Survival guide. Exchange program at IMT Ghaziabad. Everything you need to know to ensure an enjoyable, hassle-free exchange program at IMT.

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1 स स व गतम Survival guide Exchange program at IMT Ghaziabad Everything you need to know to ensure an enjoyable, hassle-free exchange program at IMT.

2 Contents 1. On Reaching India Welcome! How to reach IMT Ghaziabad On reaching your new home Currency Exchange Telephone Facilities Climate and Clothing On Campus Need a Buddy? Accommodation Housekeeping and Laundry Drinking Water: Food Internet and IT Lab Library Medical Insurance and Medical Facilities Study Material The NEEDZ Store Sports at IMT Ghaziabad Around Campus Banks and ATMs Fruits, Vegetables, and Groceries Shopping and Recreation Transport Delhi at a Glance Monuments Shopping and Eating Out Places of Worship Nightlife

3 5. Moving within Delhi Local Buses Auto-Rickshaws Metro Cabs Things to keep in mind Important Contacts Campus Map

4 1. On Reaching India 1.1 Welcome! Simply put, India is the land of unity in diversity. Be it diversity in culture, language, literature, religion, history, cuisine, or art. Some historians call it the oldest living civilization on earth, which is why you can find influence of all major historic eras known to mankind in its culture. While its sprawling geographical landscapes and rich flora make it an attractive tourist destination, its rapidly developing economy and hungry untapped consumer markets make it an international centre for IT, trade, and commerce. Urban India portrays a beautiful amalgamation of the old and the new. It still has its roots deep dug into traditional Indian family setups and value systems but at the same time is also developing and globalizing at a blinding speed. It is a mix of ideas, people, modernity and heritage that makes India so unique. So here s hoping that you have a wonderful time exploring this truly incredible country and have a very pleasant stay. 1.2 How to reach IMT Ghaziabad IMT Ghaziabad campus is 45 Km or a 90 Minutes drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The nearest Delhi Rail Metro station is Vaishali at a distance of around 12 Km from the college. A taxi can be arranged by the college to pick you up from the airport if you so desire. You will, however, be required to give us prior intimation in this case so that the necessary arrangements can be made. 1.3 On reaching your new home You need to report at the International Relations Office (IRC) and get in touch with Mr. Krishna Murari Sinha (Ph.: ). Please register yourself at the Foreigner s Registration Office at Ghaziabad within 48 hrs. of your arrival in India to avoid fines and hassles. 1.4 Currency Exchange You can exchange all major foreign currencies at Delhi Airport after clearing immigration. There are several foreign exchange counters (such as the Thomas cook counter) available there. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency comprising notes, coins, travellers cheque and drafts drawn on Indian banks that you may carry to India. However, if the total amount of Indian currency is equivalent or exceeds USD 10,000 then you need to declare it to the Indian custom authorities at 3

5 the airport. Currency can also be exchanged with the various foreign exchange dealers in Ghaziabad. The nearest counter is at 5-7mins walking distance from the campus at RDC. The currency can be exchanged anytime during the normal working hours (10:00 am - 6:00 pm). 1.5 Telephone Facilities To make a local/long-distance call, you will have to go to telephone booths located around campus. There are several phone booths within the radius of a few meters from the campus. These booths are usually open late into the night. You may also keep a cellular phone for your private use. The Indian Cellular Telephony System uses GSM technology, which is incompatible with cell phones in North America. While Europe also uses GSM technology, please confirm the compatibility of your cell phone with Indian Standards as different frequencies are used in India. In most cases there is a software lock that needs to be opened by the cell phone operator. You may buy cheap basic cell phones (cheapest one being 1000) and get a local GSM connection to go with it. Some common service providers are Airtel,Vodafone, Idea, Tata and Reliance. Most of these service providers also provide international calling cards. The closest cell phone shops are in Kavi Nagar Market, located very close to the campus. 1.6 Climate and Clothing From September to end November, the temperature ranges from 85F (30ºC) during day to 60F (15ºC) during the night. December to January, the temperature ranges from 70F (21ºC) during daytime to 45F (7ºC) during the night. Summer season spans from April to August, with temperatures reaching up to 113F (45ºC) in June. It is essential that you plan your wardrobe in accordance to the weather. We suggest light cotton clothes for September and October and light to heavy woollen clothes from November to January. 4

