Udaigiri Hostel
Udaigiri Hostel
| Udaigiri Hostel | |
|---|---|
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| Established | 2012 |
| Type | Boys |
| Capacity | ~600+ |
| BHM Page | BHM Portal |
| Campus Map | Find on Map |
Udaigiri is the newest boys' hostel at IIT Delhi, opened in 2012. It is arguably the biggest hostel on campus with a capacity of over 600 residents. The hostel features modern infrastructure and spacious common areas. Named after the Udayagiri caves, the hostel has rapidly developed its own culture and traditions.
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 Udaigiri night mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare and is one of the more popular night messes on campus. It is well known for its loaded rolls, chicken kebab rolls, and half-fry Maggi.
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 | Aakash Singh | 2023EE11167 |
| SAC Secretary | Bavneet Singh Brar | 2024PH10162 |
| Mess Secretary | Krish Bansal | 2024ME20892 |
| Maintenance Secretary | Aum Kumar Savaliya | 2024ME20065 |