“Jaypee University of Information Technology” – My Alma Mater, Though I graduated just 2 months back but, life in Delhi has made me realize that, JUIT is nothing but heaven.”A home away from home.” Like I mentioned in my previous posts it’s actually when you leave that place and face the harsh realities of life you feel the importance of JUIT and the love and care it bestows upon you.

Just a moment of silence takes me back to all the memories of the beautiful time spent there, and these memories make me want to go back there…

Thanks to AICTE’s NBA team who visited JUIT. Actually it’s the JUIT-JBS DDM students who got the opportunity to visit JUIT for an interaction session with the NBA team and what started as an unofficial plan for me, turned official after I too got a call from Registrar Sir.
It was really unbelievable; I messaged my friends again to confirm that we are really going to JUIT.

Finally – 13th Feb late night – 2 taxis – 10 guys – 5 gals and the beginning of an exciting journey; beer and whisky, tea and parantha’s and a thousand memories revived. The dawn of Valentines Day at the place we really love… JUIT!!

There was no limit to my excitement and it all started when we reached Kandaghat, 10Kms before JUIT. We got off to have tea, realizing we were finally in Himachal Pradesh. Yes, I was near my JUIT. Yes, the chilling breeze had the same mesmerizing fragrance and the natural waterfalls all around and in between all this the caring people of Himachal gave the warmth that was required.

After we started off from there to cover the rest of the distance something got into me. Maybe, it was the fact that I was back home with everything around shouting to me “Hey, welcome back Vibhu” and in return I shouted back just like a small kid who stands on the road side and waves his hands to everyone passing by.

We discussed our very special moments and the awesome food when we crossed “The Destination Resort” and then came “Anshu Dhaba”, the place that made us to sneak out of JUIT at the middle of night to have the most amazing late night dinner.

Just when we reached “Apple Cart Inn” or TOI as we used to call it – a Himachal tourism restaurant that has given me such wonderful memories- The Drinks and the Non Veg and the pocket friendly prices is what attracted us to this place… but more than that it was the place from where you get to see the most beautiful place in between the hills – JUIT, Yes the first view!!

Yahoo!!!!!  As we moved forward, it was there; shining brightly and this time, Sahil and I shouted to the best of our ability, the guys favorite place around the campus “The Theka”, the memories of this place can not be put into words unless I write this article sitting there itself.

“PARADISE” written on the board at the top of our local restaurant at Waknaghat describes the place we are about to reach. It not only served as a break from the Mess food but is also a place that served as the sole source of fun with the pool and snooker table.

We left the Shimla Highway and took this small but really beautiful single road to JUIT. After 3 KMs the path gets divided into two, one that goes down to Dumeher Village and the other one takes you straight up to JUIT.

Although its the Welcome gate but we call it “The Thank-You gate” in the past four years when we used to reach this point we used to say “welcome to Jaypee Jail” but this time everyone just had one line to say “Welcome to Heaven” .

Just when we saw the entrance gate of JUIT everyone just shouted at the maximum pitch and the guards at the entrance gate would testify that, when I was entering the campus I decided I’ll re-live my college days. Just when I landed I was back to being a JUITian and I shouted “Yehhhhhhhh chakkkkooooooo mannnnn!!!!!” These shouts continued till we landed in front of our Annapurna.

First stop Annapurna, Breakfast was just an excuse because I only wanted to just go down there and shout “Namaste Bhaiyaji, mein aa gaya!! Laiye bread ko butter se bhar dijiye!!”

After that there was no time to waste and I headed towards my hostel H8, to surprise “Bhalu Bhai” and then it was time to meet my bro’s in H6. Only after I woke everyone in that hostel did I step out.

Finally it was H9 that was given to all of us and I was rather surprised to see a clean room with proper beds, bed sheet and blankets. At that very moment we felt so special and I recalled the time when we used to go to JIIT for placement or fest and they used to play this stupid joke with us by making us stay in common rooms, TV rooms and Carom board rooms with only mattresses and mosquitoes… So proved again JUIT is best in Hospitality as well!!!!!!!

After I got ready and planned to go to the Academic block, all my sweet juniors took us to “Sharma ji”,  ‘chai and maggi walle sharma ji’ where we used to spend our maximum time almost after every class. One of the most important part of JUIT is the small dhabas surrounding it be it Sharma ji at Mandir side or Lalaji at the back side of girls hostel or Kaku’s at the main gate, what acts as the smoking lounge for some, it was a place for me to spend time with my friends along with some Delicious parantha’s or Maggi.