6 2. On Campus 2.1 Need a Buddy? By the time you reach the campus, IRC would have initiated a buddy programme where student volunteers from IMT Ghaziabad will be assigned to you as buddies. This will help you settle down with relative ease. You can also use your buddy s inputs while deciding on courses, everyday issues of campus life and regarding any queries/problems that you may face before and after reaching campus. 2.2 Accommodation IMT Ghaziabad is a fully residential campus and therefore exchange students are accommodated at the student hostels within campus. Your hostel room will be furnished with basic furniture and amenities (namely bed, mattress, study table, and chair)and are air conditioned. But do carry your own bed sheets and pillow covers. Bathrooms and toilets are attached. They are cleaned every day and have hot water facility. Exchange students will be sharing rooms with other students on double/triple sharing basis. Accommodation is compulsory for all exchange students. 5

7 2.3 Housekeeping and Laundry The rooms are cleaned everyday by the housekeeping department (free of cost). Laundry service is available in the campus. Your clothes will be collected and delivered back to your room twice a week. The laundry service includes cleaning and ironing at a nominal charge per piece. Dry cleaning service is also available. 2.4 Drinking Water: It is advisable that you use bottled water during your first few days at IMT GHAZIABAD. The water dispensers on campus have filtered portable water, but you might take a few days to get accustomed to the same. Some reliable mineral water brands are Bisleri, Bailey, Aquafina and Kinley. Please note, that tap water in the bathrooms is not potable. 2.5 Food The IMT Mess is controlled by the students themselves. It serves tasty, hygienic and nutritious food 4 times in a day at fixed timings. In addition, there is a canteen and a cafe on campus. The food at the mess is primarily north Indian, which might prove to be a little spicy for exchange students. (Think Mexican food). Television sets with cable connection are available in the mess as well as the living lobby. For all those night birds, the Canteen and cafe remain open around the clock. The cost of canteen/cafe food is not included in your food fee. The Canteen serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, packaged juice, chips, noodles, sandwiches and a variety of Indian snacks etc. Cuisines from all over the world are available at various restaurants within close proximity of the campus and also in Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida, and New Delhi. So, if you feel homesick, you always have the option of going out to eat your favourite food. In addition to this, several local and international fast food joints deliver food on our campus, so you will never run out of options for having good food! 2.6 Internet and IT Lab The institute provides 24x7 wireless internet connectivity at no extra charge so you can stay connected no matter where you may be within the campus. An Ethernet 6

8 node is also provided in every hostel room. You will need to get your laptop or smartphone configured at the Computer Centre to connect to the in-house Wi-Fi network. There is also an Information Technology Lab equipped with state of the art hardware and software. We also have an academic partnership with CISCO, which enables us to offer their certified courses on our curriculum. 2.7 Library The Library at IMT, Ghaziabad is open 7 days a week, for 21 hours a day (9am 6am). In addition to nearly books, the library also provides access to a vast collection of online resources - ranging from e-journals to company research databases. We use Harvard Business cases for studying. Some of the resources available include: E-Books Ebrary Blackwell Reference Online Company Research Databases BLOOMBERG Database CMIE-I Databases SAS - Education Analytical Suit E-Journals Databases Emerald Management EBSCO Business Source Complete INFORMS Journals International Research Databases World Bank E-Library IMD World Competitiveness Online India Stat.Com SAGE Journals India Quarterly Intl. Jr. of Cross Cultural Management Jr. of Entrepreneurship Jr. of Leadership & Organizational Studies Jr. of Management Personality and Social Psychology Revie World Bank Journals World Bank Research Observer World Bank Economic Review Development Outreach *This list is indicative. For an exhaustive list of all e-resources available at IMT Ghaziabad, please visit our library page: In addition to the above, the library also has institutional membership of the American Information Resource Centre (AIRC), British Council Library (BCL), and Management Libraries Network (MANLIBNET) among others. 7

