Christu Raj Hostel (C R) is a spacious three-story edifice situated at the eastern end of the college campus along the banks of the Meenachil. Established in 1952, C R comprises 85 double occupancy rooms for men, which can accommodate up to 150 undergraduate students and 20 postgraduate students. The hostel is a constituent of the St. Thomas College Palai Educational Trust and functions autonomously in terms of its internal administration while being subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Trustees. The hostel is under the administration of a warden, who is appointed by the Bishop of Palai and is assisted by an assistant warden in all matters related to the hostel. It is imperative to note that the hostel strictly adheres to the guidelines laid out by the Board of Trustees and is committed to providing a safe and conducive environment for the students to thrive in.