Nilgiri Hostel

Nilgiri Hostel

Nilgiri Hostel
Established	1965
Type	Boys
Capacity	~410
Nickname	Nilgirites
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Nilgiri is one of the original hostels at IIT Delhi, established in 1965. Home to approximately 410 Nilgirites, the hostel is lovingly called "Nil" by its residents. Named after the Nilgiri Hills in South India, the hostel prides itself on its close-knit community and enthusiastic participation in inter-hostel events.

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.

Night Mess

The Nilgiri night mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is particularly known for its Oreo shakes and milkshakes.

See also: Eateries on Campus

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	Ashwary Prasad	2023CH10591
SAC Secretary	Parteek Kumar	2024CH70144
Mess Secretary	Bhavishya Soni	2024MT61143
Maintenance Secretary	Divyanshu Kumar	2024ME20257
Technical Secretary	Mehul Shakya	2024MT10305
Cultural Secretary	Subh	-
Sports Secretary	Parav Jaikrishan	2024ES10417
Alumni Secretary	Karan Singh	-

Achievements

• Winners of the inter-hostel General Championship in 2026.

See Also

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