9 Also available in the library is a Bloomberg Terminal. This can be used to access the Bloomberg Professional Service through which you can access real-time financial market data, news, price quotes, and more across the proprietary Bloomberg network. 2.8 Medical Insurance and Medical Facilities Although it isn t mandatory, it is highly recommended that you get a complete medical and accident cover before coming to India. There is a consulting doctor available on campus on all working days from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. The consultation is free on campus. However, you will have to pay for medicines and tests if any. Apart from this, there are clinics, pharmacists, and hospitals located within close proximity of the campus. Details can be obtained on arrival from the IRC office. We suggest you get yourself adequately vaccinated before you arrive in India. Some suggested vaccines are Typhoid, Malaria, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. 2.9 Study Material All study material, hand-outs and other electronic study materials are provided by the institute. Stationery needs would need to be purchased separately The NEEDZ Store NEEDZ is a cooperative store, run by the Make A Difference Foundation (MADF) student body. Here you can purchase items of daily use such as stationery, toiletries, cosmetics, as well as miscellaneous articles, including mosquito repellent creams and vaporizing liquid machines. The store is operated from the A-Block Hostel (Room 28) from 8p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. The profit made from all sales is used by MADF for its various social initiatives Sports at IMT Ghaziabad IMT Ghaziabad prides itself on being the mecca for sports activities in the Indian B- School fraternity. The sports facilities include: Basketball court Football field Cricket field Badminton courts Volleyball courts 8

10 These facilities are available to all students free of cost all day long. There is also a fully equipped gymnasium on campus. The gym is accessible for all the students free of cost. The annual Sports event Chakravyuh, conducted by the Sports Committee at IMT is one of the most anticipated sports events among all Indian B-Schools. It is a 72 hour non-stop event with participants coming from B-Schools across the country. 9

11 3. Around Campus 3.1 Banks and ATMs There are several state and private sector banks in the vicinity of the campus. All IMT Ghaziabad students usually have accounts with one or more of these. Major international banks such as Citibank, HDFC, Standard Chartered, and ICICI Bank have their ATMs and branches in Ghaziabad. Your international ATMs can be operated from the Citibank ATM in RDC, Raj Nagar, near the college campus. Since most international ATM cards have a maximum withdrawal limit of 10,000 per week, it is advisable that you carry USD/Euro/GBP in cash when you arrive in India. 3.2 Fruits, Vegetables, and Groceries Fresh fruits, vegetables, and groceries are available in the local Sector-10 market. IRC members and the local students will be very happy to help you in locating stores that will cater to your requirements. 3.3 Shopping and Recreation For your daily needs, there are various markets and shops within walking distance from the campus. At RDC (Market area) Fast food and Coffee Shops: Pizza Hut, Dominos, Café Coffee Day, Sandwedges Continental: Cinch, Ministry of Café, The Bridge Indian Cuisine: ADR, Mughal Mahal, Bikanerwala, Sankalp (South Indian food), Vantalu Bars/Pubs: Champions, Sapphires The Blue ATMs: ICICI, Citibank, HDFC, Oriental Bank Apparel and Sports Goods: Adidas, Reebok, Levi s, Octave, Colorplus Mobile Service Providers: Airtel, Idea, Aircel, Vodafone Mini store Sector-10 Market Bookstores Medical Stores: Apollo Pharmacy Fresh fruit juice shops Restaurants: 2000 Milestone 10

12 Besides these, many other restaurants, pubs, and stores can be found in and around Ghaziabad to suit your needs, budget, and taste. Map: IMT vicinity Ghaziabad being a small town has its own charm. However, cities like Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida are at minutes driving distance from the campus. Here you can sample some of the country s finest nightlife, shopping, and recreational activities. A few of the malls near IMT Ghaziabad: Opulent Mall, Ghaziabad PVR Cinemas ( ) Hyper Markets: Easy Day, Reliance Trends Apparel Stores: US Polo, Adidas,Wrangler, Levi s, Woodland etc. Restaurants: US Pizza, Subway, Mc Donald s, KFC etc. Gaming Zone 11

13 Pacific Mall, Kaushambi BIG Cinemas Multiplex ( ) Restaurants: Pizza Hut, Moti Mahal Deluxe, KFC etc. Major apparel outlets, Multi cuisine food court Eastend Mall, Kaushambi Wave Cinema Multiplex ( , ) Ansal Plaza, Vaishali Big Cinemas Multiplex ( ) Factory Outlets of Lacoste, Provogue, UCB etc. Hyper market: Vishal Mega Mart Restaurants: Melting Pot, Bercos, Sagar Ratna Shipra Mall, Indirapuram JAM Cinemas ( ) Pubs: 9 Mars Restaurants: Cinch, Mc Donald s, Papa Jones Pizza, etc. 3.4 Transport The easiest way to travel around Ghaziabad is by three wheeler cabs commonly known as Auto-Rickshaws (autos). There is an auto stand right outside the college. The most efficient way to reach Delhi/Noida is by taking the metro from Vaishali, Anand Vihar or Dilshad Garden stations. You may have to take a private auto from outside the campus which may charge to any of the stations. From Delhi, you can reach the campus directly by DTC Buses running every hour from Shivaji Stadium (Connaught Place, Central Delhi) to Ghaziabad. 12

