Packing

List
Sr. No. Item Quantity Remarks Status
Clothes and Apparels
1 Jeans 4-5 As per your need
2 Trousers(Formal and Casual) 1-2
3 T-Shirts 5-6
4 Shirts(formals) 2-3 One white shirt preferred
5 Shirt(casulas) 2-3
6 Belts (Formal and Casual) 1 each
7 Shorts/Three-fourths 2-3
8 Pyjamas 2-3
9 Undergarments 6-7 You may not get to do laundry everyday and it also may be costly
10 Thermals 1-2
11 Sweaters 1-2
12 Windcheater 1
13 Raincoat 1
14 Umbrella 1
15 Handkerchiefs 5-6
16 Napkins 2-3
17 Woollen Gloves 1 Get your Snow Gloves in Germany
18 Skull Cap 1
19 Socks(Cotton/Woollen) 9-10 pairs Should also include formal socks
20 Traditional Wear 1-2
21 Bath Towel 1-2
22 Sports Shoes 1 Good ones(Adidas, Nike, etc)
23 Trekking/Snow Shoes 1 Woodlands should be okay
24 Formal Shoes 1
25 Home/Bathroom slippers 1
26 Shoe Polish and brush 1 If you use it
27 Extra shoelaces 2-3
28 Reading glasses 2-3 pairs Glasses are very costly here; get extra always
29 Sunglasses 1
30 Glasses Repairing Kit 1 Ask your local optician; s/he would have one
Utensils
1 Curry Pot (Kadhai with Lid) 1
2 Dosa Tawa Non Stick Get suitable for gas as well as induction cooktop
3 Pressure Cooker ( 3 - 4l) Non Stick
4 Measuring Tumbler 1 Tumbler
5 Chapathi Roller Wood Weightless
6 Cooker Vessel, Plate 1
7 Gasket 2
8 Safety Valve 2
9 Tea Filter 1
10 Water Bottle 1
11 Tongs 2
12 Steel Plate 1 Plate
13 Knife - Normal 1 If you eat meat, get meat knife as well
14 Big Spoon(Ladle) Wood
15 Peeler & Grater 1 set
16 Tin Opener 1
17 Small Steel Cup 1
18 Insulation Tape 1
19 Eating dishes 2-3 Preferable plastic as they weigh less
20 Spoons 5
21 Forks 5
22 Eating knife 5
23 Masala Box 1
Toiletries and Cosmetics
1 Toothpaste 2-3 If you have a particular brand
2 Toothbrush 2-3
3 Deodorant 1-2
4 Perfumes 1-2
5 Aftershave 1
6 Razor 2
7 Razor blades 2-3 sets
8 Hair Oil 2-3
Make sure the bottles are properly sealed before you pack them
9 Shaving cream 2-3
10 Cream/Moisturizer 1
Make sure the bottles are properly sealed before you pack them
11 Face Wash 2-3
12 Nail Clipper 1
13 Trimmer (Beard and Body) 1 Get the necessary blades as well
14 Ear cleaning buds 1 pack
15 Lip Guards 2-3
16 Cotton Gauge 2-3 Rolls
17 Band-Aids A few
Stationery
1 Pens 1 pack
2 Mechanical Pencils 2-3
3 Mechanical Pencils Leads 4-5 packs
4 Erasers 2-3
5 Scale 2 1 X 15 cm and 1 X 30 cm
6 Compass(Rounder) 1
7 Set Sqaures 1 Have not seen the need for it; but ist better if you carry them
8 Cellotape 1
9 Stapler 1
10 Stapler Pins 4-5 packs
11 Sticky Notes 1-2 packs
12 Punching Machine 1
13 Gluestick 1-2
14 Scientific Calculator 1 Extremely Important
15 Notebooks 1-2
16 German-English Dictionary 1 The app on your cellphone would be better; but hardcopy is also good
Electronics
1 Cellphone 1 If you want to use the same one; nearly all smartphones are compatible
2 Cellphone charger 1
3 Headphones 1
4 USB cables 2
5 Tablet 1
6 Tablet charger 1
7 Laptop 1 Indian laptops will work; make sure you carry the travel adapter
8 Laptop charger 1
9 Laptop Bag 1 Good quality
Make sure they are compatible for German plugs; Google "German
10 Travel Adapter 2 Electric ports" for more details
11 External Hard Disk 1
12 iPods/MP3 Players 1 If you still use them
13 Pen-drives 1-2 Depending on your usage
14 AA and AAA batteries 1 pack each Pack them in the cargo luggage; not in hand luggage
Miscellanous
1 Bedsheets 2
2 Pillow covers 2
3 Idols of Gods/Godesses
4 Medicines for common ailments Get the prescription and bill for the same
5 College Bag 1

Spices have not been mentioned. Please check www.get-grocery.com and get whatever else you would need that is not available
1 online. Normal spices e.g. salt,pepper, sugar,etc is available in all supermarkets.
2 Get Maggi Noodles. The same are not available here and they will help when you have lectures back-to-back.
3 Print the list and take when shopping. Use the "Status" Column to check or uncheck.
All quantites are dependent on yourself. Make changes as per needed. All quantites mentioned should sustain you for 3 months. Rest
4 can be ordered online or parcelled from India.
5 Buy Winter jacket here; as Indian jackets may not keep you warm in negative temperatures.
6 Manage quantites as per Airline Baggage Allowances.