Best Science colleges in Thiruvananthapuram 2026
37 Science colleges in Thiruvananthapuram charge between ₹1,500 and ₹5.97 L in the first year, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Thiruvananthapuram — at a glance
| Science colleges | 37 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,500 – ₹5.97 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 31 |
| NIRF-ranked | 12 of 37 |
| Highest package reported | ₹28 L |
| Top rated | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST] |
Which science college in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.9 | #10 | ₹1.26 L | — | Government |
| GMC Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.9 | — | ₹1.16 L | — | Government |
| IIST Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram | 9.9 | #61 | ₹5.97 L | ₹28 L | Government |
| Kerala Law Academy Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 9.7 | — | ₹2.08 L | — | Government |
| Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram | 9.2 | #5 | ₹1.05 L | — | Government |
| IDEKU Thiruvananthapuram | 9.1 | — | ₹40,815 | — | Government |
| Trivandrum University College Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 8.6 | #23 | ₹90,000 | — | Private |
| Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram | 8.5 | #66 | ₹67,500 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Science colleges in Thiruvananthapuram
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Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹1.26 L NIRF #10 31 courses -
2
Government Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1951
9.9 Fees from ₹1.16 L 88 courses -
3
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology - [IIST]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2007
9.9 Fees from ₹5.97 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹28 L 31 courses -
4
Kerala Law Academy - [KLA]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1966
9.7 Fees from ₹2.08 L 7 courses -
5
Kerala University - [KU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1937
9.2 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #5 281 courses -
6
University of Kerala, School of Distance Education
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1976
9.1 Fees from ₹40,815 26 courses -
7
Trivandrum University College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1866
8.6 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #23 53 courses -
8
Mar Ivanios College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1949
8.5 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #66 42 courses -
9
Mahatma Gandhi College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1948
8.0 Fees from ₹67,500 NIRF #201 32 courses -
10
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering - [SCTCE]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
8.0 Fees from ₹4.13 L Highest ₹10 L 18 courses -
11
Loyola College of Social Sciences
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1963
7.9 Fees from ₹90,000 12 courses -
12
National Institute of Speech and Hearing
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1997
7.9 Fees from ₹67,500 7 courses -
13
Sree Narayana College Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
7.2 Fees from ₹75,000 18 courses -
14
Kerala Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Vellayani
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1955
6.8 Fees from ₹1.2 L 27 courses -
15
A.J. College of Science and Technology Thonnakkal
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
4.2 Fees from ₹54,000 25 courses -
16
St Xavier College Thumba
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
4.0 Fees from ₹54,000 5 courses -
17
Emmanuel College Vazhichal
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
4.0 Fees from ₹54,000 7 courses -
18
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University - [KTU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 2014
3.3 Fees from ₹3 L 75 courses -
19
National College Of Arts And Science
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
3.3 Fees from ₹54,000 9 courses -
20
CHMM College for Advanced Studies
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1995
2.2 Fees from ₹54,000 10 courses -
21
University of Kerala, Institute of Management Kariyavattom - [IMK]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1991
2.0 Fees from ₹52,150 30 courses -
22
Government Arts College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1924
1.0 Fees from ₹54,000 Highest ₹6 L 11 courses -
23
KNM Government Arts and Science College Kanjiramkulam
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1981
1.0 Fees from ₹54,000 8 courses -
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Iqbal College Peringammala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
Fees from ₹75,000 17 courses
Showing 25 of 37. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 37 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thiruvananthapuram the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,500 to ₹5.97 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 31 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. 12 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 Thiruvananthapuram?
There are 37 Science colleges listed in Thiruvananthapuram on this page, of which 6 are government and 31 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,500 to ₹5.97 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thiruvananthapuram for Science?
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology - [SCTIMST] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Thiruvananthapuram?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹28 L. Packages vary by course and year.