FAQs

I am a PG male student of MTech/PhD/MS(R)/MBA program, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi? Is there any provision for off-campus accommodation from IIT Delhi? I am a PG female student of MTech/PhD/MS(R)/MBA program, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi? I am a student from MSc program, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi? I am a married ‘Research Scholar’, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation for married scholars in IIT Delhi? I am a student of 2020-21 admission with ‘special need’. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi? Is hostel application/allotment process started? Do I have to be physically present in campus on the day of registration which is xx July/August, 2020? I am required to pay an amount of Rs.xx as "first installment of Institute dues for 1st semester 2020-21". While paying it, in the 'Details of payment' section, it is asked HOSTELER: YES / NO. What should I choose? Whether, there is any provision for payment of fees through loan facility available from institute's end? Getting an off-campus accommodation on my own is not financially feasible for me in Delhi, as my family income is low (or some other concern). Therefore, I request you to let me know if it possible to get an on-campus accommodation? Whether On-Campus hostel mess facility will be available for students staying outside? I am an existing student availing hostel facility. Now I am getting admitted in PG program. Can I retain my hostel seat? Will the institute provide accommodation later in 2nd year or so? What is the definition of ‘student with special need’ in terms of hostel allotment?

I am a PG male student of MTech/PhD/MS(R)/MBA program, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi? Is there any provision for off-campus accommodation from IIT Delhi?


The offer letter for these programs clearly states that IIT Delhi has shortage of hostel and student will have to arrange for their own accommodation.

This also means that there is no provision for providing off-campus accommodation.

It is possible to rent an individual/shared accommodation within walking distance of IIT Delhi. You may explore this possibility.

Some of the service providers who have provided service to IIT Delhi students recently are:

1. OYO: Ms.PRIYA: +91 83838 05791
2. Achievers Hospitality Pvt.Ltd.: 8448781915,8448781920
3. COHO: Mr. Garv (8800771988)

I am a PG female student of MTech/PhD/MS(R)/MBA program, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi?


For full time female students of these programs, the offer letter states that the Institute would make every effort to provide on-campus accommodation, on request and subject to availability, to those who are not resident within 12 km of IIT Delhi Campus.

I am a student from MSc program, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi?


The offer letter states that the students who are not resident within 12 km from IIT Delhi Campus may be considered for allotment of on-campus accommodation if they apply for it. Others will have to arrange their own accommodation.

Please note that on-campus accommodation will be provided, on request and subject to availability, as there is an acute shortage of hostel rooms.

I am a married ‘Research Scholar’, 2020-21 admission. Can I get accommodation for married scholars in IIT Delhi?


There is acute shortage of married accommodation as well in the campus. You can apply for it after joining here (there are number of applications waiting for allotment).

I am a student of 2020-21 admission with ‘special need’. Can I get accommodation in IIT Delhi?


For students with special need (PwD), the offer letter states that the Institute would make every effort to provide on-campus accommodation, on request and subject to availability, to those full time students with special need, who are not resident within 12 km of IIT Delhi Campus.

Is hostel application/allotment process started?


Hostel application procedure is not yet start. Students will be informed.

Do I have to be physically present in campus on the day of registration which is xx July/August, 2020?


The registration date is tentative and there may be changes. Please keep checking at IIT Delhi website for any announcements.

I am required to pay an amount of Rs.xx as "first installment of Institute dues for 1st semester 2020-21". While paying it, in the 'Details of payment' section, it is asked HOSTELER: YES / NO. What should I choose?


Please choose 'No' for hostel while paying the fees. If hostel is allocated later, the payments will have to be made at that stage.

Whether, there is any provision for payment of fees through loan facility available from institute's end?


The Institute does not have a loan facility. The candidate can approach any nationalized bank to avail educational loan.

Getting an off-campus accommodation on my own is not financially feasible for me in Delhi, as my family income is low (or some other concern). Therefore, I request you to let me know if it possible to get an on-campus accommodation?


There is no provision for this; we have shortage of accommodation in the campus.

Whether On-Campus hostel mess facility will be available for students staying outside?


No provision for On-Campus hostel mess. Other food outlets in the campus are available.

I am an existing student availing hostel facility. Now I am getting admitted in PG program. Can I retain my hostel seat?


For new admission as a PG student, fresh guidelines for accommodation will come into picture; as for all students.

Will the institute provide accommodation later in 2nd year or so?


There is no provision for this as of now.

What is the definition of ‘student with special need’ in terms of hostel allotment?


Special need means PwD category.