The hostel facilities at Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) provide students with a range of accommodation options, essential amenities, and security measures designed to support a comfortable and secure living environment. The hostels cater to various student categories, including regular programs and the B.V.Sc.&AH course, as well as international students. Detailed fee structures, room types, and facilities ensure transparency and convenience for students and parents when planning their stay on campus.
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OUAT - Hostel Fee Structure and Room Types
| Category | Room Type | Fee Type | Amount (INR) | Frequency |
| Regular Programs (Except B.V.Sc.&AH) | Single Seated Room (Subject to availability) | Seat Rent | 1,500 | Per Semester |
| Three or Four Seated Room | Seat Rent | 850 | Per Semester | |
| - | Electricity Deposit (Actual to be adjusted next registration) | 1,500 | Per Semester | |
| - | Water Charges | 250 | Per Semester | |
| - | Hostel Common Room | 400 | Per Semester | |
| - | Hostel Development Fund | 1,000 | Per Semester | |
| - | Hostel Establishment | 8,000 | Annual | |
| Hostel Caution Money (One time at admission) | 650 | One time | - | |
| Mess Advance | 18,000 | Per Semester | (Settled at next registration) | |
| B.V.Sc.&AH Program | Single Seated Room (Subject to availability) | Seat Rent | 3,000 | Annual |
| Three or Four Seated Room | Seat Rent | 1,700 | Annual | |
| - | Electricity Deposit (Actual to be adjusted next registration) | 3,000 | Annual | |
| - | Water Charges | 500 | Annual | |
| - | Hostel Common Room | 800 | Annual | |
| - | Hostel Development Fund | 2,000 | Annual | |
| - | Hostel Establishment | 8,000 | Annual | |
| Hostel Caution Money (One time at admission) | 650 | One time | - | |
| Mess Advance | 36,000 | Per Semester | (Settled at next registration) | |
| International Students | Seat Rent including Water Charges | - | 24,000 | Annual |
| Hostel Development Fee | - | 12,000 | Annual | |
| Hostel Establishment Fee | - | 12,000 | Annual | |
| Electricity Charges (Actual collected at next registration) | - | 36,000 | Annual |
OUAT - Accommodation and Facilities
The hostels primarily offer single-seated rooms and multi-seated rooms accommodating three to four students, with single rooms allotted based on availability. Students are responsible for their respective hostel fees and mess advances, which are deposited separately in the college and hostel accounts.
Utility services such as electricity and water come with deposits or charges that are billed either per semester or annually, depending on the course. The hostels also maintain a common room facility per semester or annually, enabling students to socialize and relax within the hostel premises.
Regular contributions through a Hostel Development Fund and Hostel Establishment Fee support the maintenance and management of the hostel infrastructure and amenities.
OUAT - Mess and Food Services
Mess facilities require a substantial mess advance of Rs. 18,000 per semester for regular courses and Rs. 36,000 per semester for B.V.Sc.&AH students. Actual mess expenses are reconciled at the time of registration for the next semester, providing transparency and accountability in food service management.
OUAT - Safety, Medical Support, and Additional Amenities
While the hostel fee structure does not explicitly list security features or medical support, OUAT hostels typically include essential safety measures and access to campus health services. Students are encouraged to inquire further with the university regarding on-campus security arrangements, CCTV coverage, and health care facilities to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.
Additional services such as laundry, Wi-Fi, and recreational spaces may be available, but it is advisable to confirm these details with the respective hostel administration for up-to-date information.