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1. What is the duration of the AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ program at IIT ROPAR?
The AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ program at IIT ROPAR is scheduled to commence on May 15th, 2024, and will conclude on July 15th, 2024.
2. How will participants benefit from attending this camp in terms of career or academic pursuits?
This is an immersion program where students will get an opportunity to meets professionals and students of various colleges across the country to promote collaboration. Apart from this our collaborative partner AWADH-IIT, Ropar will be enabling students to make contacts with emerging startups.
3. What are the prerequisites of the of the course?
Absolutely nothing! All you require for this course is the intention to learn.
4. What is the process of registration and selection for the Programme?
Students are required to complete their registration process at bit.ly/RoparAIVS for the initial evaluation round. Following registration and the initial shortlisting of applications, students will proceed to an online interview round for final selection. Successfully selected students will commence the course at IIT Ropar from May 15th, 2024.
5. Is it possible to join AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ after May 15th, 2024?
AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ is an immersive hands-on program focusing on AI and related fields. Due to the nature of the program, meaningful engagement would not be feasible for students joining at later stages. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we are unable to accommodate students joining the program after the specified date.
6. What should I fill in a “XYZ” field in the Registration Form?
Kindly enter the following details in the registration form:
- Full Name: Please provide your full name as stated in your 10+2 mark sheet and other official documents.
- Email ID: Kindly input your email address in this section (preferably your student email ID).
- Contact Number: Enter your contact number here (preferably your WhatsApp number).
- Gender: Specify your gender.
- Date of Birth (DOB): Input your date of birth as indicated in your 10+2 mark sheet and other official documents.
- Address: Provide your residential address (if possible).
- Education Background: Detail your educational background here. (For BS degree students, please mention "UG - Tech & Engineering").
- Organization: State the name of your college or institution (for graduates or postgraduates, you may mention your alma mater).
- Course Name: Specify the course you are currently pursuing (for graduates or postgraduates, you can mention the course you have completed).
- Year of Study: Indicate your current academic year (first year, second year, third year, or fourth year; disregard if you are a graduate or postgraduate student).
- BS Degree Students can mention:
- “First year” for Foundation level
- “Second year” for Diploma level
- “Third year” for BSc level
- “Fourth year” for BS level
- Experience (If Any): Briefly mention your work experience in this section.
- Expectations from the Program: Outline your expectations from this program, any proposed ideas to enhance the experience, goals you wish to achieve, or specific skills you aim to acquire during the event.
- Source of Information: Please state where you initially learned about this program.
- Aadhar Card: Upload your Aadhar Card in the designated section.
- College ID: Upload your college ID in the specified area.
- NOC (from College): Upload the NOC signed by your college or a Self Declaration following the format mentioned in: link
- CV Upload: Attach your CV covering all pertinent fields.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP): Upload your SOP explaining your interest in joining the summer camp, reasons why you should be selected, and highlights of your academic or professional journey.
7. I have got the confirmation mail. Do I have to give any further interviews?
No further interviews will be conducted if you have already got the Confirmation mail.
8. From where should I obtain the NOC?
Students can obtain the NOC from the College administration office. Standalone BS Degree students, however, have the option to submit a Self Declaration instead of an NOC. The format for the Self Declaration is specified in the provided link.
9. As a Dual Degree BS Student, should I upload a NOC or a Self Declaration?
Dual Degree Students of IITM BS Degree have the option to submit either a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a Self Declaration, depending on the semester fees at their Offline College. If half of the semester fees for the offline college exceed Rs. 30,000, students will be charged Rs. 30,000, in addition to hostel and mess fees, and they can submit a self-declaration. However, if half the semester fees of the offline college are less than Rs. 30,000, students are required to submit an NOC from the offline college.
10. How many slots are available for AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ?
The program has a maximum capacity of 100 students. Additionally, we are restricting admissions to a maximum of 2 students per college. However, there are no such restrictions for BS Degree students of IIT Madras.
