Udaigiri Hostel
Udaigiri Hostel
[edit]| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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).