College of Engineering

College of Engineering (CET) Trivandrum was established in 1939 by Shree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore. The college is a government institution located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It is accredited by the NBA and approved by the AICTE.

The college is affiliated with the University of Kerala, and its architectural department is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram. The campus area is 124 acres. The address is Sreekariyam - Kazhakuttam Road, Thiruvananthapuram - 695016, Kerala, India.

The official website is cet.ac.in. CET Trivandrum was ranked 101 - 150 out of 300 in India by NIRF in the B.Tech 2024 category. The college offers various courses at the UG and PG levels.

The flagship courses are B.Tech and M.Tech. It also offers courses like BBA, M.Arch, MCA, and M.Plan. Admissions are based on the KEAM examination.

The annual fee for B.Tech is INR 22,150, while the annual fee for M.Tech is INR 28,212. The CET Trivandrum 2025 placement report has not been released yet. As per the 2025 report, the highest package received by a student in 2024 was INR 33 LPA, and the median package offered was INR 8.23 LPA.

Top recruiters include Amazon, IBM, Oracle, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, ITC, Adobe, Ford, and Nissan. Important dates for KEAM 2026 are as follows. KEAM 2026 registration dates are from Jan 05 to Feb 06, 2026.

The KEAM 2026 exam dates are from Apr 17 to Apr 23, 2026. The KEAM 2026 result date is May 14, 2026, which is tentative. CET Trivandrum Ranking 2025 is yet to be announced.

In 2024, CET Trivandrum ranked 101-150 in B.Tech by NIRF. Other rankings include 44 in B.Tech 2024 and 193 in B.Tech 2025. For admission to B.Tech, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in PCM.

The college offers over 50 courses in fields like Engineering, Architecture, Computer Applications, and Management. Courses include B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Arch, B.Arch, MCA, and M.Plan. The flagship courses are B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA.

The fees and eligibility for courses are as follows. B.Tech has a first-year fee of INR 22,150, and eligibility is 10+2 with 50% plus KEAM. M.Tech has a total fee of INR 28,212, and eligibility is Graduation plus GATE.

MBA has a total fee of INR 1.82 Lakhs, and eligibility is Graduation. M.Arch has a total fee of INR 28,212, and eligibility is Graduation. B.Arch has a total fee of INR 43,250, and eligibility is 10+2.

MCA has a total fee of INR 1.13 Lakhs, and eligibility is Graduation. M.Plan has a total fee of INR 28,212, and eligibility is Graduation. The KEAM Cutoff 2024 for CET Trivandrum is listed category-wise with closing ranks for Round 1 and Round 2.

For SC, the closing ranks are 32613 and 44993. For ST, they are 47059 and 49459. For BH, they are 7728 and 8047.

For EW, they are 12794 and 14323. For EZ, they are 8520 and 9113. For LA, they are 11560 and 16030.

For MU, they are 7545 and 9430. For VK, they are 8784 and 8784. For BX, they are 13841 and 13841.

For DV, they are 19307 and 19307. For KN, they are 40624 and 40624. For KU, they are 43439 and 43439.

A student from B.Tech (2021) named Vaishnavi said that one must clear the KEAM entrance examination with a good rank for admission. She stated that the college was her top choice and is the best engineering college under KTU and the hardest to get into. She was glad to get in on her first try and did not choose other colleges under KTU.

College of Engineering (CET) Trivandrum has released placement data for its recent batches. The median salary offered to B.Arch graduates was INR 8.23 LPA, which was the highest among all programs. The top recruiters at CET Trivandrum include Amazon, IBM, Oracle, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, ITC, Adobe, Ford, and Nissan.

Placement statistics for each program are given below. For the B.Tech (4-year) program, there were 623 graduates. Of these, 553 students were placed, and the median salary was INR 6.95 LPA.

A total of 57 students chose to pursue higher studies. For the B.Arch (5-year) program, there were 32 graduates. Of these, 29 students were placed, and the median salary was INR 8.23 LPA.

A total of 3 students chose to pursue higher studies. For the M.Tech (2-year) program, there were 574 graduates. Of these, 426 students were placed, and the median salary was INR 6.67 LPA.

A total of 18 students chose to pursue higher studies. Dilna Dinesh from B.Tech, Electronics & Communication Engineering (2022) shared details about internships at CET. According to him, internships are available for students from the third year and fourth year.

Some departments also encourage second-year students to apply for short-term training programs. Many students secure internships in top companies like TCS, Wipro, Bosch, L&T, and others. Is CET Trivandrum a government college?

CET Trivandrum is a government engineering college. It was established in 1939 by the Government of Travancore. The institute is acknowledged and managed by the Government of Kerala.

It is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. As a government institution, it receives funding and economic support from the state government and follows the regulations set by the educational ministries. When does the admission process start?

The admission process at CET begins in the first quarter of the year, but it depends on the program. For UG courses such as B.Tech and B.Arch, admissions start in February with KEAM registration. For PG admissions like M.Tech and M.Arch, the admission starts right after GATE results, which are usually released in May, through CCMT.

For admission to an MBA, it starts around April, based on CAT, CMAT, or KMAT scores. What extracurricular activities are available at CET? CET offers a wide range of extracurricular activities held by various student clubs and societies.

Technical clubs include RoboCET, AeroCET, the Coding Club, and the Google Developer Student Club. Cultural groups include the Music Club, Dance Club, and Film Club. Students can also join the Quiz Club, Literary Society, and AstroCET for astronomy enthusiasts.