Dean

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  Dr. Deepak Chopra
  Dean, Students' Affairs
  
  dosa[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2370
  +91 755 669 2370
  

Office Staff

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  Mr. Shailendra Soni
  Superintendent
  
  shailendra[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2371
  +91 755 669 2371
  Mobile : +91 942 538 6111

• 

  Mr. Shubham Singh
  Office Assistant
  
  ssingh[AT]iiserb.ac.in

  Phone: +91 755 269 2372
  +91 755 669 2372
  

• 

  Mr. Akhil Phadnis
  Project Office Associate (Web Developer)
  
  akhilp[AT]iiserb.ac.in

  Phone: +91 755 269 2373
  +91 755 669 2373
  Mobile : +91 980 652 4701

• 

  Mr. Hari Charan Meena
  Project Computer Operator
  
  haricharan[AT]iiserb.ac.in

  Phone: +91 755 269 2550
  +91 755 669 2550
  Mobile : +91 999 313 4632

Counselling

• Our mission is to address the mental health needs of the IISERB community. While most of our work involves one-to-one or group counseling with students, we are also involved in consultation, outreach, training, and other activities to strengthen IISER Bhopal as an institution dedicated towards learningi, personal, and community development. Through counseling and other activities of the department, we strive to assist students in identifying, understanding, and solving problems. Each year more than 200 students seek assistance at Student Well being Centre (SWBC) for a wide variety of problems and concerns. Typical reasons for seeking counseling include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, family issues, adjustment difficulties, and relationship conflicts. Students are seen for short term counseling by the therapists in our staff. If the issues the student brings cannot be adequately addressed in our brief therapy model, we assist the student in finding an appropriate referral resource.

Confidentiality Statement

• Confidentiality is the key to our services. You have a legal right to privacy and can expect your contact with us to be kept private.

  Click here book your counseling session.

Some Common Concerns Of Students

• Time management
• Academic Pressure (Lack of Concentration and Motivation for Studies, Underachievement, Backlogs, Exam Stress, Unhealthy Competition)
• Loneliness and Homesickness
• Adjustment Difficulties
• Peer Pressure
• Relationship Issues
• Family Problems
• Procrastination
• Cyber Bullying
• Behavioural Problems (Anger Outbursts, Disobedience, Lying etc)
• Low Confidence and Self Esteem
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Depression, Anxiety, and other Mental Health Problems)
• Substance Abuse

Overcoming The 'Homesick Feeling'

• Adjusting to a new environment and moving away from home could raise concerns like homesickness, living with roommates, peer pressure, social acceptance, dealing with parents or even shaping your career. These issues at times cause stress and anxiety, ranging from mild to an uncomfortable feeling, you may definitely need help to reach a manageable level to empower yourself, to have control in testing situations.

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Services

• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Peer Self-help Groups
• Groups Therapy
• Relationship Counseling
• Problem Solving Sessions and Life-skill Training
• Outreach Service
• Referral

FAQ

• 1) WHAT IS COUNSELING?

  Counseling is not all about giving advice. It is quite different from the general opinion held by people. Going for a counseling session in no way indicates that you are helpless or incapable of solving your problems. By talking about your problems or concerns with a counsellor you will deepen your understanding of your problem and develop the means to deal with them.

  2) WHAT DO I SAY? WHAT WILL THE COUNSELLOR THINK OF ME?

  It doesn't really matter how you present your problem. You can say whatever you like. The counsellor will help you explore the matter and will keep referring to you to clarify his/her understanding.

  3) WHAT IF I STILL FEEL ASHAMED OF MY PROBLEMS? IF I HAVE HAD COUNSELING, DOES IT GO ON MY RECORD?

  Counsellors do accept that it is natural to want to appear successful and that most of us feel some shame when we have problems and so don't want to advertise our difficulties. This is one of the reasons we place a great emphasis on confidentiality. The centre makes appropriate referrals when professional assistance can no longer be fruitful. Protects the confidentiality and releases personal data only according to prescribed laws or institute polices. The information shared and records maintained are kept safe and confidential, unless such disclosure is necessary to protect you or another person.

  4) WHAT SORT OF PEOPLE GOES FOR COUNSELING?

  All sorts of people go for counseling and this does not mean that they are "mad" or "weak". On the contrary, people who do come for counseling are showing a willingness to deal with their problems rather than running away from them.

