DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HANDY REFERENCE GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE DEAN, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS INDEX

Technological University  Preparing for arrival in Delhi  Local  Emergency Contacts: Hospitals, Police & Fire  Local Markets near DTU  Hotels near DTU  Eateries around DTU  Tourism in Delhi  Embassies/Consulates  Common Hindi Phrases  Other Important Information Delhi Technological University

"75 years of Tradition of excellence in Engineering & Technology Education, Research and Innovations" Delhi College of Engineering came into existence in the year 1941 to cater the needs of Indian industries for trained technical manpower with practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge. The institution was set up at historic Kashmere Gate campus as a follow up of the Wood and Abott Committee of 1938. It comprised of a multi disciplinary and multi level institution offering wide ranging programmes in engineering, technology, arts and sculpture, architecture, pharmacy and commerce. The national diploma awarded by the institution was recognized as equivalent to degree level for the purposes of employment. In 1952 the college was affiliated with University of Delhi and started formal Degree level Programmes. Till 1962, the college was under the direct control of Ministry of Education, Government of India. In 1963, the administration of the college was handed over to Delhi Administration. Delhi College of Engineering was under the administrative control of Department of Technical Education & Training, Govt. of NCT of Delhi. For academic purposes, the college was affiliated to University of Delhi since 1952. From July 2009, the DCE has become Delhi Technological University vide Delhi act 6 of 2009. View the Interactive Map of DTU http://www.dtu.ac.in/Web/About/campusmap.php Arrival in Delhi

 Arriving at the Airport: You will be arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.

 Currency Exchange: You will need Indian currency (~INR 600) for local transportation from the Airport to Delhi Technological University. Please have your currency exchanged to Indian Rupees.

 Hiring a Taxi: You can hire a pre-paid taxi from one of the booths at the Airport. For an easy conversation with the taxi drivers, check the common Hindi phrases at the end of this guide.

 Weather: Remember that the weather in Delhi at this time of the year is very hot and humid. Please wear clothes accordingly. Wear a cap during day time! Carry a bottle of water with yourself.

 After Arrival: On arriving at DTU, contact the assigned co-ordinator who will help you with your on-campus accommodation.

 Registration with the UG/PG Section: The next day after your arrival, please register yourself and complete the paper-work at the UG/PG Section Local Transport in Delhi

: The Delhi Metro is a safe, comfortable and the most well-connected means of transport in Delhi. You could catch a metro train from any of the metro stations and travel to various parts of Delhi.

 Buses: There are many buses run by the Delhi Transportation Corporation (DTC) which connect different places across Delhi. The red ones are AC and the green ones are non-AC.

 Taxis: You could also hire taxis for local transport.

 Auto- and e-Rickshaws: These are the most easily available means of transport for short- distance travelling in Delhi. There is an auto- stand very close to the main gate of DTU from which you could catch one of these! Emergency Contacts: Hospitals near DTU HEALTH CENTER, DTU (Near the Main Gate, DTU) is the nearest hospital

Name Phone Number Saroj Hospital International Heart Institute & Research 011-27566683 Centre Sector-14, Main Madhuban Chowk, Rohini, Delhi-110085 Jaipur Golden Hospital 011-27525988, 011-27525981 2, Instl. Area, Sector-II, Rohini, Delhi Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital 011 2755 0441 Near Madhuban Chowk, Block A, Sector 14, Rohini, Delhi, 110085 Santom Hospital 011- 2756 1024 D-5/6, Prashant Vihar, Outer Ring Road, Rohini, , Delhi 110005 Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital 011 2705 5585 Sector 6, Rohini, Near Rohini West Metro Station, Delhi, 110085 ESI Hospital 011 2786 1033 Opp HP Petrol Pump, Sector 15A, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi Emergency Contacts: Police and Fire DIAL “100” to CALL POLICE

POLICE STATION ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Police Station K N Katju Marg 011 2757 1171 Dr KN Katju Marg, Block G-3, Sector 16, Rohini, Delhi, 110085 Police Station, Shahbad Dairy 011 2704 8210 Prahladpur Bangar, Sector 31, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi 110042 DIAL “101” in case of FIRE FIRE STATION ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Fire Safety Management Academy 011 2756 1777 Madhuban Chowk, Bhagawan Mahavir Marg, Sector 14, Rohini, Delhi, 110085 Shopping Areas near DTU

 Unity One Rohini, Bhagawan Mahavir Marg, Sector 10, Rohini, Near Rohini West Metro Station, Delhi

 Metro Walk, Sector 10, Rohini, Near , Delhi

 D Mall, Plot No. 1-B5, Distt. Centre, Sector -10, Rohini, Delhi

 City Centre, Swarn Jayanti Park, Sector 10, Rohini, Delhi

Book Stores near DTU • Future Point(In front of the DTU Main Gate) • Local Book Shops in Rohini • Nai Sarak, Delhi Hotels around DTU

