What is your review of National Institute of Technology Hamirpur?

Sure, I'll give you a quick rundown. Keep in mind, experiences can vary a lot depending on the department.

The faculty quality is just slightly above average, not quite up to the NIT standard. While teachers may struggle to create engaging classes, many are supportive if you show interest beyond the basics.

Students connect well with each other, especially within the same batch and across different years. However, there's little interaction with nearby institutions like NIT Raipur or IIM Raipur, and the connection with the administration is just okay. There are some committees that work closely with the administration to help with various issues.

For core branches like mining and civil, industry connections are decent, but other fields may not have as much. Living conditions are challenging at first, but you adapt and learn a lot from the experience. The library isn't well-maintained, and online resources are lacking, pushing students to rely more on faculty.

Infrastructure needs work, with labs and hostels not in great shape, though efforts are being made to improve. Placement-wise, internships are mainly available for IT and CS students, with 70% getting campus offers and another 10% finding jobs off-campus. Few land their dream careers right away.

The alumni network is weak, but more companies are visiting recently. Despite the challenges, it's a good environment for growth due to low competition, allowing you to learn and develop skills.

On a scale of 5, with top IITs being a 5, NIT Raipur would be around 3.5.

I absolutely loved being a part of this place.

While NIT Hamirpur has impressive infrastructure, potentially surpassing even some of the newer IITs, the placement statistics are a concern. Major multinational companies don't usually visit the campus.

However, the campus life, including festivals and cultural activities, is vibrant and enjoyable, making your four years there worthwhile. I'm not promoting NIT Hamirpur, but it's important to be aware that the placement figures are just average before deciding to join.