NIT-K was started in the year 1960. So, as expected, the hostels do seem a bit old and out dated compared to its modern day contemporaries (like BITS-Goa) pretty obviously.
I feel that hostel life makes you a man, so living in harsh conditions isn't something to fuss about. Not that the NIT-K hostels serve as harsh conditions, but they certainly aren't the best.
I don't think anyone should have a problem living in these hostels after a months of adjustment.
There's also a small NCC building in the campus where shooting and other army activities are taught to those interested.
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