  5) IS SEEKING COUNSELLING ONLY FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OR A SIGN OF WEAKNESS?

  Counselling is a positive step towards dealing with negative emotions and feelings. It takes strength, courage to recognise one's limitation, and tap on resources to resolve an issue that might otherwise adversely affect one's quality of life. Counselling is a powerful source of help in the right direction. It is perfectly normal and acceptable to seek professional counselling, even for people without mental conditions.

  Student Counsellor is a mental health professional who is experienced in providing objective listening and perspectives on nearly any issue that may be of concern to you.

  It is important that face-to-face discussions take place between the Student Counsellor and the student as counselling is a collaborative effort that involves in-depth discussion of the issues, thoughts, and feelings as well as exploration of options. In instances where students prefer an anonymous setting, we may refer them to alternative community resources that are currently available.

  6) WHEN SHOULD I SEEK COUNSELLING?

  It is important to recognize when you are having difficulties and seek help as soon as possible. If you have a hard time performing your usual daily routine, adjusting to changes you have recently experienced or something has been bothering you for a while, it is probably good to see someone. Often, talking to a trained professional help us.

  7) DO I NEED TO HAVE A SERIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM TO VISIT THE COUNSELLOR?

  No. Counselling can be carried out to help you solve any of your problems. Visiting a counsellor does not mean that you are in a state of mental illness. Counsellors are normally non-medical personnel who work by talking and encouraging you to find your own solutions. Counsellors can, however, recognize the symptoms of severe mental distress and may suggest you consider medical help if this is appropriate.

  8) ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT ANOTHER STUDENT AND NOT SURE WHAT TO DO?

  It can be extremely stressful and anxiety provoking if you are worried about another student's welfare, particularly if their behaviour is putting themselves or others at risk. You can talk to the Student Wellbeing Team or another member of staff without giving specific information about a fellow student. You don't have to give their name if you don't feel comfortable.

Antiragging Committee And SQUAD

• The institute Antiragging Committee(as per April 02, 2014) consists of

  Name	Designation	Anti Ragging Committee	Email	Phone	Mobile
  Dr. Deepak Chopra	Dean, Students’ Affairs	Chairperson	dosa[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1311	+91 9202241389
  Dr. Pritam Nasipuri	Chairperson, Council of Wardens	Vice-Chairperson	pritams[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1375	+91 9589080528
  Dr. Sandeep Kumar Pathak	Warden-in-charge, Hostel-1	Member	skpathak[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 2307	+91 9009093350
  Dr. Vinita Gowda	Warden-in-charge, Hostel-2	Member	gowdav[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1417	+91 8959647671
  Dr. Antara Chatterjee	Warden-in-charge, Hostel-3	Member	achatterjee[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1293	+91 9831859575
  Dr. Amit Paul	Warden-in-charge, Hostel-5	Member	apaul[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1343	+91 8085175266
  Dr. Ram Kumar Mishra	Warden-in-charge, Hostel-6	Member	rkmishra[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1407	+91 9424602579
  Dr. Pritam Nasipuri	Warden-in-charge, Hostel-7	Member	pritams[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 1375	+91 9589080528
  Mr. Ranjeet Singh Mahla	President, SAC	Member	ranjeet[AT]iiserb.ac.in		+91 9589081337
  Ms. Sherly George (Assistant Registrar) 0r Mr. Shailendra Soni(Superintendent)	Superintendent or AR, DOAA or DOSA	Member Secretary	sherly@iiserb.ac.in shailendra[AT]iiserb.ac.in	+91 755 269 2315 +91 755 269 2371	+91 9575138288 +91-9425386111

Anti Ragging Complaint Form

• For any query send an email to dosa[AT]iiserb.ac.in

• or

• Anti Ragging Complaint - Register Online

Anti Ragging Undertaking by Students and Parents/Guardians

• Undertaking by Students – Apply Online
• Download Anti Ragging Undertaking Guidelines

Anti Ragging Rules

• The following is a description of what constitutes ragging as per the Raghavan Committee recommendation to the Supreme Court: Ragging is as any act which violates the dignity of the individual student or is perceived to violate his/her dignity. Ragging is a cognizable, non-bailable, non compoundable offence with punishment ranging from one year imprisonment and fine upto 7 years rigorous imprisonment and fine.

