About PG in Kota
Kota is India's coaching capital, so finding the right PG in Kota starts with one question: which coaching campus will you walk into every morning? InstaDwell lists 23 PGs and student hostels in Kota, Rajasthan, all run by HelloWorld, with starting rents from โน7,000 to โน15,000 a month and zero brokerage.
These paying guest options sit in five student localities. Below, you can compare all 23 by locality, starting rent and approximate drive time to the nearest ALLEN, Resonance, Motion and Physics Wallah campuses, so you can pick the area first and the PG second.
- Landmark City (Kunhari): 12 PGs, from โน7,000
- IPIA and Electronic Complex: 4 PGs, from โน8,000
- Vigyan Nagar: 1 PG, from โน10,000
- Jawahar Nagar and Talwandi: 4 PGs, from โน8,000
- Rajeev Gandhi Nagar: 2 PGs, from โน8,000
Quick Picks
- Closest to ALLEN Samyak and Sangyan: Landmark City
- Closest to ALLEN Satyarth: Jawahar Nagar and Talwandi
- Closest to ALLEN Sankalp and Safalya: Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, then IPIA
- Best for Resonance, Physics Wallah, Aakash and Motion's IPIA campuses: IPIA and Electronic Complex
- Lowest starting rent: Paradise and Harvey, โน7,000 with meals
- Women-only options: Siya, KalpanaChawla and Flora
Kota PG Rent by Property
All rents below are starting rates, usually for shared rooms. Private rooms cost more.
Landmark City (Kunhari): 12 PGs
- HelloWorld Paradise: from โน7,000, men only, meals included, AC listed as an amenity
- HelloWorld Harvey: from โน7,000, boys and girls, meals included
- HelloWorld Fleming: from โน8,000, men only, no meals included, near ALLEN Samyak
- HelloWorld Asgard: from โน9,000, no meals included, studio rooms with attached bathroom
- HelloWorld Siya: from โน11,000, women only, meals included
- HelloWorld KalpanaChawla: from โน12,000, women only, meals included, gym, AC listed as an amenity
- HelloWorld Nova: from โน12,000, men only, no meals included, near ALLEN Samyak
- HelloWorld Flora: from โน12,000, women only, meals included, near ALLEN Sangyan and ALLEN Samyak
- HelloWorld Meridian: from โน13,000, no meals included
- HelloWorld Maria: from โน13,000, men only, meals included, near ALLEN Samyak 2
- HelloWorld ParadiseAce: from โน14,000, no meals included
- HelloWorld HomeStay: from โน14,500, men only, meals included, above ALLEN Samyak 2 (Gate 1)
IPIA and Electronic Complex: 4 PGs
- HelloWorld Charles: from โน8,000, men only, meals included, CCTV, behind Resonance Coaching on Road No. 4
- HelloWorld Chaitanya: from โน10,000, men only, meals included, same Road No. 4 address as Charles, 10-month minimum stay
- HelloWorld Aryabhata: from โน11,000, men only, meals included, AC listed as an amenity, Electronic Complex
- HelloWorld Nasa: from โน15,000, boys and girls, no meals included, Road No. 1
Vigyan Nagar: 1 PG
- HelloWorld Moon: from โน10,000, men only, meals included
Jawahar Nagar and Talwandi: 4 PGs
- HelloWorld Gravity: from โน8,000, meals included, Jawahar Nagar
- HelloWorld Astra: from โน12,000, meals included, studio rooms, New Jawahar Nagar
- HelloWorld SpaceX: from โน13,000, no meals included, studio rooms, Commerce College Road, Talwandi
- HelloWorld Venus: from โน15,000, men only, meals included, District Center, Jawahar Nagar
Rajeev Gandhi Nagar: 2 PGs
- HelloWorld Raman: from โน8,000, men only, no meals included
- HelloWorld Gamma: from โน12,000, no meals included, power backup, biometric entry and CCTV
Compare all 23 PGs in Kota on InstaDwell
PG in Kota Near ALLEN
ALLEN runs several campuses spread across Kota, and the Chambal River splits them. A PG that is two minutes from one ALLEN campus can be 25 minutes from another, so find your campus below before you shortlist.
