IIT Life : IIT Kanpur has a nine-day-long orientation period. During that, the BTech student made a lot of new friends. The wing-based system of IIT Kanpur also helped him make friends fast.-IIT Life
– Nayani Om Swarup
I have been passionate about science and mathematics since my childhood. This interest was further nurtured by my mother teaching me extra concepts in mathematics. My mother taught me concepts of Class 8 and Class 9 maths when I was in Class 6 and Class 7. My mother, who is an electrical engineer herself, has now retired from her service. My father, also a mechanical engineer, is a DRDO scientist. Aware of the significance of the JEE exams and the role of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in shaping a student’s life, I embarked on a gradual preparation journey.
After cracking JEE Advanced in 2023, I got admission to BTech in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). I also filled IIT Madras electrical engineering, IIT Kanpur electrical engineering, IIT Kanpur mathematics and computing, IIT Guwahati mathematics and computing, and IIT Hyderabad mathematics and computing. It was my first attempt at JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
JEE Main and Advanced Preparation
I got into the race quite early, from Class 8. The program I was enrolled in Class 8 was more focused on maths and science olympiads and National Talent Search Examinations (NTSEs). I was enrolled in a three-day per week, evening coaching program in my Classes 8-10. After getting a good scholarship from the institute, I got admission to the same school for Class 11 and Class 12.
I got admission into an integrated program wherein I was taught the school syllabus and was provided JEE coaching. I did not feel it a burden as I was anyhow interested in maths and science and problem-solving always intrigued me.
Initial Period at IIT Kanpur
I came to IIT Kanpur in August 2023. This was my first time being away from home and living independently. When I reached IIT Kanpur, the absence of my parents was a significant burden, which made adjusting to the new environment challenging. It took me a lot of time to adjust.
IIT Kanpur has a nine-day-long orientation period. During that, I made a lot of new friends. The wing-based system of IIT Kanpur also helped me make friends fast.
Two-three people are categorized in the same wing. Tasks were given to the wings during the orientation and students had to complete those.
The orientation in the institute made me familiar with the entire IIT Kanpur culture and made the transition easier.
