Best colleges in Coimbatore 2026
320 colleges in Coimbatore charge between ₹2,550 and ₹24.1 L in the first year, and PSGR Krishnammal College for Women is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Coimbatore — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 320 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,550 – ₹24.1 L |
| Government / Private | 40 / 280 |
| NIRF-ranked | 51 of 320 |
| Highest package reported | ₹75 L |
| Top rated | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
Top 25 colleges in Coimbatore
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1
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1963
10.0 Fees from ₹63,000 NIRF #9 Highest ₹26 L 89 courses -
2
Hindusthan School of Architecture - [HSOA]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹6.25 L 1 courses -
3
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science - [SRCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.8 Fees from ₹2.88 L NIRF #76 Highest ₹12 L 90 courses -
4
PSG College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1947
9.8 Fees from ₹96,850 NIRF #10 Highest ₹14 L 126 courses -
5
Sasi Creative School of Architecture - [SCSA]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2012
9.8 Fees from ₹2.75 L 1 courses -
6
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
7
Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1966
9.8 Fees from ₹81,329 33 courses -
8
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [PSGIMSR]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #43 41 courses -
9
Rathinam College of Arts and Science - [RCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2001
9.8 Fees from ₹3.3 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹58 L 59 courses -
10
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹10.5 L NIRF #50 Highest ₹16 L 51 courses -
11
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses -
12
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
13
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1964
9.7 Fees from ₹1.34 L NIRF #94 19 courses -
14
Amrita School of Business - [ASB]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government
9.7 Fees from ₹12.1 L Highest ₹24.84 L 7 courses -
15
P.S.G College of Technology - [PSGCT]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1951
9.7 Fees from ₹2.2 L NIRF #67 95 courses -
16
Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital - [GMCESIC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2016
9.7 Fees from ₹90,365 10 courses -
17
Amrita School of Engineering - [ASE]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government
9.7 Fees from ₹24.1 L Highest ₹75 L 28 courses -
18
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science For Women - [SRCW]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1991
9.7 Fees from ₹68,490 NIRF #201300 33 courses -
19
Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1999
9.6 Fees from ₹1.2 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹9 L 52 courses -
20
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science- [HICAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
9.6 Fees from ₹1.51 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹8.6 L 93 courses -
21
Nehru Arts and Science College -[NASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
9.6 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹10 L 56 courses -
22
PSG Institute of Management - [PSGIM]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1965
9.6 Fees from ₹11.5 L Highest ₹16.42 L 5 courses -
23
Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science - [SNMV]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1989
9.5 Fees from ₹1.59 L NIRF #151200 33 courses -
24
Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1957
9.5 Fees from ₹3,363 36 courses -
25
Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science - [KKCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1996
9.5 Fees from ₹84,000 Highest ₹4 L 19 courses
Showing 25 of 320. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 320 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Coimbatore the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,550 to ₹24.1 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 40 of these are government-run and 280 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. 51 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 Coimbatore?
There are 320 colleges listed in Coimbatore on this page, of which 40 are government and 280 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Coimbatore?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,550 to ₹24.1 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Coimbatore?
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Coimbatore.
What is the highest package from colleges in Coimbatore?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹75 L. Packages vary by course and year.