- ALLEN Samyak (Landmark City): HomeStay sits above the Samyak 2 gate, and Maria, Nova and Fleming are next to it. Every Landmark City PG on this page is within about 1 to 3 minutes.
- ALLEN Sangyan (Kunhari, Landmark City): about 2 to 3 minutes (roughly 600 m) from HomeStay, which sits at the ALLEN Samyak 2 gate. Flora names Sangyan as a nearby campus and is the closest women-only option.
- ALLEN Satyarth (Jawahar Nagar): 5 minutes (950 m) from Jawahar Nagar District Center, where Venus is. 5 minutes (1.4 km) from SpaceX in Talwandi, 8 minutes (2.4 km) from Moon in Vigyan Nagar and 10 minutes (2.8 km) from Rajeev Gandhi Nagar.
- ALLEN Sankalp (Indra Vihar): 3 minutes (600 m) from Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, where Raman and Gamma are. 5 minutes (1.6 km) from IPIA Road No. 4, where Charles and Chaitanya are. About 8 minutes (3 km) from Vigyan Nagar and 10 minutes (2.8 km) from Jawahar Nagar.
- ALLEN Safalya (Rajeev Gandhi Nagar): inside the same Instrumentation Limited Colony as Raman and Gamma. 4 minutes (1.2 km) from IPIA Road No. 4 and 10 minutes (3 km) from Jawahar Nagar.
- ALLEN Supath (Naya Nohra, Baran Road): the farthest campus from every PG on this page. 22 minutes from IPIA, 25 minutes from Landmark City, 26 minutes from Rajeev Gandhi Nagar and 31 minutes from Jawahar Nagar.
Best PG in Kota Near ALLEN, by Campus
- Samyak or Sangyan: any Landmark City PG. Paradise and Harvey are the lowest at โน7,000 with meals; Siya, KalpanaChawla and Flora are the women-only picks.
- Satyarth: Venus or Gravity in Jawahar Nagar, or SpaceX in Talwandi.
- Sankalp or Safalya: Raman or Gamma in Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, with Charles and Chaitanya in IPIA as the next-closest.
Living in Landmark City and studying at Satyarth, Sankalp or Safalya means crossing the river every day: 20 to 24 minutes each way.
PG Near Resonance, Motion, Physics Wallah and Other Institutes
- Resonance (main campus, IPIA): Charles and Chaitanya list their address as behind Resonance Coaching on Road No. 4. 6 minutes (1.7 km) from Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, 10 minutes (3.7 km) from Jawahar Nagar and 22 minutes (9.5 km) from Landmark City.
- Physics Wallah Vidyapeeth (Aryabhatta Tower, Road No. 3) and Aakash (Road No. 1): 3 to 5 minutes from IPIA and Electronic Complex, under 8 minutes from Jawahar Nagar and Talwandi, and 22 to 28 minutes from Landmark City.
- Motion: the IPIA campuses (Road Nos. 1 and 5) are 4 to 6 minutes from IPIA. Motion's Rajeev Gandhi Nagar campus is on your doorstep from Raman and Gamma, and 4 to 7 minutes from Jawahar Nagar and Talwandi.
- Unacademy (Jhalawar Road): 6 to 10 minutes from IPIA and Electronic Complex.
PG in Kota by Locality
PG in Landmark City Kunhari
Landmark City has the most choice: 12 PGs from โน7,000 to โน14,500, including all three women-only PGs on InstaDwell. The upside is that it is built around ALLEN Samyak and Sangyan, so students at those campuses can walk to class. The trade-off is that it sits across the river from the rest of Kota's coaching belt, so any other campus means a daily cross-river commute. It is also the quickest of the measured PG areas to reach from Kota Junction.
