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        Valia Koonambaikulathamma College of Engineering & Technology (VKCET) is highly accessible and straightforward to locate. The exam center is situated in Chavarcode, Parippally (P.O.), right along the border area of the Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts in Kerala.  The venue sits on a 10-acre campus positioned right on the Trivandrum-Kollam stretch of National Highway 66 (formerly NH-47). Because it is a well-established engineering institution managed by a prominent local trust, the college is a major landmark for regional transit operators and long-distance commuters alike. The institution offers spacious, well-equipped computer labs and fully backed-up digital infrastructure, making it a reliable destination for large-scale online competitive exams. Plan a brief 15-minute morning cushion to smoothly navigate standard highway traffic and enter the main campus gates.    </div>
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                        <p class="mb-0 small text-dark"><ul class="mb-0 ps-3"><li><strong>Nearest Airport: </strong>The closest aviation gateway is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), located approximately 44 to 48 km to the south. Under normal daytime traffic conditions, a road trip to the venue via the national highway takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.</li><li><strong>How to reach: </strong>You can easily hire an official prepaid taxi directly from the airport arrival terminal counters. For a budget-friendly option, take an airport transit link to the Thampanoor KSRTC Bus Terminal in Trivandrum and board any high-frequency KSRTC fast-passenger bus heading toward Kollam via Parippally.</li></ul></p>
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            <p class="mb-0 small text-dark"><ul class="mb-0 ps-3"><li><strong>Nearest Railway Station: </strong>The closest rail link is the Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station (VAK), situated roughly 9 km to the west. The primary rail junction for long-distance express trains is the Kollam Junction Railway Station (QLN), located about 22 to 25 km away. It takes around 15 minutes from Varkala station and 35 to 45 minutes from Kollam Junction by road.</li><li><strong>How to reach: </strong>You will find an abundance of metered and fixed-rate auto-rickshaws, as well as local taxis, waiting directly outside the exit gates of both the Varkala and Kollam railway stations.</li><li><strong>Estimated Fare: </strong>A private auto-rickshaw ride from Varkala Sivagiri station will cost approximately ₹180 to ₹250.</li></ul></p>
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            <p class="mb-0 small text-dark"><ul class="mb-0 ps-3"><li><strong>Nearest Bus Stop / Main Bus Stand: </strong>The Parippally Bus Stand / Junction on the national highway is the closest primary transit point, located roughly 2 to 3 km away from the campus. The Varkala Bus Station is about 9 km away.</li><li><strong>Bus Availability: </strong>All major KSRTC fast-passenger, super-fast, and regional private buses running along the Trivandrum-Kollam highway stretch make regular stops at Parippally Junction.</li><li><strong>Connecting Autos: </strong>From the main highway junction at Parippally, lines of local auto-rickshaws are available continuously to drop you directly at the college gates in Chavarcode.</li><li><strong>Approximate Fare: </strong>A local bus ticket to Parippally is very economical. A private independent auto-rickshaw ride for the final short leg from the highway junction down to the campus will cost around ₹50 to ₹80.</li></ul></p>
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