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# IISER 2026 Physical Reporting & Hostel Checklist (OBC-NCL)
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PART 1: ADMISSION FILE
(Originals + 5 Self-Attested Photocopy Sets)
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□ Class 10 Marksheet
□ Class 10 Passing Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
□ Class 12 Marksheet
□ Class 12 Passing Certificate
□ Transfer Certificate (TC) / School Leaving Certificate
□ Migration Certificate
□ IAT 2026 Admit Card
□ IAT 2026 Rank Card / Scorecard
□ Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
□ Admission / Joining Form (if provided by the allotted IISER)
□ Student Information Form / Personal Information Form (if applicable)
□ Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Payment Receipt
□ Remaining Institute Fee / Hostel Fee Receipt (if already paid)
□ Central OBC-NCL Certificate
• Government of India format
• Issued on or after 1 April 2026
□ Aadhaar Card (Original + Copies)
□ Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque Copy
□ APAAR / ABC ID (Recommended)
□ 12–15 Passport Size Photographs
□ Waterproof Document Folder
□ Pen Drive containing scanned copies of:
• Aadhaar
• Marksheets
• Certificates
• OBC Certificate
• Passport Photograph
• Signature
• Fee Receipts
□ Cloud Backup (Google Drive/OneDrive)
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PART 2: MANDATORY CAMPUS FORMS
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□ Medical Examination Report
(Filled, signed & stamped by MBBS/MD Doctor)
□ Anti-Ragging Affidavit / Reference ID
□ Hostel Allocation Form
□ Student Information Sheet
□ Any Institute-Specific Registration Forms
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PART 3: HOSTEL PACKING
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CLOTHING
□ Casual Clothes
□ Semi-Formal Clothes
□ One Formal Outfit
□ Undergarments
□ Socks
□ Nightwear
□ Raincoat
□ Heavy-Duty Umbrella
□ Quick-Dry Clothes
□ Running Shoes
□ Formal Black Shoes
□ Waterproof Slippers/Sandals
□ Microfiber Bath Towels
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ELECTRONICS
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□ Laptop
□ Laptop Charger
□ Laptop Sleeve
□ Smartphone
□ Phone Charger
□ Power Bank
□ USB Multi-Port Charger
□ Extension Board with Surge Protection
□ Wired Earphones
□ LAN Cable (Optional)
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STUDY ITEMS
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□ Notebooks
□ Pens (Blue & Black)
□ Scientific Calculator (if required later)
□ File Folder
□ Table Lamp (Only if Hostel Permits)
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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□ First Aid Kit
□ Paracetamol
□ ORS
□ Band-Aids
□ Antacid
□ Pain Relief Spray
□ Thermometer
□ Antihistamine (if suitable)
□ Cough Lozzenges
□ Personal Prescription Medicines
(At least one month's supply)
□ Copies of Medical Prescriptions
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PERSONAL CARE
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□ Daily Toiletries
□ Toothbrush
□ Toothpaste
□ Soap
□ Shampoo
□ Face Wash
□ Nail Cutter
□ Comb
□ Handwash
□ Tissue Papers
□ Wet Wipes
□ Mosquito Repellent
□ Mosquito Racket (Optional)
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ROOM ESSENTIALS
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□ 2 Heavy-Duty Padlocks
□ Duplicate Keys
□ Laundry Bag
□ Clothes Hangers
□ Clothesline
□ Cloth Clips
□ Small Trash Bin
□ Reusable Water Bottle
□ Insulated Flask
□ Torch / Emergency Light
□ Scissors
□ Mini Screwdriver Kit
□ Transparent Tape
□ Zip-Lock Bags
□ Waterproof Backpack Cover
□ Silica Gel Packs (for electronics)
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BUY AFTER REACHING CAMPUS
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□ Single Bed Mattress
□ Pillow
□ 2–3 Single Bedsheets
□ Pillow Covers
□ Blanket (if needed)
□ Bucket
□ Mug
□ Detergent
□ Steel Plate
□ Spoon
□ Personal Mug
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ITEMS OFTEN BANNED IN HOSTELS
(Check Institute Rules Before Bringing)
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✘ Induction Cooker
✘ Rice Cooker
✘ Electric Kettle (May be prohibited at some campuses)
✘ Immersion Rod
✘ Hot Plate
✘ Toaster
✘ Electric Heater
✘ LPG Stove
✘ Gas Cylinder
✘ Candles
✘ Incense Sticks
✘ High-Power Electrical Appliances
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UNNECESSARY TO BRING INITIALLY
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• Heavy Textbooks
• Printer
• Large Storage Boxes
• Excess Kitchen Utensils
• Too Much Stationery
• Expensive Room Organizers
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FINAL PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK
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□ Originals packed
□ 5 Self-Attested Photocopy Sets packed
□ Passport Photos packed
□ Pen Drive packed
□ Cloud Backup verified
□ All Fee Receipts downloaded
□ Phone fully charged
□ Power Bank charged
□ Train/Flight Tickets downloaded
□ Hostel Reporting Instructions downloaded
□ Emergency Contacts saved
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