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
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
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
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