Markets

Wondering where to buy what?

Connaught Place (Janpath and Palika Bazaar)

• Distance
  • 12 km from IIT Main gate
  • 13.3 km from IIT Hostel Gate.
• How to reach
  Take an auto to Hauz Khas Metro and then the metro to Rajiv Chowk.
• What to buy
  The famous Connaught place Market offers you everything you can ask from. Clothes, Electronics, Books… you name it and CP has it.

  Janpath is an excellent market if you are looking for some trendy clothes. All types of clothing are available at pretty affordable prices. The latest fashion wear from across the world reach Janpath before any other market The Palika Bazaar is an underground market, situated under the Central Park. The hub for all kind of pirated items, from Video CDs to Deodorants to even branded clothes. Jerseys of famous sporting teams available here at throwaway prices. A lot of funky goods are also available

  Tip - Although it has a lot to offer, it has its share of thugs as well. Keep a good eye so that you are not duped into buying fake goods and end up cursing us!!!

  There is plenty of scope to bargain in here. For those who are not good at this, quote about half of what the vendor offers, stand there with a cool and confident expression(as if you have been buying such stuff for years) or even walk away(it adds to the effect). Soon, you will have a guy running after you, offering you some great prices. The trick lies in guessing when to stop, you press a little too hard and you might just end up losing the chance to buy something good. This will be an experience in itself!!!

• Comment - Must visit at least once.

Sarojini Nagar Market

• Distance
  • 4.2 from IIT Hostel Gate
  • 5.4km from IIT Main gate.
• How to reach
  • Take auto either from Main gate or Hostel Gate
  • Bus No. 615 from IIT hostel bus stop (Destination - Mori gate terminal)
• What to buy All sorts of branded, non-branded clothes available at reasonable rates. Visit mainly for non-branded everyday use items (shorts, capri, t-shirts, shoes, sweat-shirts, trousers, bedsheets etc.). There are sports, cosmetics and household goods etc. stalls as well. There are instances of bargaining to a large extend in some cases. So pay according to merit of the thing you are buying.
• Comment Need sweatshirts? visit Sarojini during winters.

Lajpat nagar market

• Distance
  • 7.7km from IIT Main gate
  • 8.9km from IIT Hostel Gate.
• How to reach
  • From Main gate
    • Take an auto to Hauz Khas Metro or Bus No. 507 from IIT gate bus stop (Destination - Okhla extension).
  • From Hostel Gate
    • Take an auto to Hauz Khas Metro or Bus No. 507 from IIT hostel bus stop (Destination - Okhla extension).
• What to buy All sorts of branded, non-branded clothes available at reasonable rates. Visit mainly for non-branded daily use/college wear clothes at reasonable price (shorts, capri, t-shirts, shoes, sweat-shirts, trousers, bedsheets etc.). There are some exclusive branded showrooms as well. The market offers a good combination of branded and non-branded stores.
• Comment Generally a better collection of clothes is available in this market (t-shirts, capri, trousers etc.).

Munirka market

• Distance
  • 2.5km from IIT Main gate
  • 1.3km from IIT Hostel Gate.
• How to reach
  • From Main gate
    • Take auto or Bus No. 764, 620, 507 from IIT gate bus stop.
  • From Hostel Gate
    • Take auto or Bus No. 507, 620,764 from IIT Hostel bus stop.
• What to buy Mattress, Bed sheets, coolers (local) and furniture related items. There are some handloom, grocery and garments shops too.
• Comment There are instances of bargaining to a large extend in some cases. So pay according to merit of the thing you are buying.

South Ex. & Kotla market

• Distance
  • 5.1km from IIT Main gate
  • 6.3km from IIT Hostel Gate.
• How to reach
  • From Main gate
    • Take auto or Bus No. 507 from IIT gate bus stop (Destination - Okhla extension).
  • From Hostel Gate
    • Take auto or Bus No. 507 from IIT hostel bus stop (Destination - Okhla extension).
• What to buy Almost all brand stores are present here (South Ex.). Visit Kotla market for buying electrical appliances at subsidised rates (Pedestal fan, coolers etc.)
• Comment Find the correct price of the appliance you are buying by visiting similar shops.

