Aatam Hostel & House by Sameep Padora & Associates Aatam is a residential project that combines hostel accommodations for students with a family residence for the plot owners. Located in Kota, Rajasthan, a city known for its arid climate and its reputation as India’s premier coaching hub, the project has been six years in the making. Every year, nearly 200,000 students migrate to Kota to prepare for the prestigious IIT entrance exams, often living in privately built hostels designed specifically