Best colleges in Madurai 2026
90 colleges in Madurai charge between ₹1,529 and ₹22 L in the first year, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Madurai — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 90 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,529 – ₹22 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 84 |
| NIRF-ranked | 14 of 90 |
| Highest package reported | ₹47 L |
| Top rated | All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] |
Top 25 colleges in Madurai
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1
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2021
9.8 Fees from ₹1,628 1 courses -
2
Madurai Medical College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1954
9.7 Fees from ₹1.33 L 51 courses -
3
Thiagarajar College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1949
9.6 Fees from ₹41,000 NIRF #20 Highest ₹9 L 38 courses -
4
Thiagarajar School of Management - [TSM]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1962
9.6 Fees from ₹15.7 L NIRF #80 Highest ₹16.42 L 24 courses -
5
Fatima College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1953
9.1 Fees from ₹32,991 NIRF #100 65 courses -
6
Thiagarajar College of Engineering - [TCE]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1957
8.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L NIRF #2024 Highest ₹29 L 46 courses -
7
Best Dental Science College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
8.9 Fees from ₹12.5 L 1 courses -
8
Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute [VMCHRI]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2013
8.5 Fees from ₹22 L 19 courses -
9
Madurai Kamaraj University - [MKU]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
8.5 Fees from ₹65,500 NIRF #101 Highest ₹33.6 L 178 courses -
10
Lady Doak College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1948
8.2 Fees from ₹1.97 L NIRF #101150 71 courses -
11
OAA-MAVMM School of Management
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
8.2 Fees from ₹1.38 L Highest ₹8.2 L 5 courses -
12
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S Vellaichamy Nadar College - [NMSSVNC]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
7.8 Fees from ₹87,000 Highest ₹6.5 L 49 courses -
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14
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
7.5 Fees from ₹1,750 NIRF #151 44 courses -
15
Ultra College of Pharmacy
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
7.0 Fees from ₹2.24 L 11 courses -
16
Madurai School of Management
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
6.3 Fees from ₹1.6 L 6 courses -
17
Saraswathi Narayanan College Perungudi
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
6.1 Fees from ₹54,000 27 courses -
18
Kapi College of Education [KAPI-COE]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
6.0 Fees from ₹29,770 7 courses -
19
Agricultural College and Research Institute - [ACRI]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
5.7 Fees from ₹1.6 L 17 courses -
20
The American College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1881
5.4 Fees from ₹1.43 L NIRF #59 Highest ₹7 L 62 courses -
21
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1974
5.3 Fees from ₹7,500 13 courses -
22
Ruby College of Preceptors
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
5.1 Fees from ₹41,500 9 courses -
23
Madura College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1889
4.9 Fees from ₹1,529 NIRF #101150 7 courses -
24
K.S.M. College of Education for Women
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.8 Fees from ₹59,540 9 courses -
25
Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education - [MKUDDE]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1971
4.7 Fees from ₹37,000 124 courses
Showing 25 of 90. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 90 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Madurai the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,529 to ₹22 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 84 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. 14 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 Madurai?
There are 90 colleges listed in Madurai on this page, of which 6 are government and 84 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Madurai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,529 to ₹22 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Madurai?
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Madurai.
What is the highest package from colleges in Madurai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹47 L. Packages vary by course and year.