DTU Student Handbook

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Books are a man’s best friend, well, in college at least. And as friends influence us in

more than one ways thus, choosing right ones becomes important. Similarly

knowing which books to refer to for exams is crucial in determining how well you

do. A common misconception is that all the books must be bought for a particular

semester. While this can be done, it is not required. A perfect balance can be struck

between buying books and issuing books from the library. More details about when

and how books can be issued from the library will be elucidated in the library section.

Now, a question that naturally arises is that which books must be bought? What

most amongst us ends up doing is buying the books written atop in the list of books,

mentioned right beneath the syllabus of each subject. Following this blindly is not

recommended. Take advice from teachers or seniors on this and follow their

suggestion.

Future Point, the bookshop located right in front of college gate is the most

convenient place to get all the subjects books. New or second-hand books can be

bought from there. Also, after the semester ends the books can be resold back to

them at half the price you purchased it for. It’s quite a good deal, especially for those

books you will not need again.

Then places like Chandni Chowk and Tilak Nagar are hub of bookshops where books

can be bought for cheap prices.

Subjects

For the entire first year, irrespective of your branch, you will have to study 12 subjects

which are equally distributed over two semesters. Apart from two subjects which are

common, the remaining subjects are divided as Group A and Group B subjects. If you

are currently in Group A, you will have to study Group B subjects in the second

semester and vice-versa.

Books

The books mentioned below are the most commonly followed books. There are

numerous other books which you might find useful so do not limit yourself to these

books. Also, use the internet as much as you can to learn. Books by foreign authors

are the best for the conceptual understanding of a subject but they lack numericals.

Books by Indian authors, on the other hand, are replete with solved and unsolved

numericals and give you only a superficial understanding of concepts.



Common Subjects

Applied Mathematics-I (AM-101)

Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Vol-1) by H.C. Taneja is the mostpreferred book for this subject. Make sure you solve the solved examples fromeach chapter.

Those looking for a mathematical insight and derivations instead of resultsalone can also refer to Jain & Iyengar.

Applied Physics-I (AP-103)

Applied Physics by A.K Jha is the recommended book for this course. It coversthe entire syllabus.

Those who have sufficient time and are looking for a deeper conceptualunderstanding of the subject can refer to Optics by Ajoy Ghatak and H.J Painfor waves and oscillations.

Applied Mathematics-II (AM-111)

This subject will be taught to you during your second semester.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Vol-2) by H.C. Taneja is the mostpreferred book for this subject.

Applied Physics-II (AP-113)

This subject will be taught to you during your second semester.

Applied Physics by A.K Jha which was used for Applied Physics I can be used.

Group A Subjects

Communication Skills (HU-102)

The syllabus includes a few poems from Rabindranath Tagore’s Geetanjali andanother textbook that changes every year.

Preparatory notes for grammar, idioms, phonetics etc. are available at thephotocopy shop in the campus, next to the MechC.

This is one of the easiest subjects that you will have in DTU.

Applied Chemistry-I (AP-104)

There is no single textbook that covers all the material.



While photocopy notes available in the photocopy shop near the MechC aresufficient. You can also refer to Engineering Chemistry by Jain &J Jain.

NCERT Chemistry books of Class 12th and other resources on the internet willbe useful for preparation.

Electrical sciences (EE-105)

The most useful books for this subject are books by the author C.L Wadhwa orB.L Thareja.

This subject has proved a menace for students in the past so make sure you donot take this subject lightly.

Fundamentals of Information Technology (IT-106)

The syllabus is quite varied for this subject. No single book covers the entire

syllabus but concepts can be learned online or from notes given in class.

Introduction to Information Technology by V. Rajaraman and Digital Designby M. Morris Mano can be referred for certain topics.

Group B Subjects

Environmental Science (EN-112)

The notes provided in class will be sufficient for this subject.

Make sure your diagrams are drawn neatly in your exam for maximum marks.

Engineering Materials (AP/AC-114)

This subject compromises of two parts, namely applied physics and applied

chemistry which will be taught by different teachers.

The physics portion is covered in Solid State Physics by S.O Pillai. MaterialScience and Engineering by V. Raghavan can also be used.

