VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TIRUNELVELI

HOSTEL FACILITIES

Overview

The hostel facilities at Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Tirunelveli, are designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and student-friendly residential environment. The hostel is administered by a Warden supported by four Deputy Wardens, who oversee general administration and mess management separately for boys and girls hostels under the overall supervision of the Dean.

History and Expansion

The VCRI hostel was initially established on 09 October 2012 at the District Livestock Farm Campus, Abishegapatti, to accommodate the first batch of B.V.Sc. & A.H. students admitted during the academic year 2012–2013. Subsequently, dedicated boys’ and girls’ hostels were constructed within the college campus and occupied from 05 November 2014.

With the increase in student intake, two additional hostels were constructed and brought into use from 05 June 2023. At present, the campus has four hostels—two for boys and two for girls—catering to the growing student population.

Accommodation Details:

Hostel Names:

The hostel comprises a total of 252 rooms, including:

98 rooms in the old boys’ hostel (Aaral)
98 rooms in the old girls’ hostel (Saral)
38 rooms in the new boys’ hostel (Ezhil)
18 rooms in the new girls’ hostel (Thendral)

These facilities can accommodate up to 600 students. Each student is provided with essential furniture, including a steel cot, study table, and chair.

Currently, 518 students (219 boys and 299 girls) are residing in the hostels.

Student Strength

STUDENTS DETAILS AT VCRI HOSTELS

Year	Boys	Girls	Total
UG Students
I year	53	58	111
II year	43	52	95
III year (Junior)	43	55	98
III year (Senior)	33	61	94
IV year	37	63	100
Total	209	289	498
PG Students
I year	09	07	16
II year	01	03	04
Total	10	10	20
Grand Total	219	299	518

Amenities and Facilities

The hostel is well-equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for students. Each room is fitted with window curtains and mosquito screens for protection against insects. Every floor in both boys’ and girls’ hostels is provided with washing machines for student convenience.

Common facilities include:

Television room
Reading area with Tamil and English newspapers
Well-equipped gymnasium
Indoor sports facilities such as volleyball and shuttle badminton courts
Spacious playground for sports and recreational activities

Health and Safety Measures

An exclusive medical room is available within the hostel premises, equipped with essential emergency medicines accessible round the clock. Drivers are stationed during night hours and holidays to provide immediate transport to hospitals in case of emergencies.

To ensure student safety and prevent ragging, faculty members are scheduled for night stay in the hostel premises. These measures ensure a secure and supportive environment for all students, especially fresh entrants.

Guest and Support Facilities

Guest rooms are available in both boys’ and girls’ hostels for the convenience of parents and visitors. These facilities ensure comfortable accommodation during visits.

Mess and Dining Facilities

Separate dining halls are available for boys and girls, where students are served hygienic and nutritious food. The kitchen is well-equipped with modern appliances, including steam boilers, dough kneading machines, chapati-making machines, deep freezers, wet grinders, and vegetable cutters to ensure efficient food preparation.

RO-based water purification systems are installed to provide safe drinking water. The wastewater generated from the RO system is sustainably utilized for vegetable cultivation.

The hostel mess is student-managed, promoting responsibility and leadership, and is closely monitored by the Warden and Deputy Wardens to ensure quality and hygiene.

The Warden,
Veterinary College and Research Institute,
Tirunelveli - 627358.
Phone No: +91-462-2336342
Email : tvccvcritni@tanuvas.org.in