Hostel Requirements List for IIT campus: List of things to take to hostel

After a great positive response to my previous post, here's another.

Hostel Packing List India 

         I've prepared a college hostel packing list  you might want to have a look at before coming to IITs.  Hope it'll be a good read and help you pack your bags better.

Checklist for Hostel Students:

1. Bring scanned docs of all your important documents like passport, class 12th and 10th  mark sheets, driving license, Aadhar Card. Also carry printouts of the same in case you don't wish to be rushing for stationary shops. These will be required for your new SIM card and Bank Account (CANARA in case of IIT B) .   
2. It is not mandatory for your parents to accompany you. Seniors are more than willing to help and make sure you settle comfortably. In case your cousins and siblings are thrilled about IIT, do bring them for selfies.
3. Do not bring many food items. You'll find packed ones in the General Stores of  your Hostels. Most Hostels have canteens to suffice your hunger. Bring stuff like khakhra (Gujarati peeps), mayonnaise sauce etc which are not available at the Hostels. Get a knife, spoon, plate.
4. Each IIT has a hospital, though I recommend get basic medicines (cold and cough, stomach ache, head ache). Carry your first-aid kit.
5. Get a WiFi router since IIT B has lan ports in its new Hostels. You might (and will) want to enjoy high speed internet on your mobiles and tablets. Carry a LAN cable (5m long will be better).
6. Carrying your old books is a bad idea. Let them go now. You might also not bring stationary items and buy them in Hostel Stores. Bring a small bag to carry notebooks to lecture halls. Get a lab coat for chemistry lab (your school one will come in handy :D).
7. Get all your vaccines done (It is highly recommended).
8. Get a strong lock, nail cutter, wrist watch, zero machine, a small iron, soap case, deodorant (you'll know why this is really important), slippers (Ohh the rains!!) and gum-soled shoes (Basketball and badminton enthu people).
9. Though some might not agree, get a laptop if possible. It'll help you in studies, checking emails, notices, e-books, coding and other extra curriculum activities like photo-video editing.  
10. Get an umbrella/raincoat. Rains in Mumbai are too unpredictable.
11. Bring posters if you don't like shit scribbled on walls. A good way to feel homely at your Hostel room.
12. You can buy a mattress here. It is advisable to bring 2 bed-sheets, pillows and a blanket.
13. All IITs celebrate festivals with zeal. Get a traditional dress for Lohri, Teacher's Day, Dept. Traditional Day etc.
14. For IIT B students, prefer Airtel due to its proper connectivity in campus. I'll recommend get a data pack activated since all important announcements/notices are conveyed via emails and Facebook.
15. Following apps make my life easier at IIT:-

• instiMap IIT Bombay : The complete map.
• Inbox : Mail organized well.
• Evernote : Taking down notes and getting organized. 
• Paytm : For mobile recharge. 
• Your Timetable on Mobile
• Whatsapp, Facebook are obvious.

    16.  Follow me on Facebook, Google+, Twitter ;)  Really important!!!! lol

Personal Advice

DON'T bring your attitude. Continue being sincere towards studies from the very first day. After a semester, most students realise CGPA does matter. This is just an early reminder. You were a topper, now you have to compete among all toppers. Keep up your hard-work and determination in everything you do.

           Hoping you have an amazing stay at IIT :D

Do comment any further queries. I'll be delighted to help and add up any college hostel essential left!!!