27 HOSTEL AND OTHER FACILITIES
27.1 HOSTELS
The Institute has 13 hostels (8 for boys & 5 for girls) with state-of-the-art facilities. The total
hostel accommodation for boys is over 4800 and for girls, about 1800. This includes AC room
accommodation as well in some of the hostels.
The hostels are provided with all basic facilities including water coolers with water purifiers,
washing machines, common TV room, common reading room, common gym, etc.
Adequate dining facilities are available for all hostellers.
First Year undergraduate students will be provided shared accommodation (on merit
basis) only as per details below:
Hostel (Boys) First-Year
Type of Room Total Seats
UG only
C Four Seater 412
B Four Seater 372
H Three Seater (includes AC 480
accommodation)
Hostel (Girls) First-Year Type of Room Total Seats
UG students
E Three Seater 160
G Three Seater 160
First-Year post graduate students (only girls) will be provided accommodation (on merit
basis) only on campus.
The hostel facility is available on a limited basis (subject to availability) for the first year boys
taking admission to any of the masters and doctoral programs.
NRI/Foreign students may reserve their rooms in advance.
The Students must occupy rooms specifically allotted to them. However, in exceptional
cases, concerned warden may allow students to change rooms. Change of
accommodation from one hostel to another during a semester/term is generally not
permitted. However, if the seats are available in another hostel, student is allowed to shift
only after the approval of coordinating warden.
Allotment made to a student is subject to cancellation if he/she fails to occupy the room in
the prescribed time. Students will also forfeit their rooms if they fail to clear their all dues to
the hostel/mess by the prescribed time.
Hostel accommodation is allotted with the condition that the student agrees to abide by
the rules and regulations of the hostel. A student shall be expelled from the hostel on
violation of any rule and regulation.
It is mandatory for all the hostellers to take meals in the mess and to pay the Mess Dues. The
‘Mess Caution Money’ is refunded when the student vacates the hostel on production of
‘Dues Clearance Certificate’ from the Warden/Mess Manager.
Any damage/breakage to hostel property will call for severe disciplinary action. In case of
any violation of hostel rules, suspected unlawful activities on the basis of security risk
perceived, the coordinating warden reserves the right to break open the rooms.
Accommodation in hostels is subject to availability.
27.2 HOSTEL DISCIPLINE
The hostellers are required to abide by the hostel rules (PDF file appended below). No
student should stay away from his/her room during the night except in exceptional cases
with prior written permission of the warden. Any student, who wishes to leave the campus
temporarily or otherwise, should obtain the permission of warden in writing. Those applying
for permission must state the date and time of his/her intended departure and return as
well as the destination.
Students are advised to avoid partying, playing loud music, singing aloud,
shouting or making all types of noises which are likely to distract the attention of
other hostellers.
Students are not allowed to keep powered vehicles on campus. Only bicycles are
allowed.
Entry timings at the main gate is restricted to 7:00 PM. A parent’s app to keep the
parents informed about student movements is in place. In the hostels, biometric
attendance is maintained.
No smoking and drinking is allowed in the campus.
A strict Anti-ragging and drug abuse policy.
Pets of all kinds are prohibited inside the hostels. Feeding stray dogs or cats in the
hostel premises is not permitted.
No male visitors are allowed to visit girl students in the hostel premises. Parents must
supply the name of a local guardian for their wards.
Students are advised not to keep large cash or valuables in their hostel room.
Institute will not be responsible for any loss, whatsoever.
Defaulters will be appropriately punished.
Detailed Hostel rules are available at www.thapar.edu
27.3 MEDICAL FACILITIES
The Institute has a well-equipped Health Centre and Ambulances.
The services of the Medical Officer and the Staff Nurse are available.
Reimbursement up to ₹2,000/- in an academic year is admissible for emergency cases
duly recommended by the warden/medical officer.
27.4 LAUNDARY SERVICES
The institute provides complimentary Laundary services to all students residing in hostels.
The students have to get their Laundary cards issued to avail these services.
27.5 CANTEEN AND OTHER FACILITIES ON THE CAMPUS
Banks - State Bank of India & ICICI Bank
ATMS of SBI, ICICI & HDFC Banks
Post Office
Stationery and Book Shop
STD, Courier and Photocopier Booth
Cafeteria
Coffee Stall
Grocery Shop
Amul, Verka Stall
Fruit, Juice Stall
Departmental/Confectionery Store
Dry Cleaner / Laundry
ATMs of different banks
Saloon/Parlour
Multi Cuisine Restaurants
