The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata provides a well-structured hostel accommodation system tailored to meet the needs of its students across various academic programs. The IISER Kolkata hostels offer essential facilities and affordable fee structures to ensure a comfortable living environment conducive to academic pursuits and overall well-being.
IISER Kolkata Hostel Fees Structure
The IISER Kolkata hostel fees structure for the academic year 2025-2026 includes a hostel seat rent of INR 1,500 per semester and electricity and water charges totaling INR 550. All students pay mess establishment charges of INR 7,000 per semester along with a mess deposit of INR 1,000 and a hostel deposit of INR 1,000, applicable across BS-MS, MS Research, and PhD programs.
| Components | BS-MS | MS Research and MS Program | PhD |
| Hostel Seat Rent | INR 1500 | - | - |
| Electricity and Water Charges | INR 550 | - | - |
| Mess Establishment Charges | INR 7000 | INR 7000 | INR 7000 |
| Mess Deposit | INR 1000 | INR 1000 | INR 1000 |
| Hostel Deposit | INR 1000 | INR 1000 | INR 1000 |
IISER Kolkata Hostel Facilities
The hostels are equipped to provide a secure and supportive environment for all residents. Three hostels are provided on the campus, as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Hall, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Hall, and Nivedita Hall. Equipped with common rooms and recreational areas. This includes:
- Wi-Fi connectivity to enable academic work and communication.
- Mess facilities, with fees structured separately to ensure hygienic and nutritious meals.
- Laundry services aimed at convenience for students.
- 24x7 security measures including surveillance to maintain student safety.
- Medical support services to attend to health-related needs promptly.