The chemistry portion is adequately covered in class notes or printed notesdistributed by your teachers. But for a few chapters, Elements of WorkshopTechnology (Vol-1) by Hazra Chowdhary will be required.

Basic Mechanical Engineering (ME-115)

This subject has two sections. The first section comprises of materials andmanufacturing. The second section includes basic thermodynamics and fluid

mechanics.



For the first section, Elements of Workshop Technology by Hazra Chowdharyor notes of Professor Roop Lal Rana (available online on Scribd) and Jain &

Jain (for certain chapters such as ceramics) can be referred.

Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K Nag and Fluid Mechanics by R.K Bansalcan be used for the second section.

Programming Fundamentals (COE-116)

The course covers basic programming in C.

This subject can be quite a challenge for those who are programming for thefirst time. Make sure you master this subject well as basic knowledge ofprogramming is required in every field these days.

Online videos will help you understand key concepts better than books forthis subject.

Let Us C by Yashwant Kanetkar, is a good book for reference.

Engineering Graphics

This is the only practical which will require a separate textbook.

While you will benefit the most from class lectures and practice drawing your sheets,

N D Bhatt’s book is very useful for clearing concepts.

Engineering Graphics by S.C Sharma and Engineering Graphics and Design by P.SGill are equally good books.





Along with your theory subjects you will also have a handful of practical classes per

semester. At DTU, the most important thing that one must remember about labs is

that one should be very consistent with their attendance because unlike theory

classes, attendance in labs is quite stringent. Not just from the attendance

perspective but performing an experiment once is enough to ensure that you will be

able to do in your final exams with ease. Labs are usually held once in a week. They

are mostly fun and easy if you are regular enough. If you were expecting something

different from school, you will be a bit disappointed because just as in school you will

have to maintain a practical file (for most labs) which needs to be regularly checked

by your teachers.

Certain labs will require that you buy certain items such as lab coats, apron, draftersetc. which you will need for the labs. Since there are different labs for each group

(Group A and Group B) make sure that you make good friends from the other group

as you can exchange your lab items in the next semester with your friend’s items as

he/she wouldn’t need them again. All such items can be bought from Future Point

Book Store, opposite the college main gate.

Practical Exams

Each of your practical exams is scored out of 100. The breakdown is as

follows:

Internals – 30 marks (Based upon the completion and submission of yourPractical File, Mid-Sem Viva and Attendance in Labs.

Final Viva – 30 marks

Final Practical – 40 marks

Mid-sem practical exams consist only of a viva and a file and notebook inspection

that is conducted right before or after mid-sem theory exams. Experiments are to be

performed only during end sem exams.

Following are some guidelines which will help you in the following labs:

Physics Lab

It is the only lab that is common to both the groups (A & B) and will take placein both the first and second semesters.

It is located on third floor of the Science Block.

You will have to perform the experiments by yourself using the instructions inthe lab manual.



You can get guidance from the lab assistances but don’t depend on them toomuch.

You can get the photocopy of the lab manual at the Xerox shop, near the

MechC. It will be your Bible for the lab.

Keep your practical file and auxiliary copies in good condition and updated as you do each experiment as they carry marks.

Since the viva is an extremely important aspect of the lab that carries asignificant number of marks, study well from the lab manual, class notes andfrom theory textbooks (eg: A.K. Jha).

A-Group Labs

Chemistry Lab

It is held at two places. One on the ground floor and other on the secondfloor of Science Block. It will depend on your roll number where you will bedoing the experiments.

Wear SHOES and LABCOATS positively else you will not be allowed in the lab.

You need a well maintained practical file and an auxiliary notebook, moreinstructions will be provided during the lab.

For viva, you can manage by just reading your lab manual.

IT Lab

Majority of the tasks involve designing simple web pages.

You will have to make a printed file for this lab with your HTML codes andoutput screenshots.

Your viva will cover the contents of both your theory (IT-106) and lab class.

Study both accordingly.

Electrical Lab

Depending on your roll number you will be allotted one of three labs; two ofwhich are on the ground floor and one on the first floor of the Electrical

Department.

