Hostel Introduction
Jamia Hostels
Jamia Millia Islamia stands out as a preferred destination for higher education, drawing students from all corners of the country and beyond. This influx of students contributes to a vibrant and diverse student community, with over 68% hailing from states outside the university's immediate vicinity, including international students.
Recognizing the diverse needs of its student body, Jamia Millia Islamia extends limited hostel facilities to accommodate the growing numbers. These hostels, comprising separate accommodations for both male and female students, have a combined capacity to house 2220 boys and 1900 girls.
Inclusive Admissions Policy
What sets Jamia Millia Islamia's hostel admission policy apart is its inclusive approach. Admission to these hostels is based on a holistic evaluation, considering various factors to ensure fair and equitable access to accommodation. The criteria include academic performance, proximity of the student's home to the university, special considerations for applicants from specific regions, duration of stay at Jamia Millia Islamia, economic background, involvement in extracurricular activities such as NCC/NSS and sports, and finally, a personal interview.
Moreover, these hostels are equipped with decent facilities, providing students with essential amenities while prioritizing their safety and security. From comfortable living spaces to recreational spaces, Jamia Millia Islamia's hostels strive to create a conducive environment for academic and personal growth.
In essence, Jamia Millia Islamia's inclusive hostel admission policy and commitment to providing adequate facilities underscore its dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed in their academic pursuits.
Girls Hostels in Jamia
Hostels facilities to girls students are offered through hostels organised in two campuses viz. A and B.
Campus - A:
Campus A comprises following five hostels with 3-seater, 4-seater rooms and Dormitories (for Jamia school residents)
Sr. No | Name of the Hostel | Capacity |
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1 | Aruna Asaf Ali Hostel (AAA) | 61 |
2 | Begum Anis Kidwai Hostel (BAK) | 275 |
3 | Bi Amma Hostel | 385 |
4 | Bi Amma Hostel – Annexe | 24 |
5 | Gerda Philipsborn Hostel (GP) | Under maintenance |
Campus - B:
Hostels in campus B comprises of 3-seater rooms, 2- seater rooms for Specially Abled Students & Dormitories (for Jamia school residents):
Sr. No | Name of the Hostel | Capacity |
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1 | Begum Hazrat Mahal Girls’ Hostel | 419 |
2 | J&K Girls’ Hostel | 700 |
Boys Hostels in Jamia
There are two halls of Boys residence viz MMA Jauhar Hall & Dr. Zakir Husain Hall consisting of eight hostels accommodating about 2220 students:
MMA Jauhar Hall
Sr. No. | Hostel | Capacity |
1 | Fazalur Rahman Khan Hostel | 360 |
2 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hostel | 330 |
3 | Sir A.M. Khwaja Hostel | 270 |
4 | Dormitory Seats | 20 |
Total | 980 |
Dr. Zakir Husain Hall
Sr. No | Name of the Hostel | Capacity |
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1 | Allama Iqbal Hostel | 501 |
2 | E.J. Kellat Hostel | 168 |
3 | Shafiqur Rehman Kidwai Hostel | 186 |
4 | Obaidullah Sindhi Hostel | 35 |
5 | New Boys Hostel(To be named) | 300 |
6 | Dormitory Seats | 50 |
Total | 1240 |