Karol Bagh which is the commercial hub of Delhi and usually the center point for apparel and electronic gadgets shopping among the youth has also become a student hub since the 2000s due to the rise in the number of educational institutes for UPSC coaching, medical coaching, MBA coaching, Delhi University colleges and another competitive exam coaching which ultimately attracts students from all over India.

As a result, the demand for student PG in Karol Bagh is also increasing rapidly and this has also made this neighborhood area of ​​Old Rajendra Nagar the hub of paying guest properties in Delhi as now there are around 500-600 PG buildings available in the area.

Why Choose a Student PG in Karol Bagh?

Presence of educational institutions: Spreading across approximately 6 km, Karol Bagh has several Educational institutions for UPSC exam preparations most of them located on Pusa Road.

Delhi University degree colleges like Janaki Devi, Khalsa College, and Kalindi College are also present here. Additionally, the area hosts medical colleges like the Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, as well as MBA coaching institutes like TIME.”

All educational institutions available in Karol Bagh make the location an attraction point for different streams of students. Apart from that, there is a DIET institute here as well, and many prominent competitive exam preparation centers are also present within a 1 km radius, making this locality an educational hub for students.

Type of Institution	Number of Institution
Coaching Institute for UPSC	The presence of Over 100 Coaching Centers like, Drishti ias, Ravi & vajiram, KGS, etc.
Delhi University Colleges	Janaki Devi, Khalsa College, Kalindi College
Medical Colleges	Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, North DMC Medical College
MBA Coaching	Over 10 Renowned coaching centers like T.I.M.E
Other Institutes	DIET, Competitive Exam Preparation Centers

Affordable accommodation options: There are lots of pocket-friendly accommodations available in Karol Bagh, whose price depends on how much comfort and amenities you need.

Room Type	Rent Range
Single Occupant PG Room	15,000 – 40,000
Double-sharing PG Room	10,000 – 25,000
Triple-sharing PG Room	8000 – 15,000
Quadruple PG Room	7000- 13,000

Vibrant student life:– Karol Bagh is more than just a shopping hub; it’s a thriving hub for students. it’s a magnet for young minds. Students from across the country flock here to pursue their academic goals.

In simpler terms: The area is a great place to live or visit because it’s exciting, and has lots of places to eat and things to do, making it perfect for students who want to study and enjoy themselves. The proximity to major transportation hubs ensures easy connectivity, making it a convenient place to live and study.

In essence, Karol Bagh offers a dynamic and enriching environment for students to grow and excel.

Excellent connectivity: As I mentioned earlier, this place has unmatched connectivity compared to any other locality of Delhi.

Mode of Transport	Distance from Karol Bagh
Sarai Rohilla Railway Station	1.1 km
New Delhi Railway Station	4 km
Karol Bagh Metro Station	Within Locality
Jhandewala Metro Station	Within Locality
Airport	10 km
Connaught Place ( corporate hub in Delhi)	5.8 km
DTC Bus Service	Available
Inner Ring Road	Passes Through
Tank Road	Passes Through

Types of Student Accommodation/PGs in Karol Bagh

Single room pg in karol bagh: This type of room is generally preferred by those students who don’t like much interaction with others and want complete privacy. This is the most demanding type of room in Karol Bagh after double-sharing PG rooms.

Double bedroom pg in karol bagh: This is a type of room preferred by those who don’t want to stay alone and also want some partial privacy. It’s usually preferred by students who share similar study goals.

Triple bedroom pg in karol bagh:– This kind of room is generally shared by those who have a tight budget and do not bother much about privacy.

Luxury PG in karol bagh: Karol Bagh also has a few luxury and what we call premium PGs, with Goddess Accommodation PG and Hariom PG being the biggest names. Premium PGs are usually housed in 3-star hotel properties and offer amenities like elegant spacious PG rooms, dining areas, gardens, and more, which you would typically find in hotels.

PGs with meals and without meals: There are lots of paying guest properties in Karol Bagh where you get an option to get a PG room with or without a meal. Usually, students prefer PG without meals at an initial point to save money, but once they spend some months here, they eventually shift to those PGs that have PG rooms with meals.

Hostels in Karol Bagh: Karol Bagh doesn’t offer hostels for general students. While there might be a couple of university hostels, they’re usually full due to limited capacity. However, you can find PGs in Karol Bagh that combine the security of a hostel with the independence of a paying guest.”

Factors to Consider When Choosing a PG

Location: Students must consider the location before finalizing the paying guest property for their stay as this is a commercial locality and, as students, you need to focus on your studies. So, always prefer a PG property located in residential streets as you will get the least traffic noise there, and of course, always take a PG that is near to your institute.

Amenities (Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen, etc.): These amenities are a must for every student in Karol Bagh as without high-speed Wi-Fi you would not be able to take your video lectures. Laundry is also important as you don’t want to spend time on self-laundry, and a kitchen or alternative kitchen must be there so you can cook by yourself in case of an emergency. But unfortunately, most of the time you will not find a kitchen facility in paying guest rooms in Karol Bagh unless you are lucky.

Safety and Security: When you book a PG room, always consider this thing because, after all, it’s a paying guest and you are away from home. So, being a student, you should always be aware and keep finding answers related to safety and security factors like:-

• Is there a proper CCTV camera in the paying guest property or not? And if yes, then is it properly working and monitored or not?
• Do they have a female warden or not?
• Do they have 24-hour security guards or not?
• Last but not least, is the building equipped with proper fire safety equipment? You should always try to find the answer to this question before selecting a student PG in Karol Bagh.