  Broadly ragging can be categorized in the following way for which various term of punishment are prescribed

  • Verbal: Where senior causes mental harassment, discomfort for the junior by forcing him/her to answer unacceptable/ personal questions, dance, sing etc is said to rag the junior. It also includes within its ambit cyber ragging. Punishment: 1 year imprisonment or fine or both.
  • Severe Verbal Ragging: Where the mental harassment, discomfort is to such an act as forces the junior to withdraw from the college. Punishment: 7 year imprisonment with fine.
  • Physical: Any act by the senior towards the junior which in icts bodily injury on the junior, like beating the junior, hitting him/her with objects etc. Punishment: 7 year imprisonment with fine.
  • Sexual Ragging: Where the senior asks the junior to do an act which damages sexual dignity of the junior. Punishment: 7 year rigorous imprisonment and fine.

Penalty for Ragging (Institute Level)

• For further information, please read attached document on AICTE regulations Antiragging Committee And SQUAD

• Expulsion from the educational institution, if found guilty on inquiry by the Institution against a complaint lodged by any other student.
• Any student convicted with imprisonment shall be dismissed from the educational institution in which he/she has been prosecuting his studies for the time being and shall not be readmitted to that educational institution.

To Work Without Harassment is Your Fundamental Right

• The Supreme Court Guidelines Define Sexual Harassment to Include

• Physical contact and advances.
• Demand or request for sexual favours.
• Sexually coloured remarks.
• Display of pornography.
• Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature

Sexual Harassment Takes Place if a Person

• Subjects another person to an unwelcome act of physical intimacy, like grabbing, brushing, touching, pinching etc.
• Makes an unwelcome demand or request (whether directly or by implication) for sexual favour from another person, and further makes it a condition for employment/payment of wages/increment/promotion etc.
• Makes an unwelcome remark with sexual connotations, like sexually explicit compliments/cracking loud jokes with sexual connotations/ making sexist remarks etc.
• Shows a person any sexually explicit visual material, in the form of pictures/cartoons/pinups/calendars/screen savers on computers/any offensive written material/pornographic emails, etc.
• Engages in any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which could be verbal, or even non-verbal, like staring to make the other person uncomfortable, making offensive gestures, kissing sounds, etc.

• Often such behaviour goes unpunished because of hesitation on the part of victim to report such behaviour out of a sense of shame or fear or both. It is important to protest against any behaviour that they feel is unwanted and unacceptable. The Complaint Cell at IISER Bhopal has been set up with the aim of providing a platform to complain about any unwelcome behaviour.

The Present Members of The Complaint Cell Are

• Dr. Snigdha Thakur (Department of Physics, Convener)
• Dr. Saptarshi Mukherjee (Dean, Academic Affairs, Member)
• Dr. Deepak Chopra (Dean, Students' Affairs, Member)
• Dr. Alakesh Bisai (Dean, Faculty Affairs, Member)
• Dr. Madhumita Mukherjee (Scientific Officer, Member)

If You Are Being Harassed, This is What You Can Do

• Don't feel a sense of shame. Tell the harasser very clearly that you find his/her behaviour offensive.
• Don't ignore the harassment in the hope that it will stop on its own. Come forward and complain.
• Talk to somebody you trust about the harassment. It will not only give you strength but also help others in similar situations to come forward and complain.
• Keep a record of all incidents of sexual harassment in a notebook. If you feel the need to register a formal complaint later, this record will be helpful.

The Role of The Complaint Cell

• To act as Inquiry Authority on a complaint of sexual harassment.
• To ensure that victims and witnesses are not victimized or discriminated because of their complaint.
• To take proactive measures towards sensitization of the staff, students, and faculty members of the Institute on gender issues.

Office Orders

Chairman, Council of Wardens

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  Dr. Pritam Nasipuri
  Chairman
  
  pritams[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1375
  +91 755 669 1375
  Mobile : +91 9589080528

Wardens, Boys' Hostel

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  Dr. Sandeep Kumar Pathak
  Warden-in-charge, Hostel-1
  
  skpathak[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2307
  +91 755 669 2307
  Mobile : +91 9009093350

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  Dr. Amit Paul
  Warden-in-charge, Hostel-5
  
  apaul[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1343
  +91 755 669 1343
  Mobile : +91 8085175266

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  Dr. Ram Kumar Mishra
  Warden-in-charge, Hostel-6
  
  rkmishra[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1407
  +91 755 669 1407
  Mobile : +91 9424602579

