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Delhi University Approves Rs 5,889 Crore Plan to Build Hostels for 21,895 Students
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News18•14-10-2026, 08:51
Delhi University Approves Rs 5,889 Crore Plan to Build Hostels for 21,895 Students
- •Delhi University has approved a massive Rs 5,889 crore plan to address the severe shortage of student accommodation.
- •The comprehensive project aims to create a total living capacity for 21,895 students through new constructions and redevelopment.
- •New multi-story hostels will be built across various locations including the Dhaka Complex, Surajmal Vihar, and Najafgarh.
- •The university discussed the possibility of constructing high-rise hostel buildings of up to 32 floors due to land scarcity.
- •The new hostels will feature modern amenities including dining halls, reading rooms, common areas, and essential shops.
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Delhi University has approved a massive plan of Rs 5,889 crore to address the shortage of student housing by building new hostels and redeveloping old ones.
The comprehensive hostel expansion plan targets a total accommodation capacity for 21,895 students, which includes 15,758 students in newly constructed hostels and 6,137 students through the reconstruction of two existing hostels.
Delhi University has identified several locations for the new facilities, including the Dhaka Complex, Surajmal Vihar Campus in Karkardooma, West Campus in Dwarka, and the Najafgarh Campus featuring separate accommodations for male and female students.