Food options: Although all types of cuisine are available in Karol Bagh, in the student PGs of Karol Bagh, you will get mostly vegetarian meals only because non-vegetarian food might increase the cost for PG owners.

Cost: Well, the cost of living in a PG in Karol Bagh might be a little higher here compared to second-tier cities as Delhi is the most expensive city after Mumbai. Additionally, you need to spend at least around 15k to 20k/ monthly for one student if he/she chooses a triple-sharing PG room here with food and all the comforts, and for a double-sharing room, this could be around 20k to 30k/monthly, and for a single PG room, this could be around 30k to 40k/monthly with all the comforts and amenities like AC, laundry, gym, wifi, etc.

Popular Paying Guest Streets in Karol Bagh

A brief overview of different Streets: Although you will get paying guests in each corner of Karol Bagh, there are a few PG-dominated streets in Karol Bagh, which are Puja Park, Saraswati Marg, Abdul Rahman Road, East Park Road, Channa Market, and Ajmal Khan Road.

Pros and cons of each street: However, each locality is quite fine for staying, but Puja Park Road has the best PG for students because many prominent Paying guests like Goddess PG, Zuhuas PG, House Of Harmony, 5stargirlspg, Bookyourpg, and Vardhman PG are present there. Puja Park Road is just 200 meters away from the Karol Bagh metro station, where all the popular coaching centers are present.

After Puja Park, Saraswati Marg Road starts. On this 400-meter stretch, many prominent PG buildings are present. This road is 350 meters away from the Karol Bagh metro station. On Saraswati Marg, you’ll find several paying guest buildings catering primarily to women, including Goddess Accommodation, Surya Villa, Omni, and Royal Residency, which is managed by Vardhmanstayz.com.

As this road is quite a busy street in the daytime, avoid taking a PG on the main road of Saraswati Marg. Instead, prefer PGs located on adjacent streets, which will have less traffic noise and be less crowded.

Channa Market is the busiest street in Karol Bagh and is just a 700-meter walk from the Karol Bagh metro station. It has many paying guest options available, but mostly for boys as many paying guest properties here are built-in old residential houses. Guruham PG, Zuhause PG, and Vardhmanstayz PG’s properties exist here.

Abdul Rahman Road is approximately 750 meters away from the Karol Bagh metro station and 600 meters away from the Jhandewala metro station. On the 500-meter stretch of this wide road, you will find paying guest properties in luxury, elegant buildings that were previously used as 3-star hotels.

Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh starts from the Karol Bagh metro station and goes up to Ajmal Khan Park, covering approximately 2 km. The road has many popular PGs like “Garden View BOYS PG” of Zuhausepg. in and “Apra Boys PG” of Vardhmanstyaz.com.

East Park Road, this 700-meter-long road starts from the Desh Bandhu Gupta Marg and has fewer PGs compared to other PG-dominated locations in Karol Bagh. It is approximately 1 km away from both the Karol Bagh and Jhandewalan metro stations. The most prominent paying guest property here for students is Vedaant Accommodation for boys.

The price range for each area:

The price range is quite the same in all these localities, but a few factors make the difference, like how much the PG is far away from the Karol Bagh metro station where all popular coaching institutes exist, how old the PG building is, and whether that PG was previously a hotel or not. According to local PG owners, Mr. Saurabh Nayak and Anil Jain, the East Park Road PG properties are less expensive compared to Puja Park and Ajmal Khan Road of Karol Bagh. But, it must be noted that the price range difference is only a little bit. There is not much difference in the PGs of these six mentioned localities.

Tips for Finding the Perfect Student PG in Karol Bagh:-

Set a budget: First, calculate your budget for PG rent and always choose the cheapest PG within your budget so that you can be able to pay from the surplus amount if any unpredictable situation arises. 

Consider your priorities: if you are a working person then choose a PG that is nearest to the metro station and if you are a student then choose one that is near to your classes or college.

Brokers: Avoid brokers as their sole focus is on brokerage, not your preferences.

 Visit the PG personally: always visit the paying guest property personally before making a transaction, as photos and reality might look different. 

Read reviews: Almost every paying guest property has a social media presence on the Google My Business listing page where you can read reviews of their previous guests’ experiences.

 Negotiate the rent: try to negotiate the rent because apart from the basic rent almost every PG owner in Karol Bagh charges for the electricity bill, security deposit, and maintenance charges, which in combination makes the package very expensive for you. So, to conclude, you should always negotiate for rent.

Opportunities For Students PG in Karol Bagh Through Scholarships

Garmin Yuva Kendra and JATF Admission are the two major NGOs in Karol Bagh that prepare students for UPSC, IIT, Judiciary exams, and the GATE exam and also provide paying guest rooms at a nominal cost. They offer loans as well on easy terms and coaching at a nominal amount if you can qualify for their scholarship exams.

Here is a bonus list of student PGs in Karol Bagh:

Final Thoughts: To conclude my blog, you will need to arrive here a few days before your coaching starts so that you have enough time to explore the locality and visit the PG personally. Don’t rely on brokers; instead, check the reviews of PG listings and approach them directly. Negotiate the rent and always prefer paying guest properties that have a meal facility because relying on street food for a long time is not a good option. If you have a tight budget and still want to come here, I suggest applying for scholarships offered by many local and government bodies.