A Day in Somaiya Without Your ID Card — What Actually Happens

7:45 AM. You're running late. Bag? Check. Laptop? Check. Bottle? Check. ID Card?

Searches bag frantically

Searches again

Heart rate increases

ID Card?!

And just like that, your entire day is about to become an adventure you never asked for. 🎢

Welcome to the most relatable experience for any Somaiya student—surviving a day without your ID card. Whether you forgot it at home, lost it in the depths of your hostel room, or left it in yesterday's jeans (classic move), here's exactly what you're about to face.

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📍 Chapter 1: The Gate 3 Standoff (8:00 AM)

You approach Gate 3 with the confidence of someone who definitely has their ID card. The security guard watches you. You watch the security guard.

The Negotiation Phase

You: pretends to search bag "Bhaiya, aaj bhool gaya..."

Guard: unmoved "Entry card lao"

You: "Sir please, class hai 8:15 ko..."

Guard: "Koi baat nahi, pehle card lao"

What Actually Works (Sometimes):

The Parent Card Call

If nothing works, you make THE call.

Ring ring

You: "Dad... I forgot my ID card. Can you bring it?"

Dad: "Beta, tumhe kitni baar bola..."

You: (internally dies for the next 45 minutes waiting)

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📚 Chapter 2: The Library Lockout

Somehow you made it inside. Victory! But wait—your assignment is due, and you need to access the library computer, or worse, borrow a reference book.

Management Library (Ground Floor Nightmare)

You approach the scanner. The librarian looks at you. You look at the scanner.

You: "Ma'am, ID bhool gaya..."

Librarian: "Register mein entry karo"

Ah yes, the sacred register—where your shame is documented for eternity.

DATE        | NAME           | REASON      | TIME IN | TIME OUT
------------|----------------|-------------|---------|----------
01/12/2024  | [Your Name]    | ID FORGOT   | 10:15   | 
01/12/2024  | [Your Name]    | ID FORGOT   | 10:17   | 10:18
(You left because the computer was taken)

Aurobindo Library (The Stricter One)

Librarian: "ID?"

You: "Ma'am actually..."

Librarian: "No ID, no entry."

You: "But ma'am, I just need to—"

Librarian: "Next."

Aurobindo doesn't negotiate. Aurobindo doesn't care about your assignment deadline. Aurobindo follows rules.

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🍽️ Chapter 3: Canteen Cash Crisis

Plot twist: Your ID card is also how you access the prepaid canteen system (if your college uses it) or proves you're a student for student discounts.

The Canteen Dilemma

Without your ID, you're just... a random person. A random person who wants a ₹30 vada pav.

Canteen uncle: "Student ho?"

You: shows college bag, textbook, dark circles under eyes

Uncle: "ID dikhao"

You: ...

Sometimes the uniform saves you. Sometimes it doesn't.

Pro Tip: The UPI Backup

Most Somaiya students have learned: always have UPI ready. No ID? No problem—just scan and pay like a civilized 2024 human.

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😰 Chapter 4: The Attendance Anxiety

Now comes the real stress—attendance.

Scenario A: The Biometric Classroom

Some departments have biometric attendance. No ID, no fingerprint, no problem... wait, actually big problem.

Options:

1. Beg the professor to mark you present manually
2. Get a friend to say "proxy dena" (we don't endorse this)
3. Accept your fate

Scenario B: The Roll Call

Professor: "Roll number 47?"

You: "Present sir!"

Professor: "ID card dikhao."

You: soul leaves body

Scenario C: The Cool Professor

Professor: "ID bhul gaye? Koi baat nahi, next time mat bhoolna."

You: tears of gratitude

These professors are rare. Treasure them.

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🏃 Chapter 5: The Multi-Building Marathon

Somaiya is SPREAD OUT. And if you need to go between buildings—Vidyavihar to Ghatkopar campus, or even just between blocks—prepare for chaos.

The Internal Gates

Some internal areas between departments have their own checks.

Security: "ID?"

You: (for the 17th time today) "Bhul gaya sir..."

Security: "Which department?"

You: "IT, sir"

Security: looks at you suspiciously "IT building udhar hai"

You: "I know sir, I study here..."

