Best Arts colleges in Palakkad 2026
15 Arts colleges in Palakkad charge between ₹4,920 and ₹1.27 L in the first year, and IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITPKD] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Palakkad — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 15 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,920 – ₹1.27 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 13 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 15 |
| Highest package reported | ₹47.12 L |
| Top rated | IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITPKD] |
Top 15 Arts colleges in Palakkad
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IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITPKD]
Palakkad, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹60,230 NIRF #101 Highest ₹47.12 L 39 courses -
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3
N.S.S College - [NSSC] Nemmara
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 1966
6.6 Fees from ₹6,125 NIRF #201 15 courses -
4
MP Moothedath Memorial Sree Narayana Trusts College
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 1981
6.2 Fees from ₹4,925 12 courses -
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Yuvakshetra Institute of Management Studies - [YIMS]
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
4.2 Fees from ₹1.27 L 17 courses -
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Government Victoria College
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 1989
4.0 Fees from ₹6,990 NIRF #101 30 courses -
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Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College Pattambi
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 1885
3.5 Fees from ₹6,125 NIRF #151200 9 courses -
8
Mount Seena College of Arts and Science Akalur
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
3.5 Fees from ₹70,628 8 courses -
9
Nethaji Memorial Arts And Science College Nemmara
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2013
1.0 Fees from ₹75,600 8 courses -
10
V. V. College of Science and Technology
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
1.0 Fees from ₹89,600 8 courses -
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Cherpulassery College of Science and Technology - [CCST]
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
1.0 Fees from ₹76,395 8 courses -
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Minority Arts and Science College
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
1.0 Fees from ₹76,395 3 courses -
13
Thunchath Ezhuthachan College
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
1.0 Fees from ₹61,275 6 courses -
14
Najath Arts & Science College Nellippuzha
Palakkad, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
1.0 Fees from ₹72,000 7 courses -
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Chembai Memorial Government Music College
Palakkad, Kerala · Government · est. 1957
Fees from ₹4,920 2 courses
Showing 15 of 15. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 15 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Palakkad the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,920 to ₹1.27 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 13 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 Arts colleges are there in Palakkad?
There are 15 Arts colleges listed in Palakkad on this page, of which 2 are government and 13 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Palakkad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,920 to ₹1.27 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Palakkad for Arts?
IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITPKD] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Palakkad.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Palakkad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹47.12 L. Packages vary by course and year.