A feature published Friday followed a chemical engineering student at IIT Guwahati through the social and academic recalibrations that follow admission to India’s premier technical institutes.
The student described shifting priorities from entrance-exam grind to research labs, hostel friendships and mental health management across demanding semesters.
Faculty mentors noted that first-year attrition often stems from isolation rather than purely academic difficulty.
Peers interviewed said competitive cultures persist but support networks and extracurricular clubs increasingly normalize seeking counseling.
The piece aimed to demystify campus life for 2026 Joint Entrance Examination candidates weighing expectations against reality.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/education/life-in-an-iit-guwahati-btech-chemical-engineering-adapt-manage-priorities-mba-jeemain-2026-jee-advanced-10712237/