Life of a PG tenant in Pune: A Kaleidoscope through the 24-hour clock

Pune has been the cultural capital of Maharashtra since its inception, and even to this day, it totally justifies the nickname given ages ago as “Oxford of the East”. It is home to several renowned educational institutions of the country, such as the College of Engineering, Pune, Indian Law Society’s Law College, B.J. Medical College, etc., and you might have secured a seat among any one of them; otherwise, why would you care to read this, right?

In this article, we will go through the 24-hour clock of a typical student studying in a university situated in Pune city, and with respect to that, we will see-

• What awaits you if you opt to live as a PG in Pune and
• What are the perks and challenges if you go for the same?

Let us go through the first segment

First things first, the pocket pinch. So, if you are planning to live as a PG in Pune at a prominent location like- Shivaji Nagar, Viman Nagar, and Kothrud, you need to dig deep and get the best rental prices. Otherwise, you will get cooked. The best strategy to implement would be to get in touch with a reliable rental platform like Stanza Living, which will guide you through some reasonable PGs.

But mostly the price point of a typical PG in Pune varies between INR 13,000/- TO 30,000/- with basic amenities like meals and housekeeping and space that goes up to 2 BHK.

Make a note that the localities mentioned above cover institutes such as- Symbiosis International University, Symbiosis Law School, MIT College of Engineering, Fergusson College, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, and many others.

Second, comes the language of the different communities that reside there. Normally they mostly converse in Marathi, Hindi, and English.

Next, this city offers you ample spaces for recreational activities and its heritage sites give you a taste of ancient India. Tourist locations such as Shaniwar Wada Palace, Dagdusheth Halwai Temple will give you the spiritual and religious values while Lal Mahal, Parvati Hill, National War Museum, and Bhide Wada will give you an essence of the rich legacy of this city with intriguing storylines.

Now let us dive into the second segment of the article where things become interesting

Here you have to instigate your imagination powers and follow through. Imagine you have figured everything out from chalking down your PG accommodations and studying the different cultures of Pune city. But what about the real-time experiences you will be doing there? Let us go through them, one by one-

Morning Routine

Being a college student is never easy. The morning hustle is hard as you have to attend the early classes. So, you need to get down with a PG space that allows you ample privacy and space such as attached washrooms, so that you never have to fight with your roommates. You might check one from Stanza Living. They showcase the best modern PGs in Pune which knows the fine line between privacy and social activeness.

Commute

We have already discussed the famous localities which are in proximity to the prominent colleges of Pune. If you find your college in that list, then kindly go ahead and target them, otherwise, here’s more info for you-

Localities like Wakad, Hinjewadi, Baner, and Hadaspar offer the most affordable PGs whose rent varies between INR 8,000/- to INR 15,000/- (with basic amenities up to 2 BHK) and covers institutes such as- IIIT Pune, SIBM, Pune Institute of Business Management, NICMAR and Indira College of Commerce and Science.

Commute options within and beyond these localities are seamless through public transportation options such as- PMPML City buses, Pune Suburban Railway, and Auto Rickshaws. The Pune Metro (MRTS) Phase I project will be operative full-fledged in the next couple of years.

Synchronizing with the shared spaces

You have to keep in mind, that living as a paying guest calls for a kitchen and common area in sharing terms with your roommates. So, you can make breakfast, lunch, and dinner for yourself but the resources have to be shared with them as well. So, a great bonding is necessary among you guys. The same goes for the electricity and consumables.

Meals

Yeah, in PGs you have the option to select any one of the two. If you don’t opt for a kitchen then you can choose daily meal options given by most modern PGs in Pune. Or you go with a kitchen and abide by the above conditions.

Networking and Social Life

So your daily social life will be vibrant if you opt to live as a PG in Pune. Most modern PGs and their management are promoting community workshops and events so that there is a healthy synchronization between tenants and they grow with each other’s personality and cultural exchange. So you will be making some great memories once you step forward towards a reliable PG accommodation.

Nightlife

A college student must want a vibrant nightlife, which will take away the stress of studying. Fortunately, the localities that we talked about earlier have prominent cafes and restaurants such as Beto’s Bar and Kitchen, Yorkshire Café, The Irish House, The Urban Foundry, and many more. So yeah, after a long day at college, you can just come and chill out in these favourites.

Nighttime rules and regulations

Well, well, well… here comes the debate of all time. PGs in general come with various rules and regulations, especially regarding curfew times. While it’s not a big issue for ladies as it falls under one of the security measures, it is, unfortunately, an issue for male students and working professionals. It is seen that most students in Pune, who are paying guests are not happy with the curfew timings.

So, one needs to be very careful before giving a nod to the probable owner. Check that the curfew timings match with your college timings and private tuition timings post-college in weekdays. If the PG management is liberal and modern thinking, it’s good news for you. Otherwise, you can be in a big soup. So the best step towards this would be to look for the ones that offer late entry and early exit. Check out Stanza Living PGs in Pune, as suggested earlier as a starter pack.

Now, that you know what awaits you and everything a student goes through in his/her daily PG life in Pune, you have to chalk out your shifting plan accordingly. Remember- there are many other minute stuff that you need to take care of and selecting a PG accommodation is just the beginning.