Kerala+pwd+data+book+in+excel+format+new May 2026

| District | Road Type (NH/SH/MDR/ODR) | Length (km) | Carriageway Width (m) | Pavement Type | Last Renewal Year | |----------|----------------|-------------|----------------------|---------------|------------------| | Thiruvananthapuram | SH | 125.6 | 7.0 | Bitumen | 2022 | | Kollam | MDR | 84.3 | 5.5 | Concrete | 2023 | | (Repeat for all 14 districts) | | | | | |

Q1: Is the Excel data book legally valid for tender quoting?
Yes, if downloaded from the official PWD site. However, the signed hard copy of the SoR overrides any formula error. Always cross-check 10% of rates manually. kerala+pwd+data+book+in+excel+format+new

Q2: How often is the “new” version released?
Usually during April-May (start of financial year). Mid-year corrigenda are released as separate Excel files for download. | District | Road Type (NH/SH/MDR/ODR) | Length

Q3: Can I get the data book in Malayalam Excel format?
The item descriptions are often in English, but the latest new versions include a bilingual header (Malayalam/English) for field engineers. Always cross-check 10% of rates manually

Q4: I am a student. Can I use this for academic projects?
Absolutely. Many civil engineering colleges in Kerala – from CET Thiruvananthapuram to NIT Calicut – use the official Excel data book for estimation labs. However, watermark it as “Academic Use Only”.

When users hunt for the Excel version, they aren't just looking for numbers; they are looking for structure. The modern Kerala PWD Data Book is meticulously categorized:

While the Excel format offers speed, it brings a new responsibility. The Data Book is a legal document.