Best Agriculture colleges in Kerala 2026
29 Agriculture colleges in Kerala charge between ₹2,000 and ₹2.17 L in the first year, and Cochin University of Science and Technology - [CUSAT] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Agriculture colleges in Kerala — at a glance
| Agriculture colleges | 29 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹2.17 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 26 |
| NIRF-ranked | 15 of 29 |
| Highest package reported | ₹20 L |
| Top rated | Cochin University of Science and Technology - [CUSAT] |
Which agriculture college in Kerala is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Agriculture colleges in Kerala compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUSAT Kochi | 9.3 | #116 | ₹2.17 L | ₹20 L | Government |
| Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram | 9.2 | #5 | ₹1.05 L | — | Government |
| Nirmalagiri College Kannur Kannur | 9.1 | #101 | ₹8,570 | ₹8 L | Government |
| Calicut University Calicut | 8.9 | #43 | ₹5,755 | — | Private |
| Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 8.5 | #66 | ₹67,500 | — | Private |
| St Mary's College Thrissur Thrissur | 7.9 | #201 | ₹6,125 | — | Private |
| KVASU, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Mannuthy Thrissur | 7.9 | — | ₹98,300 | — | Private |
| KUFOS Kochi | 7.9 | #31 | ₹1.6 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Agriculture colleges in Kerala
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1
Cochin University of Science and Technology - [CUSAT]
Kochi, Kerala · Government · est. 1971
9.3 Fees from ₹2.17 L NIRF #116 Highest ₹20 L 126 courses -
2
Kerala University - [KU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1937
9.2 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #5 281 courses -
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Nirmalagiri College
Kannur, Kerala · Government · est. 1964
9.1 Fees from ₹8,570 NIRF #101 Highest ₹8 L 28 courses -
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Calicut University - [CU]
Calicut, Kerala · Private · est. 1968
8.9 Fees from ₹5,755 NIRF #43 274 courses -
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Mar Ivanios College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1949
8.5 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #66 42 courses -
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KVASU, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - [COVAS] Mannuthy
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1955
7.9 Fees from ₹98,300 80 courses -
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Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies - [KUFOS]
Kochi, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
7.9 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #31 57 courses -
9
School of Industrial Fisheries - [SIF], Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi, Kerala · Private · est. 1976
7.7 Fees from ₹37,200 Highest ₹20 L 3 courses -
10
Kannur University - [KU]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 1996
7.4 Fees from ₹19,420 NIRF #51 Highest ₹10 L 131 courses -
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Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - [KVASU] Pookode
Wayanad, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
6.9 Fees from ₹1.52 L 69 courses -
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Kerala Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Vellayani
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1955
6.8 Fees from ₹1.2 L 27 courses -
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Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla - [MACFAST]
Thiruvalla, Kerala · Private · est. 2001
6.7 Fees from ₹1.37 L NIRF #201 13 courses -
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Kerala Agricultural University, College of Horticulture Vellanikkara
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1972
6.1 Fees from ₹30,000 NIRF #151 29 courses -
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Kerala Agricultural University, College of Forestry Vellanikkara - [COF]
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1986
5.9 Fees from ₹60,000 11 courses -
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Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1983
5.6 Fees from ₹1.13 L NIRF #79 260 courses -
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Kerala Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Padanakkad
Kasaragod, Kerala · Private · est. 1994
5.6 Fees from ₹30,000 4 courses -
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Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1993
5.6 Fees from ₹33,600 8 courses -
20
Holy Cross College of Management and Technology - [HCCMAT]
Idukki, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
4.2 Fees from ₹2,000 14 courses -
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College of Food Technology, Kerala Veterinary And Animal Sciences University
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 2015
1.0 Fees from ₹10,900 40 courses -
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Deva Matha College - [DMC] Kuravilangad
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹5,490 NIRF #151 28 courses -
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Nehru Arts and Science College - [NASC]
Kasaragod, Kerala · Private · est. 1968
Fees from ₹60,000 NIRF #151 16 courses -
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KVASU, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Pookot - [COVAS] Pookot
Wayanad, Kerala · Private · est. 2004
Fees from ₹1.52 L 35 courses
Showing 25 of 29. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 29 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kerala the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹2.17 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 26 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 15 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Agriculture colleges are there in Kerala?
There are 29 Agriculture colleges listed in Kerala on this page, of which 3 are government and 26 are private.
What is the fee for Agriculture colleges in Kerala?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹2.17 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kerala for Agriculture?
Cochin University of Science and Technology - [CUSAT] has the highest student rating among the Agriculture colleges listed here, in Kochi.
What is the highest package from Agriculture colleges in Kerala?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹20 L. Packages vary by course and year.