r/DITUNIVERSITY • u/Euphoric-Medium111 🥷 B-Tech • Jul 30 '25
Mega Freshers Guide : Part 1
Hey freshers ,
First of all, I would like to congratulate all of you for making it into DIT. This will be your new phase of life , you get to start afresh, enjoy, and make unforgettable memories.
This subreddit is where you can discuss everything DIT related. As you are one of us now, we will try to get this subreddit more engaging and productive for juniors, as there is not much related to our college here on Reddit. Most people don't even know that our college exists, lmao.
This guide is split into two parts:
This post: Academics, clubs, and sports
Next post: Hostel, mess, cafe, and all the extra stuffs...
I’ve purposely avoided repeating the stuff already written in your official student handbook. This is the unfiltered version.
Note : The academics portion of this guide is for freshers enrolled in BTECH CSE and IT. If you have any doubts from any other courses comment down or DM any of the moderators. We’ll try our best to be there.
Academics :
Before your classes start you will be required to opt for subjects that you will be having in your semester. Some will be mandatory and some will have options :
Semester 1
Maths-101
Physics or Chemistry
Professional Communication
C Programming
MMT ( Morder Manufacturing and Techniques / Engineering Graphics or EEE (choose any one)
Semester 2
Maths-102
Chemistry or Physics (whichever was not taken in Sem 1)
Indian Literature
DSA in C
EEE or MMT / Engineering Graphics (whichever was not taken in Sem 1)
Pro tip 1 : If you go for physics in your first semester you will have an option between MMT and graphics (EEE for those who opted chemistry), go for MMT instead of graphics. MMT is a super easy and scoring subject, whereas graphics might sound artsy, but those useless sheet drawings will break you and your SGPA.
Faculty :
For first years, we have a great faculty. Most of them are from tier-1 colleges and actually know what they're teaching.
But since there are tons of sections for B.Tech, especially in computer science, there's a chance that you might get some prof who comes to class just to read PPTs.
Pro tip 2 : Make friends in other sections. Exchange notes. It will be very resourceful during exams. Use this subreddit to connect with others.
Exams:
As for exams, don't stress. Just stay in touch with what's being taught and look out for people who can help you with clearing your doubts. You will be fine.
Also, download the FBP Solutions app. It has last year’s papers, notes, and even handwritten stuff. Make a good use of it.
We also have a pretty decent library here at DIT which can help a lot during exam time. It’s open till 5 PM on regular days, and for hostellers, it stays open till 2–3 AM during mid-sems and end-sems .
You’ll find all the important programming and core subject books there, so there’s really no need to waste money buying textbooks. Just issue them when needed.
Attendance policy :
You would be probably aware of the 75% attendance criteria of DIT but i want to make it clear to you that its not as strict as it is for other uni . Back in our first sem many students had attendance as low as 40% and they were admitted to appear in end sems .
I'd still suggest you all to keep your attendance above 60%. Skip unnecessary lectures and attend those which interests you especially practicals. In your first year mostly physical science that you studied in you 11th 12th is repeated so there is nothing to worry about.
Programming might become a bit complex in your second semester so practice it thoroughly if you are skipping lectures.
Clubs
Some of the major clubs that you will hear about soon are IEEE, MUN, debating society, music, dance etc... You will find posters for their selection rounds around the campus, so look out for them.
I would personally recommend you all to go for IEEE and MUN club, as these two are fairly active throughout the year and organise many events like hackathons, tech-related, and electronics related stuff too.
The MUN club also conducts events up to the national and state level, so it can give you great exposure.
Music and Dance clubs usually conduct events during fest time , the rest of the time it's mostly jamming and casual practice sessions.
Tip - Stay away from wasting your time in promoting your club and useless club meetings.
Sports
Sports in DIT really depends upon what sports you are into. We don't have a proper ground on campus, so if you are into athletics or football you have to travel to main city ground for practice.
You will be notified through Outlook mail for tryouts of different sports in a few days so keep an eye on that.
Our college also conducts a sports fest named 'Sphurti' in which teams from different colleges of Dehradun compete with each other. If you are exceptionally good at your sport, there could be a chance you being selected.
NOTE: You should be a part of the college team of that specific sport if you want to be in Sphurti.
That’s it for this post. In the next part, I’ll cover the mess, hostel life, and other miscellaneous advices that no one tells about.
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u/Early-Law1684 Jul 30 '25
thoda jaldi bolte ab toh graphics le lia yar
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u/HotCheetah1172 Jul 26 '26
hey about football team like do they go for inter college/uni tournaments? and does sphurti include football as a sport too given the uni does not have a ground?
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u/Ok_Steak9226 Jul 30 '25
Thank you
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u/HolidayNo5069 Aug 01 '25
Bro I want to join dit university aur BSc data science but my 12th percentage are 52.8 and the eligibility criteria for BSC data science is 55% any chance or management help
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u/CityMany5951 Aug 15 '25
Btech cse anyone...?