Best colleges in Thiruvananthapuram 2026
142 colleges in Thiruvananthapuram charge between ₹1,500 and ₹43.58 L in the first year, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 142 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,500 – ₹43.58 L |
| Government / Private | 16 / 126 |
| NIRF-ranked | 15 of 142 |
| Highest package reported | ₹33 L |
| Top rated | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST] |
Which college in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.9 | — | ₹1.26 L | — | Government |
| GMC Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.9 | — | ₹1.16 L | — | Government |
| IIST Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram | 9.9 | #61 | ₹5.97 L | ₹28 L | Government |
| Government Dental College Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.8 | #35 | ₹83,360 | — | Government |
| Kerala Law Academy Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.7 | — | ₹2.08 L | — | Government |
| CSI Institute Of Legal Studies Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.7 | — | ₹90,000 | — | Government |
| College of Architecture Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.3 | — | ₹4 L | — | Government |
| Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram | 9.2 | #42 | ₹1.05 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Thiruvananthapuram
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1
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹1.26 L 31 courses -
2
Government Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1951
9.9 Fees from ₹1.16 L 88 courses -
3
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 -
4
Government Dental College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1959
9.8 Fees from ₹83,360 NIRF #35 12 courses -
5
Kerala Law Academy - [KLA]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1966
9.7 Fees from ₹2.08 L 7 courses -
6
CSI Institute Of Legal Studies - [CSIILS]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.7 Fees from ₹90,000 4 courses -
7
College of Architecture Trivandrum - [CAT]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2011
9.3 Fees from ₹4 L 7 courses -
8
Kerala University - [KU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1937
9.2 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #42 281 courses -
9
College of Engineering
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1939
9.1 Fees from ₹85,600 NIRF #2 Highest ₹33 L 62 courses -
10
University of Kerala, School of Distance Education
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1976
9.1 Fees from ₹40,815 26 courses -
11
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital - [Dr. SMCSI]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
8.9 Fees from ₹43.58 L 31 courses -
12
DC School of Architecture & Design
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹4.43 L 2 courses -
13
Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation - [SGMCRF]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2004
8.6 Fees from ₹38.58 L 23 courses -
14
Trivandrum University College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1866
8.6 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #23 53 courses -
15
Mar Ivanios College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1949
8.5 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #61 42 courses -
16
Mahatma Gandhi College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1948
8.0 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #201 32 courses -
17
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering - [SCTCE]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
8.0 Fees from ₹4.13 L Highest ₹10 L 18 courses -
18
The Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre - [DVCPRC] Punalal
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
7.9 Fees from ₹6.06 L 10 courses -
19
Loyola College of Social Sciences
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1963
7.9 Fees from ₹90,000 12 courses -
20
National Institute of Speech and Hearing
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1997
7.9 Fees from ₹67,500 7 courses -
21
Sree Narayana College Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
7.2 Fees from ₹75,000 18 courses -
22
Government Law College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1875
7.0 Fees from ₹19,500 4 courses -
23
Kerala Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Vellayani
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1955
6.8 Fees from ₹1.2 L 27 courses -
24
PMS College of Dental Science and Research - [PMS]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
6.4 Fees from ₹13.24 L 9 courses -
25
Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy Sreekariyam
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2004
6.3 Fees from ₹6.06 L 4 courses
Showing 25 of 142. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 142 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thiruvananthapuram the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,500 to ₹43.58 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 16 of these are government-run and 126 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. 15 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 Thiruvananthapuram?
There are 142 colleges listed in Thiruvananthapuram on this page, of which 16 are government and 126 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,500 to ₹43.58 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thiruvananthapuram?
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the highest package from colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹33 L. Packages vary by course and year.