Best Engineering colleges in Kottayam 2026
18 Engineering colleges in Kottayam charge between ₹5,490 and ₹17.93 L in the first year, and Indian Institute of Information Technology [IIIT] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Kottayam — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 18 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,490 – ₹17.93 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 16 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 18 |
| Highest package reported | ₹50 L |
| Top rated | Indian Institute of Information Technology [IIIT] |
Top 18 Engineering colleges in Kottayam
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1
Indian Institute of Information Technology [IIIT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹17.93 L Highest ₹50 L 15 courses -
2
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology - [RIT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1991
8.3 Fees from ₹83,360 Highest ₹10 L 33 courses -
3
Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1983
5.6 Fees from ₹1.13 L NIRF #79 260 courses -
4
Saintgits College of Engineering
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹4.95 L 17 courses -
5
St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology - [SJCET] Palai
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
5.2 Fees from ₹4.2 L Highest ₹8 L 18 courses -
6
College of Engineering - [CEK] Kidangoor
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2000
5.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L 8 courses -
7
College of Engineering Poonjar
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2000
4.5 Fees from ₹1.75 L 16 courses -
8
Mangalam College of Engineering Ettumanoor - [MLM]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.0 Fees from ₹3.71 L 16 courses -
9
Kottayam Institute of Technology and Science - [KITS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
3.7 Fees from ₹2.49 L Highest ₹4.5 L 8 courses -
10
TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
3.6 Fees from ₹3 L 28 courses -
11
Gregorian Institute of Technology - [GIT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2017
3.5 Fees from ₹2 L 10 courses -
12
Gurudeva Institute of Science and Technology - [GISAT]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
3.2 Fees from ₹5.02 L 12 courses -
13
Visveswaraya Institute of Engineering Technology - [VIET]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1988
2.9 Fees from ₹1.09 L 8 courses -
14
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Technology and Applied Sciences - [STAS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
2.9 Fees from ₹60,000 5 courses -
15
Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 2017
0.8 Fees from ₹99,260 38 courses -
16
Deva Matha College - [DMC] Kuravilangad
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹5,490 NIRF #151 28 courses -
17
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Computer Science - [SCS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Private · est. 1990
Fees from ₹40,000 4 courses -
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Showing 18 of 18. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 18 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kottayam the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,490 to ₹17.93 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 16 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 Engineering colleges are there in Kottayam?
There are 18 Engineering colleges listed in Kottayam on this page, of which 2 are government and 16 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Kottayam?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,490 to ₹17.93 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kottayam for Engineering?
Indian Institute of Information Technology [IIIT] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Kottayam.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Kottayam?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹50 L. Packages vary by course and year.