The residential facilities for students are spread across 11 Hostels (08 for Men & 03 for Women) inside the campus. They are named after mythological-constellations (Nakshatras) viz. Dhruva, Dhanista, Chitra, Revathi, Rohini, Ashwini, Ardra, Phalguni, Anuradha, Arundathi Vishaka. Around 800 students stay in the hostels which are provided with separate reading rooms,national and vernacular newspapers,LCD television with satellite connection,safe drinking water (both hot and cold) and 24 hrs uninterrupted power supply with generator backup. Neat and tidy upkeep of the hostel rooms are the responsibilities of the students. All hostels are Wi-Fi enabled with high speed access to the internet, digital library and other digital learning resources.

Two Laundry Huts are made available inside the campus separately for men and women with provision for installing their personal washing machines and also for manual washing of cloths. Services of a laundry service provider engaged on contract are also available.

Currently, there are 11 hostels operational within the IIST campus. These are designed based on modern architectural principles. The hostels are named after mythological constellations, the Nakshatras.

• Revati

• Ashwini

• Arundhati

• Dhanishta

• Rohini

• Phalguni

• Vishakha

• Dhruva

• Revati (appears twice, possibly a typo?)

• Ardra

• Anuradha

Each hostel block provides both single and shared well-ventilated rooms for students. The rooms are furnished with beds, study tables, chairs, wardrobes, and book racks, creating a comfortable environment conducive to learning and residence. Each floor has modern and clean shared restrooms. Cleanliness of rooms, floors, and the environment is maintained daily through dedicated housekeeping services.

Separate hostels are provided for B.Tech., M.Tech., and research students, accommodating over 800 residents on campus. The B.Tech. and M.Tech. programs are fully residential. The hostels are located in a peaceful area of the campus, close to the mess and cafeteria. A medical centre, operational 24x7, is also nearby.

Each hostel offers the following facilities:

Purified drinking water, and machines providing hot and cold water

24x7 electricity with generator backup

Housekeeping services

A reading room with national and regional newspapers

Indoor sports facilities

LCD TVs with satellite connectivity

A modern gym with advanced fitness equipment

All hostels are Wi-Fi enabled, offering high-speed internet access. Digital libraries and other e-learning resources are also available within the hostels. Additionally, laundry services, an on-campus ATM, a branch of a nationalized bank, and a bookstore are located nearby to cater to the everyday needs of resident students.

The daily operations of the hostels are overseen by the Senior Manager (Hostel Services). Resident wardens and security staff are available 24x7 to support the students.