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In memory of Rao Bahadur P. Ranganatha Mudaliar, M.A., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Presidency College, Madras, his admirers established the Victoria Students’ Hostel in 30th January 1900 in the Government land. Sir Arthur Havelock, Governor of Madras, performed the ceremony of opening the Victoria students’ Hostel in the presence of many distinguished ladies and gentlemen. This Hostel was taken over by the Government of Tamilnadu from 14.06.1987. In accordance with G.O. Ms. No. 608. Education Dept. dated 16.04.1987, the Principal of the Presidency College, Chennai-05 was instructed by the Commissioner of Collegiate Education, Chennai - 6, to run this Hostel.

Dr.M.Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India opened the Presidency College Women Students’ Hostel on 08th August 1958. It is located in the Omanthurar Government Estate, Chepauk, the heart of the Chennai City. It is located just 500 mts away from Chepauk Railway Station and Bus Stand. Several study centers are around in accessible distance. The hostel caters to a cross section of society. With a locality that is safe for women, rooms that are hygienic, food that is homely which is provided to students at very nominal fees and amenities that are comforting, we can guarantee a calm and satisfying stay in the hostel. Many students from rural areas of Tamil Nadu and students from other states of India are also staying in the Hostel. For them it is a home away from home. Specially Challenged (Visually Challenged, Hearing Impaired and Physically Challenged) students are specially attended by teacher volunteers and caters to their needs in gaining their livelihood. An herbal garden is maintained in the hostel campus. 24 × 7 security and access to medical facilities are provided. The hostel has a deputy warden (residential) & students can approach the warden round the clock & also for emergency. Important festivals of our country are celebrated with traditional fervor. The hostel provides leading daily newspapers (English & Tamil). General Knowledge books, Competitive exam books and others are available in the Hostel Library. Because of the prime location & safety aspects, parents feel extremely satisfied after admitting their ward. OBJECTIVES OF HOSTEL LIFE ARE: (a) to ensure that the students are able to devote adequate time to their studies and research. (b) to ensure that the students coming from different parts of the country learn to live together and strengthen their relations with mutual co-operation and goodwill. (c) to develop a climate congenial for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of students. Hostel Committee: For the proper integration of the student's life, hostel will have a Hostel Committee consisting of Warden(s) and members nominated by the Warden.

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