Best Engineering colleges in Ernakulam 2026
27 Engineering colleges in Ernakulam charge between ₹13,605 and ₹7.06 L in the first year, and Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Ernakulam — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 27 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹13,605 – ₹7.06 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 23 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 27 |
| Highest package reported | ₹44 L |
| Top rated | Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara |
Which engineering college in Ernakulam is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Engineering colleges in Ernakulam compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering Thrikkakara Ernakulam | 9.7 | #178 | ₹1.35 L | ₹20 L | Government |
| St Teresa's College Ernakulam | 7.5 | #60 | ₹3.21 L | — | Private |
| MITS Varikoli Ernakulam | 5.7 | #251 | ₹7.06 L | ₹11.1 L | Private |
| FISAT Ernakulam | 5.6 | — | ₹4.67 L | ₹16.4 L | Private |
| SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam Ernakulam | 5.2 | — | ₹3.92 L | ₹7 L | Private |
| Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology Kalady Ernakulam | 5.2 | — | ₹4.06 L | ₹20 L | Private |
| Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam Ernakulam | 5.2 | — | ₹2.78 L | — | Private |
| Toc H Institute of Science and Technology Ernakulam Ernakulam | 5 | #151 | ₹5.02 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Engineering colleges in Ernakulam
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1
Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹1.35 L NIRF #178 Highest ₹20 L 63 courses -
2
St Teresa's College (Autonomous)
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 1925
7.5 Fees from ₹3.21 L NIRF #60 90 courses -
3
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Science - [MITS]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2013
5.7 Fees from ₹7.06 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹11.1 L 11 courses -
4
Federal Institute of Science and Technology - [FISAT]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹4.67 L Highest ₹16.4 L 24 courses -
5
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology - [SSET]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2001
5.2 Fees from ₹3.92 L Highest ₹7 L 25 courses -
6
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology - [ASIET] Kalady
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2001
5.2 Fees from ₹4.06 L Highest ₹20 L 21 courses -
7
Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology - [VJCET]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2001
5.2 Fees from ₹2.78 L 11 courses -
8
Toc H Institute of Science and Technology - [TIST]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
5.0 Fees from ₹5.02 L NIRF #151 30 courses -
9
Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering - [SNGCE]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.6 Fees from ₹1 L Highest ₹4 L 19 courses -
10
Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science - [MBITS]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
4.6 Fees from ₹3.6 L Highest ₹44 L 25 courses -
11
VISAT Engineering College - [VISAT]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
4.4 Fees from ₹2.4 L Highest ₹10 L 8 courses -
12
Christ Knowledge City - [CKC]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
4.3 Fees from ₹5.02 L 14 courses -
13
MES College of Engineering and Technology - [MESCET]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
4.2 Fees from ₹3.6 L Highest ₹18 L 6 courses -
14
ILahia College of Engineering and Technology - [ICET]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.2 Fees from ₹3 L 22 courses -
15
Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology - [SNMIMT]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
4.1 Fees from ₹1.74 L 16 courses -
16
MGM College of Engineering & Technology
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
3.7 Fees from ₹5.02 L 10 courses -
17
ILM College of Engineering and Technology - [ILMCET]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
3.2 Fees from ₹5.02 L 5 courses -
18
Kuttukaran Polytechnic College - [KPTC]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2022
3.2 Fees from ₹75,000 5 courses -
19
Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science and Technology - [SNGIST]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2003
3.1 Fees from ₹2.4 L 13 courses -
20
Mentor Academy for Design Entrepreneurship & Technology
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
2.0 Fees from ₹3 L 7 courses -
21
MGM Polytechnic College-[MGMPTC]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹66,925 6 courses -
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23
SCMS College Of Polytechnics - [SCMSCP]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹1.02 L 1 courses -
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Government Polytechnic College Kalamassery
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 1951
Fees from ₹13,605 2 courses -
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Showing 25 of 27. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 27 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ernakulam the published first-year fee runs from ₹13,605 to ₹7.06 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 23 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 Engineering colleges are there in Ernakulam?
There are 27 Engineering colleges listed in Ernakulam on this page, of which 4 are government and 23 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Ernakulam?
Published first-year fees range from ₹13,605 to ₹7.06 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ernakulam for Engineering?
Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Ernakulam.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Ernakulam?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹44 L. Packages vary by course and year.