Boys’ Hostel near St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery

Key facts

St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery was founded by Archbishop Joseph Attipetty of Verapoly to mark Pope Paul VI’s visit to India in 1964, and began classes on 13 July 1965.
The college is a government-aided institution affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and managed under the Archdiocese of Verapoly.
St. Paul’s became co-educational in 1983 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Commerce and English.
The college’s postal address is HMT Colony P.O., Kalamassery, Ernakulam 683503.

Corridor with wooden room doors at Ashraf Gents Hostel, Kalamassery. See all hostel photos

About the college

St. Paul’s has an unusual origin story. According to the college, it was founded by Archbishop Joseph Attipetty of Verapoly to commemorate Pope Paul VI’s visit to India for the International Eucharistic Congress in late 1964; the Pope blessed the foundation stone on 3 December 1964, and classes began on 13 July 1965 with the old pre-degree course. B.Com arrived in 1978, M.A. Economics in 1982, and co-education in 1983. Today it is a government-aided college affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in subjects including Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Commerce and English.

Its address is HMT Colony P.O., Kalamassery, Ernakulam 683503 – the same postal area as the Medical College, NUALS and the Government ITI. Search for the college by name on a map to get the exact gate before your first day.

St. Paul's College, Kalamassery. Open in Google Maps · Directions from Ashraf Gents Hostel

A realistic weekday

Arts and science timetables are lighter than engineering ones, but the day still fills up: morning classes, lab sessions for science students, an afternoon of club or NSS work, and evenings for assignments or a part-time job. A typical pattern for a student living in Kalamassery looks like this:

Morning: tea and breakfast at a local tea shop or in the hostel kitchen, then a short walk, cycle or bus ride to college.
Midday: college canteen or a meals hotel nearby – a Kerala meal is the cheapest full lunch.
Afternoon: labs, library or activities; science students may finish later on lab days.
Evening: grocery stop on the way back, cooking with roommates, study. Weekends are for home visits, part-time work or a cheap outing – see cheap weekend plans.

Getting to St. Paul’s

The nearest Kochi Metro station is Kalamassery on NH 544; the college is a short road journey from there rather than at the station itself. Private and KSRTC buses run along the highway and through the HMT area, and autos are easy to find at the junctions. For students going home at weekends, Aluva railway station handles most long-distance trains, while the small Kalamassery station has a limited number of passenger and MEMU services. Our guides to the Kalamassery metro station, the Kalamassery railway station and buses in Kalamassery have the details.

Choosing a room as a St. Paul’s student

Walkable is best. HMT Colony, NAD Road and North Kalamassery keep you off the busy highway on most days. Our North Kalamassery and HMT Colony guide describes the area.
Check the evening rules. College programmes, arts fests and sports practice sometimes run late.
Know your total cost. Rent is only part of it; food, travel, phone and books add up. See what it costs to live in Kalamassery.
Visit before paying. Look at the room, bathroom and kitchen yourself, and get a receipt for the advance.

Ashraf Gents Hostel as a nearby option

Ashraf Gents Hostel is a men-only boys’ hostel and PG at Ashraf house, NAD Road, at the signal in Kalamassery, in the same HMT-side part of town as St. Paul’s. It takes students as well as working men. Check the route to the college gate on a map – it is a short ride, and many students choose to walk or cycle such distances.

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, confirmed on the call. Ask about meals, internet and gate timings. Phone or WhatsApp: +91 90746 23855.

Balcony at Ashraf Gents Hostel, NAD Road, Kalamassery. See all photos

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Paul’s College Kalamassery co-educational?

Yes. According to the college, co-education was introduced in 1983.

Which university is St. Paul’s College affiliated to?

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It is a government-aided college under the Archdiocese of Verapoly.

Which metro station is nearest to St. Paul’s College?

Kalamassery station on NH 544 is the nearest; the college is a short bus or auto ride from there.

Is there a men’s hostel near St. Paul’s College?

Ashraf Gents Hostel on NAD Road, Kalamassery is one men-only option on the same side of town. Call +91 90746 23855 to check availability and the current rate.

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.