Zanskar Hostel

Zanskar Hostel

Established	2005
Type	Boys
Capacity	~450
BHM Page	BHM Portal
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Zanskar was established in 2005 and houses approximately 450 residents. The hostel has a unique infrastructure among IITD hostels and is one of the newer additions to campus. Named after the Zanskar range in Ladakh, the hostel is known for its distinctive building design and active student community.

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 Zanskar night mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is particularly noted for its non-vegetarian plates.

The hostel also houses a juice shop that serves fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, and light snacks.

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	Rohan Gupta	2023ME10057
SAC Secretary	Arin Chhabra	2024BB11013
Mess Secretary	Divy Kalyani	2023BB10890
Maintenance Secretary	Peerzada Daniyal Masoodi	2024ME20962

Achievements

Three-time consecutive winners of the inter-hostel General Championship (2022, 2023, 2024).