NIT Hamirpur has a unique location and splendid campus that makes it the dream college of nature lovers. Its academic programs are also well-known, especially the CSE program. Here are a few pros and cons to understand this better

Pros:

• NIT Hamirpur has an amazing infrastructure and a peaceful ambiance conducive to studying. The location in itself is a great stress buster.
• The placement scenario of most branches is great except for a few core ones like Civil.
• The locals are very humble and hospitable. Befriending them will help you get a tour guide for yourself. 
• The library, hostel, and lecture hall are well-built with all modern facilities. The students have enough free time to prepare for competitive exams like GATE and IES.
• The campus has plenty of extracurricular facilities like sports and stuff.
• The food served is a delight, especially for the North Indians.
• Almost all faculty are Ph.D. holders except contract-based faculty.
• NIT Hamirpur has a decent student-faculty ratio.

Cons :

• The pedagogy adopted by the professors is monotonous and the classroom sessions are quite boring.
• The professors do not conduct or encourage any kind of research work.
• Due to its remote location, you might face travel-related issues.

Overall, the campus life and academics at NIT Hamirpur are great!

NIT Hamirpur gained NIT status in 2002. It's an autonomous engineering college offering quality education in various fields. It has a vibrant campus life thanks to its excellent infrastructure and crowd.

Campus

• The campus is surrounded by breathtaking snow-clad Dhauladhar mountain ranges with lush green pine trees surrounding it.
• There are enough facilities for indoor and outdoor games. 

Clubs 

Students are free to pursue their hobbies and other curricular and co-curricular passions by being a part of societies and clubs. Some very famous clubs of NIT Hamirpur are 

• Organisation Club
• Music Club
• PR Club
• Dance Club
• Fine Art Club
• Discipline Club
• Technical Club
• INS & Control Club
• English Club
• Decoration Club

Annual Fests

• The annual cultural festival Hillffair Annual Cultural Fest is held at a large scale and is a platform for showcasing talents from all over the nation
• NIMBUS is the Annual Technical Fest wherein students from different branches come together, form groups and make technical projects that are displayed in workshops and exhibitions. 

Hostel and Mess Facilities

• The college has sewerage accommodation facilities for both boys and girls. 
• Currently, there are 8 hostels for boys and 4 hostels for girls.
• Other hostel facilities include a well-furnished Dining Hall, Reading Room, Gymnasium, Sick Room, and Guest Room facility. 
• Every hostel has a mess that serves good food and other eatables.

Sports

• The Institute provides sports facilities for both outdoor and indoor activity. 
• Some sports facilities include a standard-size stadium and a pavilion where games like Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis etc. are played.

Annual Athletic Meet (Lalkaar)

During even semesters, various track and field events like 100 m, 200 m, 400 m,800 m, 1500 m, 5000 m, 4x100 m, 4x400 m, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, javelin throw & discus throw are organized.

The above points prove that NIT Hamirpur has a dynamic campus life indeed. 

NIT Hamirpur is one of the premier engineering colleges offering UG and PG courses in various specializations. It offers B.Arch and M.Arch programs that are among the best in the country.

  Pros :

1. The academic environment is one of the best in the country. 
2. You get the tag of NIT which opens multiple doors of opportunity for you.
3. Most faculty members are Ph.D. holders from renowned institutes like IITs.
4. NIT Hamirpur has a very serene and breathtaking campus with many tourist areas nearby.
5. There are opportunities for both on and off campus
6. The food served in the mess and hostel facilities are amazing.

Cons:

1. You won't be able to experience the dynamic city life of a metro city here.
2. There are no outlets of KFC or Pizza Hut
3. There are serious connectivity issues here.

In my opinion, NIT Hamirpur is the perfect place to pursue Architecture given the fact that it's a 5-year rigorous bachelor course that requires a peaceful academic environment. The serene and picturesque ambiance of NIT Hamirpur serves this purpose best!

Here are some amazing things to do at NIT Hamirur

• Nothing is better than napping endlessly during your free time. Once you enter the harsh reality of the corporate world, you will realize how precious sleep is for you. 
• Another fun activity you can do here is explore the nearby jungles and trails in and outside the campus.
• Spend your free time socializing with your seniors instead of staying holed up in your room. Spending time with your seniors is beneficial both academically as well as socially.
• Take an early morning jog to Ahwadevi or Tonidevi. On the way, there are small schools and villages, which might intrigue you.
• You can also spend your free time exploring the market. The food served at stalls is worth trying.
• There are many temples which you can visit for a change. One such temple is Jwalaji. Also, go to the temple top of the Shiv temple.
• There are many places to explore around the campus like Chandigarh, Dharmashala, Shimla, Triund, and Nahan. Also, visit the Nangal Dam.

Make sure to explore Himachal and Kashmir during your stay and create a lot of memories during your time here!

The first-year students of NIT Hairpur are assigned to the Kailash Boys Hostel earlier had triple occupancy rooms. From 2019, the rooms became 4 seater. So you won't be getting single or double occupancy rooms in the first year. Here are some pictures of Kailash Boys Hostel as requested by you.

The hostel room

The Mess

View from the hostel room balcony

E-Block

Garden area and D-Block

Some basic facilities in this hostel include a common TV room, a badminton court, a TT room, a gym, a reading room, and a volleyball court.

Here are some parameters, based on which you can assess where NIT Hamirpur stands in comparison to NIT Raipur or NIT Patna-

• Rankings- NIT Hamirpur is ranked 127th in the 2023 NIRF Rankings for Indian Engineering Colleges. NIT Raipur is ranked 70th and NIT Patna is ranked 56th. 

• Campus life, infrastructure and facilities- NIT Hamirpur provides the best infrastructure, campus life and facilities to its students. In this respect, it is better than any other college. However, you will face some inconveniences during the rainy season.

• Placements - The placements are decent at NIT Hamirpur. It does lag behind NIT Jaipur and Allahabad due to its remote location. But overall, it is at par with the NITs of northern and eastern regions. The list of top recruiters at NIT Hamirpur includes- Paytm, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte, CRED, Stryker Corporation and Philips among others. 

• Alumni Network - The alumni from NIT Hamirpur work for World leaders like Nvidia- the biggest graphic processor unit maker.

Thus, NIT Hamirpur is a good institution. It is at par with NIT Raipur and NIT Patna.

The first-year students of NIT Hamirpur might feel a little lost since it is a remote location and a completely new place. Here are a few important tips for students starting their first year at NIT Hamirpur

• Maintain a good rapport with your seniors as they are very helpful and guide you both academically and emotionally.
• Don't stay holed up in your room but participate in outdoor activities and sports. This will give you a healthy mind and body.
• There are a plethora of clubs that cater to various passions. Join at least one club that helps you pursue your nonacademic interests.
• Don't waste your free time. Rather, adopt a productive hobby.
• Try to grab the position of the Mess Secretary, one of the most coveted posts among NIT Hamirpur students.
• Always respect your professors and maintain healthy relations with them.
• Most importantly, explore the amazing places around Himachal.

Hope these tips make your first year at NIT Hamirpur productive!