In May 2006, three friends — Shambhu, Shashidhar, and Laxmi Narayan — stepped into BIET to begin their MCA journey. For the first time, hostel life awaited us, and by luck we shared the same room. That room became the starting point of countless memories, laughter, and late‑night study sessions. The batch strength was 72, and though many faces have faded from memory over the years, those three years together shaped us in ways we still cherish. First Hostel Fears Hostel life was exciting, but also intimidating. Ragging stories were everywhere, and one night I became a victim. Seniors called us to their room, asked for introductions, and then demanded I sing or dance. At first I refused, but they were adamant. Finally, I did a few moves I had learned in my degree college, and they let me go. That night taught me courage — the fear of ragging faded, and hostel life slowly became home. Life in the Hostel The hostel was more than just a place to stay — it was a world of its own. Friends lik...