Best colleges in Thrissur 2026
115 colleges in Thrissur charge between ₹2,000 and ₹40.8 L in the first year, and Government Dental College Thrissur - [GDC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Thrissur — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 115 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹40.8 L |
| Government / Private | 19 / 96 |
| NIRF-ranked | 11 of 115 |
| Highest package reported | ₹36 L |
| Top rated | Government Dental College Thrissur - [GDC] |
Top 25 colleges in Thrissur
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1
Government Dental College Thrissur - [GDC]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹83,360 1 courses -
2
Thrissur Govt. Medical College
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1981
9.8 Fees from ₹1.24 L 35 courses -
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4
Government Law College - [GLC]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1992
9.7 Fees from ₹15,340 3 courses -
5
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIMS]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2005
9.7 Fees from ₹40.8 L 25 courses -
6
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute - [JMMCRI]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2003
9.7 Fees from ₹40.8 L 23 courses -
7
Ambookan Ittoop Memorial (AIM) College of Law - [AIM]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2014
9.6 Fees from ₹1.86 L 1 courses -
8
St Thomas' College
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1919
9.6 Fees from ₹1.27 L NIRF #53 44 courses -
9
St Josephs College Irinjalakuda
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1964
9.5 Fees from ₹61,275 NIRF #83 41 courses -
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Sree Narayana Guru College of Advanced Studies Vazhukumpara
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2014
9.4 Fees from ₹61,275 15 courses -
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Nehru School of Management
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2002
9.2 Fees from ₹3.08 L 6 courses -
12
Thejus College of Architecture - [TCA] Vellarakkad
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2014
9.2 Fees from ₹4.23 L 1 courses -
13
Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.2 Fees from ₹3 L Highest ₹13.5 L 6 courses -
14
IES College of Architecture - [IESCA]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2012
9.1 Fees from ₹4 L 1 courses -
15
Kerala University of Health Sciences - [KUHS]
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
8.9 Fees from ₹1.32 L 156 courses -
16
Sacred Heart College Chalakudy
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1980
8.7 Fees from ₹77,600 19 courses -
17
Christ College Irinjalakuda
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1956
8.5 Fees from ₹1.02 L NIRF #87 46 courses -
18
Government Engineering College - [GECT]
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1957
8.3 Fees from ₹81,880 NIRF #201 Highest ₹32 L 37 courses -
19
Sree Kerala Varma College
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1947
8.2 Fees from ₹1.17 L NIRF #201 28 courses -
20
Kerala Agricultural University - [KAU]
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1971
8.0 Fees from ₹1.52 L NIRF #12 94 courses -
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KVASU, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - [COVAS] Mannuthy
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1955
7.9 Fees from ₹98,300 80 courses -
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Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology - [NIMIT]
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1998
7.3 Fees from ₹1.85 L 18 courses -
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Sree Vivekananda College Kunnamkulam
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1981
7.2 Fees from ₹6,985 8 courses -
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Sri C. Achutha Menon Government College
Thrissur, Kerala · Private · est. 1972
6.5 Fees from ₹6,125 23 courses
Showing 25 of 115. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 115 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thrissur the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹40.8 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 19 of these are government-run and 96 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. 11 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 Thrissur?
There are 115 colleges listed in Thrissur on this page, of which 19 are government and 96 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Thrissur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹40.8 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thrissur?
Government Dental College Thrissur - [GDC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Thrissur.
What is the highest package from colleges in Thrissur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹36 L. Packages vary by course and year.