On the way back, passing through the multipurpose sports field which not only act as basketball and volleyball court but gully cricket ground, you can clearly see “Vivekananda Bhawan” written on the top of this grand building – our Academic block. I choose to climb the stairs instead of taking the lift which I could now use officially being an alumni but I wanted to be just any other JUITian.

I felt like I am still a part of this place and just like any other day, Going for classes, so just like any other day I went to the Administration Dept to eat everyone’s head. Digvijay Sir, Negi Sir and Vinay Sir were all happy to see me.

For the first time I entered Registrar Sir’s cabin with so much confidence, and was so surprised to see that he had already cleared our travel bills. One thing that makes JUIT the best among the three institutes is that you don’t have to run from cabin to cabin to get your work done, here we have just one person who can solve all your problems be it personal or professional… I know many of you JUITians would be saying what am I writing, well guys trust me he is really a very caring person and some of my batch mates like Sachin Malviya are so thankful to him for saving their life…

It was really a different feeling when I went to meet my entire faculty and this time without taking my butter factory along. It felt so good to talk to them and I thanked everyone especially Lamba sir for my 8th Sem result because of which i managed to graduate with a respectable CGPA.

It was now time to meet the person I was so desperate to see the one and only Maala Ma’am, if asked what you miss most about JUIT, my answer will be Maala ma’am. She is someone has been like a mother to me and over the years she is the one who has taken care of me in JUIT… she is the biggest asset of JUIT. If ever I wanted to share something before anyone else I’ll share that thing with her… she’s the answer to all my Questions….

One thing very special happened, someone talked to me, yes the same someone I referred to in my article “Time to say Goodbye, But to whom??”

At lunch time Mall road was full with JUITians and there’s no word to describe what I felt when I met them or how they reacted when they saw me.. Hugs and smiles and just one question “Aap yahan kaise sir” it was really amazing to see all the familiar faces with whom I used to sit outside mess or roam around on mall road.People who took care of me and stood by me always, who made me laugh and gave me so many beautiful memories… I am really missing you friends…

After lunch it was time for what we came for, NBA teams interaction with parents and alumni, they just asked us one thing our views and feedback about JUIT. Parents were the first one to respond and to my surprise the way they described their bonding with this great institution. It was amazing because they were telling what they learned from their sons and daughters , now that’s the aura of JUIT not just the students but the parents also love this place. It was really an amazing meet as we had alumni from all the years even from the 1st batch…

Starting with Akriti Ma’am every one including me poured out our hearts in front of them but it was Moushumi’s words that brought tears in my eyes. It was really a proud moment when I saw the way NBA team responded to our words.

The interaction was followed by a small tea party but unlike any other JUIT tea party this one was arranged considering my state… Gooosh I was starving… It was really a nice time to interact with our seniors and faculty besides a group photo.

The most important part of this trip was yet to come, something we have been hearing since the time we came here, something I was really looking forward to, It was this party organized by our dear Registrar Sir and Medury Sir…

As always the small yellow colored university bus was waiting for us outside Girls Hostel to take us to ‘Hotel Holiday Home Shimla’.

Out of four main Hotels of Shimla I had visited because of JUIT, our farewell party was organized in ‘Hotel Peter Hoff’ and now this one in ‘HHH’ while the amazing pastries and free lift attracted us to the third one… The only one left is ‘Hotel Oberoi’ ,I hope Registrar Sir will organize our after convocation party there… J

Enough of the Shimla description, lets get back to our party, the moment we entered the hall, trust me guys ,it was a proud moment to be with some of the very senior members of Jaypee Group, Members of NBA team, HOD’s, faculty, Registrar Sir , Our Dearest Medury sir and no party is complete without the Girls warden – Maala Ma’am… The party was a blast and Registrar Sir didn’t let anyone without a drink, even the ones who don’t drink had wine or Shandy to enjoy the beautiful evening!!

Remember when your Teachers offer you drinks, that means they think that you are now ready for it officially, as you are no longer that kid who entered this University four-five years back. But now as an adult, and you are among those who represent this great institute.

Well guys, there’s one thing I am really proud of is being a JUITian and not a JIITian or JIETian or any other XYZian and I have enough reasons to justify this. If you think my article “JUIT V/S JIIT – thank god I am a JUITian” an the comments are not enough then maybe these points will make you believe how great this institution is:

· In which other university, you get invited to parties like this?

· Where will you find this warmth and care?

· Which Registrar will offer you a drink and not just offer but who would actually make one for you?

