Guys...i've just got this mail...
All GIM Students
We plan to start the next academic year at the new campus at Sanquelim on July 17, 2010. The registration and hostel room allocation (done on first cum first serve basis) for the 240 new first year students will commence on the 16th of July at the Sanquelim campus from 10 a.m. After that it is proposed that all 240 students will be addressed by the Director and Faculty at the Maquinez Palace Hall in the Inox complex at Panaji on the 17th July 2010 morning and we shall provide buses to carry the students from Sanquelim to Panaji and back.
The foundation and orientation program will commence on the 18th of July (Sunday) and will continue for the entire week. First term classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, 26th July 2010.
Each student will be given an RFID enables identity card which will also serve as a smart card to be used to issue library books, record class attendance, make canteen payments and to use the washing/drying machine facilities. On the day of registration, students will have to make a payment of Rs. 5000/- which will be loaded onto your RFID card (for making canteen & other payments)
The Times of India have offered us the following:
1) Supply of Economic Times from Monday to Friday (excluding Saturday and Sunday) at the rate of RS. 399/- per year, delivery at Sanquelim or Ribandar.
2) Supply of The Economist for one year at Rs. 25/- per copy provided we place an order for a minimum of 100 copies per fortnight for one year.
As these are two publications which we consider necessary for our curriculum, kindly confirm by May 28th, 2010 by email, if you are interested in subscribing to the above attractive rates.
Facilities:
As mentioned in the previous letter, the following facilities/infrastructure will be provided for in the hostel:
-One single bed with storage space, study table with a chair, wardrobe, bookshelf and a soft board.
-Students have the option of purchasing mattresses on campus from a vendor. The vendor will make available foam and cotton mattresses at competitive market price. The tentative price for the mattress is Rs. 4000/- for a foam mattress and Rs. 800/- for a cotton mattress.
Each hostel will also have a washing and drying machine facility (which will be charged for) & a water cooler will be available on each hostel floor.
Students are expected to carry their own linen.
Each student is expected to have a wi-fi ready laptop computer. You may choose to bring your laptop or buy the laptop that GIM is negotiating for with vendors (details of this will be available in the 2nd week of June)
For parents who intend accompanying their wards on the 16th July 2010, it is advisable to stay in Panaji (which is approximately 28kms from the new campus). Panaji offers accommodation options to suit every budget.
The detailed directions to reach the campus from the Sanquelim town are available at the GIM website.
We look forward to meeting you on the 16th July 2010.
P.F.X.D Lima
Director