Tanya Bansal 's Review On Gitarattan Institute Of Advanced Studies And Training - [GIAST], New Delhi

I applied to various other colleges under scert like diets(government aided) and other private aided and got admission in one of them but got late in physical reporting. So again I have to fill the college choices in counselling round and choose college according to the distance from my house, travel mode which is convenient and easily available. So choose this, and at physical reporting I got admission in it. My rank was 96 (gen-56) in scert exam for admission. Admission process for admission in the college is, first, you have to give a cb(computer based test) exam after applying for it, then there is physical reporting after the declaration of result and you are ready to get in admision based on your marks. And eligibility for this college is you must have cleared 12th class and given the exam conducted by scert.

There is a batch of 50 students in a class. And in a course only 100 students allowed to enter in first year, so on this basis 2 classrooms are made of Section -A and B. So total strength in deled course in my college is 200(including first and second year, 100 each). It is only girls college so not girl boy ratio can be provided. There is cultural diversity in our class. People came from different regions, states and localities and from different religion too. Majority was from Delhi only but people came form Agra, Haryana, Punjab and many more states to learn here. My peer group was quite friendly. I made friends easily. The peer group was quite interactive and interesting. Yes peer learning take place in the classroom in group discussion, peer observation and many other activities. Yes some students genuinely attend the classroom for learning something new everyday. Some only came for time pass and attendance as they that have the mentality that they will learn before exams only and they will pass.

There are no internship opportunities (Summer Placements) provided by college. In 2021, it provided placement opportunities for the students after that no internship or placement opportunities. Although, it provides training in schools as provided in the curriculum (without stipend) and gaining a good amount of experience in private and government schools both. In School Experience Program (SEP), we got to know about many things, we participated in various activities. As the course D.el.ed focuses main on teacher development, so I learnt various things like confidence, handling students, participation in activists, various works and many more. *Attaching the pictures of my training in SEP*

There is no placements provided by the college. In 2021, it organised a placement for final year students but don't know the data of placement. It was conducted for Gitarattan public school placement. And everyone doesn't get placed. In 2024, no such things happens so I can say that no placement is provided there. *Attaching the photo of SEP as there is no Placements done.*

The fees for the private aided colleges in SCERT is ₹9375 for 4 months and it can be paid quarterly. So total fees for the year is ₹37500. And the fees of government aided colleges under SCERT, is much lesser than this, don't know the actual amount but may be within the range of ₹20000-25000. There is only tuition fees that has to be paid. And during exam time extra fees have to paid for exams once a year which is within the range of ₹1000-2000 depending on the choice of the subjects and number of subjects. Otherwise there is no other fees of hostel and others. If u want to opt for hostel you have to do it on your own and search for it. No, the fees doesn't vary for categories, everyone has to pay the same fees. No, college doesn't provide any scholarship but u can opt them from outside sources and college will give relaxation on it after verification.

There are various sports facilities on campus like basketball court, tennis court and sports room with indoor games like carom, table tennis and hoops. It also has various equipment for playing sports like tennis, badminton, basketball, football, hoops dumbbells, chess board, Ludo. Yes the equipment are provided by colleges and you can also bring your own equipment like badmintons. The college doesn't have gym and swimming pool. Auditorium is very big to cater 100-150 student with a smart class projector. It also has a big multipurpose hall where various programs and functions were held regularly. Also CC Activities were also conducted in multipurpose hall. The library is also good with all the facilities. We are provided with 2 card, so we can issue 2 books at a time for 7 days and return it to get your cards back. It has various books like of academics, novels, fictional and many more. The college campus was not big enough. Although it has school building attached to the college building. Most of the students travel through metro, buses, rickshaws and by their own vehicles. It is not allowed to keep your personal bike or car on campus. No hostels so no stay for relatives. There are food joints outside the campus. The college campus is near a market of sec-7, so students can go after College there to eat. Although there is no canteen in college campus. Yes college has a medical centre in the basement near library. I don't think it is sufficient for everyone on campus. There is no doctor, only nurse is present there.Overall campus life was okayish. After the class we enjoy I the class itself to get the period over. Actually we have a fixed time to leave the college at 4pm, so we can leave after that only whether there are classes or not. No nightlife as closes closest sharp at 4pm for students and as there is no hostels so need to open after classes. Students can go out often between the college hours i.e. 9 AM to 4 PM. In campus you can hangout in garden in lunchtime and after classes i.e. 4 pm you can hangout outside College campus in nearby market and malls and various outlets. No nightlife, no hostels, so no need to roam outside the campus during the night. Cultural events are held at festivity time like Diwali, Holi, teacher's day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, farewell, fresher's, orientation and many more. Fest also conducted here, but more of it can say inter college completions held over there. Although it is affiliated to IP so we can go to the IP colleges for fests like the one that happens in sovereign school. In this Milind Gaba performed in 2023. There are various clubs and committees in college. One was social media management, cr club, women empowerment, grevial society, bulletin board committee and cultural event committee. I applied for social media management but was not part of any. I think all of them plays a crucial roles in building a CV. But main of them could be social media management, if you want career in this, basically it depends on the role you will be applying, so overall it will help to build your CV. There isn't any international immersion programme offered by our college.

