How was your first year at MNNIT Allahabad?

I recently completed my first year at MNNIT Allahabad. This is all about my experience as a fresher at MNNIT- 

As the first year is the same for all branches, everyone is mixed and divided into groups- A1, A2, B1, B2, and so on. The year begins with an orientation program where the professors and HODs talk about college rules and students’ responsibilities. Classes begin 2-3 days after the orientation program. 

MNNIT is very strict about ragging. For the first month (basically before the freshers’ party ‘Swagat’), strict discipline is maintained. Freshers move to the classes in a line, accompanied by security guards, and they can’t leave the hostels even for the library. After Swagat, the hostel in time for fresher boys is 8:30 pm. 

The faculty consists of both good and bad teachers. But basically, you’ll be on your own. The teachers take attendance, teach, and leave. There’s a lack of healthy classroom interactions between the faculty and students. This is why students begin to bunk classes after a while.

The freshers’ ‘Swagat’ is the first event that one experiences at MNNIT Allahabad as a fresher. Sometime before this event, seniors visit the fresher hostel, and induct freshers in various clubs and committees. After this, the practices for Swagat begin with a lot of enthusiasm. Freshers’ is a great chance to develop friendship with the seniors.

Aviskar( tech fest) and Culrav( cultural fest) are the two main fests of MNNIT. The college Athletics team is quite good. 

My first year was well spent at MNNIT. The college is good, but needs infrastructural improvements.