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  Dr. Pritam Nasipuri
  Warden-in-charge, Hostel-7
  
  pritams[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1375
  +91 755 669 1375
  Mobile : +91 9589080528

Wardens, Girls' Hostel

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  Dr. Vinita Gowda
  Warden-in-charge, Hostel-2
  
  gowdav[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1417
  +91 755 669 1417
  Mobile : +91 8959647671

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  Dr. Antara Chatterjee
  Warden-in-charge, Hostel-3
  
  achatterjee[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1293
  +91 755 669 1293
  Mobile : +91 9831859575

Hostel Overview

• 

  

  

  IISER Bhopal is a residential institute and requires that all the students registered for a degree programme in the institute reside on campus. The students are also provided a mess and other necessary facilities. At present, the Institute has 6 hostels; Girls Hostel: Hostel-2 & Hostel-3, Boys Hostel: Hostel-1, Hostel-5, Hostel-6 & Hostel-7, Mess Facility: Dining Hall-1, Dining Hall-2, Dining Hall-3 & Dining Hall-4.

Hostel Rules

• The following rules need to be followed in all IISER Bhopal hostels in addition to the Rules of Conduct listed in the UG Manual. Necessary action will be initiated against those who are found in violation of any of these rules.

• Students are expected to display an acceptable form of behavior, maintain discipline, and decorum in the hostels.
• Boys are not allowed in Girls Hostels at any time. Likewise, girls are not allowed in the Boys Hostels at any time.
• Students are required to carry their Institute ID cards at all times in the compound of the hostels and produce it on demand by the hostel authorities.
• Ragging, hazing, bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse of any kind is a very serious offense. Students are warned that involvement in such callous behaviour might lead to total rustication.
• Smoking/use of tobacco products in the hostels is strictly prohibited.
• Students are allowed to practice their own religious beliefs only within their allotted hostel rooms, without causing any inconvenience to other hostel residents. The organization or the practice of unauthorized religious activities in any other place within the hostel premises is strictly prohibited.
• Possession, distribution, and the consumption of alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs in the hostels is strictly prohibited. Also, entering the hostel premises or boarding Institute transportation in an intoxicated state is prohibited.
• Students are not allowed to use motor vehicles (motorbike, scooter, car etc.) inside the Institute campus.
• Vandalism (or the wilful destruction or defacement of Institute property) is a very serious offence. This includes acts such as pasting of posters, writings, wall chalking, slogans of any kind etc. Strong action will be taken against hostel residents found guilty of committing such an offence. Any damage to the hostel property must be reported immediately to the warden/caretaker. Hostel residents will be charged for all damages except damages caused due to normal wear and tear.
• Playing outdoor games like cricket, soccer etc. inside the hostels is strictly prohibited. However, indoor games like TT, carom, and badminton can be played, but only in the designated areas.
• The hostel authorities reserve the right to make spot checks on the hostel and rooms without having to give prior notice to the students. Students are expected to cooperate with the authorities in this regard. Students must sign FIRs when approached by care takers/guards for violating hostel rules. Though students have the choice of disagreeing with the charges, they do not have a choice with regard to signing the FIR.
• Routine medical tests and psychographic profiling of students will be done by the medical staff and the counsellor. These tests are mandatory and all students must get these done within the stipulated time.
• The hostel authorities reserve the right to move hostel residents to other hostel units if necessary. Students are not allowed to change hostel rooms without prior approval of the warden in charge.
• Each student in the hostel also assumes the responsibility of the proper upkeep of his/her room and the hostel premises. Students should record any complaints/issues regarding hostel maintenance (without any delay) in the hostel complaint register. It is the duty of the hostel management to address these issues as soon as possible. If maintenance issues remain unaddressed even after repeated complaints, students should report it to the warden in-charge or the DOSA. In order to facilitate timely maintenance work, service personnel might have to enter rooms whenever necessary under the directive of the warden in charge/caretaker. However, every effort will be made to respect the privacy and dignity of the students.
• Before leaving their rooms, hostel residents are advised to lock all doors for security reasons. Students should take care of their own belongings and the hostel management will not be responsible for any loss/damage of the personal property of students.
• If students find their roommate/neighbours missing for more than 24 hours for no verifiable reason, it is the both mandatory and the moral responsibility of the student to report it to the warden in charge immediately. This is to enable the hostel authorities to take immediate action if any untoward incident had taken place.
• In the event of an accident or other such emergency situations, the warden must be informed immediately. Action can be taken against students for withholding such important information from the authorities.
• Due consideration must be accorded to other hostel residents as well as residents of the surrounding areas at all times. Noise level must be kept low to allow others the opportunity to study or sleep in comfort. Playing any kind of loud music or making disturbing noises between 11 PM and 7 AM is strictly prohibited.
• All fans, lights and electrical appliances must be switched off when not in use. Students should also conserve water by closing any dripping or open taps/showers when not in use.
• Cooking equipment of any kind including electrical appliances such as air coolers, microwaves, induction cooktops, toasters, coffee/tea makers, rice cookers etc. are prohibited. Also, heat generating appliances like irons, immersion rods etc. are strictly prohibited, as these are serious fire hazards. In general, students are expected to exercise caution while using materials such as candles, incense sticks, dhoop, diya, etc., which are potential fire hazards. Students will be held responsible for any damage caused to the hostel due to the irresponsible usage of such materials.
• The use of materials held by copyright such as software, movies, music, books, journals etc. is a very serious offence and is punishable under law. All students are strongly advised against any form of copyright infringement inside campus.
• The Hostel Management/Institute is not responsible for the arrangement of any form of transportation for students, (particularly to/from the airport/railway station), unless it is an emergency situation. Students requiring transportation should make arrangements independently.
• The common area above Mess 2 is accessible to all students from 9AM to 7PM. The Gym above Mess 2 is a girls gym and is out of bounds for the boys. The boys’ gym is housed in Hostel-1.

