8 Hostels on Campus

Hostel Directory

IIIT Allahabad has five boys' hostels and three girls' hostels. Each hostel is overseen by a Warden, an Assistant Warden, and a Caretaker who is reachable 24×7.

Boys Hostels
BH-1 Boys
Boys Hostel 1
Warden Dr. Kesav Ram Kaza
Email warden-bh1@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Mr. Manik Chandra
Caretaker · 24×7 Brij Nath Yadav +91 97214 47986
BH-2 Boys
Boys Hostel 2
Warden Dr. Gaurav Srivastava
Email warden-bh2@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Mr. Akhilesh Mishra
Caretaker · 24×7 Surendra Kumar Sharma +91 73980 71914
BH-3 Boys
Boys Hostel 3
Warden Dr. B. Santhi Bhushan
Email warden-bh3@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Mr. Anand Prakash Srivastava
Caretaker · 24×7 Avdhesh Kumar Mishra +91 82998 45517
BH-4 Boys
Boys Hostel 4
Warden Dr. Ramesh Kumar Bhukya
Email warden-bh4@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Mr. Vineet Singh
Caretaker · 24×7 Amarjeet Jha +91 80045 45307
BH-5 Boys
Boys Hostel 5
Wardens Dr. Himanshu Maurya & Dr. Naveen Saini
Email warden-bh5@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Wardens Mr. Rajit Ram Yadav & Mr. Amrendra Singh
Caretaker · 24×7 Alok Singh / Uday Bhan Singh +91 80901 52065
Girls Hostels
GH-1 Girls
Girls Hostel 1
Warden Dr. Jayasree Sengupta
Email warden-gh1@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Mr. Girish Dixit
Caretaker · 24×7 Sushma Kesharwani +91 97216 54576
GH-2 Girls
Girls Hostel 2
Warden Dr. Priyanka Kamboj
Email warden-gh2@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Mr. Girish Dixit
Caretaker · 24×7 Sushma Kesharwani +91 97216 54576
GH-3 Girls
Girls Hostel 3
Warden Dr. Shanti Chandra
Email warden-gh3@iiita.ac.in
Asst. Warden Ms. Krishna Kundu
Caretaker · 24×7 Savita Sharma +91 90055 98047
On-Campus Amenities

Facilities

All hostels are equipped with essential amenities to support academic and daily life. Shared facilities such as the gym and sports courts are available to all residents.

Wi-Fi
High-speed internet in all rooms and common areas via NKN / institute network.
Mess & Dining
Centralised mess serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner daily.
24×7 Security
Manned security posts at all hostel gates round the clock.
Medical (IHC)
Institute Health Centre on campus. OPD: 9 AM–1 PM & 3–5 PM, Mon–Sat.
Common Room & TV
Common room with TV in each hostel for recreation and group activities.
Gym
Fully equipped gymnasium managed by Mr. Sareraaj, open to all residents.
Power Backup
Generator backup for essential lighting and fans during power cuts.
RO Drinking Water
Purified RO water available at designated points in all hostels.
Laundry
Washing areas and drying spaces available within hostel premises.
Sports Facilities
Basketball, volleyball, badminton, and cricket on campus grounds.
Maintenance Support
Electrical, plumbing, and civil issues logged via ERP and resolved within 48 hrs.
Counselling
Confidential counselling available via Student Welfare Office — drop-in or by appointment.
Rooms & Allotment

Accommodation

Room allotment is managed by the CoW office at the start of each academic year. Allotments are made based on availability, programme, and year of study.

Room Type Occupancy Furnished Applicable To
Single Room 1 student Bed, study table, chair, wardrobe, shelf PhD / Senior students (subject to availability)
Double Room 2 students 2 beds, 2 study tables, 2 chairs, shared wardrobe UG / PG students
Triple Room 3 students 3 beds, 3 study tables, 3 chairs, shared wardrobe UG first-year (BH hostels)

Allotment Process

01
Fee Payment
Pay hostel and mess fees via the ERP portal before the deadline.
02
Room Assignment
CoW office assigns rooms. Room number communicated via ERP / institute email.
03
Check-in
Collect keys from caretaker. Sign the inventory register upon check-in.
04
Room Change
Submit a request to the CoW office with valid reason. Processed within 7 working days.
Vacation stay: Undergraduate students must ordinarily vacate hostel rooms during long vacation periods declared by the Institute. Retention during vacation is not a matter of right and requires a written application and prior approval from the Warden. PG students and research scholars may retain accommodation subject to approval and availability.
Schedules & Rules

Daily Life

A structured daily routine supports academic focus and community living. All timings below are for regular academic session days. Timings may change during exams or holidays.

Mess Timings

  • Breakfast7:30 – 9:00 AM
  • Lunch12:30 – 2:00 PM
  • Snacks5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Dinner8:00 – 9:30 PM

Gate Timings

  • Boys Hostels — EntryOpen 24×7
  • Boys Hostels — ExitUntil 11:00 PM
  • Girls Hostels — EntryUntil 8:00 PM
  • Girls Hostels — ExitAfter 6:00 AM

Visitor Timings

  • Day visits9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Must registerAt hostel gate
  • Overnight staysPrior warden approval
  • Allowed visitorsImmediate family only (overnight)

Quiet Hours & Rules

  • Quiet hours10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  • Alcohol / drugsStrictly prohibited
  • Cooking in roomsNot permitted
  • Room inspectionsPeriodic, without notice
Explore the Campus

Virtual Tours

Get a feel for campus before you arrive. Hostel photo galleries are being compiled — check back soon. In the meantime, explore IIIT Allahabad on the map below.

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IIIT Allahabad Campus — Deoghat, Jhalwa, Allahabad