NAME AND ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini 011 4488 4488 Twin District Centre, Sector 10, Rohini, Delhi, 110085 HOTEL ARNAV RESIDENCY 099118 46467 G-21/174, SECTOR-7 ROHINI, Delhi, 110085 Sweet Holiday Home 098100 70299 A-305, Prashant Vihar, Rohini, Behind P V R Cinema, Delhi, 110085 Eateries near DTU

• MOSAIC, Crowne Plaza (Multi-cuisine) • Moti Mahal Delux, Metro Walk (Indian Cuisine) • STARBUCKS, Netaji Subhash Palace (Coffee Shop) Tourism in Delhi

 Akshardham Temple • Jama Masjid  Azad Hind Gram • Jantar Mantar  • Lodi Tomb  Birla Mandir • Parliament House  INA • Purana Quila  Dilli Haat Pitampura • Qutab Minar  Garden of Five • Rashtrapathi Bhavan Senses •  Humayun's Tomb • Safdarjang Tomb  • Gurudawra Bangla  Iskcon Temple Sahib • Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial Embassies/Consulates

Afghanistan Embassy of Afghanistan Plot 011-22606625, 22603331 No.5, Block- 5 Shantipath, , New Delhi 110021 Algeria Embassy of People's Democratic 011-26882014 Republic of Algeria E-12/4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 Argentina Embassy of the Argentine 011-22678411 Republic B-8/9, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 Australia High Commission for Australia 011-24618012 1/50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Canada Canadian High Commission 7/8, 011-26876500 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Denmark Royal Danish Embassy 11, 011-24618012 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi- 110011 Embassies/Consulates

Ethiopia Embassy of Ethiopia 7/50- G, 011-26119513 Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi-110021 Finland Embassy of Finland E-3, Nyaya 011-26118096 Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi- 110021 France Embassy of France 2/50-E, 011-26118790 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Germany Embassy of the Federal Republic 011-2604861 of Germany No.6,Blk 50-G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Iran Embassy of the Islamic Republic 011-23329600 of Iran No.5, Rd., New Delhi 110001 Iraq Embassy of the Republic of Iraq 011-24618012 169/171, Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003 Embassies/Consulates

Nepal Royal Nepalese Embassy, 011-23329969, 011-23328066 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi- 110001 New Zealand New Zealand High Commission 011-26883170 50-N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Netherlands Royal Netherlands Embassy 011-26884952 6/50F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Poland Embassy of the Republic of 011-26088510 Poland 50-M, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 Sri Lanka High Commission for the 011-23010201 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 27, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Sweden Embassy of Sweden Nyaya Marg, 011-26110735, 011-26875760 Chanakyapuri New Delhi-110021 Embassies/Consulates

Switzerland Embassy of Switzerland Nyaya 011-26042260, 26042250 Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi- 110021 United Kingdom High Commission for Britain 011-26872161 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 United States Of America Embassy of the United States of 011-26113033 America Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 Uzbekistan Embassy of the Republic of 011-26119035 Uzbekistan D-4/6, Vasant Vihar, 011-26119036 New Delhi 110057 Common Hindi Phrases

 Hello/Goodbye Namaste.  How are you? Aap kaise hain ?  Very Well Bahut accha.  Thank you Shukriya / Dhanyavad  Please Meharbaani se / kripya.  You are Welcome Koi baat nahin  Yes Haan.  No Nahin.  Excuse me/Sorry Kshamaa kijiye.  Do you speak English? Kya aap angrezi samajhte hain. Common Hindi Phrases

 I don’t understand Meri samajh mein Nahin aaya.  Where is a Hotel? Hotal Kahan hai.  How far is ….? …. Kini duur hai?  How do I get to …. ? …. Ko jane ke liye kaise jaana padega?  How much for it? Iske Kitne paise Hain?  This is expensive Ye bahut mehnga hai.  May I see the menu Mujhe menu dikhaiye.  The Bill please. Bill de dijiye.  What’s your name? Aapka naam kya hai.  My name is…. Mera naam …. Hai  What is the time? Kitne baje hain? Hindi Translations of Some Words

 Big Barhha • Egg Andaa

 Small Chhota • Fruit Phal

 Today Aaj • Vegetables Sabzi • Sugar Chini  Day Din • Butter Makkhan  Night Raat • Rice Chaaval  Week Huftah • Water Paani  Month Mahina • Tea Chai  Year Saal • Coffee Kaafi  Medicine Dava-ee • Milk Dudh Contacts (International Affairs)

Prof. Vishal Verma, Dean International Affairs

Dr. Dinesh Vishwakarma Dr. Ruchika Malhotra Dr. Roli Purwar Dr. Yashna Sharma Dr. Vivek Tripathi Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Coordinator Assistant Registrar Student Coordinators (International Affairs)