Best colleges in Thoothukudi 2026
22 colleges in Thoothukudi charge between ₹1,940 and ₹3.48 L in the first year, and A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Thoothukudi — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 22 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,940 – ₹3.48 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 20 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 22 |
| Top rated | A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women |
Top 22 colleges in Thoothukudi
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1
A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1974
9.5 Fees from ₹3,556 NIRF #88 19 courses -
2
Government Thoothukudi Medical College
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2000
9.5 Fees from ₹90,365 26 courses -
3
Agricultural College and Research Institute - [ACRI]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
5.6 Fees from ₹1.6 L 3 courses -
4
Sivanthi College of Education Thoothukudi Campus
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
5.3 Fees from ₹83,000 11 courses -
5
University VOC College of Engineering, Anna University - [UVOCCET]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
5.0 Fees from ₹3.48 L 109 courses -
6
Chandy College of Education
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
4.5 Fees from ₹1.48 L 6 courses -
7
Dr. G.U. Pope College of Education
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.5 Fees from ₹29,770 6 courses -
8
Rajalakshmi College of Education Thuthookudi campus
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.2 Fees from ₹93,000 9 courses -
9
Annammal College of Education for Women
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1962
4.1 Fees from ₹2,660 9 courses -
10
Dr GU Pope College of Engineering
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
3.8 Fees from ₹3.48 L 5 courses -
11
Holy Cross Engineering College - [JEC]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.6 Fees from ₹3.48 L 13 courses -
12
Jayaraj Annapackiam CSI College of Engineering - [JACSICE]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
3.4 Fees from ₹3.48 L 10 courses -
13
Aditanar College of Arts and Science
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
3.2 Fees from ₹7,200 NIRF #201300 10 courses -
14
Grace College of Engineering
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
2.7 Fees from ₹3.48 L 9 courses -
15
Infant Jesus College of Engineering - [IJCE]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
2.5 Fees from ₹3.48 L 14 courses -
16
Wavoo Wajeeha Women's College
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
1.0 Fees from ₹25,996 6 courses -
17
Pope's College, Sawyerpuram
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1962
Fees from ₹99,000 26 courses -
18
St. Mary's College
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1948
Fees from ₹1,940 NIRF #201300 25 courses -
19
Fisheries College and Research Institute - [FC&RI]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
Fees from ₹28,915 36 courses -
20
Infant Jesus College of Engineering and Technology - [IJCET]
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
Fees from ₹33,700 3 courses -
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Showing 22 of 22. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 22 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thoothukudi the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,940 to ₹3.48 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 20 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. 3 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 Thoothukudi?
There are 22 colleges listed in Thoothukudi on this page, of which 2 are government and 20 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Thoothukudi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,940 to ₹3.48 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thoothukudi?
A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Thoothukudi.