How are the NICMAR hostels allotted? Should I pay the hostel fee earlier to ensure I get the ultima hostel?

NICMAR is a renowned institute for PGP construction and other allied industries, equivalent to MBA in construction management.

The institute offers various facilities like a library, internet, hostels for boys and girls, and a well-established infrastructure. 

There are four hostels by the institute. Boy’s hostels with a single room occupancy of 1100+ boys, and girl’s hostels have 194 rooms in shared occupancy.

The hostel rooms in NICMAR are allotted based on the merit lists. So, nothing is in your hands. However, it is always better to pay an advance fee. You might get an edge over the candidates with overlapping scores like yours.