Best colleges in Erode 2026
48 colleges in Erode charge between ₹2,968 and ₹22.5 L in the first year, and Kongu Arts and Science College - [KASC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Erode — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 48 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,968 – ₹22.5 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 45 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 48 |
| Highest package reported | ₹44 L |
| Top rated | Kongu Arts and Science College - [KASC] |
Which college in Erode is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Erode compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KASC Erode | 9.6 | — | ₹87,000 | ₹5.2 L | Government |
| Vellalar College for Women Erode | 9.5 | #100 | ₹2,968 | — | Government |
| Government Erode Medical College and Hospital Erode | 9.5 | — | ₹1.09 L | — | Government |
| Velalar College of Engineering and Technology Erode Erode | 8.6 | — | ₹3.48 L | — | Private |
| Erode Arts College and Science College Erode | 8.1 | — | ₹5,226 | — | Private |
| Nandha Arts and Science College Erode Erode | 7.1 | — | ₹1.26 L | — | Private |
| Grace College of Education Erode Erode | 5 | — | ₹29,770 | — | Private |
| Kumutha College of Education Erode Erode | 4.5 | — | ₹59,540 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Erode
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1
Kongu Arts and Science College - [KASC]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.6 Fees from ₹87,000 Highest ₹5.2 L 49 courses -
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Vellalar College for Women
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1970
9.5 Fees from ₹2,968 NIRF #100 89 courses -
3
Government Erode Medical College and Hospital
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹1.09 L 6 courses -
4
Velalar College of Engineering and Technology -[VCET]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
8.6 Fees from ₹3.48 L 31 courses -
5
Erode Arts College and Science College
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1971
8.1 Fees from ₹5,226 57 courses -
6
Nandha Arts and Science College
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
7.1 Fees from ₹1.26 L 46 courses -
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Kumutha College of Education
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
4.5 Fees from ₹59,540 1 courses -
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Avinasi Gounder Mariammal College of Education
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.2 Fees from ₹59,540 3 courses -
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J.K.K. Munirajah School of Architecture - [JKKMSA]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
4.0 Fees from ₹3.13 L 1 courses -
12
Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
3.9 Fees from ₹2.2 L NIRF #118 Highest ₹24.5 L 49 courses -
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Surya Engineering College
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.4 Fees from ₹2 L Highest ₹5 L 11 courses -
15
Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science - [BCAS]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1995
3.4 Fees from ₹75,000 12 courses -
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Nandha College of Technology - [NCT]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
2.6 Fees from ₹2.2 L 8 courses -
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Nandha Engineering College - [NEC]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
2.2 Fees from ₹3.48 L Highest ₹44 L 46 courses -
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MP Nachimuthu MJaganathan Engineering College
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
2.1 Fees from ₹3.48 L 15 courses -
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Al Ameen Engineering College
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
1.8 Fees from ₹3.48 L Highest ₹8 L 14 courses -
21
JKK Munirajah College of Technology - [JKKMCT]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
1.6 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹2.4 L 5 courses -
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Institute of Road and Transport Technology - [IRTTECH]
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
1.2 Fees from ₹2.2 L 11 courses -
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Dr. R.A.N.M Arts and Science College Rangampalayam
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2003
1.0 Fees from ₹33,800 9 courses -
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Maharaja CoEducation College of Arts & Science
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 9 courses -
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Erode Christian College of Arts and Science for Women
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 6 courses
Showing 25 of 48. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 48 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Erode the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,968 to ₹22.5 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 45 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. 5 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 Erode?
There are 48 colleges listed in Erode on this page, of which 3 are government and 45 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Erode?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,968 to ₹22.5 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Erode?
Kongu Arts and Science College - [KASC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Erode.
What is the highest package from colleges in Erode?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹44 L. Packages vary by course and year.