Living up to a great college experience

There have been a few complaints with the college management, they take regular feedbacks but it doesn't look like they act on it. Nonetheless, the college is smoothly and efficiently run.

The first year curriculum includes a subject from all major branches to give an insight into what all engineering encompasses. Although people crib about studying biology in an engineering college, the chapters are all technology-oriented and benefit each branch greatly.

The placement scenario isn't exceptional with an average package and predictable jobs, but according to last year's data, companies are focussing less on picking the students with highest CGPA and more on those with all round activities. MIT has an innovation centre and startup incubator where students from all academic years learn entrepreneurship.

MIT organizes two college fests every year. The odd semester hosts Techtatva, a technical fest. various technical competitions and conclave are held. Even semester celebrates Revels at a much larger scale with a footfall of more than 10,000 from colleges all over south India, a number of performers, pro show and cultural events.

The present fee structure for Biotechnology is Rs 3,07,000 for the first year and rs 2,97,000 for the subsequent years. Hostel fees vary based on the hostel opted in the range of Rs 88,000 to Rs 1,50,000. It is inclusive of mess fees. All other expenses are optional.

I did not opt for any scholarship. SCholarships are few and very specific. Since Manipal Academy of Higher Education provides employment to a major chunk of residents in this area, locals get to avail one. The scholarship is also provided to students securing MU-OET ranks 1-100 and to those with an annual income of 3lakhs or less.

The campus life is amazing, decidedly better than most other Indian colleges. The gender ratio is in the favour of boys, as in any engineering college, but girls are here in significant numbers and enjoy a carefree existence. MIT boasts of a large number of student-run clubs, one never runs out of extracurriculars to try out. Labs are well maintained.

Hostel fees range from Rs 88,000 to Rs 1,50,000 based on the type of hostel selected. Dormitory type rooms(Non-AC) with a common bathroom are the cheapest. Other options available are three sharing and two sharing rooms with a common or attached bathroom and a single room with attached bathroom, all in AC or Non-AC options.

There is no ragging on the campus. Seniors are extremely friendly and helpful. Alumni network isn't as good as we would like it to be.

The college holds up to 7 rounds of counselling. To attend the first four, you have to register offline by visiting any one of the campuses and checking their facilities out. The 5th round is completely online. This is the round I opted for. 6th and 7th round take place if there are seats left over.

MIT has it's a fair share of professors who lack the magic needed to connect to a student as their guardian, but most of the professors are helpful and approachable. They constantly encourage students to think differently, challenge themselves and help with building ideas and experiences.