Best Education colleges in Salem 2026
22 Education colleges in Salem charge between ₹29,770 and ₹1.13 Cr in the first year, and Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Education colleges in Salem — at a glance
| Education colleges | 22 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹29,770 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 2 / 20 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 22 |
| Highest package reported | ₹17.7 L |
| Top rated | Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] |
Top 22 Education colleges in Salem
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1
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
2
Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.1 Fees from ₹67,110 NIRF #151 208 courses -
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Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
8.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #150200 229 courses -
4
Sengunthar College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
5.1 Fees from ₹46,500 2 courses -
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Kevi Womens College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.9 Fees from ₹59,540 10 courses -
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Sri Jayajothi College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.4 Fees from ₹83,000 10 courses -
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Rabindranath Tagore College of Education for Women - [RTCED]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.4 Fees from ₹64,000 2 courses -
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Maruthi College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
4.2 Fees from ₹59,540 9 courses -
10
Sri Ganesh College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.1 Fees from ₹83,000 9 courses -
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Bharathiyar College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.1 Fees from ₹93,000 1 courses -
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Kamarajar College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
3.8 Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses -
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Shakthi Kailash College of Education for Women
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
3.6 Fees from ₹83,000 9 courses -
15
Shri Sakthikailassh Women's College
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
3.3 Fees from ₹90,000 44 courses -
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St Grace Lilian College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.0 Fees from ₹29,770 10 courses -
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The Kavery College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
3.0 Fees from ₹35,000 2 courses -
18
Mahendhira College of Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
2.9 Fees from ₹30,000 9 courses -
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Amerda Vikas College of Education, Gajjelnaickenpatti
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹75,000 7 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 Salem the published first-year fee runs from ₹29,770 to ₹1.13 Cr, 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 Education colleges are there in Salem?
There are 22 Education colleges listed in Salem on this page, of which 2 are government and 20 are private.
What is the fee for Education colleges in Salem?
Published first-year fees range from ₹29,770 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Salem for Education?
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] has the highest student rating among the Education colleges listed here, in Salem.
What is the highest package from Education colleges in Salem?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹17.7 L. Packages vary by course and year.