One of my friends is from this Institute, so I am quite aware of the situation. The hostel at the campus is basically available for only 30% of students and the rest of the students stay in a PG or private hostel or in nearby localities.

Hostels seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis. My friend was a little late for the admissions, so she had no choice but to stay in a private hostel. The monthly rent for the room and the mess facility is approximately 5000. The total fee for 1 year is 55,000 for a private hostel.

My friend belongs to an SC category, so even with the lower pointer, she was able to get a seat at Campus Hostel in the second year. The annual fee of the Campus Hostel is around 25,000, which should be paid in two installments (one in each semester).

Admission procedure for girls hostel:

• Recently, there has been a major change in the admission procedure. Now there are no reserved seats for the SC/ST/OBC category students. The seats are allocated only on the basis of grades.
• This step was taken because few Girls filed a complaint that they are not getting campus hostel just because they belong to General Category.
• In time: Girls are not allowed to go out after 8 pm.

Boys Hostel Admission procedure:

• For Boys the admission procedure is similar to girls, there is no reservation of seats.
• In time: For boys in a time of hostel is 11 p.m.

Hostel facilities should be available for all the students on campus like other IITs/most NITs. This will also provide a safe and good environment for students.

If you are staying in a hostel in NLSIU Bangalore then you should take the things that are required by you daily as a part of your utilities. You should either buy them from a nearby market or bring them from your home. 

Following are a few list of items that you must carry with you:

• Carry a set of clothes containing a mix of formal and informal ones. 
• You should have a laptop with a multi-plug point. 
• Some clean bedsheets, pillow covers, single-window curtains, and towels are also required.
• Basic set of cutlery that includes a plate, knife, spoon, bowls, etc. 
• Table lamp and kettle are extra utilities but they are quite useful
• Mosquito Net

Thus, we can conclude that you must get the basic utilities along with you once you are going to stay in a hostel.

Various facilities are given at NICMAR hostels, some of which are as follows:

1. The college administration allocates single and double sharing bedrooms in the hostel.
2. You will get the rooms with wardrobe, tables, chairs, bed and LAN port.
3. There is a gym facility on the college campus.
4. The college campus is well equipped with solar water heaters, thus the candidate would not face any problem regarding the hot water for bathing and other use.
5. Sports facilities are also provided.

You can look for more detailed information from the official website and also talk to the current student of NICMAR for more info.

As you start a new chapter of your life, the question does come to mind regarding what to pack for your new hostel room here are a few tips for you. Below I’ve listed some essential items that you must pack with you.

• Clothes: You should ideally carry both formals and informal so that you are ready for all occasions.
• Bedding: Karunya hostel provides you a bed but you’ll have to carry your mattress, pillow, bedsheet, blanket/quilt, and pillow covers. If you find carrying so much luggage cumbersome, you could think of buying these items locally.
• Toiletries: Your essential toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, oil, etc must be packed. You must get a bucket and mug too!
• Medicine Kit: Keep essential medicines such as those for headaches, cough, cold, fever, stomach upset, cuts and bruises, and band-aid ready at hand.
• Documents: Originals and photocopies of mark sheets, admit cards, certificates, acceptance and offer letters, domicile certificate, multiple copies of photographs (preferably in formals), and Aadhar card.
• Money: Remember to carry ready cash with you, but stash it in different bags and pockets to minimize the loss in case of theft. Don’t forget to bring an ATM Card.
• Laptop and Data card: Cell phone and laptop The college provides Internet access with WiFi in hostels. However, it makes sense, therefore, to invest in a dongle or WiFi of your own.
• Stationery: It is always a good idea to have a stationery kit containing a scientific calculator and basic stuff ready at hand.
• General Items: This would be depending on your preferences. For example, you may need to keep mosquito repellent, sunglasses, reading lamps, locks and keys, umbrellas, keyrings, flashlights, and other such items.

All the best!

The answer is yes, as there are separate hostels for the 1st year. If you have taken admission to NIT Raipur, you have to accept the seat. You will also have to fill up a form for hostel accommodations. 

• The seat numbers are limited in comparison to the student’s number. Due to this, the college administration provides seats and hostel allotments as per the students' rank. Seats are reserved for the students from state and reserve categories.
• Hostels A, B, C, D, and F have a dining hall and recreation hall, that is equipped with Television, and some indoor games like carrom and table tennis. 
• Hostel H has a fully furnished dining and recreation hall with well-resourced indoor games and other facilities. However, all hostels are enough well-equipped with the necessities of the students.

Another important thing is that there are only 4 hostels with a maximum capacity of 100 students in NIT Raipur for the first-year students. Each of them includes two types of hostel with two bedding facilities or three bedding facilities in each room. 

Hostel allotment is mainly done as per the student’s All India Rankings, and 25% is reserved for the state students and reserve categories. But, from the second year, based on the Cumulative Pinter Index, hostel allotment is done.