Wearing shoes in the labs is a must. You will be denied entry without themeven during exams.

The experiments in the lab are fairly simple but the vivas can be a bit difficult.



Pay special attention to the circuit diagrams during the exam. You have to get your circuit inspected before switching on power during classes and exams toavoid damage to lab equipment due to faulty connections.

Set up the circuit properly before calling the lab staff for inspection duringexams. A faulty circuit might result in a deduction of marks or a sharp rebuke.

B Group Labs

Mechanical workshop

One of the most enjoyable and tiring labs. You will have to exert yourselfphysically and mentally but when you have perfected your final job, thefeeling can be very satisfying.

You will be allotted one of the following workshops at the beginning of thesemester on the basis of your roll number: foundry, Forging, welding, sheetmetal cutting and fitting. You must finish the allotted task in two classes afterwhich you will be transferred to the next workshop.

Your work-pieces are graded and should be prepared as well as possible.

Punctuality should be practiced religiously in this class. Be a minute late youwill most likely be expelled from the class for the day. This can place you at aserious disadvantage since no extra classes are available during a semester.

SHOES and an APRON are a must else you will not be allowed to enter.

You will have to maintain a lab file. As there is no specified manual, you willhave to write your file from a suitable textbook. The quality and quantity of

the diagrams in your file are given more importance, so you will have to put your artistic skills to use.

The final practical exam does not include any written work. You will only haveto perform a task in any one of the five shops assigned to you and give a viva.

Almost anything can be asked for the viva and as it is impossible to prepareeverything, just study as much as you can and hope that luck is on your side.Don’t worry, this practical is one in which you can score well easily.

Computer Lab

This lab is a cakewalk for people who had computer science in their 11th

and12th and for those who didn’t, this can be a nightmare. All you need is time toget familiar with this subject, so get as much help as possible from those whohave done studied this subject before.



The Lab is usually taken by M.Tech students and there isn’t much workload.You will have to prepare a practical file in which you have to write all the 30programs that would be covered in the entire semester. Sometimes theteacher allows you to make a printed file instead of a hand-written one, which

makes the work all the more easier. A big thank you to Larry Tesler, theinventor of cut/copy and paste.

Engineering Drawing

The Engineering Drawing Lab is held once a week for duration of three hours.They are generally held in the third floor of the mechanical block.

This is one of the labs that will require a lot of hard work as you will have tocomplete around 10 drawing sheet throughout the semester and submit

them to your teacher.

You will need to buy a drafter, drawing sheets, a cylindrical case to carry yoursheets and certain stationery items like a special compass, H/2H pencils etc.You can buy these items from any decent stationery shop like Future Point orif you have ED in your 2nd semester, you can borrow the items from yourfriends who had ED in the first semester.

The proceedings of the class depend entirely upon the teacher. Some teachersprefer to teach for about an hour, give some drawing exercises as homework

and then leave the class. Whereas, some stay for the entire 3 hours and let the

students complete their drawing sheets in the class only. Mind you if thishappens, that means you will be standing for the next three hours, so beprepared for that.

The initial 4-5 sheets are pretty easy but it gets tougher afterwards. Try yourbest to regular with your sheets cause piling them up for the last minute canlead to a lot of work later on.

Over the years, students have mastered ways to reduce the effort required tomake ED sheets. I am sure you will learn of these techniques in the due courseof time. Talk to your seniors, they will en-LIGHT-en you.

This subject can be a bit confusing initially. The only way to master is to spendtime with it and learn by making your sheets by yourself. While you may feellike giving up at times, persevere and you will sooner or later get the hang ofit.





Whether you like it or not, examinations are something that you can’t avoid during

your 4 years in DTU. There is usually a misconceived notion among freshers that

exams in college do not matter and you just need to pass. I wouldn’t want to scare

you by saying that passing isn’t enough but in the future whether you’re sitting for

placements or going for higher studies, your examination results are the primary

proof of your caliber. While you don’t have to spend all your time studying or strive

to continuously be at the top – just make sure you do not neglect your studies

completely because you might regret it later. But firstly, make sure to have fun in

college. Secondly, learn new things outside the scope of your course and finally,

focus on your course. Maintain a proper balance among the three and you should

be able to make the most use of your 4 years in college without any regrets. To be on

the safe side try and maintain an overall aggregate of above 70%.

