IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM], Chennai - Hostel Details

Hostels of IIT Madras have the same facilities for UG, PG and Phd. students. Some hostels accommodate both UGs and PGs. M.Techs, MS students and Research scholars are given single seater rooms, but this is subject to availability. Else, they have to share a room with one or two other students. The hostel facilities are decent.

The rooms are allocated on the basis of year and program you are pursuing. First-year college students are housed in dormitories with double occupancy. You could receive a single, double, or triple room starting in your third year. Whereas all the PG students are provided with single rooms

The rooms are generously sized and equipped with LAN connections for internet use. With washing machines, urinals, and several toilet and bathing stalls, each hostel wing features a communal set of toilets that are used by about 8 rooms.

Few important rules and regulation that needs to be followed by the hostellers are as follows

• Both within and beyond the campus, residents are expected to treat everyone with respect and fairness.
• Institute Identity Cards must be carried by all residents at all times and shown upon request.
• Before 11:00 p.m., all residents are required to return to their hostels. The relevant Warden may give permission for a late arrival.
• The Hostel Office and/or Assistant Warden must be notified of any civil and electrical concerns for resolution.
• Unauthorised, unauthorised, or pirated films should not be shown to the pupils.
• Before granting a No Dues Certificate, the Hostel Office must verify the room inventory
• Furniture and other fittings cannot be transported from one location to another.
• Defacing of shelves, doors, windows, or walls is prohibited, including the tacking of posters. In the event of a violation, a fine proportionate to the damage will be assessed.
• Ragging is a crime that will result in expulsion from the Institute and endorsement in the records, according to the Honourable Supreme Court's verdict.
• It is completely forbidden to possess, use or consume alcohol, tobacco or narcotic narcotics on hostel property or to enter the building while inebriated. Expulsion/rustication from a hostel or institution may be a part of a disciplinary action.
• No strange activities of any kind that disturb the neighbours should be done in the room.
• Residents shall not engage in any unsavoury, anti-social, or nationalistic activity.

Yes, students who fall into the following criteria are given single rooms:

All second-year B.Tech students.

All P.G. students and research scholars.

The rooms are generously sized and equipped with LAN connections for internet use. With washing machines, urinals, and several toilet and bathing stalls, each hostel wing features a communal set of toilets that are used by about 8 rooms. Additionally, the hostels frequently feature an ironing board, a refrigerator, and other amenities.

In addition to these amenities, the hostels also have multiple common areas, music rooms, libraries, and sports facilities like basketball, football, or badminton courts.

IIT Madras has also been known for its good hostels. All the hostels of IIT Madras boast of a badminton court, volleyball court, football grounds, and also large sitting spaces. Below are the best hostels considered on the campus of IIT Madras

• Narmada: - Narmada Hostel is the best out of all the hostels due to its prime location. It’s located near Himalaya (Place for lunch and dinner) and the best part about it is that it has a bus stop located near it which allows access to almost everywhere.
• Godavari Hostel: - It is situated right opposite the Himalaya mess and it also has a garden in front of it. During the nights it provides excellent views of the city and the whole vibe of the place and makes it more comforting. It does not have a bus stop, however, it is close to Jamuna bus stop. Moreover, you can get buses from stops such as Gurunath which is the closest hostel, or the Taramani Gate.
• Jamuna Hostel: - Jamuna is the starting point of the bus services which runs through the entire premise. Jamuna Hostel also has the newest eateries and has a whole bunch of shops to choose where to get your snacks from.

Hope this helps.

Post Graduate (PG) students including those pursuing MS/M.Tech generally stays in the following hostels - Brahmaputra; Pampa; Mahanadi; Tambi; Sindhu; Krishna; Cauvery; Sarayu (Girls); and Sabarmati (Girls)

Krishna and Cauvery have mostly research scholars. They also have their own mess. Others can select any one of the 6 different caterers of the Himalaya mess. On average, they have 1 food court, 3 South Indians, 1 North Indian, and 1 girl's mess. Girls are allowed to dine with the boys but not vice-versa. There are also many vending machines in some hostels to sell snacks and cold drinks.

The campus also has a restaurant, Zaitoon, which offers both North Indian as well as South Indian food in both veg and non-veg forms. They also offer online ordering and room delivery services. Other than that IRCTC canteen offers you food 24/7. You may even venture outside.

These are some details regarding hostel facilities at IIM Madras-

1. The hostel facilities for all the UG and PG students are the same
2. There is plenty of greenery, animals, and birds in the surrounding area of the hostel. 
3. All PG students are allotted single rooms 
4. Full LAN connectivity and sharing platform DC++ is available for every room. Students are provided with hundreds of TBs for unlimited downloads 
5. Fully functioning washing machines are provided in each washroom
6. Automatic Vending Machines for snacks are also provided
7. A common room with television, newspapers, and magazines is available at the hostels
8. A sports room for Table Tennis, Carom, etc. is provided
9. A computer room with LAN connectivity is available for students’ use
10. Most of the old hostels have a badminton court
11. New hostels have lift facility
12. All sports utilities are also available

IIM Madras is a top Indian institute and all the facilities are provided at its hostels.