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"Apart from the library with subscriptions to
most leading journals, the 24x7 computer
centre allowing flexible study hours and the
academic infrastructure in general, the thing
that struck me the most on the first few days
was the sports facilities on campus. Ranging
from carrom and TT to cricket and volleyball,
there's hardly any sport that isn't played over
here. What made it even more fun was that
students, professors, non-teaching staff and
children would all play side by side. This
feeling of living in a community and not just a
hostel is something that separates IGIDR from
most other academic institutions."

- Sasmit Dutta
( M.Sc. 2018-20)

"The magic of IGIDR is hard to put in a small
paragraph. Living in IGIDR campus is like a
celebration. Where else can you find yourself
being pampered like this. Every person here is
equal, whether it be a teaching staff, student or

non-teaching staff. We all are a part of this
small loving family. We eat, play and celebrate
every occasion together. I can never forget how
even though the pressure of exams and
assignments kept us awake at night, Nagori
chai at 4AM just after you clicked the submit
button for your assignment was a love. We had
one to one interactions with profs due to this
small batch size. We used to decide ourselves
the timing of our exams. Being up and partying
all night. Going to bed at 4-5am and waking up
at 9:30am and rushing to classes with a cup of
espresso shot was quite a habit. Also our

Wednesday biryani and Sunday dosas. We all
complained about it but we all looked forward
to it, Always. IGIDR is not a place. It's a feeling."

- Komal Baranwal
( M.Sc. 2018-20)

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