Every University has their own pattern of examinations but at DTU we are lucky

enough to have a fairly simple system. Every semester you’ll have to only worry

about two examinations, namely, the mid-semester exams (mid-sems) and the end-

semester exams (end-sems). Each subject you have in a semester will be scored out of

100. The breakdown is as follows:

Internals – 10 marksMid-Sems – 20 marksEnd-Sems – 70 marks

You will need a minimum of 40 marks in a subject to pass.

Internals

These marks are completely in the hands of the teachers who teach you a

particular subject. Depending on your teacher, the evaluation of these marks

will vary. In general, good attendance, submission of assignments on time, at

times your class response and most importantly if the teacher has a good

impression of you - you can receive maximum possible marks.

Mid-Semester Exams

They generally take place in September during the odd semesters and in

March during the even semesters.

These exams take place on consecutive days without any breaks in between.

Each paper will be for 1.5 hours.



Even though they account for just 20 marks, these 20 marks play a crucial role

in scoring a good percentage overall and a good score can lessen the

pressure during the end-semester exams.

Since they have a very crisp and precise syllabus to study from, usually the first

two units of your subject - try and get maximum marks in these exams as

possible.

End-Semester Exams

They take place in the month of November during the odd semester and in

May during the even semesters.

You will have 1 or 2 days study leave in between each paper.

Each paper will be for 3 hours.

Since the entire syllabus is covered in these exams, planning to study only

during the study leaves can land you in trouble. Make sure you slowly start

your preparations at least 2 weeks in advance.

Try to attempt every question; it’s better than leaving it blank, considering no

negative marking.

Try to maintain a good handwriting in the paper. Neatness comes with its

own benefits.

Admit Cards

To sit for any exam, mid-sems or end-sems, you will need an admit card.

Admit cards for both the exams can be collected from the Academic Block on

a particular date and time slot assigned for your branch. They are normally

issued two weeks before the exams. Check the Academic Block notice board

for such notifications.

Make sure that you do not miss the time slot as it can be difficult to get the

admit card otherwise.

Keep your admit cards safe as replacing it can also be a hassle as it involves a

tedious process.

Examination Results

DTU follows a percentage system, as you all must have figured out by now.

Every subject has its own credits and the final score is calculated by

multiplying the score with the credits of that subject and then dividing by the

grand total to get the final percentage. The credits of each subject can be

checked from the official syllabus.

The results are declared on the official website. Odd semester results are

declared in February while even semester results are declared in July.

Fortunately or unfortunately the results come unannounced and are verygood at sending a chill down your spine when you get the news.



Clearing Backlogs

If you fail in a particular subject, you can re-take the exam in the next odd or

even semester. You will have to pay a predetermined fee to write a back-paper. You can get

details from the Academic Block.

You will be allowed to write only the end-sems, while your mid-sems and

internal marks will remain the same as your first attempt.

Improvement Exams

If you feel you could do much better in a subject or want to improve your

overall percentage, you can apply for an improvement exam.

You can give the improvement paper in the next odd or even semester. To apply for improvement, you have to submit a form, your current admit card

and the necessary fees to the Academic Department.

IMPORTANT: Your previous score will be discarded and even if you had

cleared a subject earlier and somehow got a back in your improvement

examination, there is nothing you can do. Unless you’re confident you can

devote time for a subject and do better, be very cautious while applying for

improvement.

Scholarships

A hefty amount of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5000 are given as scholarships to the

branch topper and second highest scorer per semester respectively.

Miscellaneous Info

The venues for the mid-sems and end-sems are displayed on the first day of

each examination. Generally, the venues remain the same for a particular

year.

There is a demand by the students of our college that the percentage system

be abolished and CGPA system be brought in as in IITs but the issue is stillunder consideration and make take some more time for implementation.





The DTU library is incredibly rich and diverse in technical textbooks (both Indian and

Foreign authors) but to fully utilize its benefits, you must know your way around it. If

you wish to rely solely on the library for textbooks of your current semester, get those

books early on at the beginning of the semester before they are issued by others.

