Okay so first of all congratulations for completing your 12th.

And for clearing the phase

“beta bas 12th ache se karlo phr tumhari life set”

-Son, just score good in 12th then your life is set.

It's a myth, I repeat it's a myth. You have to listen the same dialogue a little bit change
now,

“Beta, bas achi job lelo phr life set ”

-Son, just get a good job then your life is Set.

And this will continue forever…

Here, are some advices :

 Make Friends : Yes, be social and interactive. Because, no matter how much
you hate your college, you will always miss it because of your friends. But
don't make groups, 2–3 good friends are best. These friends will always be
ready to help you anywhere.
 Bunks : Ofcourse yes, bunk classes but make sure you don't skip an important
class. And keep the 75% criteria in your mind. Remember that Mass bunk is
an illusion.
 Online Courses : Yes, you should have some sort of certification. Now why is
this important?. Let me clear this we have around 40 theory subjects and
around 20 practical subjects in our while engineering. So St any cost we have to
learn this subjects to pass the exams, we don't have other choice. BUT, doing
an online certification depicts that you have interest in learning,
you are not forced. And remember True Engineering is done by
choice not by force. Some good website are Coursera, edx, udacity, udemy
etc.

 Good Rapport : This is important, 50% of marks are in the hand of your
professor. So just make a good image. Never argue, or misbehave with
teachers. No matter it's your fault or not.
 CGPA Matters : CGPA doesn't matters, don't judge with marks, knowledge
matters than CGPA. It's a myth. Yes, they doesn't make any sense but are
very important, many companies have criteria like about 7.0 or 7.5+ then you
will be helpless. Therefore study hard and get the practical knowledge. This
meme is a trap.

 Communicate : Yes build up your communication skills, participate in

various events. Give presentation, this will really help you. If you are bad,
sometimes your friends will laugh but don't give up. Try harder.
  Say No to Alcohol/Drugs : There will be many stupid guys who will teach
you a lesson of How to be Cool?. But don't indulge in these activities. Nothing
is cool in smoking, drinking and drugs.

 Coding : If you are in CSE/IT then it is must, you don't have another option.
But I'll say every student of any branch should have basic knowledge of any one
programming language say C/C++/Python /Matlab.
 Decide your Goal : In 12th many student has one goal to do engineering
from a good college. But after taking admission you should start thinking about
your career. As a Engineer you have many choices, mainly they are classified
as:
a. GATE - mostly civil, mechanical, ec students choose this.
b. CAT - people having interest in management
c. Placement - every one wants this to be safer side.
d. GRE- students who want to study more and do MS prefer this.
e. Bank/Civil services, and many more.
 Join a Club : Yes, being busy is very good, you should join a club of your
Interest and hobby, say it's a photography club, music club, literature club.
Anything it may be a NGO where you do social work.

 Projects : Do take your projects damn seriously. Specially minor project, I'm
saying minor project because it's the only thing with you which you can show to
the companies which will arrive in 6th/7th Sem. If you make in a team, divide
the work. Being in a group and doing nothing will make you dumb. This is only
chance to show your creativity, practical knowledge and hardwork. Many
students get placed just on the basis of their projects.
 Relationship : *Mechanical students can skip this point*. Nothing wrong in
being in a Relationship. But always remember career over
relationship. Making girlfriend/boyfriend is cool, but remember your career
and future at every point. You should not waste your time, and I suggest if you
are good in managing your studies then only be in a relationship. (Trust me its
too hard and then later on it sucks.)

 Relations with seniors:

Your seniors are more experienced than you. They can guide you at any point
during your Engineering. Always be in touch with them, ask them and ping
them about any query or doubt. They will help you in many ways
o Events and co curricular activities happening in college.
o Career guidance.
o Mistakes they have did, that you should not repeat
o Placement scenario, tips about resume, how to prepare and lots more
o Project related queries.
o Books and notes to refer
Regards

-A final year Student.

Have a great Engineering life.