· Is there any other place where you and the COO of entire JES or VC of your university stands under the same roof and talk, just like friends?? And which other VC listens to your problems and solve them, then and there. And where will you find someone who says “YES” to all your stupid and sometimes really costly demands???

· Which other Institute will help you so much even after you graduate from there? I Think Pramir Sir will totally agree with me on this point.

There are just so many reasons to prove that JUIT is the best and that JUITians are really the lucky ones because they have what no other place can ever dream…

The next day was reserved just for all my dear friends. It was a day to relive my JUIT days be it sitting on the steps outside mess, or relaxing in front of the Mandir, or enjoying every single moment inside our cafeteria…

This is the point where I can’t write any further because anything I write about the beautiful moments spent with my friends, the more I start missing them and the more I want to go back!!
With a tiny tear in my eyes I bid you goodbye and when I am writing this last line the moment when you all gathered that day to wish me good bye comes in front of me…

But, as they always say, “Every goodbye makes the next hello closer.”

My Friend Vinodini Kapoor has described this really beautiful trip in even more beautiful way…

Here’s the entire Journey in her words…

“A small effort to gather memories and to thank you for the wonderful visit you hosted for us.“

The same land, called me with a loving smile,

It seemed so new, every brick and every tile.

Didn’t have those pals, I always knew were mine,

I still believed the sleepless journey would be fine.

There were my friends, who still seemed new,

It’s only because days spent with them are few.

A memorable past was what I always thought,

Would stay with me, for these days I got.

Not realizing that this very old land,

Called us again with a welcoming hand.

How every minute unleashed to me,

That beautifully loving, these people would be.

I came across many smiling faces,

Not to mention those awkward gazes.

For I used to be, one among the hundred lot,

Who cribbed and cried and weirdly fought.

With conviction JUIT seemed, the “PRISONER’s LAND”,

But it’s only the reason, that’s made me stand.

An alma mater precious than the oldest coin,

You will realize the value, once you join.

Reasons are many, once I start to figure,

My personality it’s groomed and vouches to trigger.

A word of gratitude, to our fatherly hosts,

JUIT is now our family, and that’s a toast!!!

Love you all, Love you My Alma Mater…

JUIT ROCKS!!!

P.S:- Thanks Vinni thanks a lot for all the help, This write up wouldn’t have been possible without you…

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Lying on my bed here at my new small room in delhi and reading Mainak Dhar’s “the fundas of mix-ology” made me recall a phone call that came an hour back. It was a call from a very good friend Sohit, reminding me about a small yet quite special moment that happened same day, same time last year. I couldn’t stop myself from writing this blog entry even at a time when i don’t have a proper net connection but like they say if a thought comes to your mind don’t wait to put it on your blog because once that moment passes trust me you can never write about it. So writing this entry with the help of my best friend, my nokia 6300.It was the same day 30th jan last year, gandhi ji’s death anniversary {i didn’t knew about this last year and even this year and trust me i am ashamed of myself for this} a dry day. But the plan was set for Sohit to sip in first vodka of his life and as he just told me he was out today to have some drinks but couldn’t get any because of dry day and how difficult was it to get that special bottle of white mischief vodka last year.It was me, Sohit and rishabh who were together that night for that vodka bottle, it was although a very ordinary night except for the fact that its also the birthday of a special person, right Sohit? Everything was simply great, drinks were on along with snacks and Sohit’s cell phone kept away from him so that he doesn’t act like an idiot and call up an even bigger idiot who doesn’t give a damm about him. Anyways forget all this now let of come to that part because of which we are celebrating this anniversary, after a couple of drinks when Sohit was quite high, he did the most silly thing or should i say the moment i always cherish and tell everyone when i discuss the after effects of alcohol, well Sohit just grabbed that half left bottle of vodka and started saying “i’ll finish this bottle alone or else i won’t pay for it” we tried our best to convince him to give the bottle back and to enjoy the night but he was not ready to listen a single word, so we told him ok don’t pay anything but let us also drink but he had something else in his mind, he took out a piece of paper and wrote on it that ” i Sohit will not pay for this bottle” and wrote our names and roll no. Below it and asked us to sign it, so we had to sign that note and when all this was about to end another friend prix came to my room and that’s how Sohit got a witness, he made him to sign that paper as witness. finally we got that bottle back and had a great night and after he got over with the hang over the next day that he came to me and asked what that slip was and what’s it doing in his pocket.. and since that day 3 of us still laugh over it… I know Sohit you are really gonna kill me for writing this entry but bro kya karun those were the days of our lifes that we’ll cherish throughout our lives. It was not a big day but it has a special place in our heart and hats off Sohit for calling me today and to making me relive our coll. Days.. So guys that’s ‘the funda of a happy life-ology’…

