Kataria Institute

If you go to Sector 40C in Chandigarh, you will find us at SCO 81. We occupy the top floor of the building. It’s a bit of a trek up the stairs since there isn’t an elevator, but most of our students don't seem to mind. Being on the top floor gives us a bit of a break from the noise of the shops and traffic down on the street level. The institute is made up of a couple of large rooms with rows of chairs and desks. We have whiteboards at the front that are usually covered in notes and diagrams by the end of the day. It’s a place where people come when they are serious about their studies. We don’t have any fancy amenities like a cafeteria or a lounge. There is a small corner where we keep a water cooler and a place to make tea, which gets a lot of use during the long sessions. The lighting is just standard office lights and the floors are plain tile. We’ve been here for several years, so the place has a bit of a lived-in feel. We handle the classes ourselves and we don't really have a big administrative department. You just come in and find a seat. It’s a very straightforward way of doing things. We just want to provide a decent space for people to learn in this part of Chandigarh.