PG in Jawahar Nagar Kota and Talwandi
Jawahar Nagar and Talwandi have 4 PGs from โน8,000 to โน15,000. This is the most balanced base on this page: ALLEN Satyarth is walkable-close, and ALLEN Sankalp, ALLEN Safalya and Resonance are all a short drive. Choice is limited, though, with only four properties.
PG in IPIA, Electronic Complex and Vigyan Nagar Kota
The Indraprastha Industrial Area (IPIA), Electronic Complex and Vigyan Nagar have 5 PGs from โน8,000 to โน15,000. This is the best base for students at Resonance, Physics Wallah Vidyapeeth, Aakash or Motion's IPIA campuses, with City Mall effectively next door to Road No. 4. Most of the listings here are men only.
PG in Rajeev Gandhi Nagar Kota
Rajeev Gandhi Nagar has 2 PGs, Raman at โน8,000 and Gamma at โน12,000. Anyone searching for a PG in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar is looking at the same colony, which is home to ALLEN Safalya and Motion's Rajeev Gandhi Nagar campus and close to ALLEN Sankalp. Neither PG here includes meals, so budget for a mess.
Girls PG in Kota
Three PGs on InstaDwell are women only, all in Landmark City with meals included:
- HelloWorld Siya: from โน11,000
- HelloWorld KalpanaChawla: from โน12,000, with a gym, and AC listed as an amenity
- HelloWorld Flora: from โน12,000, near ALLEN Sangyan and ALLEN Samyak
Harvey in Landmark City and Nasa in IPIA take both boys and girls, and Nasa is the listed option on the IPIA and Jawahar Nagar side that admits girls.
AC PG in Kota
Kota summers are harsh, and three PGs list AC as an amenity:
- HelloWorld Paradise (Landmark City): from โน7,000, men only
- HelloWorld Aryabhata (Electronic Complex): from โน11,000, men only
- HelloWorld KalpanaChawla (Landmark City): from โน12,000, women only
AC may apply only to certain room types, so confirm the room you are booking has it.
Cheap PG in Kota: What Under โน3,000 Really Gets You
Budget accommodation in Kota has reportedly become cheaper. A local news report (The CSR Journal, April 2026) said basic independent rooms had fallen from โน5,000 to โน6,000 to between โน2,000 and โน4,000. Hostel rooms that once reached โน15,000 were going for โน9,000 to โน11,000, and the city's hostel association said hostel rent would not cross โน11,000.
These budget rooms are not the same as the managed PGs on this page, which start at โน7,000 and come with services like cleaning, Wi-Fi and, in most cases, meals. A room under โน3,000 is usually just the room. Add a mess at โน3,000 to โน3,500 a month and a โน3,000 room already costs โน6,000 to โน6,500, before drinking water, electricity and laundry.
The lowest-priced managed PGs on InstaDwell, Paradise and Harvey at โน7,000, include meals. Once food is counted, the gap is much smaller than the headline rent suggests.
PG in Kota With Food vs Without Food
A PG without food looks cheaper until you add a mess. At โน3,000 to โน3,500 a month for mess food, a โน8,000 room without meals ends up costing โน11,000 to โน11,500.
PGs in Kota with food included start at โน7,000 (Paradise, Harvey) and โน8,000 (Charles, Gravity). Going without meals makes sense mainly if you already have a mess or tiffin service you trust.
Mess food quality is a common complaint among Kota students, and some switch mess providers mid-year or add a separate tiffin. Ask current residents about meal quality and variety, and try a meal before you book if you can.
Monthly Cost of Staying in Kota
- Rent: โน7,000 to โน15,000 starting rates on InstaDwell
- Mess, if meals are not included: โน3,000 to โน3,500
- Drinking water: check whether the PG provides RO or filtered water, or whether you need to order 20-litre water cans separately
- Security deposit: one month's rent on the HelloWorld property pages checked for this guide
- Laundry and electricity: included at some properties, extra at others; check the listing
- Brokerage: zero when you book through InstaDwell
Things to Check Before Booking a PG in Kota
For students and parents choosing together:
- Your campus and batch timing: early batches make a 25-minute river crossing much harder, and peak-hour traffic adds more.
