Key facts
- MES College Marampally was established in 1995 as a government-aided college affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and gained autonomous status in 2025.
- The college’s address is Marampally, North Vazhakulam, Aluva, Ernakulam district, between the towns of Aluva and Perumbavoor.
- MES College Marampally is run by the Muslim Educational Society and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts, science, commerce and management.
- The college says it is near the Periyar and relatively close to Cochin International Airport.
Locating Marampally on the map
First, the geography — because many newcomers assume ‘Aluva’ in the address means Aluva town. MES College Marampally is at North Vazhakulam, in the countryside between Aluva and Perumbavoor, near the Periyar. The college describes its campus as green and rural. That is lovely for studying, but it means fewer rooms, shops and eating places in the immediate area than in a town.
Kalamassery is on the other side of Aluva, to the south along NH 544. So every trip is Kalamassery → Aluva → east towards Perumbavoor.
About the college
According to the college, MES College Marampally was founded in 1995 as a government-aided college under Mahatma Gandhi University and became autonomous in 2025. It lists 17 undergraduate and 9 postgraduate programmes covering subjects such as English, Arabic, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Commerce and BBA. College listings show NAAC A+ accreditation; check the current status with the college.
The commute from Kalamassery
- Metro or NH 544 bus to Aluva — Aluva is the northern end of Kochi Metro Line 1.
- Change at Aluva for a bus heading towards Perumbavoor and ask for the Marampally / MES College stop. Confirm locally which routes pass the college gate; we have not verified specific bus numbers or timings.
- Or ride a two-wheeler through Aluva — the most flexible option, though Aluva town’s junctions are slow at peak times.
Do one trial run at the time your classes start. If the door-to-door time is too long for you, a room closer to the college — or in Aluva town — may be the better compromise.
Our Aluva railway station to Kalamassery page and getting around Kalamassery explain the transport on this side of Aluva.
Monsoon and festival days on this route
The road between Aluva and the Marampally side runs close to the Periyar. In heavy monsoon spells, low-lying stretches of Aluva and nearby panchayats have been affected by flooding in past years, most notably in 2018, and buses can be delayed or diverted. On such days, keep an eye on college announcements and local news before setting out.
Around Aluva Sivarathri, traffic near the Manappuram and Aluva town gets very heavy. Our Sivarathri guide explains what to expect, and the monsoon living tips apply to this commute too.
When Kalamassery works for an MES student
- You are a PG student or research scholar who also uses CUSAT or Kochi city libraries; see libraries and study spaces.
- You have a part-time job in Kalamassery or Kochi.
- You are living with a sibling or friend who works or studies in Kalamassery.
- You ride a two-wheeler and prefer a busier base with cheaper food options.
If none of these apply, start by asking the college about its own hostel, or look closer to Marampally or in Aluva town.
The Ashraf Gents Hostel option, with its limits
Ashraf Gents Hostel is a boys’ hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery, for students, staff and working men. Marampally is not within its 3 km list, so it is only a commuting option for MES students.
Photos show twin-sharing rooms with cots and mattresses, red-oxide floors, a balcony, a kitchen with a sink and shelves, and a tiled bathroom with a western toilet. The indicative rate from the public profile is about ₹2,000–3,000 per head per month, negotiable, with one month’s advance — confirmed on +91 90746 23855.
Also see UC College, Aluva students — the commuting logic is similar — and the full colleges map.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MES College Marampally?
At Marampally, North Vazhakulam, Aluva, in a rural area between Aluva and Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district.
Is MES College Marampally autonomous?
Yes. The college says it received autonomous status in 2025; it is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
How do I reach MES Marampally from Kalamassery?
Go to Aluva by metro or NH 544 bus, then take a bus towards Perumbavoor, or ride a two-wheeler. Confirm which buses stop at the college locally.
Is Ashraf Gents Hostel near MES College?
No. It is on NAD Road in Kalamassery, so students would commute via Aluva.
Related guides
Sources
- MES College Marampally: History
- Collegedunia: MES College Marampally
- Wikipedia: Kalamassery metro station
Facts about Ashraf Gents Hostel come from the hostel’s own profile and photos; rates are indicative and confirmed on the call. Last reviewed . How we write these guides: editorial notes. Map embeds © Google.