Best colleges in Cuddalore 2026
25 colleges in Cuddalore charge between ₹8,550 and ₹4.73 L in the first year, and St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Cuddalore — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 25 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹8,550 – ₹4.73 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 24 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 25 |
| Highest package reported | ₹14.5 L |
| Top rated | St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) |
Top 25 colleges in Cuddalore
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St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1991
9.3 Fees from ₹88,170 NIRF #201300 39 courses -
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Periyar Arts College
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1964
6.0 Fees from ₹32,210 NIRF #201 58 courses -
3
New Millennium College of Education - [NMCE]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
5.0 Fees from ₹29,770 6 courses -
4
Muna College of Education - [MCE]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
4.9 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
5
University College of Engineering Panruti, Anna University - [UCEP]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.5 Fees from ₹3.48 L 109 courses -
6
J.P College of Education
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
4.3 Fees from ₹83,000 1 courses -
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Senthil College of Education, Periyavadavadi
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.2 Fees from ₹93,000 11 courses -
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Krishnasamy College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
4.0 Fees from ₹3.48 L 10 courses -
10
C.S. Jain Teacher Training Institute
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
3.8 Fees from ₹40,000 3 courses -
11
Shree Ragavendra College of Education
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
3.6 Fees from ₹83,000 1 courses -
12
Omm Muruga College of Education
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
3.5 Fees from ₹80,000 1 courses -
13
CK College of Engineering and Technology - [CKCET]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
3.1 Fees from ₹41,000 Highest ₹10 L 10 courses -
14
MRK Institute of Technology
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
2.9 Fees from ₹1.8 L Highest ₹14.5 L 12 courses -
15
Krishnasamy College of Science Arts and Management for Women
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
1.0 Fees from ₹35,500 9 courses -
16
B.Padmanaban Jayanthimala College of Arts and Science
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
1.0 Fees from ₹8,550 7 courses -
17
Jawahar Science College - [JSC]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1987
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses -
18
Thiruvalluvar Arts and Science College Kurinjipadi
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1997
1.0 Fees from ₹36,100 8 courses -
19
Dr Navalar Nedunchezhiyan College of Engineering
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1995
Fees from ₹1.7 L 3 courses -
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St Anne's College of Engineering and Technology
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹4.73 L 2 courses -
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O.P.R. Memorial College Of Para Medical Sciences Vadalur
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹60,000 4 courses -
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Showing 25 of 25. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 25 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Cuddalore the published first-year fee runs from ₹8,550 to ₹4.73 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 24 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 colleges are there in Cuddalore?
There are 25 colleges listed in Cuddalore on this page, of which 1 are government and 24 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Cuddalore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹8,550 to ₹4.73 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Cuddalore?
St. Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Cuddalore.
What is the highest package from colleges in Cuddalore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹14.5 L. Packages vary by course and year.