- Meals: whether they are included, how many a day, and whether limits apply. Some listings say meals are included "up to certain limits."
- Lock-in and minimum stay: these are different. A lock-in is the shortest stay before you can leave without losing your deposit; a minimum stay is how long you agree to stay. Several HelloWorld listings show a 1-month lock-in, while Chaitanya lists a 10-month minimum stay. Match this to your course length.
- Deposit and refund: confirm the deposit amount and how and when it is refunded.
- Advance rent: the April 2026 report said Kota's hostel association had stopped hostels collecting rent in advance. It is not clear this covers PGs, so ask how many months the PG wants upfront.
- AC: confirm it covers your room type, not just the building.
- Gender policy: confirm it for any listing that does not state one.
- Parent visits: if a parent plans to visit or stay during the first weeks, ask about visiting rules before booking.
- Entry and security: Gamma lists biometric entry and CCTV; Charles lists CCTV. For other properties, ask about entry access and whether a caretaker is on site.
Getting From Kota Junction to Your PG
For parents and outstation students arriving by train, here are drive times from Kota Junction railway station to the four main PG areas measured (Vigyan Nagar was not measured):
- Landmark City: 19 minutes (7.3 km) via NH 52
- IPIA Road No. 4: 25 minutes (11.2 km) via NH 52
- Jawahar Nagar: 27 minutes (10.9 km) via NH 52
- Rajeev Gandhi Nagar: 27 minutes (12 km) via NH 52
When to Book a PG in Kota
If you already know your coaching campus and joining date, start comparing PGs early. That gives you time to check room options, meals and lock-in terms, and avoids settling for a PG across the river because it was the only one left.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rent for a PG in Kota?
On InstaDwell, PG rents in Kota start at โน7,000 and go up to โน15,000 a month. These are starting rates for shared rooms; private rooms cost more.
Can I find a PG in Kota under โน3,000?
Basic independent rooms in Kota can reportedly cost โน2,000 to โน4,000, but they usually exclude meals and services. Once you add mess food at โน3,000 to โน3,500, the monthly cost is โน6,000 to โน6,500 before water, electricity and laundry. The lowest-priced PGs on InstaDwell start at โน7,000 with meals included.
Which is the best area for a PG near ALLEN in Kota?
It depends on your campus. For Samyak or Sangyan, stay in Landmark City. For Satyarth, stay in Jawahar Nagar or Talwandi. For Sankalp or Safalya, stay in Rajeev Gandhi Nagar or IPIA.
Is food included in Kota PG fees?
At 14 of the 23 PGs on InstaDwell, yes. The rest do not include meals, so budget โน3,000 to โน3,500 a month for a mess.
Are there girls PGs in Kota?
Yes. Siya, KalpanaChawla and Flora are women-only PGs in Landmark City, and Harvey and Nasa take both boys and girls.
Do any PGs in Kota have AC?
Paradise, Aryabhata and KalpanaChawla list AC as an amenity. Confirm which room types include it.
How much security deposit do Kota PGs charge?
The HelloWorld property pages checked for this guide list a security deposit of one month's rent. Confirm the amount and refund terms before paying.
How far is Landmark City from Kota Junction?
About 19 minutes (7.3 km) by road via NH 52, the shortest station run of the four PG areas measured.
Which PG area is closest to City Mall Kota?
IPIA. City Mall is 1 minute (350 m) from Road No. 4, where Charles and Chaitanya are. From Rajeev Gandhi Nagar it is 5 minutes.
Do I pay brokerage for a PG in Kota on InstaDwell?
No. Every PG on InstaDwell is listed with zero brokerage.