Best colleges in Kannur 2026
63 colleges in Kannur charge between ₹3,000 and ₹14.09 L in the first year, and Government Medical College - [GMC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kannur — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 63 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,000 – ₹14.09 L |
| Government / Private | 5 / 58 |
| NIRF-ranked | 7 of 63 |
| Highest package reported | ₹12.26 L |
| Top rated | Government Medical College - [GMC] |
Top 25 colleges in Kannur
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1
Government Medical College - [GMC]
Kannur, Kerala · Government · est. 1995
9.7 Fees from ₹81,040 29 courses -
2
Nirmalagiri College
Kannur, Kerala · Government · est. 1964
9.1 Fees from ₹8,570 NIRF #101 Highest ₹8 L 28 courses -
3
Kannur Medical College - [KMC] Anjarakandy
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2006
8.8 Fees from ₹1.13 L 26 courses -
4
Government College of Engineering - [GCE]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 1986
8.1 Fees from ₹34,600 Highest ₹12.26 L 19 courses -
5
Sree Narayana College
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 1960
7.9 Fees from ₹10,278 NIRF #201 19 courses -
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7
Crescent College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Payangadi
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
7.6 Fees from ₹6.06 L 4 courses -
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Kannur University - [KU]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 1996
7.4 Fees from ₹19,420 NIRF #51 Highest ₹10 L 131 courses -
9
National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT] Kannur
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2008
6.1 Fees from ₹14.09 L 11 courses -
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11
Don Bosco Arts and Science College - [DBASC] Angadikadavu
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
5.5 Fees from ₹1.24 L 13 courses -
12
College of Engineering Thalassery
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2000
5.5 Fees from ₹3.28 L 16 courses -
13
Co-operative Arts & Science College, Madayi
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 1982
5.0 Fees from ₹4,100 8 courses -
14
Vimal Jyothi Engineering College - [VJEC]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.8 Fees from ₹4.02 L Highest ₹7 L 23 courses -
15
Crescent B.Ed College Madayippara
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
4.8 Fees from ₹59,540 5 courses -
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M.E.C.F College of Teacher Education Peringathur
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2008
4.8 Fees from ₹59,540 5 courses -
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SUM College of Teacher Education - [SUM] Mamba
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2007
4.8 Fees from ₹58,000 5 courses -
18
St Thomas College of Engineering and Technology - [STM]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
4.4 Fees from ₹5.02 L 5 courses -
19
Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering & Technology - [SNGCET]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
4.3 Fees from ₹5.02 L 12 courses -
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College of Engineering and Technology - [CEAT] Payyanur
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
3.9 Fees from ₹5.02 L 12 courses -
21
Malabar Institute of Technology - [MIT] Anjarakandy
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
3.7 Fees from ₹5.02 L 9 courses -
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ITM College of Arts & Science - [ITMCAS] Mayyil
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
3.7 Fees from ₹54,000 8 courses -
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Taliparamba Arts and Science college - [TASC] Kanhirangad
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
3.4 Fees from ₹57,500 6 courses -
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Institute of Technology Mayyil - [ITM]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
3.2 Fees from ₹2.58 L 5 courses -
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Showing 25 of 63. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 63 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kannur the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,000 to ₹14.09 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 58 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. 7 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 Kannur?
There are 63 colleges listed in Kannur on this page, of which 5 are government and 58 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kannur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,000 to ₹14.09 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kannur?
Government Medical College - [GMC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kannur.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kannur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹12.26 L. Packages vary by course and year.