Hostel near Albertian Institute of Science and Technology (AISAT)

Key facts

AISAT’s address is Archbishop Angel Mary Nagar, Cochin University P.O., Kalamassery, Kochi 682022.
AISAT is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and approved by AICTE.
The college is run by an educational and charitable trust of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, registered in 2005.
AISAT describes its campus as neighbouring CUSAT, beside National Highway 47 (now NH 544) and the Seaport–Airport Road.
B.Tech branches listed by AISAT include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science and an AI/ML specialisation.

Twin-sharing room with two cots and mattresses at Ashraf Gents Hostel, NAD Road, Kalamassery. See all hostel photos

Locating AISAT

AISAT’s own disclosure gives its address as Archbishop Angel Mary Nagar, Cochin University P.O., Kalamassery, Kochi 682022, and describes the campus as neighbouring CUSAT, beside the national highway and the Seaport–Airport Road. The name comes from the Albertian family of institutions of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, whose educational trust runs the college. Don’t confuse it with St. Albert’s College in Ernakulam city – a different institution in a different part of Kochi.

Because of the Cochin University P.O. address, many new students and drivers assume it is inside the CUSAT campus. It is a separate campus nearby; use the college’s name in your map app, not just “CUSAT”.

Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Kalamassery. Open in Google Maps · Directions from Ashraf Gents Hostel

Getting there

Cochin University metro station on NH 544 is the obvious station for this side of Kalamassery – see our Cochin University metro station guide. From there it is a short walk or auto ride depending on which gate you use. Buses along NH 544 and the Seaport–Airport Road also serve the area. AISAT gives Aluva as the nearest railway station for long-distance trains and Cochin International Airport as the nearest airport; see Aluva station to Kalamassery for the first trip.

What engineering students need from a room

KTU’s B.Tech has a heavy rhythm: series tests, lab records, mini-projects and, from the third year, main projects and internships. Compared with an arts student, an engineering student needs:

Desk space and power points for a laptop – ask how many sockets the room has and whether it’s practical to study there at night.
A reliable phone signal or internet for KTU portal work and project files. Ask about internet on the call, and read mobile network and internet in Kalamassery.
Flexibility in exam months, when you may want to stay through vacations to finish projects.
A roommate on a similar schedule – twin sharing works well if both of you keep similar hours.

If you are buying a laptop or need a repair, see phones, laptops and repairs near Kalamassery.

Neighbouring colleges, shared streets

AISAT sits in the same cluster as CUSAT and, a little further towards Thrikkakara, Model Engineering College and Bharata Mata College. Private hostels and PGs around here fill with students from all of them, so start looking early – ideally as soon as admissions are confirmed. Our colleges map shows the whole cluster, and men’s hostel near CUSAT describes the housing pattern on this side of town.

How Ashraf Gents Hostel fits an AISAT student

Ashraf Gents Hostel is a men-only boys’ hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery – on the HMT side of NH 544, so AISAT is a ride rather than a walk. It suits students who are happy to commute by bus, metro or two-wheeler in exchange for a quieter road and a room shared with one other person. Check the route on a map for your class timings.

The photos show twin-sharing rooms with cots and mattresses, red-oxide floors, a balcony, a kitchen with sink and shelves, and a tiled bathroom with a western toilet. The indicative rate on the public profile is about ₹2,000–3,000 per head per month, negotiable, with one month’s advance; it is confirmed on the call. Phone or WhatsApp: +91 90746 23855.

Frequently asked questions

Is AISAT inside the CUSAT campus?

No. AISAT has a Cochin University P.O. address and neighbours CUSAT, but it is a separate campus run by an Archdiocese of Verapoly trust.

Which university is AISAT affiliated to?

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), with AICTE approval.

What is the nearest metro station to AISAT?

Cochin University station on NH 544 serves this side of Kalamassery. Check the walk or auto ride to your gate.

How far is Ashraf Gents Hostel from AISAT?

The hostel is on NAD Road on the other side of NH 544, so most residents take a bus, metro or two-wheeler. Check the route on a map before deciding.

Sources

Facts about Ashraf Gents Hostel come from the hostel’s own profile and photos; rates are indicative and confirmed on the call. Last reviewed 7 October 2026. How we write these guides: editorial notes. Map embeds © Google.