FAQs

No, this is a fully-residential programme.

No. However, the head of the Programme may at his/her discretion allow absence on compassionate/ medical grounds, within the permissible ambit of absence rules, as stipulated by University/Bank.

Programme participants must learn to live in a multi-cultural environment. Food will be prepared based on a menu to be decided by the Mess Committee consisting of students. It will cater to all varieties by rotation. Non-vegetarian items will be included on select days.

Cooking is strictly prohibited in the hostel. Eating outside food, particularly in the hostel room is discouraged.

Please inform the hostel warden to accommodate such requests to the extent possible.

Yes, It is.

All personal expenses (e.g. relating to personal hygiene, communication expenses, etc) are to be borne by the programme participant.

A list of essential items to be brought along will be given in the joining instructions. However all personal necessities, clothings, a dressing gown, (bank will supply 3 pairs of uniform and one pair of shoes), one set of spare bed sheets, pillow covers, sport shoes etc. should be brought along. In addition, a light blanket and light woollens would be needed at Bengaluru during winters.

Cupboard with lock and key, table and chair, extension of hostel phone, cot, bed, pillow and bed linen. Mirror, bucket and mug. A fan is available. Free electricity and water, with 24 hours' uninterrupted supply.

Inform warden & campus head while joining. Better take care of your personal health, as you are the best judge.

No. But arrangements will be made with a local laundry to provide the services. Participants would have to pay for the services availed by them.

Daily cleaning will be done. Participants would not have to pay for these services. Similarly, minor repairs to electric fittings and plumbing jobs will be undertaken under the arrangements of IMA.

2 to 5, depending on the room's size and shape.

Both campus and hostel are no-smoking zones. Students are advised not to smoke elsewhere, either.

No, it is pre-allotted. There will be no scope for changing in between.

All boarding and lodging expenses will be borne by IMA. Participants would have to take care of other needs.

There is an ICICI Bank ATM at the campus. All participants are advised to open accounts in ICICI bank and ATM card will be given free.

No, the newspapers, magazines, etc are not available in the rooms. These will be available in common rooms (only English medium).

A full-fledged Manipal Clinic with 24*7 service facility is available at campus for ordinary illness. For specialized treatment participant need to visit specialized Hospital in Bengaluru. All medical expenses to be borne by the participants. All participants would be covered by ICICI Bank's Medicare scheme.

There would be no objection, provided you abide by the hostel rules and return by the stipulated time as given in the Participants' Hand Book.

No. Guests can only be entertained in the visitors Area. No guests are allowed to stay vernight.

Internet connectivity is available in the Academic Block during prescribed hours. No such facility is available in the rooms. Participants may bring their own laptop / computers with USB Modem/Data card for Internet connectivity. Wi-fi is not available anywhere.

Study material and text books will be supplied by IMA. Expenditure on stationery, photocopying, etc will have to be borne by the participants.

Yes, in the hostel. Cell phones are not permitted in the Academic Block. Violation is a serious act of indiscipline.