Aravali Hostel

Aravali Hostel

Aravali Hostel
Established	1965
Type	Boys
Capacity	~400
Nickname	Ara Knights
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Aravali is one of the oldest and most prestigious hostels of IIT Delhi, established in 1965. It has served as the home away from home for thousands of the country's brightest minds. With a capacity of over 400 residents, Aravali is lovingly known as the abode of the Ara Knights.

Notable Alumni

• Sachin Bansal — Co-founder, Flipkart
• Binny Bansal — Co-founder, Flipkart

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	Keshav Gupta	2023ME20002
SAC Secretary	Anhad Goel	2024MS10353
Mess Secretary	Jeeshant Kartikey	2024CH10796
Maintenance Secretary	Nolin Kumawat	2024CH70990

See Also

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

Night Mess

The Aravali Hostel features a night mess known as Holistic Night Mess, which is operated by Charan Bhaiya. This facility provides residents with access to food during late-night hours, catering to the needs of students who require meals outside of regular dining hours.