Books are a mans 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. Its 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 most
preferred book for this subject. Make sure you solve the solved examples from
each chapter.
Those looking for a mathematical insight and derivations instead of results
alone 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 covers
the entire syllabus.

Those who have sufficient time and are looking for a deeper conceptual
understanding of the subject can refer to Optics by Ajoy Ghatak and H.J Pain
for 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 most
preferred 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 Tagores Geetanjali and
another textbook that changes every year.

Preparatory notes for grammar, idioms, phonetics etc. are available at the
photocopy 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 are
sufficient. You can also refer to Engineering Chemistry by Jain &J Jain.

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

Electrical sciences (EE-105)

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

This subject has proved a menace for students in the past so make sure you do
not 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 Design
by 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. Material
Science and Engineering by V. Raghavan can also be used.

The chemistry portion is adequately covered in class notes or printed notes
distributed by your teachers. But for a few chapters, Elements of Workshop
Technology (Vol-1) by Hazra Chowdhary will be required.
Basic Mechanical Engineering (ME-115)
This subject has two sections. The first section comprises of materials and
manufacturing. The second section includes basic thermodynamics and fluid
mechanics.


For the first section, Elements of Workshop Technology by Hazra Chowdhary
or 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 Bansal
can 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 the
first time. Make sure you master this subject well as basic knowledge of
programming is required in every field these days.

Online videos will help you understand key concepts better than books for
this 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 Bhatts book is very useful for clearing concepts.

Engineering Graphics by S.C Sharma and Engineering Graphics and Design by P.S
Gill 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, drafters
etc. 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 friends items as
he/she wouldnt 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 your
Practical 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 place
in 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 in
the lab manual.


You can get guidance from the lab assistances but dont depend on them too
much.

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 a
significant number of marks, study well from the lab manual, class notes and
from 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 second
floor of Science Block. It will depend on your roll number where you will be
doing 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, more
instructions 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 and
output 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 of
which 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 them
even 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 to
avoid damage to lab equipment due to faulty connections.

Set up the circuit properly before calling the lab staff for inspection during
exams. 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 yourself
physically and mentally but when you have perfected your final job, the
feeling can be very satisfying.

You will be allotted one of the following workshops at the beginning of the
semester on the basis of your roll number: foundry, Forging, welding, sheet
metal cutting and fitting. You must finish the allotted task in two classes after
which 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 you
will most likely be expelled from the class for the day. This can place you at a
serious 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 will
have 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 have
to 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 prepare
everything, just study as much as you can and hope that luck is on your side.
Dont 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 11
th
and
12
th
and for those who didnt, this can be a nightmare. All you need is time to
get familiar with this subject, so get as much help as possible from those who
have done studied this subject before.



The Lab is usually taken by M.Tech students and there isnt much workload.
You will have to prepare a practical file in which you have to write all the 30
programs that would be covered in the entire semester. Sometimes the
teacher 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, the
inventor 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 to
complete 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 your
sheets 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 or
if you have ED in your 2nd semester, you can borrow the items from your
friends who had ED in the first semester.

The proceedings of the class depend entirely upon the teacher. Some teachers
prefer 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 this
happens, that means you will be standing for the next three hours, so be
prepared for that.

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

Over the years, students have mastered ways to reduce the effort required to
make ED sheets. I am sure you will learn of these techniques in the due course
of 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 spend
time with it and learn by making your sheets by yourself. While you may feel
like giving up at times, persevere and you will sooner or later get the hang of
it.









Whether you like it or not, examinations are something that you cant 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 wouldnt want to scare
you by saying that passing isnt enough but in the future whether youre sitting for
placements or going for higher studies, your examination results are the primary
proof of your caliber. While you dont 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 youll 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 marks
Mid-Sems 20 marks
End-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; its 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 very
good 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 youre 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 still
under 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 can
easily 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, isnt it? But whats 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, its worth it.)
Since you can only choose a limited number of books, choose wisely. Go for
books 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 cant 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 is
available

For more information, visit 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 wont 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 12
th
board exam in Delhi but have no residence in
Delhi 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 tend
to get rooms while others may have to explore other options like paying guest
accommodations 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 morning
classes and entails a lesser walking distance to the mess, in the blazing
summers 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 a
closer 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 the
second 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 20
th
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 a
new 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.