IIT, IISC as well as foreign university graduates. They bring academic as well as learning experience to classroom. Teaching methods differ, some prefer traditional blackboard, other teachers use PowerPoint presentations. Group discussions are done to keep the class interesting. They solve doubts well. Student to teacher ratio is around 12:1. My experience with the faculty is good; many of them are supportive and are encouraging.

There are 3 boys hostel and 3 girl’s hostel and more will be built in phase 3 campus development. First year usually get RHR hostel, which does not look, like a hostel but like a mini hotel room. You get a window, personal balcony, a cupboard, a table, a chair, and students get single rooms from first year. There are around 400 rooms in hostel. 2 washrooms and 1 washing machine are there on each floor. One-semester fees of hostel and mess are Rs. 18,000. Mess food is quite okay. There is a canteen and mini fast food outlet just beside the campus. There are no hostel timings, you can leave and come whenever you want. Overall, it is a fun place.

IIT Bhubaneswar has a huge academic block with 3 learning hall named Ratnagiri, Pushpagiri, and Udaygiri. We have a lab complex mainly for freshers and respective subject schools from 3rd year for every branch. Campus size is huge, it is around 1,000 acres and is located in outskirts. But, we get a scenic view of Barunei hills from here. The classroom has seating capacity ranging from 100-300 students. We have 1 library in academic building and reading room where we can study until late. We have many canteens and 1 hotel serving until 2 AM. Sports facility, especially cricket ground is gorgeous. Although we lack an athletic track, but rest is good. We have 1 hospital named Sanjeevan. Transport facilities are also good. There are buses and e rickshaw to commute within campus and go outside. My personal favorite part is student activity center, it is literally the best place in campus.

The college life is good here. We have around 4,000 people in campus. The atmosphere is peaceful and vibrant. There are many societies and clubs I am part of. The institute organizes many extracurricular activities like General Championship, Inter Hostel Competitions, etc. Wissenaire (technical), Alma Fiesta (cultural), E-Summit (entrepreneurship), and Ashvamedha (sports) are some fests that draw participation from across the country. Also, every festival is celebrated with joy and happiness here. Overall, my experience is enriching, offering a perfect blend of learning, fun and personal growth.