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😤 Chapter 6: The "I Know Your Face" False Hope

After a few months of college, you start thinking:

"Security uncle knows me now. I'm basically famous. He'll let me in."

Reality check: They process 3,000+ students daily. They do NOT remember your face. Your face is not special. (Sorry.)

The Exception

The ONLY exception is if you're:

• A faculty member (obviously)
• An extremely problematic student (they remember the troublemakers)
• The NSS/Cultural fest volunteer who's been running around for weeks

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🆘 Chapter 7: Emergency Survival Guide

Okay, real talk. If you're reading this AND currently ID-less, here's your survival guide:

Immediate Actions

1. Check EVERYWHERE

   • All bag pockets (even the secret ones)
   • Laptop sleeve
   • Jacket pockets
   • Did you keep it in your book?

2. Phone backup photos

   • If you have a clear photo of your ID, keep it handy
   • Some guards accept it, some don't

3. Friend network activation

   • WhatsApp group: "Anyone near Gate 3? Need rescue 😭"
   • Works 70% of the time

Long-term Solutions

The Lanyard Life

Real talk: The students who wear their ID on a lanyard around their neck? They're the smart ones. Yes, it's not aesthetic. But neither is standing outside Gate 3 for 45 minutes.

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😂 Chapter 8: Real Stories from Somaiya Students

Names changed to protect the forgetful.

Story 1: The Hostel Walk of Shame

"I forgot my ID and my hostel key was attached to it. Had to wait 2 hours for my roommate to come back. In my pajamas. At 3 PM." — Rahul, BCA 2nd Year

Story 2: The Exam Day Disaster

"Forgot my ID on the day of my end-sem. Had to call my dad, who drove 40 minutes to bring it. I made it 5 minutes before exam started. Never again." — Priya, IT 3rd Year

Story 3: The Library Legend

"I once forgot my ID so many times that the librarian knew my roll number by heart. I don't know if that's impressive or embarrassing." — Amit, MCA 1st Year

Story 4: The Gate 3 Regular

"Security guard once told me 'Aap kal bhi bhool gaye the' when I forgot my ID two days in a row. I've never felt so called out." — Sneha, Commerce 2nd Year

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🧠 The Psychology of Forgetting

Why do we keep forgetting the ONE thing we need every single day?

The Science

1. Morning Rush: Your brain prioritizes "don't miss the train" over "grab ID"
2. False Security: You've made it without ID before, brain thinks it's optional
3. Location Blind Spot: ID is always in the "same place"... until it isn't
4. The Monday Effect: Weekends reset your brain's autopilot

The Solution (For Real)

Make it physically impossible to forget:

DOOR → ID HOOK → KEYS
        ↓
    CAN'T LEAVE WITHOUT IT

Put your ID where you HAVE to see it—on your keys, on your main bag, on the door handle.

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📱 The Future: Digital ID Cards?

Somaiya is slowly modernizing. Some possibilities for the future:

• App-based ID: Scan QR code from phone
• NFC in phones: Tap your phone instead of card
• Biometric-only: Face recognition (like some other colleges)
• Blockchain ID: Okay maybe not this far

Until then, don't forget your card.

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🎯 Key Takeaways

1. Your ID card is your passport to everything in Somaiya
2. Gate 3 guards have seen every excuse in the book
3. Librarians don't negotiate
4. Always have a backup plan (friend, phone photo, UPI)
5. The lanyard life is the smart life
6. You're not alone — literally everyone has been here

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Your Survival Checklist

• ID card attached to bag (not loose in pocket)
• Backup photo on phone
• Friend's number who can help
• Emergency UPI money
• Admin office number saved
• Backup ID in hostel/home (if you have duplicate)

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Final Thoughts

Forgetting your ID card is a rite of passage at Somaiya. Everyone does it. The difference is whether you do it once and learn, or become a regular feature at the Gate 3 negotiation table.

But hey, at least now you know exactly how that ID card works (check out our RFID technology article)—even if you occasionally forget to bring it.

Stay prepared, stay caffeinated, and never forget your ID.

Unless you want another story for the collection. 😅

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