I am also a graduate student and a hostler too.
So as per my experience, I would prefer every student to live in hostel firstly and then accordingly go for PG.
If your college is providing good service, then I don't think PG is required. Hostel is somewhat safer than PG.
As if we talk about Chennai, then you should firstly experience hostel life there and then further decide what will be better.
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