As a PhD student at BITS Hyderabad, the absence of on-campus accommodation has posed significant challenges. Not having access to basic housing facilities means enduring long commutes and missing out on the vibrant academic environment crucial for research and collaboration. Imagine a day where you can seamlessly attend early classes, late-night discussions, and use research facilities without the dread of traveling long distances.

Currently, BITS Hyderabad offers shared on-campus accommodation, but it squeezes four students into a single bedroom, which is intensely uncomfortable and unsuitable for scholars. Picture trying to focus on your research while crammed in a room with three other individuals, where personal space and quiet are virtually non-existent.

To truly support academic endeavors and research excellence, it's imperative to provide either a proper housing allowance (HRA) or ensure decent shared accommodation. Ideally, shared housing should accommodate only two students per room, each with necessary amenities like bookshelves, wardrobes, and study space. Comfort is not a luxury; it is an essential requirement that fuels academic productivity.

This change is not only beneficial for students but also strategically advantageous for BITS Hyderabad. Recognized universally as a premier institution, improving the living situations for PhD students enhances its academic reputation. Providing decent on-campus living arrangements is a testament to BITS's commitment to fostering an environment of research excellence and innovation.

Join us in petitioning BITS Hyderabad to reevaluate and improve their accommodation policies for PhD students. Sign our petition to ensure that we, as part of the student body, can thrive academically without unnecessary hindrance caused by poor living arrangements. Let's work together to create a nurturing, efficient, and comfortable living space conducive to scholarly success. Please support us by signing this petition.