Best colleges in Kerala 2026
1,135 colleges in Kerala charge between ₹1,000 and ₹1.26 Cr in the first year, and National Institute of Technology - [NITC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kerala — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 1,135 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,000 – ₹1.26 Cr |
| Government / Private | 128 / 1,007 |
| NIRF-ranked | 120 of 1,135 |
| Highest package reported | ₹81 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Technology - [NITC] |
Top 25 colleges in Kerala
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1
National Institute of Technology - [NITC]
Calicut, Kerala · Government · est. 1961
10.0 Fees from ₹8.69 L NIRF #21 Highest ₹56.59 L 61 courses -
2
IIMK - Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode, Kerala · Government · est. 1996
10.0 Fees from ₹16.87 L NIRF #3 Highest ₹81 L 11 courses -
3
National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹22,000 NIRF #2025 13 courses -
4
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹1.26 L NIRF #2022 31 courses -
5
Government Medical College
Kozhikode, Kerala · Government · est. 1957
9.9 Fees from ₹69,705 53 courses -
6
Government Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1951
9.9 Fees from ₹1.16 L NIRF #2025 88 courses -
7
Government Medical College
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 1962
9.9 Fees from ₹11,870 47 courses -
8
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 -
9
Government Dental College Thrissur - [GDC]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹83,360 1 courses -
10
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 -
11
Thrissur Govt. Medical College
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1981
9.8 Fees from ₹1.24 L 35 courses -
12
TKM School of Architecture
Kollam, Kerala · Government · est. 2014
9.8 Fees from ₹2.75 L Highest ₹18 L 1 courses -
13
Marian College Kuttikanam
Peermade, Kerala · Government · est. 1995
9.8 Fees from ₹2.29 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹14 L 26 courses -
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Indian Institute of Information Technology [IIIT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹17.93 L Highest ₹50 L 15 courses -
16
T.D. Medical College - [TDMC]
Alappuzha, Kerala · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹71,420 43 courses -
17
Government Dental College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1959
9.8 Fees from ₹83,360 NIRF #35 12 courses -
18
St. Albert's College
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 1947
9.8 Fees from ₹1.29 L NIRF #151200 39 courses -
19
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences - [RCSS]
Kochi, Kerala · Government · est. 1955
9.8 Fees from ₹7,625 NIRF #12 Highest ₹13.58 L 28 courses -
20
Government Medical College
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 2000
9.7 Fees from ₹81,650 9 courses -
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Government Law College - [GLC]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1992
9.7 Fees from ₹15,340 3 courses -
22
Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹1.35 L NIRF #178 Highest ₹20 L 63 courses -
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Government Medical College - [GMC] Manjeri
Malappuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.7 Fees from ₹1.16 L 6 courses -
25
Bharata Mata College - [BMC]
Kochi, Kerala · Government · est. 1965
9.7 Fees from ₹10,145 NIRF #151200 Highest ₹8.4 L 42 courses
Showing 25 of 1,135. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 1,135 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kerala the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,000 to ₹1.26 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 128 of these are government-run and 1,007 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. 120 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 Kerala?
There are 1,135 colleges listed in Kerala on this page, of which 128 are government and 1,007 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kerala?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,000 to ₹1.26 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kerala?
National Institute of Technology - [NITC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Calicut.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kerala?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹81 L. Packages vary by course and year.