Key facts
- CIPET Kochi’s official address is CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT), HIL Colony, Edayar Road, Pathalam, Eloor, Udyogamandal P.O., Kochi 683501.
- CIPET is a national institute under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, headquartered in Chennai, with centres across India.
- CIPET Kochi offers three-year Diplomas in Plastics Technology and Plastics Mould Technology, M.Sc programmes in polymer and biopolymer science, and skill-development training.
- Pathalam and Eloor lie just north-west of Kalamassery’s Premier Junction, on the road towards the FACT Udyogamandal and Edayar industrial area.
What CIPET Kochi is
CIPET — once the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, now the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology — is a national institute under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, with its head office in Chennai. The Kochi centre is styled CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT), Kochi.
According to CIPET’s Kochi page, the centre offers:
- Diploma in Plastics Technology (DPT) and Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology (DPMT) — three-year programmes.
- M.Sc Polymer Science and M.Sc Biopolymer Science.
- Skill-development and short-term programmes for industry and job-seekers.
- Testing and laboratory services for industry.
The page also mentions hostel facilities, with separate guidelines. Ask CIPET first — it may be the simplest option, especially for short programmes.
Where it is: HIL Colony, Pathalam
The official address is HIL Colony, Edayar Road, Pathalam, Eloor, Udyogamandal P.O., Kochi 683501. HIL refers to the old Hindustan Insecticides Limited township. Some listings describe the location as Edayar Road near Premier Junction, Kalamassery — which shows how close it is to Kalamassery town.
For the neighbourhood, read Manjummel and Pathalam, Pathalam Bridge and the Eloor road, and Premier Junction. The wider industrial setting is covered in our Eloor guide and FACT Udyogamandal guide.
Short-course trainees: plan your stay around the course length
A lot of people come to CIPET for a programme measured in weeks or a few months rather than years. Before booking anything, check:
- The exact start and end dates and whether there is on-the-job training elsewhere afterwards.
- Whether CIPET’s hostel takes short-course trainees and what it costs.
- Whether you will need to arrive the day before — see arriving late at night in Kalamassery.
- What documents you need for local stays; police verification for hostel residents explains the usual process.
Living near an industrial belt
Eloor and Pathalam are part of Kerala’s oldest industrial belt, alongside FACT, the Edayar units and the Periyar. That has practical consequences for where you choose to live. Some people prefer a room slightly away from the factories, where the roads are quieter in the evening and there are more food options, and then ride or take a bus to class. Others want to be as close to the institute as possible to save time.
Diploma students on three-year courses can afford to try one place for a term and move if it doesn’t suit. Short-course trainees have no such luxury — pick somewhere with easy food access, because you will not have time to explore. For an overview of the surroundings, the Edayar industrial area guide and our story of how Kalamassery became an industrial town are worth a read.
For CIPET students and trainees: Ashraf Gents Hostel
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. CIPET is not named in its 3 km list, but Pathalam and Eloor are on the industrial side of Kalamassery — ask on the call about the best route from NAD Road for your class timings.
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.
The hostel works on a monthly basis. If your course is shorter than a month, ask about short stays on +91 90746 23855 before you travel.
Daily life once you are settled
Diploma courses at CIPET involve workshop and lab sessions with machines and moulds, so you will want safety shoes and work clothes that you can wash easily. Kalamassery has supermarkets, tea shops and small hotels for everyday needs. With plastics, chemical and engineering units in and around Kalamassery and Eloor, it is worth asking CIPET’s placement staff which local employers recruit from the centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of CIPET Kochi?
CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT), HIL Colony, Edayar Road, Pathalam, Eloor, Udyogamandal P.O., Kochi 683501.
What courses does CIPET Kochi offer?
Three-year diplomas in Plastics Technology and Plastics Mould Technology, M.Sc Polymer and Biopolymer Science, and skill-development programmes. Check cipet.gov.in for current admissions.
Does CIPET Kochi have a hostel?
CIPET’s Kochi page mentions hostel facilities. Ask the institute about availability for your course.
Can I stay at Ashraf Gents Hostel for a two-week course?
The hostel runs on a monthly basis. Ask about short stays on +91 90746 23855.
Related guides
Sources
- CIPET: IPT Kochi — Contact us
- CIPET: Centre-wise skill development contacts (PDF)
- Onmanorama: Apply for plastics technology diploma courses at CIPET
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.