"How do i get to Guwahati?"

Guwahati, the gateway to North-East India, is well connected by air, rail and road with the rest of the country. There are direct air services from/to New Delhi and Kolkata, with connectivity to all major cities in the country. Direct train services are available from/to all major cities in the country. For a detailed train schedule, fares and availability, do visit http://www.indianrail.gov.in
For commuting from the airport, railway station or any other part of Guwahati city to the IIT Guwahati campus, all modes of transport are available. IIT Guwahati also has its own transportation facilities that ply to and fro from the city. These can be availed from the Panbazar Water Tank, adjacent to the Institution of Engineers Building, in Panbazar, Guwahati city, which is at a short distance from the Railway Station. The following lists the times at which the IITG bus departs from Panbazar for the campus :
6:45 am, 8:15 am, 9:00 am*, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm*, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm, 8:30 pm,, 8:45 pm*, 8:55 pm.
*only on fridays

Please feel free to contact us for any clarification/further info : hospitality@techniche.org


"What must i do once i reach IIT Guwahati? Do i need to register?"

On reaching IIT Guwahati, the participants must report to the Central Hospitality Desk, from where they will be directed to their respective accommodations. The participants are requested to download and fill the registration form from our website and submit it at the time of checking in.
Manas Community hall has been designated as the Central Hospitality Desk .A Registration fees of Rs 500 will be charged, for 4 days (2nd -5th September) per person, plus an additional amount of Rs 150 per day per person will be charged for accommodation before and after the festival .The registration fees will include the accommodation charges as well as the general hospitality charges.


"Do tell me more about the general hospitality i can expect?"

Once you register at the Central Hospitality Desk, you will be directed to your assigned hostel and dormitory. Please note that the registration fees includes accommodation charges, you do not need to pay for accommodation separately. Towards your bedding, we will provide a mattress , however, bed sheets shall have to be brought by you. Food can be purchased from the hostel mess at nominal rates. There is also a canteen and a juice centre in every hostel, from where you can avail of a variety of other food-stuff.


"What's the weather going to be like?"

With the Bramhaputra on one side, rolling plains all around, and several lakes within its boundaries, the IIT Guwahati campus is often compared to a holiday resort. And why not? Well, the first week of September is usually warm and slightly humid, with temperatures hovering around the 26-30 degree range. The precipitation, at best, is in the form of mild, sporadic showers, which are quite welcome. The evenings are cool, with a gentle breeze, and provide the best ambience whilst you wander around on the campus. Our tip: You should climb up to the 'Hill-top' and enjoy the view.
All-in-all, the weather's going to be pristine. Think of Techniche as the perfect excuse to get away from home.


"I will be participating in Prometheus X. But, is there anything that can keep me occupied when my event is not on?"

We believe that sitting idle is a crime, and we can't let you commit it, can we? Aside from your chosen event, there is a whole module of On-the-spot events, Rush Hour, to keep you on your toes. There are Workshops, Exhibitions, and Lectures that Techniche will organise for you. In fact, Techniche'10 will also host lectures by Nobel Laureates. Then again, if you simply want to chill out, there's always Fun-Niche. In the evenings, we have the After-the-Sunset Module, with Quizzes, Pro-nites, and the gaming event, Virtual Arena, among others. Browse through our website for more!
And yes, in the imaginary case that you do have time to spare, you have the most amazing campus waiting to be explored!


"Why would you recommend me to participate in Techniche?" OR "Can you give me a reason why i should travel all the way from home to participate in Techniche'10?"

Well, after the absolutely jubilant decade edition of Techniche held in 2009, Techiniche’10 shall witness massive growth both in terms of excellence and enthrallment. At the very outset it promises to be packed with a plethora of brilliant events, meticulous Workshops , extravagant lectures by eminent personalities and exciting nights with distinguished performers. Alongside we have an amazing Lecture Series, a host of workshops, and organised a national level debating competition. Technothlon has been bolstered, so much so, it now includes an All-India round of qualifications, with an immense figure of over a lakh school students competing for the much coveted participation. Robotics module has entered into a new dimension altogether, with manual, semi-autonomous, autonomous, IC engine events all wrapped up together soliciting a vast multitude of participation. Alongside the debutants, several established events have donned new attire.


"What do i get by participating in Techniche?"

Techniche pits you against the very best competitors, from India and abroad. It allows you to interact with brightest minds in the nation and gives you a glimpse of the future of technology. There are also lectures by eminent personalities, discussions, debates, out-of-the-box events that compliment the pantheon of core-competitions. And all of that, under the banner of IIT Guwahati. Techniche is the biggest platform for the expression of technical talent in the region and one of the biggest techno-management festivals in the nation. it is but-natural to expect a unique blend of fun, competitiveness and inspiration, certain to enrich your experience in a manner no other festival can!
Techniche'10 provides a platform for both, expression of genius, and, development of the same. So - If you know it, show it. If you don't, come learn it!


"I would like to know about your Certificate and Prize policy. Can you tell me?"

For the events held on-campus (i.e., all events excluding the Online events), all participants shall receive Certificates acknowledging their participation/success. These shall be awarded before Techniche concludes, however, in case of any discrepancy, we shall mail the certificate to the participant/winner. For the Online Events, certificates shall be mailed to the mailing address of (only) the Winners of the events. Towards this end, all participants are requested to provide their complete mailing address in the registration forms.


"I still have doubts. Can you please help me out?"

If your doubt pertains to any particular event, you can promptly call up the event's organisers. If you have a general enquiry, you can mail us at : hospitality@techniche.org, and we'll get right back to you. Hey, we'd be happy to help you out!



"My parents might not allow me to come to Guwahati. They say that it's not safe. What do i do?"

The IIT Guwahati campus is situated in Amingaon, on the opposite bank of the Bramhaputra, about 25 km from the heart of the city. No untoward event has ever been recorded on, or around, the IIT Guwahati campus. Also, i would like to clarify that the city of Guwahati, itself, is quite safe, and people have a misconception that all mis-events occur in this city. The IIT-G campus in itself is home to some 4000 people, including students, staff and faculty, some who have been living here for the past 10 years, which is proof enough about the safety of the campus.
Do ask your parents to get in touch with us if you are still unsure about anything.