I thought I’ll write about this topic after JIIT opens up for next semester but i guess i have seen all the shades of JIIT already so i can very well show you the difference between the two institutes…

Although both of them are backed by the same great Jaypee group but only JUIT represents the true greatness of this group…

Beautiful surroundings, awesome building,great learning atmosphere and above all great people… 

Some of JUITians will disagree with me on several points but guys trust me no one knows JUIT better than me and come and spend a month here in JIIT you yourself will feel the difference… 

I completed my graduation from Jaypee university of information technology waknaghat,solan {H.P}, A place which has given me so many great memories,some awesome friends, i met with some really nice and loving people… Even the faculty in JUIT is quite caring… 

Its because of  HCL’s Japanese language training that brought me to JIIT a sister institute of JUIT located in sector 62 Noida… 
Before i point out the -ve points i think i should start with one +ve point that you can feel about this coll. on the very 1st day only and that’s its awesome food… ya the food here is quite tasty… but that’s just one thing before you enter the mess you have to pass through these bunch of idiots who’ll check your I cards and who are very particular about the fact that if you are not a hostetler or from some other coll you don’t get inside without buying a stupid 30 rs. coupon. I joined here on 8th Dec the month when JIIT has winter vacations and right from Day1 they started charging us for food irrespective of the fact that we are paying entire fees of 1 complete semester…

It was because of Medury sir’s blessing that we got HCLites exempted from paying in mess but that lasted for just 1 week, next week again the same drama “No from today everyone has to pay” and that too at inner time when no one’s available to talk and these idiots don’t have the basic courtesy to let students eat that night so that the can talk in the morning… I mean WTF..
This process of going to Medury sir and the exemption and them back to same old story lasted till 29th Dec after that we thought there’s no point bothering Sir with this stupid issue because these JIITians have no sense…

Another very Idiotic thing about this damm coll is that every night no matter where you are,well or unwell,sleeping or studying – you have to be in Wardens room b/w 9:30 and 10 to mark your attendance… and as the rule says absents without leave will cause serious consequences which includes suspension from hostels.. WTF don’t mark your attendence and you get a wild pass to have all the fun outside the campus!!!
And ya the stupid out pass {leave form} here has two parts one same as the one in JUIT where when and duration type and the second has to be signed by your parents to prove that you went home and no where else although no one follows that rule but still the idiotness…

This is a question for all JUITians > Guys at what time does our hostel gates close… Confused ya JIIT has this 11 PM rule complete blackout on roads after 11, all street lights off and hostel gates closed…
I still remember those trips to Anshu dhaba at the middle of night… Than they say JIIT is more fun…
My answer come to JUIT has feel what actually is coll. life.

Than come the most imp point… How “galeech”  JIIT is… Guys when you come back from home and your parents give you 1000 or 500 Rs notes don’t feel so happy because if you are in JIIT and you have 100Rs note in your wallet than also you won’t get anything to eat because this stupid fellow who gives you cafeteria coupons will never have any change even for 100Rs. what to say about 500. 
Although they sell only 3-4 items in JIIT cafeteria but they are tasty but you’ll have to get change to eat them… Not like our thakur ji, give him a 500Rs. note and he’ll be happy to give you change…
Then Sharmaji’s or Lalaji’s replacement here is Gupta ji and some other small stalls outside gate 2 but they are only available till afternoon…
i still remember those awesome evening times at cafe or sharma ji or McD and now even Moksh outside JUIT gate…

Ya ya i agree there are so many places outside JIIT but McD and Barista of JIIT have their own charm as compared to the original McD and barista here in shipra..

Don’t know about the hostel students my life here in faculty block is quite comfortable as i can order food from outside at night and their are many options too… This the only thing we guys didn’t had in JUIT where there was only sunny full stop and vatika which used to deliver food in JUIT but again we had Anshu dhaba even at 2AM…
And ya Dayschi’s of JUIT you guys are seriously better than the ones here who are afraid to enter hostels because of the fear of suspension yes i have witnessed it…  even the warden here can come anytime even at midnight so JIITians do visit JUIT to see the luxurious hostel life there…  

Ya girls here have more freedom and enjoyment but they definitely don’t have a loving and caring warden like Maala ma’am…

One advantage JIIT has is its sports field i mean this coll has a  football ground, basketball court,volleyball court,lawn tennis,badminton,swimming pool and much better Gym not like JUIT where the basketball court and volleyball court served all the purpose…

After just 1 Month of living here i can very proudly say that i am a proud JUITian and thank god i choose to Btech in JUIT waknaghat and not in JIIT {ya i was getting a seat here also but in evening shift which was later merged with the morning shift only!!!}…

JUIT rocks!!! 

