Hostels
i. Hostels may be opened only in such cases where it is necessary while strictly
observing the safety and health preventive measures. However, the sharing of
rooms may not be allowed in hostels. Symptomatic students should not be
permitted to stay in the hostels under any circumstances.
ii. Since residential students may be coming from different locations, they shall
remain in quarantine and self-monitor their health for a period of 14 days
before being allowed to attend classes or as per the policy opted by the State
Government for quarantine (even if they bring a negative test report or the
university/college plan to test them on arrival).
iii. There should be no crowding in hostel areas where students live in close
proximity and share common facilities and utilities. Hence, their numbers need
to be limited appropriately to avoid crowding. Also, hostel students should be
called in phases.
iv. Thermal Screening of all resident students should be ensured.
v. They will be referred to the nearest COVID treatment facility for clinical
assessment and treatment.
vi. Density in dining halls, common rooms, playing areas should be limited,
keeping in view the requirement of physical distancing.
vii. Hygiene conditions should be regularly monitored in kitchens, dining halls,
bathrooms and toilets etc.
viii. Cleanliness is to be maintained in dining areas. Meals should be served in
small batches, avoiding over-crowding. Take away options should be available
for students and staff.
ix. It must be ensured that the meals are freshly cooked. A senior staff should
monitor the same
Utensils should be properly cleaned.
xi. Wearing of face covers/ masks and proper sanitization of hands of the staff
engaged for the preparation and distribution of meals should be ensured.
xii. Resident students and staff should avoid or limit visiting the markets. As far as
possible, essential items may be made available within the campus.
xiii. Hostels may define the number of students in dining halls at any point in time.
Mess timings may be increased to avoid overcrowding.