The books in the library can be located via the OPAC (see below) or with the help of

the library assistants on the first floor. The library and the adjoining reading room on

the third floor are some of the few places on the campus which are air-conditioned

and are frequented by a large number of students during breaks from class,

especially during summers, for group study sessions, completion of assignments, for a

quiet read or even a small nap.

Here is a list of all the things you need to know.

Library Card

To get your library card made, collect your Library membership form from the

first floor and submit it after affixing a passport size photograph to start using

the library.

Names of the students whose library cards have been made are displayed in

front of the library. This usually takes a few days so keep checking the notices

and be patient.

Once you get your card, make sure to get it laminated as it valid for the next 4 years. Take care to ensure that its barcode is never soiled or damaged and is

always visible, as it is used to issue books.

Try not to lose your library card as you will need to file an FIR to get a new

one, which can be a big hassle.

Issuing and Returning Books

Each student can issue a maximum of 3 books at a time using the library card.

A book can be issued for 15 days after which it must be re-issued. A book caneasily be re-issued for another 15 days using the OPAC (see below).

A single book can be re-issued twice after which it must be mandatorily

returned to the library. You will not be allowed to issue to same book again

and must find a new copy of the book.

A fine of Re. 1 per day per book is imposed if you fail to re-issue or return the

book before the specified date.



Keep track of the dates on which your books have to be re-issued as if you

exceed the date, the book cannot be further re-issued and you would have to

return the book to avoid the fine.

OPAC

It stands for Open Public Access Catalogue. You can access it from your PC at

home or from the kiosks in the Library.

Once you log in with your library number. You can check the due date of your

issued books; you can re-issue your issued books and view the outstanding

amount of fines against your account, if any.

You can also search for books to locate the exact shelf on which they are kept

and check their availability.

Book Bank

The Book Bank is a section of the library on the second floor and the books

issued from this section can be kept for the entire semester without the need

of re-issuing them. (Very convenient, isn’t it? But what’s the catch?)

Books can be issued from this section only on a particular day and a particular

time slot based on your library card number. Read the notices which will be

put outside the library to see the date on which you are eligible to issue books

from the book bank.

The number of books you can issue are based on your category. General-3

books and SC/ST/OBC- 5 books.

You will not be allowed to issue books on any other day other than the pre-

decided date based on your library card number. So make sure you keep

yourself free. (You might have to miss a certain classes but if you get it right

books, it’s worth it.)

Since you can only choose a limited number of books, choose wisely. Go forbooks that are out of print, too expensive to purchase or useful only during

your current semester.

Reading Room

The reading room is accessible via a staircase next to the library entrance that

leads directly to the third floor. It has long rows of tables, power-sockets for

laptops and air-conditioning.



Now even though you will have to climb three floors to get to it, this room will

be you savior during exams cause unlike the library where personal books are

not allowed, you can always bring your own books to the reading room.

It remains open till 11p.m. during exam time.

Miscellaneous Info

Both the library and the reading room remain open till 9pm, except on

Sundays and second Saturdays of every month.

Our library also has a well-stocked magazine and newspaper section on the

second floor. And you can browse through them whenever you have loads of

time to pass but if you want to read the newspaper you should come before

11 am as after that they somehow disappear.

If your fine exceeds Rs. 100, you will have to pay it before you can issue books

again.

Always inspect the books you are issuing for damage and if found, report the

same to the library staff before issuing the book. You may be deemed

responsible for the damage when you have to return the book and no

amount of convincing can save you. You will be asked to tape, glue or bind

the book before returning. Try to avoid such situations which can be a waste

of time.

Make sure you do not lose your library books as you will be asked to pay for it.

Since many books in the library are rare, expensive and out of print, and

hence, irreplaceable, try avoid such a complication.

And remember no matter how much of a hangout place this becomes for

you, you can’t just walk in with a packet of chips or a bottle of cold drink/juice.

Eatables are strictly forbidden.

