Best colleges in Coimbatore 2026
320 colleges in Coimbatore charge between ₹2,550 and ₹24.1 L in the first year, and PSGR Krishnammal College for Women is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Coimbatore — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 320 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,550 – ₹24.1 L |
| Government / Private | 40 / 280 |
| NIRF-ranked | 41 of 320 |
| Highest package reported | ₹75 L |
| Top rated | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
Which college in Coimbatore is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Coimbatore compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSGRKCW Coimbatore | 10 | #9 | ₹63,000 | ₹26 L | Government |
| Hindusthan School of Architecture Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.9 | — | ₹6.25 L | — | Government |
| SRCAS Coimbatore | 9.8 | #76 | ₹2.88 L | ₹12 L | Government |
| PSGCAS Coimbatore | 9.8 | #10 | ₹96,850 | ₹14 L | Government |
| Sasi Creative School of Architecture Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | — | ₹2.75 L | — | Government |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | #8 | ₹24.1 L | ₹56.95 L | Government |
| CMC Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | — | ₹81,329 | — | Government |
| PSGIMSR Coimbatore | 9.8 | #43 | ₹22.5 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Coimbatore
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1
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1963
star 10.0 Fees from ₹63,000 NIRF #9 Highest ₹26 L 89 courses -
2
Hindusthan School of Architecture - [HSOA]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
star 9.9 Fees from ₹6.25 L 1 courses -
3
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science - [SRCAS]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
star 9.8 Fees from ₹2.88 L NIRF #76 Highest ₹12 L 15 courses -
4
PSG College of Arts and Science
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1947
star 9.8 Fees from ₹96,850 NIRF #10 Highest ₹14 L 16 courses -
5
Sasi Creative School of Architecture - [SCSA]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2012
star 9.8 Fees from ₹2.75 L 1 courses -
6
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
star 9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #8 Highest ₹56.95 L 18 courses -
7
Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1966
star 9.8 Fees from ₹81,329 33 courses -
8
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [PSGIMSR]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
star 9.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #43 15 courses -
9
Rathinam College of Arts and Science - [RCAS]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2001
star 9.8 Fees from ₹3.3 L Highest ₹58 L 10 courses -
10
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
star 9.7 Fees from ₹10.5 L NIRF #50 Highest ₹16 L 11 courses -
11
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
star 9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 17 courses -
12
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
star 9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
13
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1964
star 9.7 Fees from ₹1.34 L NIRF #94 9 courses -
14
Amrita School of Business - [ASB]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government
star 9.7 Fees from ₹12.1 L Highest ₹24.84 L 7 courses -
15
P.S.G College of Technology - [PSGCT]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1951
star 9.7 Fees from ₹2.2 L 14 courses -
16
Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital - [GMCESIC]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2016
star 9.7 Fees from ₹90,365 5 courses -
17
Amrita School of Engineering - [ASE]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government
star 9.7 Fees from ₹24.1 L Highest ₹75 L 28 courses -
18
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science For Women - [SRCW]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1991
star 9.7 Fees from ₹68,490 10 courses -
19
Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1999
star 9.6 Fees from ₹1.2 L Highest ₹9 L 14 courses -
20
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science- [HICAS]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
star 9.6 Fees from ₹1.51 L Highest ₹8.6 L 93 courses -
21
Nehru Arts and Science College -[NASC]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
star 9.6 Fees from ₹1.8 L Highest ₹10 L 15 courses -
22
PSG Institute of Management - [PSGIM]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1965
star 9.6 Fees from ₹11.5 L Highest ₹16.42 L 5 courses -
23
Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science - [SNMV]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1989
star 9.5 Fees from ₹1.59 L 11 courses -
24
Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1957
star 9.5 Fees from ₹3,363 36 courses -
25
Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science - [KKCAS]
location_on Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1996
star 9.5 Fees from ₹84,000 Highest ₹4 L 11 courses
Showing 25 of 320. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 320 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Coimbatore the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,550 to ₹24.1 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 40 of these are government-run and 280 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. 41 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 colleges are there in Coimbatore?
There are 320 colleges listed in Coimbatore on this page, of which 40 are government and 280 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Coimbatore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,550 to ₹24.1 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Coimbatore?
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Coimbatore.
What is the highest package from colleges in Coimbatore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹75 L. Packages vary by course and year.
