In a landmark move aimed at enhancing accommodation facilities for students and scholars, the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a state-of-the-art ladies’ hostel on the NITC campus.

The new ladies’ hostel, designed to accommodate 760 students in dual occupancy rooms, is expected to redefine residential standards on the campus. The estimated cost for the construction work is Rs 71.85 crore. NITC secured a loan of Rs 71.85 crore from the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for this construction project with the support of the Ministry of Education.

The forthcoming ladies' hostel stands as a testament to NIT Calicut's dedication to fostering a conducive and enriching campus environment, said Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut. We are committed to ensuring that students and scholars receive unparalleled support in their academic pursuits, he added.    

Shri. S. Sreenesh Superintending Engineer, NITC, and Shri. P. K. Jose, Executive Engineer of CPWD signed the MoU in the presence of Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NITC;  Prof. Priya Chandran, Dean (Planning & Development); Dr. Bimal P. and Dr. Anantha Singh T. S., Associate Deans (Planning & Development); Shri. M. Viswanath, Executive Engineer, and Shri. Vinod R, Assistant Engineer from CPWD. 

The collaboration between NITC and CPWD marks a significant milestone in the commitment of both institutions to provide top-notch living conditions for the academic community.

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