Men’s Stay near SCMS School of Technology and Management, Muttom

Key facts

SCMS School of Technology and Management’s address is Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Aluva, Cochin, Kerala 683106, on NH 544.
SSTM was established in 2003 and its programmes are affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
SSTM offers programmes including MBA, MCA, integrated MCA, BBA, BCA, B.Com and biotechnology and psychology degrees, according to the SCMS website.
Muttom metro station sits between Ambattukavu and Kalamassery on Kochi Metro Line 1; the line to the metro’s operations control centre and Muttom yard branches off there.
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET) is a different SCMS college, located at Karukutty, further north.

Kalamassery metro station above NH 544. Photo: Gnoeee / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Which SCMS campus are you going to?

‘SCMS’ is a group name, and new students regularly end up at the wrong gate. The Prathap Nagar, Muttom campus on NH 544 houses SCMS School of Technology and Management (SSTM) and SCMS Cochin School of Business (the group’s older B-school). SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET) is a separate college at Karukutty, well north of Aluva towards Angamaly.

This guide is for the Muttom campus. If your admission letter says Karukutty, Kalamassery is much less convenient.

SCMS School of Technology and Management, Muttom. Open in Google Maps · Directions from Ashraf Gents Hostel

What SSTM offers

According to the SCMS website, SSTM was established in 2003 and its courses are affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Programmes listed include:

Postgraduate: MBA, MCA, M.Sc Psychology, M.Sc Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, M.Sc Biotechnology, and a PhD in Management.
Undergraduate: BBA (Hons), BCA (Hons), B.Com (Hons), B.Sc Psychology and B.Sc Biotechnology.
An integrated five-year MCA.

The website also mentions campus hostels. Check availability, rules and cost with the college first; this guide is for students who prefer to live outside.

Getting to Muttom from Kalamassery

This is where Kalamassery shines. Muttom is the next Kochi Metro station north of Kalamassery on Line 1, so the metro ride itself is a single stop. From Muttom station, the campus is along NH 544 — ask seniors for the safest crossing and walking route, as the highway is busy.

Buses heading to Aluva along NH 544 also pass Muttom, and a two-wheeler ride is short outside peak traffic. Read the Kalamassery metro station guide, our page on Companypady, Ambattukavu and Muttom, and NH 544 through Kalamassery for the traffic pattern.

Kochi Metro runs from around 6 am, and KMRL announced in February 2026 that last trains from terminals would leave at 11 pm. Late library evenings are covered; check current timings with KMRL.

Why some SCMS students prefer to live in Kalamassery

More choice of rooms than in the immediate Muttom area.
Food and shops — Kalamassery has far more small hotels, bakeries and supermarkets; see supermarkets and groceries.
Internships — MBA and MCA students often intern at KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kerala Startup Mission or companies further south; see summer internships in Kalamassery.
Mixing — friends at CUSAT, NUALS and other colleges nearby.

Course rhythms that affect where you live

Different SSTM programmes put different demands on a student’s living arrangements. MBA students tend to have long days with group work, presentations and placement preparation, so a room where you can work late on a laptop matters. Biotechnology and life-science students spend time in labs and may stay back for experiments. Integrated MCA students are on campus for five years and often move out of the college hostel in later years for more independence.

Whatever the course, consider who you will share with. Two MBA students in a twin room can split the costs and the late-night deadline stress; a lab student and a night-owl coder may clash. Mention your course when you enquire about any room.

Ashraf Gents Hostel for SSTM students

Ashraf Gents Hostel is a boys’ hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery, taking students, staff and working men. From Kalamassery, the Muttom campus is a short metro, bus or bike trip up NH 544; check the exact route from NAD Road to the station on the call.

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

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 — confirm on +91 90746 23855.

Ask about Wi-Fi and food on the call too; we do not promise them here. MBA students on tight budgets may want to read what it costs a man to live in Kalamassery.

Frequently asked questions

Where is SCMS School of Technology and Management?

At Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Aluva, Cochin 683106, on NH 544 between Kalamassery and Aluva.

Which metro station is nearest to SCMS Muttom?

Muttom station on Kochi Metro Line 1, one stop north of Kalamassery. Check the walking route from the station locally.

Is SCMS School of Engineering and Technology on the same campus?

No. SSET is at Karukutty, north of Aluva. The Muttom campus has SSTM and SCMS Cochin School of Business.

Can SCMS students stay at Ashraf Gents Hostel?

Yes, male students can. The hostel is on NAD Road, Kalamassery; confirm vacancy and the current rate on +91 90746 23855.

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.