Best Architecture colleges in Thiruvananthapuram 2026
6 Architecture colleges in Thiruvananthapuram charge between ₹85,600 and ₹4.56 L in the first year, and College of Architecture Trivandrum - [CAT] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Architecture colleges in Thiruvananthapuram — at a glance
| Architecture colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹85,600 – ₹4.56 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 3 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹33 L |
| Top rated | College of Architecture Trivandrum - [CAT] |
Top 6 Architecture colleges in Thiruvananthapuram
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1
College of Architecture Trivandrum - [CAT]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2011
9.3 Fees from ₹4 L 7 courses -
2
Kerala University - [KU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1937
9.2 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #42 281 courses -
3
College of Engineering
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1939
9.1 Fees from ₹85,600 NIRF #2 Highest ₹33 L 62 courses -
4
DC School of Architecture & Design
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹4.43 L 2 courses -
5
Marian College of Architecture and Planning
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
4.4 Fees from ₹4.56 L 1 courses -
6
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University - [KTU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
3.3 Fees from ₹3 L 75 courses
Showing 6 of 6. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 6 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thiruvananthapuram the published first-year fee runs from ₹85,600 to ₹4.56 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 3 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. 2 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 Architecture colleges are there in Thiruvananthapuram?
There are 6 Architecture colleges listed in Thiruvananthapuram on this page, of which 3 are government and 3 are private.
What is the fee for Architecture colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
Published first-year fees range from ₹85,600 to ₹4.56 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thiruvananthapuram for Architecture?
College of Architecture Trivandrum - [CAT] has the highest student rating among the Architecture colleges listed here, in Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the highest package from Architecture colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹33 L. Packages vary by course and year.