Best Science colleges in Salem 2026
23 Science colleges in Salem charge between ₹1,805 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.
Science colleges in Salem — at a glance
| Science colleges | 23 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,805 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 5 / 18 |
| NIRF-ranked | 6 of 23 |
| Highest package reported | ₹17.7 L |
| Top rated | Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] |
Which science college in Salem is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Science colleges in Salem compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
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| Vinayaka Missions University Salem Salem | 9.6 | #151 | ₹1.13 Cr | ₹17.7 L | Government |
| GMKMC Salem Salem | 9.6 | — | ₹12,000 | — | Government |
| Government Arts College Salem Salem | 9.4 | — | ₹1,805 | — | Government |
| Periyar University Salem Salem | 9.1 | #151 | ₹67,110 | — | Government |
| Periyar University Centre for Online and Distance Education Salem Salem | 9.1 | — | ₹74,500 | — | Government |
| VMRF Salem Salem | 8.8 | — | ₹1.6 L | — | Private |
| Annapoorna Medical College & Hospitals Salem Salem | 8.7 | — | ₹21.75 L | — | Private |
| Sona College of Arts and Science Salem Salem | 3.7 | — | ₹1.5 L | ₹10 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 23 Science colleges in Salem
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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 -
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Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College - [GMKMC]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹12,000 32 courses -
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Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.1 Fees from ₹67,110 NIRF #151 208 courses -
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Periyar University Centre for Online and Distance Education
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2001
9.1 Fees from ₹74,500 21 courses -
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Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
8.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 229 courses -
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Annapoorna Medical College & Hospitals - [AMCH]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
8.7 Fees from ₹21.75 L 10 courses -
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Sona College of Arts and Science
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2017
3.7 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹10 L 22 courses -
9
Jairam Arts & Scinence College
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1998
3.6 Fees from ₹57,000 9 courses -
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Shri Sakthikailassh Women's College
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
3.3 Fees from ₹90,000 44 courses -
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Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women - [BASCW]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1997
2.8 9 courses -
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Padmavani Arts & Science College for Women, Kottagoundampatti
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1996
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 10 courses -
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Sri Sarada College for Women - [SSCW]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1961
1.0 Fees from ₹4,776 NIRF #81 7 courses -
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Sri Balamurugan College of Arts & science
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
1.0 Fees from ₹72,000 7 courses -
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Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2021
1.0 Fees from ₹6.25 L 1 courses -
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Government Arts College for Women
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1972
Fees from ₹6,000 NIRF #151 26 courses -
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Kailash Women's College
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1995
Fees from ₹56,800 Highest ₹3.3 L 9 courses -
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Salem Sowdeswari College - [SSC]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1975
Fees from ₹60,000 13 courses -
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Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women (VIAAS)
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
Fees from ₹87,000 4 courses -
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Showing 23 of 23. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 23 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Salem the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,805 to ₹1.13 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 18 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. 6 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 Science colleges are there in Salem?
There are 23 Science colleges listed in Salem on this page, of which 5 are government and 18 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Salem?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,805 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Salem for Science?
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Salem.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Salem?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹17.7 L. Packages vary by course and year.