Best colleges in Kottayam 2026
81 colleges in Kottayam charge between ₹3,465 and ₹17.93 L in the first year, and Government Medical College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kottayam — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 81 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,465 – ₹17.93 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 75 |
| NIRF-ranked | 11 of 81 |
| Highest package reported | ₹50 L |
| Top rated | Government Medical College |
Which college in Kottayam 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 Kottayam compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Kottayam Kottayam | 9.9 | — | ₹11,870 | — | Government |
| IIIT Kottayam Kottayam | 9.8 | — | ₹17.93 L | ₹50 L | Government |
| CSI College for Legal Studies Kottayam Kottayam | 9.7 | — | ₹1.04 L | — | Government |
| Saintgits Institute of Management Kottayam Kottayam | 9.4 | — | ₹3.6 L | ₹14.73 L | Government |
| Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning Kottayam Kottayam | 8.9 | — | ₹1.13 L | — | Private |
| St. Berchmans College Kottayam Kottayam | 8.4 | #56 | ₹1.2 L | ₹16.22 L | Private |
| RIT Kottayam Kottayam | 8.3 | — | ₹83,360 | ₹10 L | Private |
| CMS Kottayam Kottayam | 8.3 | #86 | ₹1.3 L | ₹3.2 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Kottayam
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1
Government Medical College
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 1962
9.9 Fees from ₹11,870 47 courses -
2
Indian Institute of Information Technology [IIIT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹17.93 L Highest ₹50 L 15 courses -
3
CSI College for Legal Studies - [CSICLS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.7 Fees from ₹1.04 L 4 courses -
4
Saintgits Institute of Management - [SIM]
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 2006
9.4 Fees from ₹3.6 L Highest ₹14.73 L 5 courses -
5
Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1969
8.9 Fees from ₹1.13 L 2 courses -
6
St. Berchmans College - [SBC]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1922
8.4 Fees from ₹1.2 L NIRF #56 Highest ₹16.22 L 49 courses -
7
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology - [RIT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1991
8.3 Fees from ₹83,360 Highest ₹10 L 33 courses -
8
CMS College
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1817
8.3 Fees from ₹1.3 L NIRF #86 Highest ₹3.2 L 56 courses -
9
Manorama School of Communication - [MASCOM]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
7.9 Fees from ₹1.25 L 3 courses -
10
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Medical Education - [SME]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1993
6.8 Fees from ₹3.01 L 16 courses -
11
Indian Institute of Mass Communication - [IIMC]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1994
6.6 Fees from ₹2 L 3 courses -
12
Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1983
5.6 Fees from ₹1.13 L NIRF #79 260 courses -
13
Saintgits College of Engineering
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹4.95 L 17 courses -
14
Mangalam College of Education Ettumanoor
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
5.3 Fees from ₹70,000 2 courses -
15
St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology - [SJCET] Palai
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
5.2 Fees from ₹4.2 L Highest ₹8 L 18 courses -
16
College of Engineering - [CEK] Kidangoor
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2000
5.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L 8 courses -
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18
St George's College Aruvithura
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1965
4.6 Fees from ₹54,000 9 courses -
19
College of Engineering Poonjar
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2000
4.5 Fees from ₹1.75 L 16 courses -
20
St Thomas College of Teacher Education Pala
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
4.4 Fees from ₹60,200 3 courses -
21
Mangalam College of Engineering Ettumanoor - [MLM]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.0 Fees from ₹3.71 L 16 courses -
22
Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning - [GIAL]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
4.0 Fees from ₹2.42 L 6 courses -
23
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Management & Business Studies - [SMBS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1999
3.9 Fees from ₹30,000 6 courses -
24
Kottayam Institute of Technology and Science - [KITS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
3.7 Fees from ₹2.49 L Highest ₹4.5 L 8 courses -
25
Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College for Women - [BCM]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1955
3.7 Fees from ₹8,100 9 courses
Showing 25 of 81. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 81 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kottayam the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,465 to ₹17.93 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 75 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. 11 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 Kottayam?
There are 81 colleges listed in Kottayam on this page, of which 6 are government and 75 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kottayam?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,465 to ₹17.93 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kottayam?
Government Medical College has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kottayam.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kottayam?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹50 L. Packages vary by course and year.