Karol Bagh Market

• Distance
  • 14.9km from IIT Main gate
  • 13.7km from IIT Hostel Gate.
• How to reach
  • Take auto to Hauz Khas Metro and then the metro, change to the blue line at Rajiv Chowk
• What to buy One of the most famous markets of the city. It has showrooms of all famous well-known brands as well as small shops selling cheap but good quality casual clothing.The ideal place for buying college wear (especially T-shirts), it offers a lot of variety. An appropriate place for foodies as well. Bargaining possible in a few places. -Comment – Must visit at least once.

Nehru Palace

• Distance
  • 6.3km from IIT Main gate
  • 7.5km from IIT Hostel Gate.
• How to reach
  • Take auto (₹ 50 - ₹ 60 from the SDA side or Bus No. 764) from IIT gate/ IIT hostel bus stop.
• What to buy Nehru Place is one of the biggest electronic hub in the whole of India. From screen guards for your phones to new swanky covers to getting your laptops repaired, this is the one stop solution for everything. The market has service centers and retail outlets of all leading mobile phone and laptop brands. However, the roadside stalls offering a wide array of things seem to stand out. Few shops selling wallets ( for ₹ 50 only) and laptop bags are also there.
• Comment-Beware of pickpockets.

P.S. - For everything else malls are always there… :p

Sports at IIT Delhi

Sports have always been an important extra-curricular activity at IIT Delhi. We have facilities for almost all sports and excellent coaches who are always eager to take in new students and practice with players everyday to make the best out of them. Numerous events are held throughout the year where all the sports enthusiasts are given a chance to participate and excel.

The Sports events begins with the inter hostel tournaments in September, where 11 boys and 2 girls hostels compete for the General Championship. In mid October, trials for selection of the institute team will be held. The Institute team participates in the Inter IIT sports meet, which is the biggest event of the Board for Sports Activities: a ten day sports meet in December held annually at one of the seven IIT’s. The inter hostel competitions go on till February. The month of March begins with the sports fest of IIT Delhi: The Sportech. Around 20 colleges from north India compete in this four day fest. Apart from the main competitions, many league matches are organized with other colleges in Delhi.

All these events require dedication and regular practice.Our institue provides interested students with ample opportunities and facilities Near the academic area, in front of the Bharti Building is the hockey and athletics field. These green, well kept fields equipped with flood lights are always open for students to come and play. Right next to it is the cricket ground and the pavilion. There are two basketball courts: for the beginners as well as for pros. Then there is the football field where we have coaches from the Baichung Bhutia School of Football.

To the right of the SAC circle are the Tennis courts. Tennis has always proven to be IIT Delhi’s strength in the Inter IIT sports meet. There are clay as well as synthetic courts. Adjacent to the tennis courts are the volley ball courts and “The Wall” for wall practice. Thanks to the flood lights, students are found playing tennis and volleyball as late as at 1 am in night.

The Student Activity Center houses the Table Tennis, Squash and Badminton Courts. There is a gym, with different time allowances for boys and girls and a weightlifting arena. For indoor sports we have billiards and snooker tables and those facilities can be availed by applying for a Pool membership.

The swimming pool isn’t functional now but there are many other options open to the swimmers, like the pool near JNU and in Munirika where the aquatics team practices will be held. Beginners can also learn swimming by paying a nominal fee at these swimming pools.

Every year in the summer break, a 3-4 week sports camp is organized . Players get to practice in the morning and evenings to increase their stamina and endurance. Freshers and Beginners are always encouraged and welcome to learn any sport at IIT Delhi. Regular practice and dedication can make anyone a champion, even if one has no prior experience in sports.