Delhi University plans Rs 8,000 crore hostel expansion to accommodate over 30,000 students

The University of Delhi (DU) is set to consider a hostel expansion and redevelopment proposal worth around Rs 8,000 crore, aimed at providing accommodation to more than 30,000 students. The proposal will be placed before the university’s Executive Council (EC) on October 13, 2026, and includes new hostel buildings at multiple campuses as well as the reconstruction of existing residential facilities.