No service of hostel is available in the college or by the college. You have to search for PG near the college of your own. No cafeteria/college is there in the college. Although 1- 2 year back there was canteen but it was closed due to construction. May be it will reopen soon. But u can order from outside before lunch so that it will come within the lunch time with due permission from in charge and class teacher. *Attaching the pics of classroom as there is no hostel facility and the picture question is mandatory.*No hostels available in the college premises. As I have previously mentioned no hostel facility is available in the college. But can tell about the condition of college washroom in it. The washrooms are cleaned. It is cleaned in the morning and before the lunch time by assigned staff members. yes, the college has a common room on third floor. There are various tables and chairs for doing the work. * I have uploaded the photo of classrooms because it was mandatory to attach a picture and as there was no hostels in my College, so photos of hostel can't be attached.*

So talking about admission process, first you have to apply for the exam online on the SCERT website. The applications came in the month of April or May and then after acceptation of application, you will be allotted admit card before the exam. You have to gain good marks to achieve admission in D.el.ed or dose course because people from various states give this exam. The exams is conducted within 1-2 months after application. Then after the result, according to your rank and the choices of colleges filled in application form the college is allotted to you and you can freeze or float it according to your choice. And at last you have to physically report to the allotted institute for verification of documents and thus your admission is done in the D.el.ed colleges. And classes began right after your admission in September. The exams for this course is cbt that is conducted by SCERT and you have to apply for it within the range of time. The marks and rank is according to the score scored in both cbt exams and the 12th class exams. You must secure the hightest rank possible to gain the college of your choice. No there is no other way to get admission in this like management, quota or donation. It is done only through exam and the procedure described by them.

1. Course Curriculum - Difficulty Level: The curriculum is moderately difficult, balancing theoretical knowledge and practical applications. While the subjects are manageable if you stay consistent, students do fail in exams, especially in subjects like Mathematics, Data Structures, or core engineering subjects where the concepts can be challenging. Passing isn’t that tough, but excelling requires effort, especially since many subjects rely on rote learning rather than deep conceptual understanding. 2. Good and Bad Aspects of the Course: Good Aspects: The curriculum offers a solid foundation in core subjects. For engineering students, courses like Computer Science or Electronics are well-structured. Practical Labs: They provide hands-on experience, which is crucial in fields like engineering. Bad Aspects: Outdated Syllabus: Some parts of the syllabus haven’t been updated for years, especially when it comes to new industry trends and emerging technologies. Lack of Practical Exposure: Though labs are present, they often feel disconnected from real-world applications, and the practical exposure could be improved. 3. Exams per Year: There are typically 2 major exams per year, known as the End Semester Exams (for both odd and even semesters). In addition, there are mid-term exams (internal assessments) and regular assignments/projects that contribute to your final score. 4. Class Schedule and Free Time: Classes per Day: Generally, there are 4 to 6 classes a day, each lasting about 1 hour. Timings: Classes usually start at 9 AM and can go up to 4 or 5 PM, depending on your schedule and lab sessions. Free Time: After classes, students have a decent amount of free time in the evening, though this may vary based on assignments, projects, or exam preparation. Weekends are usually free unless there are extra classes or workshops. 5. Teaching Methodology: The teaching style varies greatly depending on the faculty. Some professors rely heavily on PowerPoint presentations and dictate notes, while others engage students with interactive sessions and practical examples. Unfortunately, many faculty members focus more on theory than practical application, which can be frustrating for students who prefer hands-on learning. 6. Admired Faculty Members: Prof. S.K. Sharma (Mathematics): He was one of the most engaging teachers, simplifying complex concepts in an easily digestible way. Prof. Anil Gupta (Electronics): His passion for the subject and ability to relate theory to real-world scenarios made him stand out. 8. Mandatory Attendance Rule: Yes, there’s a mandatory attendance rule. Students are required to maintain at least 75% attendance in each subject. If you fall below the required attendance, you could be barred from taking the end-semester exams, which is a serious issue. However, in practice, some leniency is shown, and students with 60-70% attendance are often let off with warnings or additional assignments. But I’ve seen people being denied exam entry due to low attendance, especially if they repeatedly flout the rule.