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Reunion Registration – Kodaikanal
To register for the reunion, please complete the Google Form linked below.
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Registration Closes
OCT 31st , 2025
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When filling out the form, Please provide the following details:
1. Group Information
If you would like us to book train tickets for you, please include the following for each person in your group:
Each hotel has a limited number of rooms of varying sizes and rates. In the Accommodation section, please indicate:
Note: Detailed room descriptions, rates, and availability for each accommodation option can be found in the hyperlink provided in the Accommodation section of the form.
4. Areas of Interest
The organizers are curating unique experiences during the reunion, including:
Every evening, we will come together for a shared dinner—a time to relax, reconnect, and reminisce. We invite you to be a part of this exceptional experience by sponsoring or co-sponsoring a dinner for the group.
Sponsorship Details:
By sponsoring or co-sponsoring, you’ll play an important role in making these evenings unforgettable. If you're interested, please indicate your preference in the registration Google Form.
What’s Included:
Organizers will provide all other alcoholic beverages (please refer to the “C₂H₅OH Question” below for more details)
We greatly appreciate your support, and we’ll acknowledge your generosity appropriately.
The cost indicated is on the higher side , it will be less for sure . You will be billed only the actuals.
Let’s make each evening together a memorable one!
6.The C₂H₅OH Question (a.k.a. The Alcohol Situation)
The eternal reunion puzzle—how much booze is enough booze? Many an organizer has spent sleepless nights crafting complicated spreadsheets just to solve this spiritual conundrum. But time (and metabolism) has taught us one thing: we all drink a lot less than we used to.
So this year, we’re keeping it simple:
The Formula:
Bring twice the amount you think you’ll personally consume, and donate the whole thing to one of the trusted organizers— Gautam or Mama. They’ll take care of the rest, ensuring there’s a stash available for everyone at meal times.
What You Need to Know:
Registration Deadline: October 31st
After October 30:
Late Joiners (Post-October 31):
When filling out the form, Please provide the following details:
1. Group Information
- Number of rooms required
- Number of people in your group
If you would like us to book train tickets for you, please include the following for each person in your group:
- Full Name
- Age
- Food Preference(V/NV)
Each hotel has a limited number of rooms of varying sizes and rates. In the Accommodation section, please indicate:
- Hotel choice: Kodaikanal, Raindrop, or Carlton
- Order of preference for these hotels: 1, 2, or 3
- Room type:
- High-end (usually suites)
- Medium
- Basic
- Your stated hotel preference
- Room type preference
- A first-come, first-served basis within those preferences
Note: Detailed room descriptions, rates, and availability for each accommodation option can be found in the hyperlink provided in the Accommodation section of the form.
4. Areas of Interest
The organizers are curating unique experiences during the reunion, including:
- Out-of-the-ordinary day trips and half-day scenic trips
- Unusual and memorable treks
- Which activities you’re interested in
- Any suggestions or special requirements in the free-text section provided
Every evening, we will come together for a shared dinner—a time to relax, reconnect, and reminisce. We invite you to be a part of this exceptional experience by sponsoring or co-sponsoring a dinner for the group.
Sponsorship Details:
- Full Dinner Sponsorship: ₹40,000 ($500)
- Co-Sponsorship (shared with one other person): ₹20,000 ($250)
By sponsoring or co-sponsoring, you’ll play an important role in making these evenings unforgettable. If you're interested, please indicate your preference in the registration Google Form.
What’s Included:
- A wonderful shared dinner with your batchmates
- Beer included with the meal
Organizers will provide all other alcoholic beverages (please refer to the “C₂H₅OH Question” below for more details)
We greatly appreciate your support, and we’ll acknowledge your generosity appropriately.
The cost indicated is on the higher side , it will be less for sure . You will be billed only the actuals.
Let’s make each evening together a memorable one!
6.The C₂H₅OH Question (a.k.a. The Alcohol Situation)
The eternal reunion puzzle—how much booze is enough booze? Many an organizer has spent sleepless nights crafting complicated spreadsheets just to solve this spiritual conundrum. But time (and metabolism) has taught us one thing: we all drink a lot less than we used to.
So this year, we’re keeping it simple:
The Formula:
Bring twice the amount you think you’ll personally consume, and donate the whole thing to one of the trusted organizers— Gautam or Mama. They’ll take care of the rest, ensuring there’s a stash available for everyone at meal times.
What You Need to Know:
- Staying at the Kodai Club?
