Himachal Pradesh

The engineering faculty at Bahra University, Shimla, is generally friendly and supportive. As per reviews, teachers are mostly helpful and generous. 

Hostel accommodation is available for students who need it, with separate hostels for boys and girls. Rooms are allotted along with the admission process, usually on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's a good idea to apply early. 

The faculty here comes from both academic and practical backgrounds. A lot of professors have advanced degrees in their fields, and many keep up with research and new developments in their subjects. Others come with hands-on experience from industry, which shows up in how they teach, especially in courses like engineering, management and pharmacy. Also, if you want to know about a specific course, it's worth looking at the faculty profiles on the university website.

You usually need to let the warden know or make an entry in the outing register before leaving, and you're expected to be back within the hostel timings. For overnight stays outside the campus or trips home, prior permission is usually needed, and first-year students may need parental consent as well. Visitors like parents or relatives can meet students, but this is normally done in the designated visiting area rather than inside the rooms. Boys' and girls' hostels may have slightly different timings.

Bahra University, Shimla, has a hostel mess for daily meals and a campus canteen for snacks and different types of food.