Author: Arvind Sasikumar

The engineering wing of Manipal offers some crazy good placement and internship prospects. Most of the big shot companies come to Manipal for placements, and a large number of this also take interns (do note that most companies are slowly moving towards an internship conversion style recruiting). Manipal is also visited by a large number… Continue reading What are the placement and internship prospects like in Manipal?

Here’s how I view the importance of faculty in a college or any institution of study for that matter. The faculty is there simply to guide you. The days of ‘spoon-feeding’ are left behind once you enter a college and now, the task of learning is left up to you. The faculty exists simply to… Continue reading What can you tell me about the faculty at Manipal?

Manipal focuses a lot on self-learning, so the time you spend inside the classroom is pretty limited. In general, you would have just 4 (or less) classes a day, with the duration of each class being 1 hour. A couple (more or less) classes in a week will also be practical classes which are additionally… Continue reading Attendance and Class Schedule at Manipal

While Manipal is best known for the spectacular extracurricular experience that surrounds the excellent academics, the latter definitely doesn’t take a backseat. While the classroom experience may definitely not be the best in the country, several other factors make up for it. Here, you will find a club or a student body for literally any… Continue reading What about learning outside the classroom at Manipal?

The best part about studying in Manipal is how it gives you enough freedom and opportunities to experience your college life to the fullest. The core academics can take a backseat while you explore your interests and find out new ones. And I kid you not, unlike how it may sound to some, this creates… Continue reading What is the extra-curricular scene at Manipal like?