Best colleges in Thanjavur 2026
51 colleges in Thanjavur charge between ₹8,418 and ₹7.65 L in the first year, and St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Thanjavur — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 51 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹8,418 – ₹7.65 L |
| Government / Private | 5 / 46 |
| NIRF-ranked | 6 of 51 |
| Highest package reported | ₹27 L |
| Top rated | St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology |
Top 25 colleges in Thanjavur
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1
St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
2
SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.7 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹27 L 102 courses -
3
Thanjavur Medical College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1959
9.6 Fees from ₹90,365 43 courses -
4
Bon Secours College for Women
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1775
9.4 Fees from ₹55,000 NIRF #151200 49 courses -
5
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - [IIFPT]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
9.3 Fees from ₹6.25 L NIRF #101 7 courses -
6
Sastra University, School of Law
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
7.8 Fees from ₹7.21 L 3 courses -
7
Bharath College of Science and Management
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
7.6 Fees from ₹80,000 Highest ₹12 L 34 courses -
8
Rajah Serfoji Government Arts College, Azhagammal Nagar - [RSGC]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1955
7.6 Fees from ₹49,500 NIRF #79 41 courses -
9
Gnanam School of Business - [GSB]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
7.3 Fees from ₹7.65 L Highest ₹12 L 5 courses -
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11
Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science - [PITS]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
6.7 Fees from ₹2.2 L 10 courses -
12
K.S.K. College of Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
5.2 Fees from ₹38,000 11 courses -
13
Bharath College of Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.7 Fees from ₹83,000 1 courses -
14
Bon Secours College of Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
4.2 Fees from ₹59,540 9 courses -
15
Dr. Vellasamy Nadar College of Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.0 Fees from ₹75,000 9 courses -
16
K.S.K. College of Engineering and Technology - [KSKCET]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
3.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L 9 courses -
17
Arun College of Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
3.9 Fees from ₹59,540 1 courses -
18
Sri Kumaran B.Ed College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.5 Fees from ₹83,000 8 courses -
19
Tamilavel Umamaheswaranar Karanthai Arts College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1911
3.3 Fees from ₹45,000 12 courses -
20
SRJ Colleges of Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
3.0 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
21
AVVM Sri Pushpam College [AVVM]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1956
2.3 Fees from ₹80,000 NIRF #201300 Highest ₹26 L 25 courses -
22
Government College Of Engineering Sengipatti
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2013
2.1 Fees from ₹26,720 11 courses -
23
PR Engineering College - [PREC]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
1.8 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
24
Annai Vailankanni Arts & Science College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
1.8 Fees from ₹26,000 12 courses -
25
Sastra University, Directorate Of Online and Distance Education
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
1.8 Fees from ₹2.2 L 7 courses
Showing 25 of 51. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 51 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thanjavur the published first-year fee runs from ₹8,418 to ₹7.65 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 46 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. 6 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 Thanjavur?
There are 51 colleges listed in Thanjavur on this page, of which 5 are government and 46 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Thanjavur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹8,418 to ₹7.65 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thanjavur?
St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Thanjavur.
What is the highest package from colleges in Thanjavur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹27 L. Packages vary by course and year.