Conference and School on Nucleation Aggregation and Growth
INFO and FAQ
ACCOMODATION, MEDICAL AND OTHER INFORMATION

ACCOMODATION

I-House, JNCASR, Jakkur
Speakers will be accommodated in the International Guest House, (I-House) located next to the ICMS (at JNCASR, Jakkur) to provide a peaceful living environment.

Address:
I-house
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (Nehru Centre)
Jakkur, Bangalore - 560064
Phone: 91 080 22082500

Registered outstation partcipants will be accommodated on room sharing basis in the following places:

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development - MGIRED hostel (In front of JNCASR), Jakkur
Participants will be accommodated in the MGIRED hostel which is right in front of the JNCASR campus.

Address:
MGIRED hostel, 
Srirampura cross,
Jakkur, Bangalore - 560064
Phone: 91 080 2262 6359

 

GENERAL INFORMATION AND FAQ ABOUT THE LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE SCHOOL

 

A. Accommodation and Food

  • Food (breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner) for all speakers and all participants will be provided by the event organizers.
  • Also, the event organizers will take care of accommodation for all speakers and all registered outstation participants.
  • Default duration for accommodation arrangements: July 25th - August 7, 2010 (one day before the school starts and one day after the school ends.)
  • Arriving earlier: Accommodation will be arranged in the cases where we have prior information.

FAQ:

1. Place of stay

The accommodation for the speakers has been arranged at the I-House, JNCASR Jakkur campus.

The accommodation for student participants coming from outside Bangalore has been arranged on room-sharing basis at MGIRED hostel, which is located in front of JNCASR.

2. How much to pay for accommodation and food? 
The event organizers will take care of the accommodation for registered outstation participants. There will be no extra charge for accommodation.

3. I am a participant from Bangalore. Will I get Accommodation? 
No.

4. I am a participant from outside Bangalore. I am coming with family members. Will he or she be provided accommodation ? 
We have arranged accommodation for the registered participants only. We will not be able to provide accommodation for his/her family members.

5. I am a participant to the school. I arrive at Bangalore in the midnight. Will the hostel be open at midnight? 
Yes.

6. I am a participant to the school. I arrive at Bangalore on Sunday. Will the place of accommodation be open? 
Yes.

7. Will there be internet access in the place of accommodation?
I-house has wi-fi connection. So guests at I-house with laptop will be able to access internet.
Wi-fi access is also available at the school venue (AMRL conference hall). Specific other requests should be sent to us in advance and we will try to accommodate them.

 

B. Transport arrangement 

All participants have to make their own arrangement for transportation from Airport/Railway station to the place of accomodation.

Download the Booklet for travel details

  1. Airport to JNCASR
  2. Yeshwantpur Railway Station to JNCASR
  3. Cantonment Railway Station to JNCASR
  4. Central Railway Station to JNCASR

FAQ:

1. I am a participant of the school arriving at the airport/railway station. How do I reach the place of accommodation?

You are advised to take a taxi. Ask for pre-paid or post-paid taxi facilities available at the airport. Click for details.

2. Can I take a bus? What are the bus schedules?

We do not advise you to take buses from airport if you are coming in the middle of night. 

3. Can I exchange money to Indian Rupee at the airport, even if I arrive in the middle of night?

The airport has currency exchanges and you can also use your credit/bank card at the ATMs. For more details see below.
http://www.bengaluruairport.com/portal/page/portal/BIAL_PageGroup/BIAL_ARR_HOME/11_BIAL_ARR_FACILITIES_SERVICES/16_BIAL_ARR_FNS_FINANCIAL_SERV

C. Miscellanenous

1. What is the overall stucture of the programme? 

Please see the details page for conference and school program

2. May I get a contact No. (in case of emergency)

In case of emergency call JNCASR Security : +91 080 2208 2800 Or Conference Secretary: 9242940911

3. Can I get a formal receipt for the registration fee?

Yes

4. Will there is white/board available in the conference hall? 

Yes, also we have a digital writing pad attached to the projector

5. Can I use my own laptop to deliver the talk?

Yes