# Use of electrical appliance in hostels

**URL:** <https://community.askiitm.com/t/use-of-electrical-appliance-in-hostels/493>\
**Category:** Hostel\
**Tags:** hostels, life-at-iitm\
**Created:** [26 June 2024 09:24 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/use-of-electrical-appliance-in-hostels/493 "2024-06-26T09:24:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![coffeecat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@coffeecat](https://community.askiitm.com/u/coffeecat)\
**Post date:** [26 June 2024 09:24 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/use-of-electrical-appliance-in-hostels/493/1 "2024-06-26T09:24:20Z")

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Hi! i’ve been selected for direct PhD programme in IITM. will i be allowed to use a hair dryer, or a small electric kettle in the hostel room? or is it prohibited?

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**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Ayesha)\
**Post date:** [26 June 2024 09:42 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/use-of-electrical-appliance-in-hostels/493/2 "2024-06-26T09:42:42Z")

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Hi,

Hostel residents are not allowed to own any electric appliances. Most hostels have a hair dryer and an electric kettle, which you can borrow.

Hope that helps!