Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is a private state university established in 2001. Dhirubhai Ambani University has been accredited by NAAC with an “A+” grade. The university offers several courses at the UG, PG and PhD levels. DAU Gandhinagar courses are BTech, BS-MS, MTech, MSc, M.Des., and PhD.
In this conversation, BTech EVD student Vrinda from Dhirubhai Ambani University shares her campus life journey experience, such as academic curriculum, campus environment, extracurricular activities, accessibility and many other aspects with Careers360.
Careers360: Tell us something about yourself, such as where you are from.
Vrinda: I am Vrinda, BTech EVD second-year NRI (Non-Residential Indian) student at Dhirubhai Ambani University from Dubai.
Careers360: Did you face any difficulty in the initial months when you joined the institute?
Vrinda: I faced health issues such as falling sick for a long period, low energy, getting along with people and socialising.
Careers360: What activities are offered in the institute? Are there any clubs, etc., for the various extracurricular activities? Which ones have you taken up and are a part of?
Vrinda: I have taken part in the Drama club and the dance club for Synapse, the business club case study, and TEDX anchoring.
Also See: DAU Gandhinagar Admissions
Careers360: Describe a typical day at your institute – what do you do from the time you wake up till you go to sleep?
Vrinda: I wake up at 9 am and attend classes till 12, then labs from 2 to 4/6.
Careers360: What facilities do you have on campus? What do you like here the most, which you feel is unique and differentiating?
Vrinda: Our campus has well-equipped labs, modern classrooms, a library, sports facilities, and hostels that support both academics and daily life. I like how frequent the events are.
Careers360: How do you balance your studies, projects, exams and other activities?
Vrinda: I balance my studies, projects, exams and many other activities by following a timetable.
Careers360: Tell us about the clubs and societies at the campus and how significant they are from your point of view or students' point of view?
Vrinda: You get to explore new things, but the club culture is being reduced.
Careers360: What are the popular hangouts at the institute? What, according to you, are the most-visited places nearby?
Vrinda: At the institute Cafeteria, LP, and SAC are the popular hangouts
Careers360: How do you spend your leisure time on campus?
Vrinda: I spend my time at Dhirubhai Ambani University campus hanging out with friends.
Disclaimer: This article has been developed as a joint marketing activity between Careers360 and Dhirubhai Ambani University.
On Question asked by student community
The chances of getting admission in DAIICT Gandhinagar are tough with 90 percentile in JEE Mains .
Hello,
Admission to the ICT branch at DAIICT depends on your GUJCET rank, board marks, category, and the year's cutoff. With around 85–90% in PCM and a 100+ score in GUJCET, there may be a chance for SEBC category students, but it depends on the final cutoff during counselling.
You
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DA-IICT does not officially release a specific MSC IT cutoff score. Instead, they release a merit list based on the performance of candidates in the entrance test. To be considered for the DAIICT merit list, candidates must meet the following academic requirements:
Graduation: Minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent
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