. The bar is well-stocked,very reasonably priced, and a very cozy place to gather.You’re sorted - Not staying at the club?
Don’t sweat it. One of your club-dwelling buddies will certainly buy you a drink. Or three. We’re that kind of batch & It’s that kind of reunion. Besides , Raindrop and Carlton have fully stocked bar. - Beer?
Plenty. Everywhere. Cold. Reliable. Next. - Wine?
- Hmm.. thats a bit of a problem — wine is scarce, both in Tamil Nadu and in India in general.The club has Sula and Grover by the bottle. So if you’re a wine drinker, bring your own (double) supply. Else you may end up switching to beer midweek.
Payment
Once you’ve filled out the registration form, you’ll need to make an advance payment of Rs 30,000 or $350. This token amount only confirms your commitment and guarantees you accommodation at the venue plus train reservations. We will determine the actual total cost of the reunion specifically for each individual only after we know hotel details, trip participation and expenses for meals and transportation.
When you fill out the registration form, you may not have completed the payment. In that case, after you hit submit, you will get an email confirming your submission. Please keep that email, as it contains the link to edit your responses. You will need that link to return and add your payment details.
When making payment via SCAN, UPI, NEFT, or PayPal, please enter your full name in the payment comments so we can identify your payment. The payment account name may differ from the registrant’s name.
If possible, capture a screenshot or note the payment reference so you can enter it when editing your registration form later.
When you fill out the registration form, you may not have completed the payment. In that case, after you hit submit, you will get an email confirming your submission. Please keep that email, as it contains the link to edit your responses. You will need that link to return and add your payment details.
When making payment via SCAN, UPI, NEFT, or PayPal, please enter your full name in the payment comments so we can identify your payment. The payment account name may differ from the registrant’s name.
If possible, capture a screenshot or note the payment reference so you can enter it when editing your registration form later.
India
Class of 1978 Bank Account Details
Class of 1978 Bank Account Details
Bank
State Bank of India
Branch
IIT Madras
IFSC
SBIN0001055
Swift
SBININBB453
Account name
Class of 1978 IIT Madras
Type of account:
Current Account
Account number
329 5986 6824
State Bank of India
Branch
IIT Madras
IFSC
SBIN0001055
Swift
SBININBB453
Account name
Class of 1978 IIT Madras
Type of account:
Current Account
Account number
329 5986 6824
Upi id: classof1978reunion@sbi
Those who are paying from abroad can transfer to the above account using the SWIFT code provided
Alternatively, those in the US can PayPal to gowri@shanker.org, Zelle 4692883119, Venmo@Gowri-Shanker. Or Wise@gowris91
Full Disclosure: above are personal accounts of Gowri Shanker (Chem, Narmada) being used to facilitate and consolidate amounts and transfer to the IITM’78 account to minimize swift and other transaction charges
Please email Gautam : gaithamiit@yahoo.com with details of your payment
Registration & Cancellation PolicyAlternatively, those in the US can PayPal to gowri@shanker.org, Zelle 4692883119, Venmo@Gowri-Shanker. Or Wise@gowris91
Full Disclosure: above are personal accounts of Gowri Shanker (Chem, Narmada) being used to facilitate and consolidate amounts and transfer to the IITM’78 account to minimize swift and other transaction charges
Please email Gautam : gaithamiit@yahoo.com with details of your payment
Registration Deadline: October 31st
- To guarantee your room at the negotiated group rate, you must register and pay theadvance by October 31.
- Cancellations made on or before October 31st will receive a full refund of your advance.
After October 30:
- Formal registration will close, and we will raise invoices for all confirmed registrants. Please make your payment promptly once invoiced.
- If you're unsure of your plans and miss the October 31 deadline, don't worry — you're still welcome to join us!
Late Joiners (Post-October 31):
- Formal registration will close, and we will raise invoices for all confirmed registrants. Please make your payment promptly once invoiced.
- If you're unsure of your plans and miss the October 31 deadline, don't worry — you're still welcome to join us!
- There are plenty of rooms available at both Raindrop and Carton hotels. You can book directly through their websites.
- Travel arrangements — by train to Dindigul or Kodai Road, or by flight to Madurai — should be easy, as this is off-season.
- If you decide to join after October 31, please inform us as soon as possible. You’ll only be charged a participation fee to cover local transportation and meals.
- We will also facilitate transportation to and from Kodai(you will pay directly). If you make train reservations on the same trains as the group, you are welcome to join for a small charge.
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