engineering colleges. It will also be a platform for talented academicians, students scientists to share their experiences and knowledge. The third edition of the NATCON will be held on 17–19 January 2013. Student life Student organisations SAE Students' Federation of India (SFI) IEEE TinkerHub Indian Society for Technical Education Astronomical Society of RIT BODHI, RIT Quiz Club IEDC Start-up Bootcamp National Service Scheme (NSS) Kerala Students Union (KSU) Society of Student Architects Events Ritu Ritu is the name of an annual techno-cultural fest of RIT. The event consists of a wide variety of programmes and competitions in technical and cultural fields. Ritu is one of the tech-fests in Kerala having large footfalls. Department festivals Several departments organize department festivals. Keli Keli is the name of an annual arts festival conducted at RIT. The event is a colourful exhibition of diverse talents possessed by the students of RIT. The event is made competitive by grouping the entire college into 5 groups each named as part of a traditional piece of art, Sruthi, Noopura, Pallavi, Surabhi and Thillana. Aaravam Aaravam is the name of the annual Sports festival organised at the RIT. RITunes RITunes is a community podcast initiative by the College Union, focusing on the experiences of the students of the college. There currently are 6 hosts, of various college departments. The podcast is student-managed, with plans to extend to a live radio format in the future. The first episode aired on 18 May 2020, on Spotify and RadioPublic. Transport Road: There are bus services to Kottayam from almost all major cities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The college is located at Nedumkuzhy on the KK road (NH 220). The private and KSRTC bus stations are situated 14 km away. The KSRTC renders bus services from Kottayam to Kumily every 20 minutes, which can be availed to travel to the college. Rail: The college is located 14 km from Kottayam Railway Station. Air: The nearest airport is at Nedumbassery, Kochi, 89 km from Kottayam. Within Kottayam: The college can be reached from the KSRTC Bus Stand, Private Bus Stand (Kottayam) and Sasthry Road by taking buses to Pampady, Ponkunnam, Kumali, or Kanjirappally and disembarking at Nedumkuzhy bus stop. The college is 1 km from the bus stop. The college can be reached from Kottayam railway station by taking buses from Logos Junction. Auto rickshaws are available at Nedumkuzhy. The college