How do I be a 9 pointer at NIT Raipur?

One of my seniors who graduated from NIT Raipur says that to be a 9 pointer at NIT Raipur is not that big of a deal.

She said to keep the following in mind:

• It is up to you to analyze what you want to study and what to leave. This can be done with a little bit of ease by interacting with teachers about the syllabus and discussing it with your peers and seniors.
• Sometimes the previous years’ question papers are partially repeated.
• CTs are highly instrumental in determining your pointer. There are 120 marks for each subject, of which 30 are from CT and 20 from TA.
• TA depends on the marks of your CT. Other determining factors are your attendance and when you are submitting your assignments.
• CTs are difficult but end semesters are easy to crack, provided you are well prepared.

You can also get a decent pointer, say 8.5+, even if you are not interested. You will stand a chance to get internships in IITs, NITs, admission to MBA colleges, also opportunities to study abroad.

Getting a pointer just for the sake of it might be advantageous but gaining fundamental knowledge about your subjects will definitely have its perks.

At the end of the day, it comes to passion. If you are passionate enough, your pointer will have little impact. There is no substitute for hard work.