Located at the Heart of IITM, Cauvery Hostel is home to more than 350 Post-Graduates, primarily consisting of M.Tech, M.S., Ph.D. Scholars and Post Doctoral Fellows. This hostel holds the distinction of being the first hostel built at IIT-Madras, and thus has a rich history. Cauvery has housed generations of students who have gone on to become the light-bearers in their respective fields. In this powerful alumni lies the characteristic pride that is the mark of every Cauverian.

Cauvery, being a Post Graduate / Research Scholar hostel, has a different flavour from other hostels. It's been a long journey for the hostel starting in the year 1959 under the supervision of Prof. Venkateswarlu to the year 2011 under the leadership of Dr. Srinivasan Chandrasekaran. We have a fusion of all cultures, which is reflected in the various cultural groups we have and the events we celebrate. From Onam to Ganesh Chaturthi, from Holi to Diwali, we pride in our cultural harmony. Not only do the students excel in academics and research but also have unparalleled zeal in cultural activities.