The hostels at IIIT Guwahati offer a range of facilities and are primarily newly constructed, featuring infrastructure comparable to 3-4 star hotels. Each room is shared by two students and is equipped with essential amenities such as fans, study tables, cupboards, and attached washrooms. Hostel fees are approximately INR 12,500 per semester. The hostel complex includes a boys' hostel with a capacity of 680 and a girls' hostel accommodating 170 students.
There are 15 hostels in total, with separate mess facilities in each, serving both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Food quality is mixed, with some finding it average or lacking in taste, while mess costs are around INR 4,000 per month. Amenities like 24/7 water supply and Wi-Fi are available, and the hostels are regularly cleaned, maintaining a hygienic environment. Rooms are generally comfortable but small, with shared or attached bathrooms.
The registration process for hostels is straightforward, aligning with the academic registration. Overall, the hostels are considered affordable and well-equipped, although the mess food could be improved.
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