Best colleges in Tirunelveli 2026
74 colleges in Tirunelveli charge between ₹1,432 and ₹12 L in the first year, and Tirunelveli Medical College - [TVMC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Tirunelveli — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 74 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,432 – ₹12 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 71 |
| NIRF-ranked | 8 of 74 |
| Highest package reported | ₹40 L |
| Top rated | Tirunelveli Medical College - [TVMC] |
Top 25 colleges in Tirunelveli
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1
Tirunelveli Medical College - [TVMC]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1965
9.5 Fees from ₹9,000 NIRF #48 59 courses -
2
Rajas Dental College and Hospital - [RDCH]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹10 L 11 courses -
3
Francis Xavier Engineering College
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
8.3 Fees from ₹3.48 L NIRF #51 Highest ₹17.5 L 16 courses -
4
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education - [DD&CE]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
7.7 Fees from ₹32,000 32 courses -
5
Rani Anna Government College for Women - [RAGCW]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1970
7.6 Fees from ₹4,114 NIRF #151200 Highest ₹1.8 L 37 courses -
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7
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
6.9 Fees from ₹47,500 NIRF #101 Highest ₹4 L 101 courses -
8
Einstein College of Engineering
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
6.6 Fees from ₹3.48 L 18 courses -
9
PSN Institute of Technology and Science - [PSNITS]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
6.0 Fees from ₹2.2 L NIRF #275 16 courses -
10
Annai Meenakshi College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
5.0 Fees from ₹59,540 1 courses -
11
S Veerasamy Chettiar College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.8 Fees from ₹75,000 3 courses -
12
Sarah Tucker College
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1895
4.6 Fees from ₹60,000 NIRF #201 34 courses -
13
Nellai College of Engineering - [NCE]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
4.6 Fees from ₹3.48 L 5 courses -
14
St Joseph College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.6 Fees from ₹59,540 1 courses -
15
V V College of Engineering
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
4.2 Fees from ₹3.48 L 15 courses -
16
Sri Muppudathi Amman College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
4.1 Fees from ₹93,000 6 courses -
17
SCAD College of Engineering and Technology - [SCAD CET]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
4.0 Fees from ₹3.48 L Highest ₹4.8 L 19 courses -
18
Mahatma Gandhi College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
4.0 Fees from ₹93,000 2 courses -
19
J.P. College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2014
3.9 Fees from ₹83,000 9 courses -
20
Rukmani College of Education
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
3.6 Fees from ₹46,500 4 courses -
21
PET Engineering College
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1998
3.5 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
22
Anna University of Technology
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
2.9 Fees from ₹1.34 L Highest ₹40 L 14 courses -
23
S.Veerasamy Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology - [SVCET]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
2.8 Fees from ₹3.48 L 11 courses -
24
JP College of Engineering
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
2.6 Fees from ₹3.48 L 7 courses -
25
PSN College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) - [PSNCET]
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
1.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L Highest ₹9.1 L 29 courses
Showing 25 of 74. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 74 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tirunelveli the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,432 to ₹12 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 71 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. 8 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 Tirunelveli?
There are 74 colleges listed in Tirunelveli on this page, of which 3 are government and 71 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Tirunelveli?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,432 to ₹12 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tirunelveli?
Tirunelveli Medical College - [TVMC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Tirunelveli.
What is the highest package from colleges in Tirunelveli?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹40 L. Packages vary by course and year.