u/maybe_kinda_smart

Last mo day they said we'd receive it by the weekend idk man they seem to be delaying too much now

I think it will start on the 17th of August

• As it was expected that it would start after 15 and the next Monday is 17th

• BPIT and other colleges also shared the notification that they will start in 17th

• Seeing that last year it also followed the same pattern it opened on the next Monday after the 15th which was 18th last year

I think this year it will start on 17th last year they give the notice on 15 that the college would start on 18th so

we can also expect the notice to come on 14th or 15 th

OKAY, so now this is a multi- day post i guess expect 1 to 2 hour updates

UPDATE: As of 0045 HRS 25th JULY IST : RESULT IS OUT

NOTES: none

INSTEAD OF LOGGING IN AGAIN AND AGAIN WE CAN USE THIS POST AS A WAY TO CHECK IF THE RESULTS OUT YET I was checking the website but then got irritated by having to put OTP and CAPTCHA again and again so this is far more convient

Please use a similar format: "As of 4:15 PM IST : Inactive status of Counselling tab after login."
Since it can come anytime could be 8 or 10 but i think it will be before 8 or 9 so i think putting updates after every 1 hr till 8 then every 15 mins

DO NOT SPREAD MISINFORMATION

i have gotten my desired seat in round 2 and i choose freez option,
now what to do ?

since i had gotten a seat in round 1 i have alredy paid the 96k does anything else needs to be done

for context im getting here from minority

im thinking that i will face racism like jo topper honge merit wale non minority vo apne type ke logo se dosti krnge and unke saath hackathons ki teams bnayenge so i will be left with well im being judgey when i say this but like avg people i hope that our community has some great coders but incase they dont does this stuff happen ?

and thank you to ball_jeet paaji kyuki mujhe pta hai unhone iska reply dena hai lol

UPDATE: As of 10:25 PM IST : THE RESULT IS OUT

NOTES: New notice for round 2 after result protocol for students.

INSTEAD OF LOGGING IN AGAIN AND AGAIN WE CAN USE THIS POST AS A WAY TO CHECK IF THE RESULTS OUT YET I was checking the website but then got irritated by having to put OTP and CAPTCHA again and again so this is far more convient

Please use a similar format: "As of 4:15 PM IST : Inactive status of Counselling tab after login."
Since it can come anytime could be 8 or 10 but i think it will be before 8 or 9 so i think putting updates after every 1 hr till 8 then every 15 mins

DO NOT SPREAD MISINFORMATION

Me and My friends are planning to go to a karaoke place in Majnu-Ka-Tila and I have heard they are a front of protstitution and I wouldn't want to go to such a place I know that spas are, and they get raided quite frequently not sure about karoke places

UPDATE: As of 8:45 PM IST :RESULT IS OUT

News : New notice for round 1 after result protocol for students.

INSTEAD OF LOGGING IN AGAIN AND AGAIN WE CAN USE THIS POST AS A WAY TO CHECK IF THE RESULTS OUT YET I was checking the website but then got irritated by having to put OTP and CAPTCHA again and again so this is far more convient

Please use a similar format: "As of 4:15 PM IST : Inactive status of Counselling tab after login."
Since it can come anytime after 4 could be 8 or 10 but i think it will be before 8 or 6 depending upon the office timings so i think putting updates after every 15 mins

DO NOT SPREAD MISINFORMATION

when doiing choice filling ask yourself this
"is my choice filling is such that if i get any seat A and were to upgrade my seat and get the option above say B i would be happier than i am with the seat A and have no issue in leting it go"

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.