SMIMS

SMIDS Hostel

General Discipline

Rules and guidelines for a disciplined, respectful and harmonious environment within the hostel premises.

Room Cleanliness & Maintenance

  • •Rooms should be kept scrupulously clean; personal items and soiled clothes stored out of sight.
  • •Discarded items (rags, papers) must not be left in rooms, on terrace or anywhere in hostel.
  • •No writing on, pasting handbills or posters on walls, furniture, doors or any other property.
  • •Nailing walls or pasting pictures is strictly prohibited.

Behavior & Conduct

  • •Maintain restraint and decorum, especially during study hours.
  • •Avoid loud activities — shouting, reading aloud, or any behavior that disturbs others.
  • •Singing or dancing not allowed unless express permission from the Director.
  • •Be back in respective hostels by allotted time; prior permission required if unable to comply.

Room Assignment & Property Use

  • •Use only the bed, furniture and room assigned to you.
  • •Switching accommodations only with valid reason and prior approval from Director.
  • •Hostel property must not be moved or removed from premises.
  • •Damage must be reported to Warden immediately; repair costs recovered from responsible individual.
  • •Wanton damage may lead to fines in addition to repair costs.

Meetings & Publications

  • •No meetings within hostel premises without written permission from the Warden.
  • •No circulars or subscription lists distributed without Director approval.
  • •Political meetings, processions or propaganda are strictly prohibited — violation leads to expulsion.

Respect for Support Staff

  • •Treat hostel support staff with respect; refrain from ill-treatment or unnecessary dealings.

Financial Dues & Vacations

  • •Ensure all hostel dues are fully paid before leaving for vacations or extended absences.

Security of Personal Belongings

  • •Do not leave money or valuables in rooms.
  • •Hostel authorities are not liable for any losses of money or belongings of residents or guests.

Emergency Leave Procedures

  • •Residents may not go home based on telephone message.
  • •Written request must be submitted to the hostel warden for emergencies.

Study Hours & Quiet Time

  • •Night study is compulsory; strict silence during study hours.

Visitor Regulations

  • •Visitors' Day — every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • •Only parents and authorized individuals with ID allowed to meet residents.
  • •Visitors not permitted inside hostel rooms; restricted to designated areas.

Home Visits & Shopping

  • •Residents may go home once a month with a parent or guardian.
  • •Shopping managed by the Director or Administrative Officer.

Resource Conservation

  • •Do not waste food or water; penalties applied for misuse.
  • •Turn off taps before leaving rooms to prevent water wastage.

Strangers & Security

  • •No strangers, especially tradesmen, allowed within hostel compound.

Disciplinary Actions

  • •Misconduct or breach of rules may result in fines, suspension or dismissal from hostel.

These guidelines ensure a safe, respectful and orderly environment for all residents — promoting a healthy and disciplined living experience.