Best colleges in Kollam 2026
60 colleges in Kollam charge between ₹6,230 and ₹1.04 Cr in the first year, and TKM School of Architecture is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kollam — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 60 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹6,230 – ₹1.04 Cr |
| Government / Private | 7 / 53 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 60 |
| Highest package reported | ₹56.95 L |
| Top rated | TKM School of Architecture |
Top 25 colleges in Kollam
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1
TKM School of Architecture
Kollam, Kerala · Government · est. 2014
9.8 Fees from ₹2.75 L Highest ₹18 L 1 courses -
2
Government Medical College Paripally - [GMC]
Kollam, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.6 Fees from ₹1.16 L 6 courses -
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4
TKM Institute of Management - [TKMIM]
Kollam, Kerala · Government · est. 1995
9.3 Fees from ₹5.7 L Highest ₹16.4 L 1 courses -
5
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri Campus
Kollam, Kerala · Government · est. 2002
9.2 Fees from ₹14.39 L Highest ₹56.95 L 108 courses -
6
Azeezia Medical College - [AIMS]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2008
8.7 Fees from ₹1.04 Cr 12 courses -
7
Travancore Medical College - [TMC]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
8.7 Fees from ₹40.8 L 16 courses -
8
TKM College of Engineering - [TKMCE]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 1958
8.3 Fees from ₹34,600 NIRF #251 Highest ₹19.5 L 23 courses -
9
T.K.M. College of Arts and Science - [TKMCAS]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 1965
6.9 Fees from ₹54,000 NIRF #201 22 courses -
10
Fatima Mata National College
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 1951
6.8 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #201 35 courses -
11
Amrita School of Engineering - [ASE]
Kollam, Kerala · Private
6.3 Fees from ₹2.5 L Highest ₹25.16 L 15 courses -
12
Amrita School of Business - [ASB] Amritapuri
Kollam, Kerala · Private
6.0 Fees from ₹90,000 Highest ₹24.84 L 7 courses -
13
College of Engineering Perumon
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2000
5.5 Fees from ₹2.36 L 12 courses -
14
Baselios Marthoma Mathews II College of Teacher Education
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
5.3 Fees from ₹30,765 6 courses -
15
Thangal Kunju Musaliar Institute of Technology - [TKM]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.8 Fees from ₹3 L 8 courses -
16
College of Engineering Kottarakkara
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2004
4.6 Fees from ₹2.6 L 6 courses -
17
Nizar Rahim and Mark School of Architecture
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
4.1 Fees from ₹3.49 L 1 courses -
18
UKF College of Engineering and Technology - [UKFCET]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
4.1 Fees from ₹5.02 L Highest ₹3.5 L 9 courses -
19
Travancore Engineering College - [TEC] Oyoor
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
3.9 Fees from ₹5.02 L 10 courses -
20
Younus College of Engineering and Technology - [YCET]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
3.8 Fees from ₹5.02 L 10 courses -
21
Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering - [BMCE]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
3.8 Fees from ₹5.02 L 8 courses -
22
MES Institute of Technology and Management - [MESITAM]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
3.6 Fees from ₹5.02 L 6 courses -
23
St John's College - [SJC] Anchal
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
3.6 Fees from ₹75,000 5 courses -
24
SHM Engineering College - [SHMEC]
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
3.1 Fees from ₹5.02 L 11 courses -
25
Younus Institute of Technology - [YIT] Kannanallore
Kollam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
2.8 Fees from ₹4.02 L 8 courses
Showing 25 of 60. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 60 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kollam the published first-year fee runs from ₹6,230 to ₹1.04 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 53 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. 5 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 Kollam?
There are 60 colleges listed in Kollam on this page, of which 7 are government and 53 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kollam?
Published first-year fees range from ₹6,230 to ₹1.04 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kollam?
TKM School of Architecture has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kollam.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kollam?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹56.95 L. Packages vary by course and year.