How costly is studying in Delhi for out-of-town students, and how much more do they spend than local students?

According to reports, the annual expenditure for a student coming from outside Delhi to study reaches approximately ₹3 lakh, whereas the cost for a student living with their family is around ₹70,000.

Cost of Studying in Delhi: Securing admission to major colleges like DU in the national capital, Delhi, is a dream for lakhs of students. Every year, a large number of students arrive in Delhi from other states and cities for their education; however, the cost of studying in the capital is not limited to college fees alone. Expenses such as hostel or PG (Paying Guest) rent, food, local transport, groceries, books, and other daily necessities significantly inflate the annual budget. Consequently, the total expenditure for out-of-town students is several times higher than that of local students living with their families. Reports indicate that while an out-of-town student’s annual expenditure reaches about ₹3 lakh, a student living with their family spends around ₹70,000. In other words, a student from outside Delhi has to spend nearly four times as much as a local student.

Where do out-of-town students incur the highest expenses?