Best Arts colleges in Thiruvananthapuram 2026
39 Arts colleges in Thiruvananthapuram charge between ₹13,050 and ₹5.97 L in the first year, and Government Medical College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Thiruvananthapuram — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 39 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹13,050 – ₹5.97 L |
| Government / Private | 7 / 32 |
| NIRF-ranked | 10 of 39 |
| Highest package reported | ₹28 L |
| Top rated | Government Medical College |
Top 25 Arts colleges in Thiruvananthapuram
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1
Government Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1951
9.9 Fees from ₹1.16 L NIRF #2025 88 courses -
2
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology - [IIST]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2007
9.9 Fees from ₹5.97 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹28 L 31 courses -
3
College of Architecture Trivandrum - [CAT]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2011
9.3 Fees from ₹4 L 7 courses -
4
Kerala University - [KU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1937
9.2 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #42 281 courses -
5
University of Kerala, School of Distance Education
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1976
9.1 Fees from ₹40,815 26 courses -
6
DC School of Architecture & Design
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹4.43 L 2 courses -
7
Trivandrum University College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1866
8.6 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #23 53 courses -
8
Mar Ivanios College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1949
8.5 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #61 42 courses -
9
Mahatma Gandhi College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1948
8.0 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #201 32 courses -
10
Loyola College of Social Sciences
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1963
7.9 Fees from ₹90,000 12 courses -
11
National Institute of Speech and Hearing
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1997
7.9 Fees from ₹67,500 7 courses -
12
Sree Narayana College Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
7.2 Fees from ₹75,000 18 courses -
13
A.J. College of Science and Technology Thonnakkal
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
4.2 Fees from ₹54,000 25 courses -
14
St Xavier College Thumba
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
4.0 Fees from ₹54,000 5 courses -
15
Emmanuel College Vazhichal
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
4.0 Fees from ₹54,000 7 courses -
16
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University - [KTU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
3.3 Fees from ₹3 L 75 courses -
17
National College Of Arts And Science
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
3.3 Fees from ₹54,000 9 courses -
18
CHMM College for Advanced Studies
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
2.2 Fees from ₹54,000 10 courses -
19
University of Kerala, Institute of Management Kariyavattom - [IMK]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1991
2.0 Fees from ₹52,150 30 courses -
20
Government Arts College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1924
1.0 Fees from ₹54,000 NIRF #201300 Highest ₹6 L 11 courses -
21
KNM Government Arts and Science College Kanjiramkulam
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1981
1.0 Fees from ₹54,000 8 courses -
22
Vigyaan College of Applied Science - [VICAS]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2012
1.0 Fees from ₹54,000 7 courses -
23
All Saints' College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #101150 23 courses -
24
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies - [KITTS]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1998
Fees from ₹1.81 L 9 courses -
25
Iqbal College Peringammala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹75,000 17 courses
Showing 25 of 39. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 39 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thiruvananthapuram the published first-year fee runs from ₹13,050 to ₹5.97 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 32 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. 10 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 Thiruvananthapuram?
There are 39 Arts colleges listed in Thiruvananthapuram on this page, of which 7 are government and 32 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
Published first-year fees range from ₹13,050 to ₹5.97 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thiruvananthapuram for Arts?
Government Medical College has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹28 L. Packages vary by course and year.