The three-day reunion of 1977 batch of ex-IITians began at IIT-Kanpur on Friday.

Amid roars of laughter, the ex-IITians hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries. They were enjoying the 35th year of reunion. The day began with a walk which was roughly 2 to 4 kms long. A formal introduction session was also held. The old pals were happy to see each other. Most of them have come with their spouses. This made the ceremony more memorable.

They captured each other on the camera.

The old pals recalled the good old days spent in IIT-Kanpur. The alumni said that the five years of their time spent in IITK was the golden period.

The ex-IITians were taken on a tour of a campus and shown the new construction. New hostels, academic buildings and sports complex made the ex-IITians happy. Many of them pointed out that the campus had changed a lot. A few of the ex-students went for cycling around the campus. After relishing the food served to them during dinner, the informal session went on where an introductory round was held. The ex-students mentioned about their present job position and the location of work.

Late in the evening, several activities were held to entertain the alumni and their family members.TOI met many such ex-IITians whose children were either studying in IIT-Kanpur or had passed out. Harpal Singh's daughter is studying at the same place where he had studied once. Presently, he is holding a senior position in Indian Railways in Kolkata.

JP Singh's son Puneet Singh is also studying in the institute. Puneet is pursuing his BTech in Aerospace at IIT-K. Ex-IITian DD Sharma's son Aakash Sharma is also studying in IIT-Kanpur.