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Women's Hostel

Women's Hostel

Ave Maria Hostel and Convent of Jesus and Mary (Women's Hostel)

"To Draw out the Best"

Ave Maria Hostel (Girls) is a well furnished College Campus hostel for girls with HED/HOST/REGD NO. JAK-71 registration and established in 2012. The hostel provides accommodation and facilities mainly to Science students of the college students (girls). However, depending on the availability of hostel seats, students both Post Graduates and Under Graduates of various departments (Arts, BBA, B.com) are also accommodated in the hostel. The hostel is situated in a clean and green environment which provides conducive atmosphere for intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth. The hostel belongs to the College, Diocese of Kohima but managed and looked after by the congregation of Religious of Jesus and Mary (RJM). Attached to Ave Maria Hostel, the RJM sisters reside in the Convent of Jesus and Mary and take care of the hostel.

Aims and Objectives

  1. The aim of Ave Maria hostel is to provide the students with:
  2. An atmosphere of serious study and intellectual growth.
  3. Character formation and Foster Personal, Emotional and Spiritual growth.
  4. Social integration and Religious Education/Instruction.
  5. Leadership skills training, all round development and formation of students in the spirit of St. Joseph, the patron of the College, who is a worthy guardian, model teacher and honest worker.
  6. Growth in the spirit of Christ-Centric and Marian Spirituality.

Admission and Policy

Application forms and Prospectus are available from the office of the Hostel Warden. The Application Form is to be duly filled by the Candidate or Parents/Guardians and submit it to the Hostel Warden. Hostel Application Form will not be accepted without admission taken in the college. Admission, if granted, is valid for the current scholastic year only. If admission is not taken on the date specified, then seat may be allotted to other application. Application Form is to be attached with the following documents:

  1. Xerox copy with Self Attested Admit Cards and Mark Sheets obtained in the last examination appeared.
  2. Three recent Passport size photos in colour.
  3. Xerox copy of College Admission receipt.
  4. A passport size photo of the guardian.
  5. A conduct certificate from the head of the Institution last attended.
  6. A medical certificate of the fitness and Blood Group from a recognized hospital.
  7. Letter of recommendation from the Parish Priest and Baptism Certificate (only for Catholics).

Admission and Capacity

Ave Maria Hostel accommodates 150 students in rooms of five beds or less. The rooms are assigned to each student by the Warden or Assistant Warden. The hostel provides study hall and each student is assigned with a table and a chair for study.

Fee Structure (2023-24 Session) - Annual Fee
Admission Fee 8000
Hostel Staff Salary 2500
Fuel Fee 2000
Mess Fee (Monthly) 2500
Caution Deposit (one time) 1000
Total 16000

Terms And Conditions

  1. A student has to pay the Grand Total amount at the time of admission.
  2. The Admission Fee is non-refundable.
  3. Mess Fee is collected by 15th of every month. If one fails to clear up the mess fee on the given date a fine of Rs. 50/- is imposed.
  4. The caution deposit is refunded at the time of leaving the hostel after the completion of academic studies in the college.
  5. If a student is asked to leave the hostel for grave reasons of violating the hostel rules or one leaves the Hostel in between for grave reasons, the Caution Deposit will not be refunded.
  6. Money will be charged for dues/fees/breakages/damages, etc. caused by the candidate who leaves the hostel.
  7. The fee structure of the hostel is subject to revision from time to time.
  8. Possession or use of alcohol, drugs or any form of intoxicants is strictly forbidden.