Moving to a new city for college is exciting but overwhelming. If you're relocating to Delhi for studies at Maharaja Agrasen College, Shaheed Rajguru College, or any other institution, this comprehensive checklist will ensure you don't miss a thing.
📋 Documents to Carry
- College admission letter and ID card
- Aadhaar Card (original + 5 photocopies)
- Passport-size photographs (at least 10)
- Previous mark sheets and transfer certificate
- Medical records and prescriptions
- Bank passbook and debit card
- PG/hostel booking confirmation
🏠 Finding Accommodation
Start your accommodation search early. Visit PGs in person before committing. Look for these essentials:
- Proximity to your college (walking distance is ideal)
- Included meals — saves money and time
- Safety features: CCTV, biometric entry, wardens
- WiFi speed and study spaces
- Clean rooms and regular housekeeping
- Reviews from current/past residents
🎒 What to Pack
- Seasonal clothing (Delhi has extreme summers and winters)
- Comfortable bedding (if not provided by PG)
- Laptop, charger, and extension cord
- Basic medicines: paracetamol, band-aids, digestive pills
- Toiletries and personal hygiene items
- Lock and key for personal storage
- Umbrella and water bottle
💰 Budgeting Tips
- PG rent: ₹6,500–₹12,000/month (depending on room type)
- Keep ₹2,000–₹3,000 for transport and miscellaneous
- Open a savings account in a bank near your college
- Download UPI apps — cash is rarely used in Delhi
- Track expenses with a simple budgeting app
🚇 Getting Around Delhi
- Get a Delhi Metro card immediately — most convenient transport
- Download apps: Google Maps, Uber/Ola, Delhi Metro Rail
- Avoid auto-rickshaws without metered fares
- College buses are cheapest if available on your route
📱 Essential Apps for Students in Delhi
- Google Pay / PhonePe for UPI payments
- Zomato / Swiggy for food delivery
- Delhi Metro Rail app for route planning
- Amazon / Flipkart for essentials
- WhatsApp — essential for college groups and PG communication
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