The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) offers a comprehensive hostel facility designed to support students' living and dining needs throughout their academic semesters. The hostel system is structured with clear fees for admission, license, establishment, and dining, varying across the Monsoon (M), Winter (W), and Summer (S) semesters to accommodate students’ accommodation and mess requirements effectively.
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IIT - Hostel Fee Structure and Semester-wise Charges
| Hostel & Mess Expenses | M Semester | W Semester | S Semester | ||||
| Hostel Admission Fee | 500 | 500 | - | ||||
| License Fee | 1,750 | 1,750 | 875 | ||||
| Hostel and Mess Establishment Charges | 9,500 | 9,500 | 4,750 | ||||
| Dining Charges** | 23,200 | 23,200 | 11,600 | ||||
| Total | 34,950 | 34,950 | 17,225 | ||||
This fee structure clearly distinguishes between the three academic semesters: Monsoon (M), Winter (W), and Summer (S), with the Summer semester generally having reduced charges due to shorter duration or adjusted services. Students pay a Hostel Admission Fee of ₹500 for both the Monsoon and Winter semesters, while this fee is exempted in the Summer semester. The License Fee is ₹1,750 for Monsoon and Winter semesters and halved to ₹875 in Summer. Establishment charges for hostel and mess stand at ₹9,500 per semester for Monsoon and Winter, with Summer at ₹4,750. The dining fees are the most significant component, at ₹23,200 for the full Monsoon and Winter semesters and reduced to ₹11,600 for Summer.
Overall, the total hostel and mess expenses amount to ₹34,950 for each of the Monsoon and Winter semesters, and ₹17,225 for the Summer semester. This structure helps students and parents plan finances in accordance with the semester timings and expected living costs on campus.
