Government Colleges Hostel, Mumbai
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Government Colleges Hostel (GCH) is a place of residence for students in Mumbai. It accommodates bona-fide male students of six government colleges namely Sydenham College, The Government Law College, The Institute of Science, The Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Elphinstone College and State Institute for Administrative Career.
| Established | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Students | 307 |
| Location | , , |
Located in Churchgate, South of Bombay, the Hostel is well sought after.[citation needed]
HistoryEdit
The Government Colleges Hostel was established in 1964 when the new building at 46-47, 'C' Road Churchgate was constructed. Earlier Sydenham college students Used to be housed at Manek House, Near Kemp's Corner, the students of the Institute Of Science and those of Government Law College used to stay at the Telang Memorial Hostel, 'C' Road, Churchgate. In order to accommodate students from Government Colleges at one place near Churchgate, the Government of Maharashtra conceived of constructing the present structure.
AccommodationEdit
There are 287 single and 10 double seated rooms all in all to accommodate 307 students. These are distributed among constituent Colleges and Institutes as under:
| Sl. | College/Institute | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydenham College | 130 |
| 2 | The Government Law College | 62 |
| 3 | The Institute of Science | 20 |
| 4 | The Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education | 30 |
| 5 | Elphinstone College | 50 |
| 6 | State Institute for Administrative Career | 35 |
| 7 | Freedom Fighters Ward | 5 |
AdmissionEdit
CriteriaEdit
- Candidate has to be a bona fide student of any of the above Colleges/Institutes.
(With an exception to Freedom Fighters Ward category)
- Candidate has to be a permanent resident outside Mumbai.
- Admission is merit- and need-based.
ProcessEdit
Interviews for hostel freshmen admission are held at respective colleges. Lists of eligible candidates are verified and shortlisted at Himalayan.
FacilitiesEdit
- TV hall
- Reading room
- Indoor sports facilities and gym
- Badminton court
- Mess and canteen facilities.
LocationEdit
The hostel is located at Churchgate of South Mumbai. It is in close proximity to Churchgate station and is close to the business and banking districts of Nariman point, Fort, BSE and Colaba. The location of the hostel is seen as a great advantage for students of commerce and management. The hostel is just a few steps away from Marine Drive, the famous seaside promenade of Mumbai.
See alsoEdit
- International Students Hostel
- Telang Memorial Hostel
- Churchgate