Girnar Hostel

Girnar Hostel

Girnar Hostel
Established	2011
Type	Boys
Capacity	~650
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Girnar is one of the newest and biggest hostels in IIT Delhi, opened in 2011. The distinctive red-bricked building has a capacity of over 650 residents, making it one of the largest hostels on campus. Being a newer hostel, Girnar features modern amenities and architecture.

Facilities

All hostels at IIT Delhi share a common set of facilities:

• Mess — Each hostel has its own dining hall with a mess serving vegetarian food daily; non-vegetarian options are available on select days (separately paid). There are no self-cooking facilities.
• Wi-Fi and LAN — High-speed wireless internet and wired LAN connections are available throughout.
• Common Rooms — Air-conditioned TV rooms, visiting rooms, and lounges.
• Reading Room — Dedicated quiet study spaces.
• Indoor Games — Table tennis, billiards/pool, carrom, chess, and other indoor games.
• Laundry — Washing machines are available on each floor or in designated laundry areas.
• Drinking Water — Purified drinking water supply on each floor.
• Sports Facilities — Most hostels have basketball courts, shuttle (badminton) courts, and cricket practice nets.
• Gym — Most hostels have a gymnasium.
• Water Coolers — During the summer season, water coolers are allowed inside rooms.

Rooms are typically two-seater (shared), equipped with cots and almirahs. Rooms are non-air-conditioned for UG students, though common areas are air-conditioned.

Governance

Each hostel operates in a fully cooperative mode with elected student leadership under faculty mentorship:

• Head of House — A faculty member who serves as the overall head.
• Warden — A faculty member assisting in day-to-day administration.
• House Secretary — An elected student representative who leads the House Working Committee (HWC).
• Mess Secretary — Manages mess operations and food quality.
• Sports Secretary — Organizes sports activities and inter-hostel competitions.
• Cultural Secretary — Coordinates cultural events and performances.
• Maintenance Secretary — Oversees hostel maintenance and cleanliness.

The House Working Committee (HWC) decides the pattern and pace of life in each hostel. It has an Executive Committee and sub-committees for Mess, Common Room, and House Maintenance. A special House Honours Committee (HHC) handles disciplinary matters.

All hostels come under the Board of Hostel Management (BHM), which is headed by the Associate Dean Hostel Management (ADHM).

Positions of Responsibility (2026-27)

Position	Name	Entry No.
House Secretary	Harsh Raj Singh	2023TT10537
SAC Secretary	Rohit Kumar	2024PH10010
Mess Secretary	Sandeep Verma	2025PHS7191
Sports Secretary	Satyam Kumar	2024ME10421
Cultural Secretary	Yash Gaur	2024ME10833
Technical Secretary	Nipun Kapoor	2024ME20449

See Also

• All Hostels
• Board of Hostel Management (BHM)
• Clubs and Societies