Hello,

You have not mentioned which college or hostel you are talking about. Most of the colleges are hostel allow the students to take phone. Students coming form far need means to contact home so students are allowed to take phone. If you want more information you can contact the college administration they will provide you with better information. For safety of the students most of the colleges and hostel will allow phones.

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

Yes, mobile phones are allowed in both hostels and college throughout your college life including your 1st year as you will be  away from your parents and it is important for being connected with them and also generally you have college group on WhatsApp where you get notifications and notices .

But in hostel / college you will be master of your own, so you need to take your own decisions and that should be in the favour of your goals. So, Just because, you have mobile  doesn't mean that you can use it , play games all day long,you need to use it in a wise manner, for example, if you want to play games then obviously you can do it but it should be for limited time and it shouldn't hamper your studies.

Also, make sure that you don't use mobile in your college while attending lectures etc.