Hostel: Fees and facilities in Chandigarh University

Hostels for both, boys and girls with all basic amenities and an adjacent mess are located within Chandigarh University’s campus. Fresh and hygienic food is served in the hostel mess. Internet access, a music room, a common room with TV and cable, salon services, a space for indoor activities and, a reading room with a selection of local and international newspapers, magazines, and other resource materials are all offered here. A well-equipped gym and separate courts for volleyball, basketball, and badminton are provided in the hostels.

FACILITIES

24 x 7 Power Supply: All the hostels have a 24*7 power supply so that students can have a pleasant stay at the hostels. There is power backup as well and in case of any technical issues, the electrician is available to fit it quickly.

Wi-Fi Internet Services: All the hostels are equipped with Wi-Fi services. Students can connect to the network with unique login credential which is provided to each student separately. The internet speed is also very good and seamless.

Well-furnished common rooms: There is a common room in each hostel with a TV and some indoor games like carrom, chess, and other board games. Students can play, relax, and can study together as well. It is open 24*7 and it is used for group studies, especially during exam times.

Gymnasium: A gym facility is also provided to all the students. There are all the types of equipment available along with a trainer. A student can seek guidance on workout and diet plans as per his/her needs and requirements. The gym follows particular timings and opens as per the morning and evening slots. It is spacious enough to accommodate 20-25 students at a time.

Well-equipped reading rooms: Though one can study anywhere in the hostel area, there are reading rooms made especially for studying. The ambience is more like a library with resources like newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials. With mutual understanding, students maintain silence so that everyone can focus on their studies.

Night Canteen & Tuck Shops: A tuck shop inside the hostel provides snacks and other grocery items. It remains open at night and during exams as students might need refreshments and a break from studying. There are fruits, dairy products, stationery items, and a printing/copying machine.

Salon: There is a parlour inside the girls’ hostel with all the services that can be provided.

Visitors and Guest Room: In case someone’s family or guardian is visiting the campus, they may stay in the guest rooms available at the hostel. Prior notice must be given to the hostel authorities to check on the availability status. The rooms are clean and have attached bathrooms. The female guests must reside in the girl’s hostel. Similarly, the male guest is given a room in the boy’s hostel.

Code of conduct to be followed inside the hostel:

• Avoid using foul or abusive language in the hostel.
• Students are not allowed to own room crackers, lethal weapons, firearms, illegal materials or things that could seriously hurt someone. On the grounds of the hostel, students should not engage in any unlawful or unethical activities.
• It is totally forbidden to smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs on the grounds of the hostel. Students and visitors are not permitted to carry or use alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants inside the hostel's property. Those detected with narcotics in their possession or under their influence will face harsh consequences.

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