Best colleges in Thoothukkudi 2026
6 colleges in Thoothukkudi charge between ₹1,418 and ₹3.48 L in the first year, and V. O. Chidambaram College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Thoothukkudi — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,418 – ₹3.48 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 5 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹16 L |
| Top rated | V. O. Chidambaram College |
Top 6 colleges in Thoothukkudi
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1
V. O. Chidambaram College
Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1951
9.7 Fees from ₹15,000 NIRF #22 53 courses -
2
National Engineering College - [NEC]
Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
4.2 Fees from ₹3.48 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹16 L 13 courses -
3
Nazareth Margoschis College Pillayanmanai
Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1967
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 8 courses -
4
Sri Kumara Gurupara Swamigal Arts College, Padmanapa Mangalam
Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1961
Fees from ₹1,418 9 courses -
5
St. Ann's College Of Nursing
Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1974
Fees from ₹2.1 L 2 courses -
6
Csi St.Luke College Of Nursing, Nazareth
Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹1.8 L 1 courses
Showing 6 of 6. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 6 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thoothukkudi the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,418 to ₹3.48 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 5 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. 2 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 Thoothukkudi?
There are 6 colleges listed in Thoothukkudi on this page, of which 1 are government and 5 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Thoothukkudi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,418 to ₹3.48 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thoothukkudi?
V. O. Chidambaram College has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Thoothukkudi.
What is the highest package from colleges in Thoothukkudi?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹16 L. Packages vary by course and year.