Patna Science College and Patna University both sit on Ashok Rajpath, one of the main roads through central Patna. Students coming from outside the city — from Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, or other districts — arrive at Patna Junction or Rajendra Nagar station and then start looking for accommodation near their college.

The problem most of them run into: the hostels that show up on Google are either full, far from the college, or priced higher than expected. The ones within actual walking distance of Patna Science College and Patna University are limited, and they fill up before the academic session starts.

Where The Marksman sits relative to both colleges

The Marksman Boys Hostel is on Mahavir Lane, off Ashok Rajpath — the same road both colleges are on. Patna Science College is 302 metres from the hostel. That is a 4-minute walk. Patna University and Patna College are 819 metres away, under 12 minutes on foot.

You are not taking an auto to college every day. You walk, which saves both time and money across a full academic year.

The rest of the road

Because the hostel is on Ashok Rajpath, other institutions are also close. NIT Patna is 487 metres in the other direction. Patna Law College is 430 metres. This means if your exam centre shifts, if you need to visit another college's library, or if a friend from a different institution is nearby, you are already in the middle of Patna's academic area.

Patna Medical College and Hospital is 1.5 km away. Patna Market is 1.5 km. Rajendra Nagar railway station is 1.7 km — a short auto ride when you are going home for the holidays or receiving a parcel.

The library — why BSc and BA students specifically need this

Patna Science College's library has fixed hours. During exam season, those hours are not enough. BA and BSc students preparing for university exams, competitive exams, or practical write-ups often need to study past the library's closing time.

The Marksman has a library open 24 hours. You are not locked out of a study space at 10 PM during your most important exam weeks.

Rooms and what is included

Single, double, and triple sharing rooms available. AC and non-AC both options. Home-cooked meals are available at the hostel — not outside catering, food cooked on the premises. Wi-Fi, laundry, common lounge with TV, CCTV, and parking are all part of the hostel.

Monthly rates for each room type are available on request. Call or WhatsApp +91 91994 21288 and ask for current pricing — Sumit Kumar responds the same day.

What parents want to know

For students coming from outside Patna, parents have a separate set of questions from the students themselves. Two things they ask most:

Is there a hospital nearby? Patna Medical College and Hospital is 1.5 km from the hostel. For anything that needs immediate attention, it is close enough.

Is the area safe? The hostel has 24-hour CCTV and round-the-clock security. Mahavir Lane off Ashok Rajpath is an active road with shops, schools, and regular foot traffic through the day and evening.

Booking a room

Room demand picks up before the academic session starts in June and July. If you are joining Patna Science College or Patna University in the upcoming session, it is worth confirming availability early rather than arriving in Patna and then looking.

WhatsApp or call +91 91994 21288 with your joining date and preferred room type. Availability is confirmed the same day.

Hostel address: Shop No-01, Mahavir Lane, near Gandhi Chowk, Thatheri Bazar, Koiritola, Patna — 800006.