Best Animation colleges in Kerala 2026
16 Animation colleges in Kerala charge between ₹8,975 and ₹7.45 L in the first year, and St Joseph's College Devagiri is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Animation colleges in Kerala — at a glance
| Animation colleges | 16 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹8,975 – ₹7.45 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 15 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 16 |
| Highest package reported | ₹46.5 L |
| Top rated | St Joseph's College Devagiri |
Top 16 Animation colleges in Kerala
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St Joseph's College Devagiri
Calicut, Kerala · Government · est. 1956
9.1 Fees from ₹2.32 L NIRF #74 49 courses -
2
Farook college (Autonomous)
Kozhikode, Kerala · Private · est. 1948
8.8 Fees from ₹8,975 NIRF #82 45 courses -
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Sacred Heart College - [SHC]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 1944
8.3 Fees from ₹13,709 NIRF #44 Highest ₹46.5 L 52 courses -
4
CMS College
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1817
8.3 Fees from ₹1.3 L NIRF #86 Highest ₹3.2 L 56 courses -
5
DePaul Institute of Science and Technology - [DiST] Angamaly
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
8.0 Fees from ₹1.54 L 16 courses -
6
MES College Marampally
Aluva, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
6.9 Fees from ₹1.92 L NIRF #201 52 courses -
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Yeldo Mar Baselios College - [YMBC]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
4.9 Fees from ₹50,000 Highest ₹15 L 4 courses -
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Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences
Kochi, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
4.8 Fees from ₹1.13 L 106 courses -
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SAFI Institute of Advanced Study - [SIAS] Vazhayoor
Malappuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
4.7 Fees from ₹1.88 L 24 courses -
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St Joseph College of Communication - [SJCC]
Changanacherry, Kerala · Private · est. 2004
3.8 Fees from ₹2.1 L 11 courses -
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Image Institute of Multimedia Arts and Graphic Effects
Calicut, Kerala · Private · est. 1996
Fees from ₹14,000 3 courses -
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Goodness Institute of Film and Television - [GiFT Cochin]
Kochi, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
Fees from ₹25,000 4 courses -
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Showing 16 of 16. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 16 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kerala the published first-year fee runs from ₹8,975 to ₹7.45 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 15 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. 5 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 Animation colleges are there in Kerala?
There are 16 Animation colleges listed in Kerala on this page, of which 1 are government and 15 are private.
What is the fee for Animation colleges in Kerala?
Published first-year fees range from ₹8,975 to ₹7.45 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kerala for Animation?
St Joseph's College Devagiri has the highest student rating among the Animation colleges listed here, in Calicut.
What is the highest package from Animation colleges in Kerala?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹46.5 L. Packages vary by course and year.