About Hostel: Objective, Management and Affiliation
Introduction
The hostel of Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission Multipurpose School provides a disciplined and spiritual environment for students. Nearly 13% of the total students (approx. 116 out of 957) reside in the hostel, known as “Bhavans”, which serve as their second home. Under the guidance of monastic and lay members, students receive an education that fosters physical, mental, and spiritual development, following the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
Objective
The hostel aims to provide an education similar to public schools but with Indian values and traditions, emphasizing character-building and holistic development.
Accommodations
Students are divided into three hostels (Bhavans):
- Brahmananda Bhavana – Classes V-VIII
- Vivek Bhavana – Class IX
- Ramakrishna Bhavana – Class X
Each Bhavan is supervised by wardens and monastic members.
Hostel: Admission, Curriculum, Rules & Regulations
Admission
- Classes V & VI are open for hostel admission.
- Admission forms are available in August,
- Admission notifications released in July.
- Vidyarthi Vrata (Vow-Taking Ceremony) is held annually for new hostel entrants in the presence of guardians, teachers, and monks.
Curriculum
The hostel follows the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education curriculum.
- Languages: Bengali (First), English (Second), Sanskrit (Third – for Classes VII & VIII).
- Subjects:
- Compulsory (V-X): Indian Culture & Value Education (ICVE), Computer Application.
- Work & Physical Education (V-VIII) and optional Mechanics (IX-X).
Discipline & Rules – A Path to Growth
📌 Uniform Requirements:
Sky blue shirt & navy blue pants (except during prayer and playtime).
Prayer Attire: Dhuti, white Punjabi, and white ‘Uttariya’.
🚫 Strictly Prohibited:
❌ Mobile phones, smartwatches, cameras, radios, and other electronic gadgets.
❌ Outside food purchases.
❌ Unauthorized money transactions.
👨👩👧 Parental Visits:
Allowed only on the 2nd & 4th Sundays (10 AM – 2 PM).
Phone calls must follow the scheduled time set by the hostel office.
⚠️ Hostel Expulsion Criteria:
Failure to secure promotion in the annual school examination.
Serious behavioral issues that conflict with the school’s principles.
Daily Routine followed in Hostel
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Rising Bell |
| 5:30 AM | Morning Prayer Starts |
| 5:50 AM | Physical Training |
| 6:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:00 - 9:00 AM | Study & Coaching |
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Campus Cleaning & Bathing |
| 9:30 AM | Lunch |
| 10:15 AM | School Assembly |
| 10:30 - 3:25 PM | School (V & VI) |
| 10:30 - 4:00 PM | School (VII - X) |
| 4:00 - 4:20 PM | Tiffin |
| 4:20 - 5:45 PM | Play |
| 6:05 PM | Evening Prayer |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Study & Coaching |
| 9:00 PM | Supper |
| 9:30 PM | Bed Study |
| 10:30 PM | Lights Off & Sleep |
Life in the Hostel – Rules, Facilities & Responsibilities
The hostel at Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission Multipurpose School is more than just a residence—it’s a structured, disciplined, and spiritually enriching environment where students develop self-reliance, character, and academic excellence. Below are key aspects of hostel life, including study arrangements, discipline, daily routines, and special features.
Library – A Wealth of Knowledge
🏫 School Library: Houses 3,500+ textbooks and reference books along with a reading room for students and teachers.
📖 Area Library: Offers 12,500+ books, magazines, and periodicals to cater to diverse academic and literary interests.
👨🎓 Open for Students & Staff: All hostel residents have full access to these knowledge resources for self-improvement.
Study Arrangements – Focused Learning & Guidance
✅ Group Coaching System: Unlike conventional private tutoring, group learning is encouraged, ensuring collective progress.
👨🏫 Teacher Supervision: Faculty members monitor study sessions, assist weaker students, and challenge high achievers to reach their full potential.
🤫 Silent Reading Zones: Dedicated study halls promote a distraction-free atmosphere for better concentration and learning.
Vacations – When Can Students Go Home?
Students can only go home during these long breaks:
🌞 Summer Vacation: 2-3 weeks
🎇 Puja Vacation: 4 weeks
📅 Session-Ending Vacation: 3 weeks
🚫 Outside of these periods, leave is only granted for emergencies.
Food & Diet – Healthy & Balanced Meals
✅ Nutritious vegetarian & non-vegetarian options.
✅ Daily meals include: Breakfast, lunch, tiffin, and supper.
✅ Permitted extra items: Biscuits, Horlicks, and fruits.
🚫 No other outside food items are allowed inside the hostel.
Co-Curricular & Creative Activities – Beyond Academics
The hostel encourages students to participate in competitions and cultural programs such as:
🎶 Music (instrumental & vocal)
🎨 Painting & drawing
🎭 Drama & elocution
🗣️ Debate & quiz contests
📽️ Educational & cultural film screenings
These activities nurture creativity and intellectual curiosity in students.
Physical Training, Games & Sports – Fitness & Discipline
🌅 Morning Physical Training is mandatory for all hostel students.
⚽ Outdoor Sports: Football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton.
🎮 Indoor Games: Carrom, table tennis.
🏋️ Well-equipped gymnasium for body building, yoga and gymnastics.
🏆 Annual sports meets & inter-house tournaments promote teamwork and discipline.
Medical Care – Health & Safety First
Basic medical care is available within the campus.
💊 Guardians bear costs for advanced medical treatments.
🏡 Students with serious illnesses must recover at home.
Guardians’ Responsibility
Monitor your child’s habits & friendships at home and outside.
📵 Limit TV, video, and social media exposure.
📚 Encourage reading and extracurricular engagement.
🙏 Align with the school’s ideals to ensure better learning.
