Books and all other stuff

Hiya freshies! I know what must be going on at this point of time in your minds as you enter from school to college, from the phase where you we’re being spoon-fed to a new beginning where all depends on how Ill you can grasp. Ill, for those who have already joined, MIT is one of the best decisions you will have ever taken as this is the place where you can do anything to everything.

Before coming here, I assume you’ll be too excited to know about the place, what to do here, where to stay etc. One query which is making rounds in most of the social networking websites--What textbooks to refer and how about buying then before-hand?

You will get a lot of information regarding engineering textbooks over the internet, but each college has its own syllabus and specific textbook for each course. Lecturers will also want you to refer to several reference books available in the library but please don’t make a blunder by purchasing them. I have compiled this list of textbooks so as to help you out to make the right choice even before joining college.

The below mentioned books have been referred by almost all your seniors including us and has been tested saviours in the respective subjects.

First Semester : Common Subjects

Engineering Mathematics by Dr. D.S.C – Part 1 & Part 2

Physics Cycle:

Basic Electronics: Uday Kumar

Engineering Physics: Xerox Notes from OM Xerox—you can get this once you’re here

Mechanics Of Solids: Slides and PDFs given by the dept.

Mechanical Engg Science: Slides.  And Elements of Mechanical Engineering by K.R. Gopalakrishna

English: Communication Skills in English—get this once you’re here.

Chemistry Cycle:

Basic Electrical Technology: Basic Electrical Engg by Nagasarkar and Sukhija and class Slides

Environmental Education (this may not be there for you): Slides

Problem Solving using Computers: Slides

Engg Chemistry: Engg Chemistry by Gadag & Shetty/and slides combined. You’d need them both.

Engg Graphics: Engg Graphics Made Easy by Srinivasa Potty.

SLIDES ARE AVAILABLE AT Manipal Connect

Feel free to check the website out, it's an organization portal for Manipal. It's the Google of Manipal!

In addition, you're gonna be needing the following stuff:

•  Table lamp
•  First aid box (especially anti-fungal and insect bite ointments)
• A strong umbrella. Get two if possible. (This place defines the phrase “raining like cats and dogs”. The strong winds tend to wreck weak and multi-folding umbrellas)
• Lot of clothes, because most of them get wet by the rains or the sweat.
• 2-3 bed sheets.
• A set of utensils.
• A light jacket and a thin blanket( gets a little chilly sometimes during heavy rains).
• Infinite passport size photographs. (Minimum 30. Trust us, you’ll need it)
• An electric kettle (Midnight coffee, Maggi and for when you catch a cold. Good ones aren’t available here in Manipal hence we recommend you get one from home. You have to pay extra to use it, but no one really comes and checks.).
• A spare cell phone (your regular one will most probably get misplaced or damaged!).
• A good LOUD alarm clock. Trust me, cell phones do no good!
• A nice pair of earphones or headphones. Also get a spare.
• A strong, waterproof wallet (so that you don’t walk around dropping money and important cards)
• A folder with all your important documents.
• A pair of ethnic wear (for festivals and similar occasions)
• A scientific calculator (Preferably Casio-fx 991MS).
• A set of formal wear.
• Strong locks for cupboards and room.
• Curtains(Not required if you’ve applied for 15th or 16th block, but all other blocks require the students to bring their own curtains).
• Insect spray (Manipal is like a biological hotspot for insects, so you will definitely need it).
• We recommend you to buy Accessories for your rooms like dustbins, door mats, pillows, laundry bags from Manipal itself.
• Apart from personal toiletries do bring or buy a toothbrush/shaving stuff holder.
• A rope to be hung inside the rooms for drying clothes (especially undergarments) and hangers.

Also, here is a list of items that you might wanna get, but they are not essential.

• A pen drive or a portable hard disk if possible (Can also be brought in the teaching break, after you get your laptops).
• A pair of sport shoes and non-marking shoes (if you intend to go to Marena though There is a sports shop available just outside the campus.)
• A multipurpose bag(Although you may not need it. The Laptop bags provided by the institution are more than sufficient).
• A multi socket hub(As there is a dearth of plug points in the hostels).
• A digital camera, to capture all the beautiful memories of your first year, because that is when you’re new to the place.
• All important medication, though there are quite a few available at Tiger Circle
• A guitar or any other musical instrument (for recreation).
• Your favourite sports’ equipment (As there are facilities for almost all sports here).
• A mouse for multiplayer LAN gaming which is very prevalent in the boy’s hostel.

For all your basic needs, we have stores within the campus (campus store and Manipal store) at convenient locations and it caters to all requirements. You’ll be surprised by the unexpected commodities available here. For further goods, there are many stores around campus at proximal locations.

Well that’s about it. Welcome to Manipal University!