# Student housing in India

> How student housing works in India, including providers, queues, deposits, contracts and practical risks to check before signing.

Source of record: https://versityspot.com/study-abroad/india/housing
Confirmation: 26 of 26 sections confirmed against their official source (last 2026-08-08).

## Housing

Ask the institution whether international students can apply for a hostel, whether a room is guaranteed, what meals are included and when deposits become non-refundable. Private rents and contract practices differ greatly between cities.

Study in India gives an indicative accommodation figure of USD 150 per month within an overall living-cost estimate of about USD 400 per month excluding tuition. The same source warns that costs vary by city, so confirm current local prices before accepting your place.

*Source: https://studyinindia.gov.in/faq*

## Common questions

### What should international students know about housing in India?

Treat hostel availability and national cost figures as planning aids, not guarantees.