There is a stationery shop on the ground floor of the library near the issuing

counters where photocopy facilities, some notes and simple stationery isavailable

For more information, visit http://library.dce.edu

http://library.dce.edu/

http://library.dce.edu/





Hostels are an integral part of college life for all those who are lucky enough to

experience it. With the right type of friends, staying in the hostels can truly be a

memorable experience with moments you can cherish for a lifetime. In total, there

are 9 boys hostels and 6 girls hostels - accommodating around 1500-1600 students

for all the years. So keeping in mind the total strength of the students currently in the

college, there is a high probability that most of the students won’t be getting the

hostels. But there is a provision to apply for the hostels every year. Hostel life provides

you the best opportunity to make new friends (outside the classroom), interact more

with seniors and provides you the best accessibility to make the most use of the

campus for the coming years.

Boys Hostels Girls Hostels

Bhaskaracharya Hostel (BCH) Sister Nivediata Hostel (SNH)

Sir C. V. Raman Hostel (CVR) Kalpana Chawla Hostel (KCH)

Varahmihir Hostel (VMH) Type – III Block 1 Girls Hostel

Sir J.C. Bose Hostel (JCB) Type – III Block 2 Girls Hostel

Sir Vishveshwarya Hostel (VVS) Type – II Block – 1 Girls Hostel

Homi Jehangir Bhabha Hostel (HJB) Type – II Block – 2, 3, 4 Girls Hostel

Aryabhatt Hostel

Ramanujam Hostel (Transit)

Type – II B-5 Boys Hostel



Criterion

The hostels are allotted based on the availability of rooms; the allotment procedure

follows a specific criterion with a strict order of preference shown below:

To Outside Delhi students. (those who gave their 12th board exams outside

Delhi NCR and have no residence in Delhi)

Differently abled students.

Students who gave their 12th

board exam in Delhi but have no residence inDelhi NCR.

Delhi residents outside a 35 km radius from college.

Delhi residents within a 35 km radius from college

Due to limited accommodation facilities, students from the first three categories tendto get rooms while others may have to explore other options like paying guestaccommodations near the campus.

General Hostel Info

The Aryabhatt Hostel and Transit Hostel are the junior hostels, allotted to

majority of the first years. While these hostels are not equipped with any kind

of internet connectivity such as LAN or Wi-Fi, they have their own perks as

both these hostels have close proximity to the main gate and the campus. It is

a relief as you will not have to worry about being late for those early morningclasses and entails a lesser walking distance to the mess, in the blazing

summer’s heat. For a late night snack, you can always go to Maggi Baba who

sits near the college gate.

The senior boys hostels such as VVS, VMH, BCH, HJB, CVR and JCB are

situated in the other corner of the college campus. While one gets a peace of

mind and greenery, it comes at the behest of an increased distance from the

gate. Each room in these hostels has internet connectivity (LAN). VVS, CVR

and HJB hostels have a mess and since they generally prepare different food,

you will have a wide range of options to choose from. These hostels are at acloser proximity to the sports complex and gymnasium. To satisfy your late

night hunger pangs, the Night Canteen (NightC or Micmac) is the closest.

Among the girls hostel, there is a strong bias towards SNH. It is the only girls

hostel with a mess. Apart from the mess, the hostel has facilities for table

tennis and badminton. Internet facility is available only in SNH and KCH. If you

stay in one of the other girls hostel, dongles are your only hope to get online.



Miscellaneous Info

IMPORTANT: If a student gets a back in any subject in the first semester, then

no allotment will be made in the second year. But getting a back in thesecond semester is not that deadly, as one can still get hostel in the second

year. If hostel rooms are still available after all the candidates without a back

have got allotted rooms, then only hostels are allotted to those with backs –

based on the order of preference (see above).

The mess bill for a particular month is released by the 10 th of the next month.

The mess bill has to be submitted by the 20th of the next month and failing to

pay draws a fine of 5 rupees per day after the deadline.

Always keep the hostel ID card safe. It will be needed for your re-allotment

process. If you lose your Hostel ID card and will have to file an FIR to get anew one. Try avoiding such unnecessary work by keeping your ID cards safe.

Remember to sign your attendance regularly in the hostels. While it is not very

important, sometimes it can land you in trouble so better not to take the risk.





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