Delhi will build hostels for 10,000 college students, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday. The hostels will be for both male and female students. Any student enrolled in a Delhi university or college can use them. Work on the project has already started, her office said.
The announcement came through a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office. Rekha Gupta shared the plan in a video message. She said the government has met the departments that can build the hostels. Officials have also picked possible sites.
One thing is not settled yet. There is no rent figure, no start date, and no way to apply. The government is still drafting the policy. So no student can book a bed today.
Why is Delhi building hostels for students?
The plan follows a deadly building collapse. A paying guest building fell in Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon. Seven people died. The building sits near Delhi University’s South Campus.
The building came down at around 1.30 p.m. Repair work was going on at the time. Students and workers were trapped under the rubble. A paying guest, or PG, is a private rented room, often used by students.
Satya Niketan is a busy student hub. Many students there live in PG rooms and rented flats. The collapse turned a spotlight on how safe those rooms are.
Who can use the new Delhi hostels?
The hostels are open to every enrolled student in the city. This covers both university and college students. It covers male and female students. That is the full eligibility the government has stated so far.
Rekha Gupta said parents can leave their children in Delhi with peace of mind. She framed the hostels as safe and affordable housing. The government has not yet said how beds will be shared between colleges.
Key dates and status
| What | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Satya Niketan collapse | Sunday, around 1.30 p.m. IST | Seven dead |
| Hostel plan announced | September 15, 2026 | Work under way |
| PG regulation policy | Being drafted | Awaited |
| Hostel rent and start date | Not announced | Awaited |
The two awaited rows matter most. Until the rent and start date are set, this is a plan, not a room you can move into.
What is the Delhi PG regulation policy?
Delhi is also writing a law to control PG housing. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood is leading that work. He met a group of university students at the Delhi Secretariat. Some were National Service Scheme volunteers who live in PGs.
Sood said the Urban Development department was already working on a PG policy. He linked it to safety in student housing. The department is also acting on the Justice Gauba Committee report for coaching centres.
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Who has been held for the Satya Niketan collapse?
The PG owner is in custody. Police named him as Hariram Gupta. A court sent him and his wife, Urmila Gupta, to 14 days of judicial custody. Their son, Mahesh Gupta, got two days of police custody.
The building was managed by the family, police said. Extra floors had been added. Repair work was going on in the basement.
The action widened beyond the family. Five MCD officials were suspended. The Delhi High Court ordered an inquiry. MCD is the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the body that clears city buildings.
A student asks: safe PG in Delhi ke liye kya karun jab tak hostel nahi banta?
Until the hostels open, the old rules still apply to you. Check that your PG has a fire exit and a clear staircase. Avoid a building with fresh cracks or ongoing construction. Ask if the owner has civic clearance for the floors above you.
The government has not set a hostel rent yet. So compare that promise with your current PG cost only when the figure is out. For now, the safe hostel bed is a plan, not a choice you can make.
How many students will the new Delhi hostels hold?
The Delhi government has announced hostels for 10,000 students across the city’s colleges and universities. The hostels will serve both male and female students. Any enrolled student in Delhi will be eligible to use them.
Can I apply for a Delhi student hostel now?
No student can apply for a Delhi student hostel yet. The Delhi government is still drafting the policy and has not opened any application. No rent figure or start date has been announced so far.
What happened in the Satya Niketan building collapse?
A paying guest building collapsed in Satya Niketan in south Delhi on Sunday at around 1.30 p.m. Seven people died. Repair work was under way, and the building stood near Delhi University’s South Campus.
Who has been arrested in the Satya Niketan case?
Police arrested PG owner Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila Gupta and their son Mahesh Gupta. The court sent Hariram and Urmila to 14 days of judicial custody. Five MCD officials were also suspended.
Is Delhi bringing a new PG accommodation law?
Delhi is drafting a policy to regulate paying guest accommodation. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood is leading the work and has met student residents. The government has not yet released the final rules or a date.
Last verified: September 15, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees and eligibility can change without notice. Check with the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office and the Urban Development Department before you act.
