Ruchika Garg

Got admission in Delhi University and now ready to move into a new city? The next

problem which students face is, finding accommodation. Many students end up paying hefty commissions to the brokers for accommodation and still don’t get a satisfactory place to live in. HT City decodes Paying Guest (PG) accommodations for you. Read on and find out more about staying in a PG.

NORTH CAMPUSDominated by student population, it isn’t difficult to find an ideal accommodation around DU North Campus, where every third house has been converted into a PG. Majority of these are for girls. Hudson line, Jawahar Nagar and Kamla Nagar are the most preferred locations in North Campus. The rate list of Jawahar Nagar PGs heads

from `10,000 and goes up to `15,000 including food (breakfast and dinner), electricity, Wifi, CCTV Cameras and monthly rent.Hudson line is bit cheaper. The range is around `8500 and is inclusive of basic facilities there.

“This area is safe, and is easily accessible to the metro station, bus stops and market. From multiple food cuisines to stationary, to affordable parlours that run special offers for students, one can easily get all stuff here,” says Neha Mangla, DU student who stays in Hudson lane.While Kamla Nagar is the most happening location in the area, residency comes at a price. Prices for PGs start from `12,000 here and go on to `20,000 and above. However, some PGs have restricted timings. As a plus point, the market complex has both flea market and branded stores for students.

SOUTH CAMPUS Students who secure admission in South Campus colleges have a relatively

harder time. You may need to be quick on your feet to book a PG. For instance, owners in Satya Niketan, say they start getting requests for accommodation right from the declaration of the first cut-off. Male students have limited options in South Campus, leaving rental flats as an alternative. They share flats in areas like Munirka, Safdarjung Enclave and Vasant Vihar apartments where the rents start at `20,000 per month.

“I have been living here for the past two years. As the rent is a bit high, the flat is shared between the four of us. The place is safer than a PG. There is no interference from the owner’s side,” says Himanshu Sharma who stays with his friends in Vasant Vihar apartments. n ruchika.garg@hindustantimes.com

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TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016

ME AND MY CITY

A quick snackA bhutta selller at Hauz Khas makes some good business as people flock to him in the evening

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THROUGH THE LENS

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RENT BREAK-UP

2 months security deposit+ 1 month

rent+ broker commission

DECODING THE PG HUNT

NORTH CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES n Attached washrooms

(Shared or individual depending on the rent)

n CCTV cameras n Wi-fi connectivityn Guard and security

systemsn Four meals a day

SOUTH CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION FACILITIESn Attached washrooms

(shared or individual depending on the rent)

n Wi-fi connectivityn `40 per meal

TIPSn Carry a sauce pan that can

cook anything- from rice to instant noodles.

n Keep somebody informed about your movement. Might sound intrusive, but hey, we care for your safety and Delhi isn’t the safest city.

n You need to be more financially savvy. For example, if you go out to with friends, ensure that the cost is divided equally.

n You will be sharing your room and chances are, that something expensive might get flicked. Please lock up valuable stuff.

SOCIAL MEDIA HELP GROUPS n Flat and flatmates North

Campus chapter

n Flat and flatmates North Campus and South Campus

n Flat and flatmates North Delhi (north campus)

n Flat and flatmates South Delhi

RULES AND REGULATIONS n Boys are not allowed in girls

PG and vice versa

n Most of the PGs have a 10 pm deadline

n Students have to sign in and sign out their timings on a register maintained by the security guard

n Parents can’t stay in the PG at night

n Drinking and smoking is not permissible

Getting ideal accomodation might be a hassle, but don’t fret, HT City is here to ensure that you get the PG of your choice and which is easy on the pocket

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PHOTO: AMAL KS/HT