What are some of the best and worst experiences for you at MNNIT Allahabad?

As a first year student at MNNIT Allahabad, I have had a fair share of good and bad experiences on campus. 

I am listing down all the major elements of life at MNNIT, and my experience of each-

• Campus- The campus is not very big, and one can easily cover the entire area on foot. Many people use bicycles, but it is not a necessity. Everything is a 10 minute walk away. The campus size is perfect according to me. Also, the campus is covered in greenery.

• Classes- I have heard that the classes become more interesting from second year onwards. But I can tell you that the first year classes are quite boring, and almost everyone attends them for attendance. There isn’t much to learn from those lectures, and one has to rely on self studies during the exams. 

• Fests and Cultural Activities- ‘Culrav’ and ‘Avishkar’ are the two major fests of MNNIT. Our college fests are pretty average. 

• Senior-Junior Interaction- MNNIT is among the very few engineering colleges with zero ragging (both on paper and in practice). The seniors are very helpful, friendly and approachable. There’s a practice of addressing the seniors as Sir or Ma’am, but it isn’t really bothersome.

• Food- The messes and canteens serve strictly vegetarian meals. Thus, non vegetarians have a tough time finding non veg meals inside and around the campus. As far as food quality is concerned, the canteens serve good and affordable meals, and are open till late night. The mess food is below average, and many students prefer canteens over messes. 

Living at MNNIT Allahabad has been a mixed experience. But I hope to learn and grow during the remaining years of my stay at this college.