Rani Channamma University, Belagavi

1. About & Objectives 2. Administration & Staff 3. Amenities 4. Infrastructure 5. Student Statistics 6. Activities 7. Contact

STUDENT HOSTEL

Brahmaputra and Krishna Hostels play a vital role in supporting students’ academic and personal development by providing a safe, comfortable, and disciplined residential environment. The hostel facilities within the university campus offer accommodation to students from diverse social, cultural, and geographical backgrounds, thereby promoting inclusiveness and social interaction. Well-maintained hostels with essential amenities such as furnished rooms, dining facilities, study areas, internet connectivity, library access, medical facilities, a physical fitness centre, and 24/7 security services create a conducive atmosphere for learning and the holistic development of students in higher education. By fostering a sense of community, cooperation, and responsibility among students, university hostels contribute significantly to inclusive education and campus life.

Vision

To provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive residential environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, discipline, and holistic development of students, thereby contributing to a vibrant and value-based university campus.

Objectives of the Hostel

To offer safe, comfortable, and affordable accommodation to students from diverse social, cultural, and geographical backgrounds.
To create a disciplined and conducive environment that supports academic pursuits and intellectual growth.
To promote inclusiveness, mutual respect, and harmonious living among students
To ensure the availability of essential amenities such as nutritious food, study facilities, internet connectivity, medical care, and security services.
To encourage healthy lifestyles through access to recreational and physical fitness facilities.
To inculcate values of responsibility, cooperation, leadership, and social accountability among students.
To support students’ overall well-being, including physical, mental, and emotional health.
To contribute to the holistic development of students and enhance the overall campus life experience.

Administration & Staff

Warden

Sl. No.	Warden	Hostel	Department
01	Dr. Gajanan Naik	Bramhaputra	Kannada
02	Dr. Devaraju	Krishna	MBA

Details of Office Staff

Sl. No.	Name of Staff	Designation
01	Mr. Suresh S Patil	Senior Care Taker & Office Work

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure the overall administration and smooth functioning of the hostel.
To maintain discipline, order, and a conducive academic environment within the hostel premises.
To supervise hostel staff and coordinate with caretakers, security personnel, and service providers.
To address students’ grievances and take appropriate action as per university rules.
To ensure adherence to hostel rules and regulations by residents.
To oversee cleanliness, hygiene, food quality, and maintenance of hostel facilities.
To conduct regular meetings with hostel residents and staff.
To ensure student safety and welfare, including emergency preparedness.
To maintain records related to hostel admissions, attendance, and discipline.

To assist the warden in the day-to-day management of hostel operations.
To supervise cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of rooms, common areas, and utilities.
To monitor the functioning of dining/mess facilities and report issues promptly.
To maintain inventory of hostel assets and report damages or repair needs.
To ensure timely availability of water, electricity, and other essential services.
To support students in resolving routine accommodation-related issues.
To report discipline-related matters to the hostel warden.

To provide basic medical care and first aid to hostel residents.
To conduct regular health check-ups and medical consultations.
To attend to medical emergencies and refer students to hospitals when required.
To maintain medical records of hostel residents.
To create awareness about hygiene, nutrition, and preventive healthcare.
To advise hostel authorities on health and sanitation standards.
To support mental and emotional well-being through guidance and referrals, if needed.

To ensure the safety and security of hostel residents and hostel property.
To regulate entry and exit of students, staff, and visitors as per hostel rules.
To maintain visitor registers and conduct identity verification.
To conduct regular patrols within and around the hostel premises.
To prevent unauthorized access and handle security-related incidents promptly.
To respond to emergencies such as fire, medical, or law-and-order situations.
To coordinate with the hostel warden and local authorities when necessary.

To manage the day-to-day operations of the Physical Fitness Centre.
To guide students in the proper and safe use of fitness equipment.
To design and supervise basic fitness, exercise, and wellness programs for students.
To ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance of the fitness centre and equipment.
To monitor students during workouts and prevent injuries or misuse of equipment.
To maintain attendance records and usage schedules of the fitness centre.
To ensure adherence to safety norms and fitness centre rules by users.
To coordinate with medical staff in case of health emergencies or fitness-related concerns.