11. What are the fees for attending AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ?
The fees for AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ are structured as follows: Students are obliged to pay either Rs 30,000 or half of the semester fees (excluding hostel and mess charges) from their respective offline colleges, whichever is lesser. Additionally, hotel and mess fees will be charged separately. For Standalone BS Degree Students, the program fee will be Rs 30,000, exclusive of hostel and mess fees.
12. Is there any fee concession available for the program?
AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ is a non-profit initiative at IIT Ropar, designed with careful consideration of students' financial circumstances. Accordingly, the program fee has been structured to be either Rs 30,000 or half of the semester fees paid by students at their respective offline colleges, whichever amount is lower. Regrettably, beyond this arrangement, we are unable to offer any additional fee concessions to students.
13. Sir, can I pay after coming to campus since it's a big amount?
Yes, you can pay the fee after coming at the campus
14. I have received a mail telling to pay the fees from the provided link, but my half of my semester fee is less than 30,000 so should I pay it after coming to IIT Ropar right?
Yes, you can pay after coming to the campus and document verification.
15. When am I expected to arrive?
The main lecture sessions start on 20th of this month (Monday) but we expect that you arrive on or before 15th and settle down. A couple of days here and there shouldn’t matter, but you should be there on the 19th evening at a high tea party without fail. Details of the schedule are available on the website (soon to come).
16. How to reach at IIT Ropar?
- Air: The nearest airport is Chandigarh International Airport (at a distance of 56km). Cabs are easily available from the airport to the college campus.
- Rail: Rail routes depend on your location. The two nearby Railway stations- Ropar Railway Station (7.5km) and Chandigarh Railway station (59KM)
17. What kind of support will be available to participants during the camp?
Student will be having an easy access to the teaching assistants involved in the teaching team. And may also feel free to contact the teaching staff during their visiting hours.
18. Where should I report to when I arrive at the Campus?
If you are arriving between 9AM and 5PM, then report directly to the Student Affairs section in the Admin Department (M. Visvesvaraya Block). Else, report to the Security Guard of your respective allotted hostels.
19. Who will be the First-Point Contact?
For academic concerns: Ashutosh Rajput (2023mcb1289@iitrpr.ac.in) For other affairs: Nishit Soni (6266421172) and Vaishnavi Pal (7898262635)
20. Is it mandatory for students to avail on-campus hostel accommodation and mess facilities?
AI VICHARAṆĀ SHĀLĀ offers students a unique opportunity to reside on the IIT Ropar Campus and fully utilize its facilities while engaging in immersive, hands-on learning experiences. While it is highly advantageous for students to avail themselves of on-campus accommodation and mess facilities, allowing them to immerse themselves in the IIT lifestyle, it is not mandatory. Students have the option to make their own arrangements for accommodation and meals if they prefer.
21. Will we be provided with mattresses in the hostels?
As the whether is very hot and humid, it is preferred not to use any mattress. Still, if you want, then we can procure you at a very reasonable cost.
22. What is the reference material for this course ?
We will provide notes and question sets.
23. Are there any recommended software or tools that participants should install beforehand?
- Install Python latest version
- Get access to Github-Copilot (if possible)
- Visual Studio Code
- Geogebra
24. I have exams scheduled during this period. Can I discontinue after joining the Program?
Students with academic commitments between May 15th, 2024, and July 15th, 2024, are not eligible to participate in the program. The NOC provided with the registration form explicitly states that students must not have any concurrent academic obligations during this timeframe. Furthermore, the NOC must be endorsed by the College Administration, affirming the student's commitment.
25. Is there any placement support provided?
In the latter phase of the program, iHub-AWaDH, the Technology and Innovation Foundation at IIT Ropar, will facilitate connections between students and startups. However, it's important to note that neither IIT Ropar nor iHub-AWaDH guarantees placements for students enrolled in the program.
26. Is there any possibility of receiving concessions in the program?
Yes, entry to the program is subject to interviews. If we find a candidate with exceptional overall performance, a strong statement of purpose, and who is clearly deserving and if you do well while running that program, we may put their case forward to the committee for consideration of concessions. It's important to know that there's no sure thing, and dealing with any changes to manage costs might be tough for us.