Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Accommodation?

All the registered participants will have to stay in the accommodation arranged for them during the entire camp period. They will not be allowed either to leave the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Kolkata, Mohanpur Campus, during the camp period or stay with their parents/guardians/accompanying persons. This is also applicable to students from Kolkata. Please note that you must attend the camp for the entire duration i.e., from 08th - 10th December, 2019.
IISER Kolkata will make boarding and lodging arrangements for you during 7th - afternoon to 11th forenoon of December, 2019 in institute's Mohanpur campus.

What essential things should be carried?

While your rooms will have a mattress, pillows, bed sheets and a blanket, you should get additional bed sheets for your personal use along with personal toiletry items such as tooth-brush, tooth-paste, soap, shampoo, oil and towels. In general, almirah space will be scarce. The water-buckets and hot water will be provided in the bathrooms. You may bring additional clothing depending on your constitution/requirement. An umbrella, torch and a lock for your bag, Mosquito repellent of your choice (we have provision to set mosquito net if you bring) are useful items to carry. Please do not carry any valuables with you.
It is important that you carry basic medicines for common ailments such as cold, fever, indigestion and vomiting. Please carry any other regular medication that you may be prescribed with.
With good wishes and looking forward to meet you at the IISER Kolkata.