Penalty For Ragging (Institute Level)

• Expulsion from the educational institution, if found guilty on inquiry by the Institution against a complaint lodged by any other student.
• Any student convicted with imprisonment shall be dismissed from the educational institution in which he/she has been prosecuting his studies for the time being, and shall not be readmitted to that educational institution.

Counsellor

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  Ms. Nidhi Sahu
  Counsellor
  
  nidhi[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2395
  +91 755 669 2395
  Mobile : +91 786 966 8255

  Days:- Mon, Fri & Fourth Sat
  Timing:- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  & 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM on Fourth Sat

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  Dr. Fehmeena Bakht
  Counsellor
  
  fehmeena[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2395
  +91 755 669 2395
  Mobile : +91 977 084 6796

  Days:- Tue, Thr & First Sat
  Timing:- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  & 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM on First Sat

Faculty Advisor

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  Dr. Sankar Chakma
  Assistant Professor
  
  schakma[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 1281
  +91 755 669 1281
  

In-charge

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  Mr. Mukesh Kanaujia
  Sports-in-charge
  
  mukeshk[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2550
  +91 755 669 2550
  Mobile : +91 975 291 2243

Sports Coaches

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  Mr. Mayur Shrivastav
  Volleyball Coach
  
  mayur[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91 990 761 6533

• 

  Mr. Nilesh Dufare
  Taekwondo Coach
  
  nileshd[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91 786 914 1207

• 

  Mr. Abdul Ubed
  Gym Instructor
  
  ubed[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91 750 985 8774

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  Mr. Mukesh Kanaujia
  Cricket Coach
  
  mukeshk[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91 975 291 2243

• 

  Mr. Vijendra Dewada
  Lawn Tennis
  
  vijendra[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91 789 863 1987

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  Mr. Irfan Ahmed
  Football
  
  irfan[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91 989 393 7302

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  Dr. Avinash Mishra
  Yoga Instructor
  
  avinash[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  Mobile : +91-826 922 1338

Boys' Hostel

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  Mr. Sunil Tiwari
  Hostel-1
  
  sunil[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2541
  +91 755 669 2541
  Mobile:+91 975 562 1308
  

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  Mr. Dharmendra Vishwakarma
  Hostel-5 & 6
  
  dvishwa[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2545
  +91 755 669 2545
  Mobile:+91 909 840 0375
  

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  Mr. Arvind Nagar
  Hostel-7
  
  arvind[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2547
  +91 755 669 2547
  Mobile:+91 846 202 2851
  

Girls' Hostel

• 

  Ms. Lata Dhankani
  Hostel-2
  
  lata[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2542
  +91 755 669 2542
  Mobile:+91 990 720 8120
  

• 

  Ms. Ritu Tiwari
  Hostel-3
  
  ritu[AT]iiserb.ac.in
  

  Phone: +91 755 269 2543
  +91 755 669 2543
  Mobile:+91 989 390 5488