Cool, & easy on pocket too | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Cool, & easy on pocket too

Hindustan Times | ByKaran Choudhury, New Delhi
Jul 07, 2008 03:05 AM IST

If you are an outstation student, getting admissions in one of the best colleges of south Campus is winning just half the battle. The next step is to start hunting for accommodation. Karan Choudhury reports. Spl: Campus Calling

If you are an outstation student, getting admissions in one of the best colleges of south Campus is winning just half the battle. The next step is to start hunting for accommodation.

HT Image
HT Image

South campus is not as privileged as north campus as far as hostel accommodations are concerned. Lady Shri Ram College and Sri Venkateswara College are the only two colleges in south campus where hostel facilities are available. And they also have limited seats. But there is no need to fret. There are a slew of economically viable options available for outstation students.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The facilities

All the PGs provide the regular affair of one single bed, a mattress, a study table and an almirah. Most of the rooms have an attached bathroom. Other than that it all depends on the rent you pay and the generosity of the landlord. There can also be things like a television or Internet facility available but such places can be hard to find in these areas. The rent also includes three meals a day. The food is mostly the regular affair of roti, dal, vegetables and rice. Most do not provide non-vegetarian food or provide it occasionally.

The restrictions

In girls hostels and PGs the curfew hours can be anywhere from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Night outs are not allowed except when guardians send them prior request. Jai Shankar Singh, owner of an accommodation facility, said, “We do not generally allow night outs. The girls have to come back at a fixed time. We are very strict about this.”

Boys don’t have all the fun

It is a lot easier for girls to find PG accommodations in the city. The guys do not have such luck. The best option for them is to rent an apartment, which is available in the range of Rs 3,000-Rs10, 000. “We advise them to rent a room which can cost almost the same as PGs. There are not many PGs because the owners feel keeping boys is a hassle,” said a property dealer in Lajpat Nagar.

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On