ISTCOSA ANNUAL GET TOGETHER - 2023

Dear Fellow ISTCians,
It is celebration time again as ISTCOSA Annual Get Together (AGT), 2023 is nearing. The detailed program is as below –

Event ISTCOSA Annual Get Together - 2023
Aim/ Purpose An annual get-together of ISTC Alumni is aimed at meeting ex-students and their families. Some of these ex-students left the institute in 1966 (The first batch), 57 years ago. The alumni of this prestigious institute is spread all over the world. The event aims to get the ex-students of the last 57 years together, getting them to know each other, their present location, status, families & all. The ex-students of Indo Swiss, as it is popularly known to have a unique unwritten and unsaid bond between them, known to help, support and mentor each other across the various batches. The event aims to strengthen this bond and create an unparalleled alumni story not only in India but across the world.
Date 16th December, 2023
Day Saturday
Timing 7.00 PM  Onwards
Venue GM Resorts, Zirakpur Patiala Road, near Akm Resort, Green Enclave, Zirakpur, Nabha, Punjab 140603.
Location Somewhere in Chandigarh Tricity
Access Details Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, is a familiar location for all of us. However, the city has excellent connections to the world. It has an International Airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, a Railway Station as well as excellent Bus and cab services from the capital of the country, New Delhi... More Information is available on Request.
Indoors/ Outdoors Likely to be indoors, however will depend on the venue.
Likely Weather Day - 24°High, Real Feel 25°, Partly sunny, Wind Gusts15 km/h, Probability of Precipitation/ Thunderstorm 0%
Night - 10°Low, Real Feel 7°, Wind Gusts19 km/h, Probability of Precipitation/ Thunderstorm 0%
Dress Code for Alumni Strictly formal with ISTCOSA Necktie. No entry without a Necktie, available at merchandise counter at the venue.
Dress Code for Family/ Guests Formals Only

Main Features of the Event: -

  1. As invogue and mark of respect to our seniors, all Life Members who have completed 50 years of their entry to ISTC will be our privileged guests and enjoy complimentary entry to this ISTCOSA event along with their spouse.
  2. Any privileges/ discounts shall be admissible subject to adherence to the dress codeby the participant.
  3. The batch with the maximum attendance in AGT will win the Rolling Trophy. The cut-off time for checking attendance is 8.00 PM and the attendance will be taken as the %age present of the known live members of a batch. The decision of the ISTCOSA Executive Committee will be final. The Batch Coordinator of the winning batch will get a special prize and all present members of the winning batch will receive awards on the stage*.
  4. All present members of the Silver & Golden Jubilee Batches (i.e. Batches 1998& 1973) will receive celebration awards on stage*.
  5. Punctuality TAMBOLA*.
  6. As usual, the “ISTCOSA Couple - 2023” contest will also be held on the occasion. The jury and the criteria shall be sent to all & posted on the website latest by 5th December 2023. The winning couple will receive a Trophy/ Memento and an award on stage. A consolation prize shall also be awarded to the “Runners-up Couple” *.
  7. Awards for “Best Dressed Female & Male”, “Youngest Participant” etc. in addition to a few more surprise awards*.
*Based on final events being planned, various competitions will be communicated well before the event date
Contribution Details for AGT 2023 for ISTC Old Students
Category Upto 30th Nov 2023 (5PM IST) 1st Dec to 10th Dec, 2023 (5 PM IST) Spot entry
Life Members & Spouse (LM) of 1963 to 1973 Batches FREE FREE
Silver Jubilee (1998) Batch Life Members (Alumni only) FREE FREE Rs. 1,200 per head
Spouse of 1998 Batch Life Member Alumni Rs. 1,000 per head Rs. 1,400 per head Rs. 2,000 per head
Silver & Golden Jubilee Batch Non-Life Members (Alumni+ Spouse) Rs. 1,000 per head Rs. 1,400 per head Rs. 2,000 per head
Life Member (LM) LM + Spouse Rs. 1,000 per head Rs. 1,400 per head Rs. 2,000 per head
Family Members Rs. 1,200 per head Rs. 1,400 per head Rs. 2,000 per head
Non-Life Member Alumni + Any Family Member Rs. 1,200 per head Rs. 1,800 per head Rs. 2,200 per head
Advertisers + Spouse Complimentary
Kids (Below 12 years) Rs. 800 per head Rs. 800 per head Rs. 1,200 per head
Guest Rs. 2,500 per head Rs. 2,500 per head Rs. 3,000 per head
Drinks Against Token (Personal Drinks not allowed)
Pre-Confirmation Closed