Axis Institute of Technology and Management B.Tech Review By Shruti Sultaniya

Axis College was established just a decade ago and you can see that its comparison is done with IITs and HBIT, Kanpur. Thus, you can imagine the progress that our college has made. Thus, it was a no brainer for me to aim for this college for engineering. Yes, I also wished that I could get IITs but no worries as our college is no less than IITs. At least in time to come, we will overtake them. The college’s infra is far better than IITs as management has shed a lot of money in building the campus that is superior to its peers. Also, they are not tight fisted and every now and then renovations and new equipment’s are always being roped in.

Getting admissions here is not easy. Like various other colleges they also had an entrance exam and after scoring in that only, I could get admission here. Also, I got the branch I was chasing and hence I was more than happy to be a part of such a great organization. The college is governed by Axis Educational Society and boy will have to say the effort that they have taken in picking the faculty. The college has been started with an aim and they are on it for sure. As a student I don’t see anything that this college doesn't do for their students. Once you have registered your name in good books of the college management, they will make sure that they offer you all the facilities you ask for. The college wants to earn a niche for themselves and the students they see talent in they invest heavily on them. Like the robotics department. Some students said they can build a human robot and college provided them all the things they asked for and see today. Our college student’s robot was graced by none other than education minister Smt. Gulabo Devi. Thus, if you want to explore opportunities and express yourself, please try to get admission in Axis College.

There are a few good and some not so good points. The syllabus way to lengthy for students to cope up. The classes keep running and running and by evening, trust me I have no energy left to ride my bike back home. Plus, the college starts from 8 am and on some days even 7 am. The college is at 7 kms from my home and sometimes it gets just too hectic to wake up early and attend the classes. Also, the college is strict as 80% attendance is more than compulsory.

Almost daily we have 2-3 hours of practicals and this is way more than one can take. I guess I have put enough light on the things which I am sure parents will love and so now some light on what students will love. The classes are air-conditioned and digital. The professors have adopted teaching methods that makes you have more of them. Thus, even if the classes are lengthy, we don’t get bored. If this is not enough than the practicals are always in bunches. Also, they are lengthy and therefore we get enough time to unwind during practical. Also, they are more of a fun session and it gives an opportunity to bond with other students as well. Hence, the college has done their bit to make sure that it produces students who can make a difference.

The reason why our college is known for academics is its faculty. Rich in knowledge and experience they boast some significant degrees beyond them. All the faculty are IITians and have hoards of experience behind them. They know how to keep students engaged and make sure that maximum learning is done in classes itself. This is true as I hardly open the book after returning from college.

Faculty members are also very helpful and are easy to approach as well. Never shy away from helping students and whenever in doubt you can ask them to conduct extra sessions. They are always on it and the management has made sure that faculty is on their toes always. Thus, they have proved that they are the backbone of the college and their constant endeavour to thrive for excellence will yield high dividends in time to come.

The placement cell has done amazingly well to make sure that most students get the placement. During the last semester the students are advised to undergo a training program that helps them fetch the placements. However I have one complain that Industry Interface Program, the students are charged an addition fee. This was beyond me as I feel it's unfair. Many MNCs and top Indian companies such as Python, TCS, Matlab, Gabriel India, and Mirza international among them have been the top recruiters since the college inception.

The average pay package for engineer undergraduate is around Rs. 5 lakh per annum and not sure about the highest but during my 1st year, I heard someone bagging an annual package of Rs. 13 lakhs per annum. It sounded good to be true and that’s why I said I am not sure. The placement record as of now is 80% and it will get better only. Thus, placement wise the college has done really well and I hope that many more MNCs start visiting our campus.

The hostels of Axis college are located inside the campus and it’s a 3-storey building. There’s a separate boys and girls hostel. Boys hostel accommodates 400 students while girls hostel accommodates 300 students. All the rooms are with twin sharing capacities. I don’t stay in the hostel as I am a localite but have spent nights at the hostel after request from the warden.

The hostellers enjoy a great stay as all room has window and fresh air sunlight peeps in. The rooms are spacious enough to accommodate 2 students. The rooms have attached bathroom, 2 study tables and 2 beds. Among other facilities the hostel has its own mess, but the food served is certainly not something that I can eat. However, people staying in the hostel have their views as they don’t have a choice. Round the clock security is provided to hostel students and also there’s enough parking area for students to park their vehicles.

I know it will be hard to believe but the campus area is whopping 75 acres. I was surprised when I saw the campus. I mean it's so huge that to have a look at it all it will take some doing and time as well. The campus has enough greenery and there are 8-10 buildings including the hostel building. Our classes are conducted in block D and likewise they are conducted via department. The classrooms are huge and equipped with laboratories for each department. Also there’s a huge lecture hall where lectures are being conducted almost monthly as all students gather for a common program. A knowledge resource centre named building is made and a huge library has been set up in that building.

Daily newspapers and journals are provided to students. There’s also a huge computer lab in that building and it can accommodate 200 students. There are 2 huge hostel buildings inside the campus. There are 2 canteens in the college campus. Actually 1 is cafeteria and the other one is complete canteen that serves lunch and dinners as well. The cafeteria is huge and is refreshing. Also there are 2-3 huge playgrounds and are used only during sports week as we hardly gets time to even play. It’s actually for the people staying in the hostel as they are mostly seen playing in the field. Thus, the infra is modern and something that other institutes can only envy about.

We are referred as Axians Kanpur. Initially, I didn’t like this idea but now I am pretty cool with it. Well, I have mentioned about studies and how hard it is to survive at the campus. But all said and done, the value of campus life was realized by students during this pandemic. As soon as we step inside the campus it gives so positive vibes. Talking about the events the live projects is like a monthly thing at Axis. We students even if we try to get some free time, we are denied that opportunity. Yes, we are missing out on bunking colleges, watching movie with friends during college hours but I am more than happy missing all those. They all can wait but one day we know we will be bidding adieu to this college with our eyes numb. I have spent the best time of my life at the college campus. Made friends that will be friends for life and more importantly have made some great friends in teachers.

Talking about the events that takes place at the campus is sports event. The event lasts for a week and many indoor and outdoor students are being played during that period. The best from each department are chosen and we are distributed accordingly. The sports teachers make sure that the best students are chosen to make the competition intense. The cultural program is held during last semester of the year and it also lasts for 2-3 days. In bigger colleges it is labeled as fest while ours is called annual day but is no less than a fest. This is the time when we learn about the achievements that Axians have achieved during the academic year. Not just academic but also any achievements in other fields are also highlighted. There’s another important aspect that takes place in the campus is industry interface. Students are chosen to participate in seminars, workshops, and industrial tours. This has helped me to have all-round development and I can't thank Axis for this my entire life. As a student I would have never known what life beyond college is but Axis have made sure we are industry ready as soon as we pass out.