What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at IIT Kharagpur?

Some helpful tip for students starting their first year at IIT Kharagpur are

CGPA: This step is often ignored after focusing too much on JEE preparations. It is very crucial to maintain 8.5+ CGPA by the end of the first year. The first-year subjects are comparatively easier and mostly are a part of JEE syllabus. So even without attending classes, one can stay at the top by studying sincerely 2-3 weeks before the exams and seeking help from your wingmates.

Hall: Taking part in hall activities is very necessary to maintain good relations with your seniors that will be guiding you on various parameters during your time at IIT. You can take part in Open IITs, sports, and SoCult activities, and learn a lot in Technical events. 

Society: It is a very important way to explore your interests so go for as many as possible. They give you a chance to meet new people and develop good personal and professional relationships. The selection procedure of these societies helps you prepare for your GDPI around placements and thus is really helpful.

Trips: KGP is surrounded by many places that can be explored with your friends like Kolkata, Digha Beach, Mandarmani Beach, and Puri. These places can be visited during some weekends, and places like Sikkim or Darjeeling can be explored by the end of the first year. 

Fests: IIT KGP has 2 amazing Fests called Spring Fest and Kshitij held during Spring semester that gives you a chance to make thousands of memories. It is a fun-filled experience comprising the star nights in Spring Fest, the lectures you hear in Kshitij, and the bots you see in the arena, all of which are very important. Don’t miss out on these amazing events as you might regret it later. 

These are the best ways to make the most out of your first year at IIT KGP.