P.S:- will update this post from time to time after all i still have 5 more months to survive here…
This is a request to all JIET guna ppl to plz send in your JIET guna V/s JIIT points in the comments field…
And ya before compiling this article i have talked to many JIITians too and i know not publically but ya you’ll also agree to several points here…

Hey friends,
Exams over, project submission and presentation also over,no dues form signed and now its time to pack my bags and to say Good-bye to this beautiful place called JUIT… 

This is not the time for blogging, its the time to spend with friends on JUIT mall road, so ending this entry with this great song… i promise will write more about JUIT and JUITians in the next entry…

This is Er. Vaibhav Gera signing off… JUIT ROCKS!!!

I am really gonna miss this place, I am gonna miss my JUIT days… 

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It’s been more than 4 years that I have spent in this place called JUIT… A place I was sure I wanted to get in when I saw the prospectus and luckily I got admission here… Life was full of ups and downs rather more down’s but at the end of it all I have a job in my hand which is enough for me to ignore those bad times…
There a few things I have always been proud of like my association with almost all the clubs and activities especially technical and hospitality… besides the fact that except for my academics I was good at making things happen and that majorly because of my domain, everyone yes everyone in JUIT knows me…
But now when its time to say goodbye to this great university, things are no more the same and not even the feeling…
4-5 months back when it was time for 2008 regular batch to leave it was altogether a different feeling even that time I felt as if I am also about to go but this time when we have just 20 more days here I am not getting that feeling.
We got our farewell, scribling day, documentary, group photo with the 2008 batch and now I guess it’ll be a silent goodbye we’ll just pack our bags and will disappear and no one will feel a difference…
I am no longer proud of my PR and the no. of friends I made here because now when I am leaving I don’t see anyone with me…
Someone who used to call me bhaiya till a few days back doesn’t even want to talk to me for reasons unknown…
The scribbling book that my friends in ‘08 batch filled with colors and emotions is now waiting for an entry. The people who used to run behind me when they had some work either in JYC or in administration or even cafe and mess are no longer the same because they know I won’t be here for long…
yes there are some very sweet friends who still want to see a smile on my face and don’t like me sitting alone outside cafe I am really thankful to them for always being there with me, for all the beautiful memories that I’ll always cherish and I think they are the people I should talk about here and not those who are no longer with me…
There’s one thing for which I’ll always thank JUIT that’s the lessons of life that I learned here like to think twice before trusting anyone because you never know who’s gonna stay with you when you are in difficulty…
But there are a few things that I learned about JUIT and a lesson for all those who are here or the one’s that’ll join in future… always remember “JUIT ko bhi parivartan pasand nhin hai” no one like changes here so think before you look forward to bring a revolution here.. You try to make some big changes here and they’ll change your life and if you know me, you know what I am talking about… So only those who have the courage can try to make things happen, others just stay comfortable with what you get here…
Also don’t get too close and personal with someone that it becomes difficult for you to see that personal-professional line and when it comes to JUIT you never know what act of yours will make you owe an apology!!!
Anyways enough of all this all I know is it was the best time of my life and no other institute can give you what JUIT can!!!
Beautiful surroundings, wonderful friends, some really great faculty members, all those activities…
There’s someone I’ll say JUIT is blessed with, I take him as my Mentor and role model, one person I truly admire and respect from the bottom of my heart and you all know who he is and you all will agree with me that without him JUIT won’t have reached where it is now…
I’ll always cherish the memories that JUIT has given me… all those Geri’s on mall road, access to cafeteria and mess kitchen and all the special food, all those night outs, sharma ji ki chai n maggi, raju bhai ki wai-wai, sneaking out at night to go to anshu dhaba and even those fights…
Thanks to Maala mam for always being there like a mother, thanks to all my wonderful friends in ‘08 batch especially sahil and mou… thanks to my point five batch mates for accepting me and for the last 6 months when I needed you guys the most… thanks to all my wonderful juniors, my tech club people.. My H6 buddies… Thanks to server room for all those special rights on my acc… Thanks to all those who made my stay in JUIT comfortable and worth remembering always…
JUIT ROCKS!!!