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Delhi University proposes Rs 5,157 crore hostel project for over 20,000 students
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 07:01 AM
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Delhi University has prepared a Rs 5,157 crore proposal to build hostels for 20,594 students, which will be presented to the executive council on Tuesday.
Delhi University has drafted a proposal worth Rs 5,157 crore to construct new hostels that will accommodate 20,594 students across its campuses. The initiative seeks to alleviate the chronic shortage of on‑campus accommodation and improve overall student welfare.
The university plans to include modern amenities in the new residential blocks, aiming to reduce students' dependence on private rentals in the city. Officials say the hostels will be built in phases, with design standards aligned to contemporary campus infrastructure.
The proposal is scheduled for discussion at the university's executive council meeting on Tuesday, where it will seek formal approval and allocation of funds. If cleared, the project is expected to move forward over the coming years, subject to the release of the required financial resources.
University representatives have emphasized that the expanded hostel capacity will support both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts, reinforcing Delhi University's commitment to a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
The university plans to include modern amenities in the new residential blocks, aiming to reduce students' dependence on private rentals in the city. Officials say the hostels will be built in phases, with design standards aligned to contemporary campus infrastructure.
The proposal is scheduled for discussion at the university's executive council meeting on Tuesday, where it will seek formal approval and allocation of funds. If cleared, the project is expected to move forward over the coming years, subject to the release of the required financial resources.
University representatives have emphasized that the expanded hostel capacity will support both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts, reinforcing Delhi University's commitment to a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.