BALAJI AND PADMAVATHI HOSTEL SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE www.svc.ac.in ADMISSION SCHEDULE 2019-2020 Sale and receipt of Application forms Friday - 28.06.2019 Last date of receipt of Application Tuesday- 23.07.2019 Notification of Admission List Saturday - 27.07.2019 Check College Hostel website www.svc.ac.in for selected candidates Admission and Payment of Fee And Formal Interaction with Wardens Monday & Tuesday 29 & 30-07-2019 Principal's Message Dear Applicant, You have already been introduced to the vision that supports Sri Venkateswara College through the College prospectus. Having successfully waded through the initial throes of a general admission to the college, you are now evincing a desire to be part of the residential set-up. I thank you for your interest in the College Residences and welcome you to take a preliminary glimpse of the spirit that underlines this exceptional facility. At SVC, we believe that 'education' is a wholesome, holistic exercise and as such we strive to give a whole new meaning to the word. Coupling this basic premise with the idea of a sense of belonging to one family- the SVC family- we look at ourselves as 'care-givers.' The home that we offer to you, within the premises of the college, is a major constituent of this effort at imparting a sensitive, well- balanced education. At SVC then, we strive to give the comforts that will provide the matrix for a full-fledged immersion in the spirit of the college and an optimum ambience for the fulfilling pursuit of both the academic and the co-curricular. The residence, in being the hub of harmonious co-existence- multicultural, multiethnic and multireligious- is representative of the SVC character .In this effort then, we make our contribution to the nature of good human beings who have inculcated the qualities of respect for others and are thus well- equipped to meet the challenges of the world. I wish you the best in gaining access to the singular advantage of being part of this set-up. -Dr. (Mrs.) P. Hemalatha Reddy PAGE 1 A B O U T T H E H O S T E L The Sri Venkateswara College Hostel, located within the college campus was set up in 2008.It consists of two blocks: The Sri Balaji Boys' Hostel and Sri Padmavati Girls' Hostel. The foundation stone for the buildings was laid on 2nd November 2004 by Late Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy (Hon. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh), in the presence of Dr. T. Subbarami Reddy ( M.P, Rajya Sabha), Chairman, T.T.D. Trust Board. The first batch of hostel residents graduated in the year 2009. At the Venkateswara hostels. we strive to give the comforts of a home as well as the optimum ambience for fulfilling both academic and co- curricular pursuits of the residents This home away from home is the hub of a harmonious co – existence of multicultural, multiethnic and multireligious students all representative of the SVC character. The Hostel provides accommodations for 144 students, 72 each for Boys and Girls. This on campus residential facility is offered to full time undergraduate students. Only those students whose parents do not reside in or around the National capital Region of Delhi (Gurgaon, Noida, greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad etc. are eligible for admission. Due to the limited availability of accommodations, admission to the hostel is granted based on academic merit. The allocation of hostel rooms is decided by the Hostel Committee. The Hostel Administrative functionaries, in co-operation with the Hostel Students Association work towards the efficient and smooth function of the Hostel. They contribute to the maintenance of a harmonious community life. The home that we offer to you, within the premises of the College, is a major constituent of the Colleges' effort at imparting a sensitive, well- balanced education. PAGE 2 C O N T E N T S · Message from the principle 1 · About the hostel 2 · Administration 4 · Facilities 6 · Admission Criteria 9 · Hostel fees 10 · Festivals@SVC Hostel 12 · Sports@SVC Hostel 14 · Hostel -Fun times 16 · Ten years of togetherness……. 17 · Trips and treks 18 · Testimonials 20 PAGE 3 Administration Principal Dr. (Ms.) P.Hemalatha Reddy Bur sar Dr. A.K Chaudhary Warden (Boys Hostel) Dr. Mukti K ant a Sukla Warden (Girls Hostel ) Dr. Nandita Narayanasam y Administrative Officer Mr Virendra K umar Junior Assistant cum Care Taker Ms. N.Uma Devi Junior Assis tant cum Care Taker Mr. Vikas Mishra Dr. Nandita Narayanasamy Dr . Mukti Kant a Sukla Warden (Girls Hostel ) W arden (Boys Hostel) Junior Assistant cum Care Taker Junior Assistant cum Care Taker Mr. Vikas Mishra Ms. N.Uma Devi Hostel Office: The maintenance of accounts and routine activities are supervised by the Hostel Junior Assistants cum Care Taker Ms. N. Uma Devi and Mr. Vikas Mishra, who is available in the hostel office from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on