Chapter 01
Survival Guide
You'll experience true freedom for the first time in your miserable life (ahem ahem). No curfews inside campus, endless grounds to explore — but first, pack right. Most of this can be bought at CP when you arrive.
- 01
LAN cable
The Wi-Fi is more often than not horrible. LAN is always extremely fast.
- 02
Locks
Always lock your room — there is a risk of goblins.
- 03
Extension board
You’ll need it. Trust us.
- 04
Bucket & mug
The showers have no hot water. Winter will humble you.
- 05
Night lamp
Avoid 90% of arguments with your roommate with this simple trick.
- 06
Lab coat
Labs and workshops require coats.
- 07
Calculator
A few first-year (and future) courses require one.
- 08
Whiteboard markers
There are two whiteboards in your room. Use them, it’s fun.
- 09
Mattress & pillow
Available for purchase right next to your hostel.
- 10
Umbrella, curtains, dustbin
The unglamorous trio that saves your semester.
Digital survival kit
UPI
Almost every vendor on campus accepts it. The ATM only spits out 500s.
SWD App
Pay for All Night Canteen food, mess registration, gate passes.
Yes, really. Club inductions and fest announcements happen here.
Splitwise
Track who owes whom after outings. Super useful.
The campus is constantly evolving. Expect new food vendors, stores, and services to pop up throughout the year. Keep an eye on the Shoutbox and Free Expressions group for announcements.
Decode your ID: branch codes
Those two letters in your ID (like 2025A7PS9999H) are your branch. Here's every code on the Hyderabad campus.
B.E.
- A1Chemical
- A2Civil
- A3Electrical & Electronics
- A4Mechanical
- A5B. Pharma
- A7Computer Science
- A8Electronics & Instrumentation
- AAElectronics & Communication
- ADMathematics & Computing
- AJEnvironmental & Sustainability
- ALPharmaceutical Engineering
M.Sc.
- B1Biological Sciences
- B2Chemistry
- B3Economics
- B4Mathematics
- B5Physics
- B7Semiconductors & Nanoscience