Details of Amenities of the Hostel

The hostel has a total of 100 student residential rooms. Each room is furnished with a table, chair, cot, and ceiling fan.
A mess facility is available to provide food to students. Morning breakfast, afternoon lunch, and night dinner are served regularly. Special meals are provided on festival occasions.
The hostel subscribes to three Kannada newspapers, namely Vijaya Karnataka, Prajavani, and Samyukta Karnataka, and one English newspaper, Times of India, for the benefit of students.
Round-the-clock (24 hours) water supply is available in the hostel.
LCD television and Tata Sky cable network facilities are provided for students’ recreation and entertainment.
In view of students’ health and well-being, free medical care and basic medicines are provided to hostel residents.
KSRTC bus facility is provided for the convenience of hostel students.
A flag pole is provided in the hostel premises for the purpose of flag hoisting on national and institutional occasions.
Volleyball and throwball courts are provided to encourage sports and cultural activities among students and to promote their overall development.
Hot water facilities and a drinking water purification unit are available in the hostel.
Each student is provided with a cot, bed, and bed sheets.
Internet facility is provided for hostel students to support academic activities.
In view of students’ health and well-being physical fitness centre is provided.
All rooms are equipped with Internet Wi-Fi connectivity

Infrastructure

Brahmaputra Hostel Details

Sl NO	Details	Numbers
01	Rooms - right side ground floor and I st floor	40
02	Bath rooms	14
03	Toilets	14
04	Heater Room	02
05	Rooms - Left side ground floor and I st floor	60
06	Bath rooms	14
07	Toilets	14
08	Heater Rooms	02
09	Electricals power supply room Left side	01
10	Dining Hall	01
11	Bakh- Table(25+25) Dining Hall	50
12	Fan, Dining Hall	07
13	TV / TATA SKY DISK Dining Hall	01
14	Coolers in Dining Hall	01
15	Kitchen room Left side	02
16	Kitchen Store room	01
17	Bath room (Kitchen)	01
18	Toilet (Kitchen)	01
19	Solar	-
20	Public lights	-
21	Internet Wi-Fi	All Rooms

Krishna Hostel Details

Sl NO	Details	Numbers
01	Rooms - right side ground floor and 1st floor	18
02	Bath rooms	04
03	Toilets	03
04	Rooms - Left side ground floor and 1st floor	18
05	Bathrooms	08
06	Toilets	06
07	Sports room	01
08	Kitchen Hall (Use for Chemistry lab)	01
09	Kitchen Hall store room	01
10	Dining Hall (Use for Exam section materials)	01
11	Physics and Chemistry staff with VGST others	08 rooms
12	Gezer	03
13	Syntax	03
14	Mat	01
15	Beds	60
16	Fans	36

Caste Wise Students Details. 2021-25

Brahmaputra Hostel Student Strength - 2021-25

2021-22
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	TOTAL	SC	ST	CAT-I	TOTAL
1st year	3	21	4	1	23	52	44	7	9	60
2nd year	1	11	-	-	13	25	28	20	1	49
TOTAL	4	32	4	1	38	77	72	27	10	109
Grand Total - 186

2022-23
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	2	27	3	3	33	68	32	5	10	47
Second Year	2	9	6	2	14	33	23	9	5	37
Total	4	36	9	5	47	101	55	14	15	84
Grand Total - 185

2023-24
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	3	16	5	3	25	52	42	7	10	59
Second Year	2	27	3	3	33	68	32	5	10	47
Total	5	43	8	6	58	120	74	12	20	106
Grand Total - 226

2024-25
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	1	25	2	8	19	55	21	8	5	34
Second Year	4	31	4	4	30	73	40	7	10	57
Total	5	56	6	12	49	128	61	15	15	91
Grand Total - 219

Krishna Hostel Student Strength - 2021-25

2021-22
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	09	-	-	-	-	-	15	08	-	32
Second Year	02	-	-	-	-	-	12	2	-	16
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	27	10	-	48
Grand Total - 48

2022-23
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	-	-	-	-	-	-	24	4	-	28
Second Year	-	-	-	-	-	-	29	2	-	31
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	53	6	-	59
Grand Total - 59

2023-24
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	-	-	-	-	-	-	28	4	-	32
Second Year	-	-	-	-	-	-	24	4	-	28
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	52	8	-	60
Grand Total - 60

2024-25
Caste	GM	II A	II B	III A	IIIB	Total	SC	ST	CAT-1	Total
First Year	-	-	-	-	-	-	26	8	-	34
Second Year	-	-	-	-	-	-	20	4	-	24
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	46	12	-	58
Grand Total - 58

Activities

Details of Programmers organized in the Hostel

Sl. No.	Details of programmes organized
01	Swamy Vivekanand Jayanti celebration
02	Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration
03	Organizing cultural programs
04	Celebration of Ambedkar Jayan
05	Celebration of Independence day
06	Celebration of Republic day
07	Celebration of Kanaka Jayanti
08	Celebration of Mahaveer Jayanti
09	Celebration of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Jayanti
10	Celebration of Dr. Babu Jagajeevanram Jayanti
11	Celebration of Shri. Basaveshwara jayanti
12	Celebration of Maharshi Walmiki Jayanti
13	Celebration of Ganesh festival for five days
14	Candle light dinner for the students of the hostel.
15	Welcome program for the first year students
16	Farewell program for the Final year students

Contact

Hostel Address:
Bramhaputra and Krishna Hostels
KRCU Butaramanahatti Belagavi-591156

Email ID: boyshostel@rcub.ac.in