The Shopping Complex | Popculture Iiser M

The Shopping Complex or the ‘SC’ as it is known in the campus lingo houses the following businesses:

1.Aunty’s Eating Joint: a cozy shack which doubles as a juice bar is famous for its lip-smacking Paranthas. Owner is an always smiling aunty, ever ready to whip a fresh meal for the campus hungroos.

2. (Another) Aunty’s Grocery Store: a general store which sells everything from paper soaps to gourmet chocolate bars. Highlights are its custom made namkeen parcels.

3. Stationery Store: go to place for regular stationery, everyday plastic items (buckets and mugs), lab coats, visors, sewing needles and what not. Has photocopy and lamination facilities too.

4.“Headmaster” Hair-Salon: this unisex salon with an awkward name promises you inexpensive hairdos matching the latest fashion trends. It also has a beauty parlor which becomes extremely necessary during fresher’s-party time ;) . Has both male and female staff.

5. Bank: A fully functional Canara Bank Branch to cater to all the Ambanis and Mallya’s of the campus.

6. Diner: There is a 30 seater diner in the complex which serves complete lunch and dinner meals and has snacks, juices and shakes, fresh fruits and confectionary items on sale.

All shops accept cashless payments in the form of UPI Payments and E-wallets. (Paytm and Google Tez)

Overall the SC has you covered for most of your day to day shopping needs. If you are still not satisfied, no worries as IISER Mohali is situated in one of the hippiest areas of the country. We have a trendy mall cum multiplex, “Bestech Square” at literally the college doorstep with a huge reliance mart and a horde of luxury stores if you are the type.

Also, Chandigarh has a number of both posh and budget shopping destinations in the form of sector 17, 11, 22-D markets, the Elante mall, VR Punjab mall etc.