Is it a good idea to stay in PG? I've got admission here but considering staying in a PG with a fear of unnecessary hostel restrictions.

Yes, you will pay additional subscription and exam fee directly to ACCA. This is INR 50,000 which also goes in two instalments. First one is INR 25,000 and it goes in July of the admission year. Second one is also INR 25,000 which goes in June of next year.

First year hostel fee is INR 1.65 lac for the period of 11.5 months. This will cover your food, water, laundry and electricity charges. There will also be an annual health insurance coverage of INR 50,000 that is must for all ISME hostellers as they will be issued an insurance health card.

Yes, there are other expenses that you must pay: 

• Bangalore University & Administrative Expenses: Annual charges of INR 10,000 for Indian Nationals and INR 20,000 for foreign nationals. 

• Refundable Security Deposit: INR 15,000 for any medical and hostel expenses as well as fines.

On repeating

Yes, ISME Bangalore offers a hostel scholarship of INR 25,000 for Bangalore city students. Those students who have parents working and living in Bangalore can get this scholarship. They need to submit their address and parents' employment proof.  

Yes, there is a scholarship for SC/ST candidates. An INR 25,000 will be provided to these reserved category students. Those who want to avail this, must provide a valid Government-issued SC/ST certificate.