14 You can also catch the intercity train from New Delhi or Old Delhi Railway Station for Ghaziabad Railway Station. From there, you can hire a private auto which may charge till the campus. You can also use the radio cab services. These cabs can be called anywhere by booking over the phone or online. Some popular ones are: Name of the Service Phone Number Website Charge per Km.* Mega Cabs MERU Cabs Easy Cabs *Convenience, parking, waiting and night charges are extra 13

15 4. Delhi at a Glance Delhi, the National Capital Territory, is the largest metropolis by area and the second largest by population in India. Located on the banks of River Yamuna, Delhi epitomizes India s diverse cultures, historical landmarks and monuments, ancient temples and stylist art-deco buildings. It is filled a plethora of experiences and places to explore. 4.1 Monuments Delhi has many archaeological heritage to offer to all those interested in history and architecture. Some famous monuments are: India Gate Red Fort Qutab Minar Old Fort Humayun s Tomb 4.2 Shopping and Eating Out Some major recreation and shopping centers in Delhi include: Connaught Place Khan Market Vasant Kunj Dilli Haat Saket Mall Chandni Chowk 4.3 Places of Worship There are several beautiful places of worship belonging to various eras, religious groups and ethnicities. 14

16 Some of the famous ones are: Lotus Temple Akshardham Temple Iskon Temple Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Jama Masjid 4.5 Nightlife Delhi and the adjoining regions boast of some of the best and most vibrant nightlife in northern India. Some places we recommend include: Kitty Su - Connaught Place, Delhi Blue Frog - Mehrauli, Delhi Underdoggs - Vasant Kunj, Delhi Club Reverb - Noida Hard Rock Café - Saket Mall, Delhi Jynxx, Hotel Intercontinental - New Delhi Of course, the list goes on and you can always ask around for more places once you reach the campus. 15

17 5. Moving within Delhi There are several ways to travel in and around Delhi. 5.1 Local Buses These are the cheapest and the most efficient ways to get around the city. The Red DTC buses are air conditional whereas the Green ones are not. Bus routes and fares can be found at: Auto-Rickshaws These are very popular in the city as they play all over the city. The auto drivers may haggle a lot for the prices but do insist on paying by the electronic meters installed in each auto. 5.3 Metro The details regarding the Delhi Metro can be found at Cabs Refer to Section

18 6. Things to keep in mind Keep all your travel documents, passport, money, credit cards and travellers cheques carefully Make a note of the numbers of your travellers cheques and keep them separately from the others Keep the telephone numbers of IMT Ghaziabad and IRC members handy in case of emergency Always keep copies of your passport and other identification documents handy with you Kindly inform IRC when going on an excursion and provide a brief itinerary Do not go out of the campus after 10 PM Maintain a decent dress code inside and outside the campus When traveling by buses, inform the bus conductor about your destination and ask him to inform you at the arrival Always try to take an auto-rickshaw/taxi from the prepaid TSR/Taxi Stand. While going out, it is advisable to use IMT registered Taxis. Always have a rough idea about the distance and the time taken to reach your destination Always stay alert and avoid listening to music or talking over the phone while traveling Keep a road map of Ghaziabad and its adjoining areas handy with you In case of emergency, contact the nearest Police Control Room (PCR) van or call

19 7. Important Contacts IMT Ghaziabad Raj Nagar Post box No.137 Ghaziabad , India Phone: Fax: Director Dr. Bibek Banerjee PA to Director Mr. Aakash Priyadarshi Phone: Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Praviin Kumar Patree Sr. Administrative Officer Mr. M.L.Godiyal Phone: On-Campus Doctor Dr. K.G. Dhingra Phone:

20 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE Dr. Jayanthi Ranjan Associate Dean Phone: Mr. Krishna Murari Sinha Assistant Superintendent Phone: Mobile: IRC Members: Name address Number Aparajita Joel Noronha Praveen Hegde Priyanshi Kejriwal Siraj Raja Praveen VSR Zareena

21 8. Campus Map B F A Playing field Amphitheatre New student centre Legend: N BDC MDRC A-J Nescafe stall Badminton courts Exchange Accommodation Student hostels 20

22 INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Raj Nagar, Post box No.137, Ghaziabad , India Phone: Fax: