"A few red buildings" said one person. "I came here because I didn’t crack the entrance exams for engineering or medicine" says another. There are many such opinions of young students(well not that young considering the fact that they have been preparing for the entrance exams for a year or more after 12th boards) who have a look on their face on the very first day of entering this university, with its crimson-colored buildings, convoluted infrastructure.etc.
However, after passing out last year.i.e.2012, I have come to the conclusion that it really does not matter how many negative reviews you read or over-advertised commercials you see on television. This university has its ups and downs like every other university/college in India. It boils down to the fact that every student has to find his/her way through in college. You have to scrounge for opportunities and literally push people back in order to secure your future.
My advice for freshers or 2nd year students ->
1) Don’t screw your academics. Trust me, it may not be an indicator of a successful person but still it matters in a cut-throat competitive environment.
2) Be proactive. Participate in debates. Join a club, placement committee.etc. On campus or off-campus.
3) A few Teachers are a bit biased towards students who keep dogging them around and end up getting more marks in the internals. Keep a lookout for them. And don’t screw your internals thinking i’ll make it up in the externals out of 70 marks. Also maintain your attendance at 75%. It would be a utter waste not to give the paper because you got debarred.
4) Tips for students studying Biotechnology(as I was a student of the same) -
Don’t think that the course becomes easy once you enter the 2nd year with Bio based subjects. It is equally hard across the semesters.
5) THE MOST IMP TIP - REGARDING PLACEMENTS - Please note that the college does not guarantee 100% placements. It may sound fanciful in a brochure you picked up on your way to the campus but the real scenario is quite different. A few companies will come to campus and it is absolutely imperative that you sit for these companies and grab your offer letter ASAP. Do not worry about the salary or work they would offer you. Most of the time it will be below your expectations. But nonetheless, you must try your luck.
A final word of advice. Don’t worry if you could not crack IIT-JEE, CBSE-PMT, AIEEE.etc. and ended up at Amity. The real journey has just begun. I know students who are studying at IIM-A, MIT after passing out of Amity. It is a matter of perspective. Take it as learning experience and work hard. Party harder!
Valiullah Hashmi
B.Tech Biotechnology(Studied at B, J and I blocks)
Batch of 2012
Edit 1 - I have noticed that a lot of students have been sending me emails/messaging me regarding admission in this University. While I do my best to answer all of them, I may not have the time to go through each one and give a response. That being said please bear in mind that I am no admission counselor who is an expert on the subject. So kindly refrain from giving me your entrance exam data and asking which college is the best in India.etc.(some people have been doing that).
I feel I have written the review to the best of my ability and mentioned points that are quite important for students who are looking to Amity for pursuing their education. However, this review is by no means meant to encompass every fibre of living in the university. Please do not take this as the final word and instead try and inquire about the current scenario in the college by getting in touch with students who are studying there currently.