Hostel Rules & Regulation

Rules & Regulations

These rules keep every resident of the MVM hostel safe, secure and comfortable. All residents are expected to follow them.

1. General Conduct

• All students must maintain discipline and decorum within the hostel premises.
• Respect for fellow students, staff, and property is mandatory.
• Any form of violence, harassment, or discrimination will not be tolerated.
• The use of abusive language or inappropriate behaviour is strictly prohibited.

2. Admission and Registration

• Students must register at the hostel office and provide all necessary documentation.
• Admission to the hostel is granted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be subject to availability.
• Hostel fees must be paid in full by the specified deadline.

3. Attendance and Leave

• Students must sign while going out of the hostel during holidays or taking leaves.
• Students must obtain the principal’s permission for any extended leaves or vacations.
• Overnight leave requires prior approval from the warden or Principal.
• Unauthorised absence from the hostel may result in disciplinary action.

4. Curfew

• A strict curfew is enforced, with all residents required to be inside the hostel by 6.30pm.
• Late entry is not allowed unless prior permission has been granted by the warden.
• Sunday or any holiday outing is permitted from 9am to 6pm.

5. Visitors

• Visiting time for Visitors is 9am to 6pm.
• Visitors are allowed during specified visiting hours only.
• All visitors must be registered at the hostel office and must leave the premises by 6pm.
• Overnight stays by visitors are strictly prohibited.

6.Room Allocation and Maintenance

• Rooms are allocated by the hostel authority and must be occupied by the assigned students only.
• Students are responsible for keeping their rooms clean and tidy.
• Damage to hostel property will be charged to the responsible students.
• Any maintenance issues should be reported to the hostel authority immediately.

7.Meals and Dining

• Meals will be served in the dining hall during designated hours.
• Students must adhere to meal timings and maintain cleanliness in the dining area.
• Outside food is allowed only in designated areas.

8.Prohibited Items

• The possession or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other intoxicants is strictly prohibited.
• Weapons or hazardous materials are not allowed within the hostel premises.
• Electrical appliances like heaters and cooking devices are not permitted in rooms

9. Noise and Disturbance

• Students must keep noise levels to a minimum, especially during study hours and after curfew.
• Use of loudspeakers or sound systems is not allowed in the rooms.

10. Security and Safety

• Students must carry their hostel ID at all times and produce it upon request.
• The hostel gates will be locked after curfew; unauthorised entry or exit is prohibited.
• Fire safety equipment and exits must be respected, and tampering with them is a serious offence.

11.Disciplinary Actions

• Violation of hostel rules may result in warnings, fines, or expulsion from the hostel.
• Repeated offenses will lead to stricter disciplinary measures.

12.Check-Out and Vacating the Hostel

• Students must inform the hostel authority in advance before vacating the hostel.
• All dues must be cleared, and the room must be returned in good condition.
• Personal belongings must be removed from the hostel premises upon vacating.

13. Emergency Procedures

• In case of emergencies, students must follow the instructions of the hostel staff.

14. Damage Clause

• Rough handling of dining hall furniture, room furniture or any furniture/property or fittings of the hostel will result in imposition of fines and rusticating from the hostel. In case of any damage triple the cost of equipment/ property will be collected from the student.

15. Additional Guidelines

• Any rules given by the hostel authority from time to time must be followed.
• Hostel management reserves the right to amend or introduce new rules as necessary.