How are students in MNNIT Allahabad taught programming?

The situation is probably not that great. From my friend’s experience, data structures and algorithms could be taught in a much-improved manner. This does not pertain only to theory, but practical too.

• When it comes to conducting classes, most of the teaching media used to include code snippets and slide shows. You will also be expected to know the subject well beforehand. There are chances that your doubts may not be answered.
• There are computer club sessions held on weekends. These prove to be quite helpful if you happen to be interested in competitive programming and algorithms.
• There are quite a few regular and frequent classes held for other programming topics. It includes Web development, open-source and Git as well as application development, etc.
• The seniors are really helpful along with active students from different OJs and competitive programming websites that might prove to be quite helpful for motivating everyone.
• Assignments are also provided in every lab and these are checked at the end of the sessions. However, you might not receive any help from teachers in case you get stuck. According to them, everything is taught before any assignment is provided.

You will definitely have to study a lot on your own.