all working days. PAGE 4 Hostel Committee for Academic Year 2019 - 20 The hostel is managed by a committee.The principal is the Chairperson of the Hostel committee and the detailed constitution of which is given below. Dr. (Ms.) P.Hemalatha Reddy, Principal Chairperson Professor (Ms.) Swati Saha Member G.B. Dr A. K Chaudhary, Bursar Member Dr. Mukti Kant Sukla, Warden, Boys Hostel Member Dr. Nandita Narayanasamy, Warden, Girls Hostel Convenor Dr. Neeraj Sahay, Staff Council representative Member Dr.Sunita Jain Staff Council representative Member President, Hostel Students Association (Boys) Member President, Hostel Students Association (Girls) Member The committee shall discuss and make recommendations on (a) admission to Hostel (b) discipline of resident students (c) maintenance and development of Hostel and (d) any other matter pertaining to the Hostel .Hostel committee has the right to amend /change /make new rules whenever required for the smooth functioning of the Hostel. Any member of teaching staff /hostel student's association may be requested to attend the meeting of the Hostel Committee as and when required as a special invitee. For further enquiries and clarifications, the Wardens Dr Mukti Kanta Sukla (Boys' Hostel) and Dr. Nandita Narayanasamy (Girls' Hostel) may be contacted in the Hostel Office Hostel Phone Number: 011-24112197. Hostel Students Association: The Hostel Students Association assists and participates in the efficient and smooth functioning of the Hostel. It contributes to the maintenance of harmonious community life. The office bearers are either directly elected or are appointed by the principal on merit basis in consultation with the wardens. The office bearers will hold office for one academic session. The minimum eligibility conditions for appointment of the office bearers are as follows: 1. President (Boys & Girls) (2) III year student having 6.00 CGPA aggregate in I & II year 2. Sports Secretary (Boys & Girls) (2) II year students having 6.00 CGPA aggregate in I year 3. Cultural Secretary (Boys & Girls) (2) II year students having 6.00 CGPA aggregate in I year 4. Common Room Secretary (Boys&Girls) (2) III year students having 6.00 CGPA aggregate in I&II year 5. Mess Secretary (Boys&Girls) (2) III year students having 6.00 CGPA aggregate in I & II year 6. Cleanliness Secretary (Boys & Girls)(2) II year students having 6.00 CGPA aggregate in I & II year The principal and the wardens shall have the right to attend any meeting of the Hostel Students Association. PAGE 5 Facilities Accommodation: The Hostel provides accommodations for 144 students, 72 each for boys and girls. All the rooms are double seated and are furnished with ceiling fan, wardrobe, table, chair & bed for each student. In addition, each hostel has a visitor's room. Every floor is provided with 4 common washrooms and toilets. All bathrooms of the hostel are fitted with both electric Geysers and Solar water heating system. Mess & Dining Hall: The Mess is managed by a contractual agency recommended and approved by the Hostel Committee. Two separate dining halls are provided for boys and girls. Meal timings are as follows: Breakfast 8.00 am to 9.00 am Telephone: Lunch 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm A telephone facility is available round the clock in Dinner (Summer) the hostel premises where local /STD calls can be 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm received. (Winter) 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm PAGE 6 Reading Room: The hostel has two air-conditioned reading rooms (separate for boys & girls). Internet facilities are provided. Sports & Entertainment: The hostel has two common rooms (separate for boys & girls) where facilities for indoor games like carrom board and chess, along with television viewing, are provided. The hostel is close to the college playground which has a basketball court, a football field and practice cricket pitches. Besides, each hostel has a table tennis room. Also a few gym equipment have been installed both Girls and Boys Hostel for residents use. Medical: Whenever needed residents may utilize the medical services provided at the W. U. S. Health Centre, located in South Campus, University of Delhi. Each resident is required to fill up the W.U.S.Health Centre form and pay a membership fee. The College Nurse is available from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm on all working days. In case of a medical emergency, a student is taken to the nearest hospital and the local guardian is duly informed. The local guardian is required to take charge thereafter and the entire responsibility for treatment and expenses will be borne by the parents / local guardian and the college will not be responsible in any way for the further course of treatment. A student is requested to provide at the time of admission information about any specific medical problems he / she is known to suffer from.