Top 13 Engineering Colleges in Kerala 2026 — Fees, Cutoff & Ranking
Best engineering colleges in Kerala 2026 — NIRF rank, B.Tech fees, cutoffs, placements and admission process. Top engineering colleges in Kerala — IITs/NITs, government & private, via KEAM/JEE Main.
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There are 13 engineering colleges in Kerala in this directory. The table below compares them on the figures that actually decide an admission — rank, annual fees, cutoff and placements.
Engineering Colleges in Kerala — Compared
| College | NIRF 2025 | City | Fees / year | Cutoff (indicative) | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CET Trivandrum | 101–150 | Thiruvananthapuram | ₹0.9–1.2 L | CSE closing rank ~300–400 (KEAM) | ₹11 |
| GECT Thrissur | — | Thrissur | ₹0.9–1.2 L | CSE closing rank ~500–600 (KEAM) | ₹10 |
| TKM Kollam | — | Kollam | ₹3.5–4.2 L | CSE closing rank ~2,000–2,500 (JEE Main) | ₹9.5 |
| RGIT Kottayam | — | Kottayam | ₹0.9–1.2 L | CSE closing rank ~700–800 (KEAM) | ₹9 |
| MEC Kochi | — | Kochi | ₹3.8–4.5 L | CSE closing rank ~1,500–2,000 (JEE Main) | ₹10.5 |
| CUSAT | — | Kochi | ₹1.0–1.3 L | Engineering closing rank ~450–550 (KEAM) | ₹10.5 |
| MACE Kothamangalam | — | Kothamangalam | ₹3.3–4.0 L | CSE closing rank ~3,000–3,500 (JEE Main) | ₹8.5 |
| AJCE Kanjirode | — | Kanjirode | ₹3.1–3.8 L | CSE closing rank ~3,500–4,000 (JEE Main) | ₹8 |
| SCMS Kochi | — | Kochi | ₹3.5–4.3 L | CSE closing rank ~2,500–3,000 (JEE Main) | ₹9.5 |
| Saintgits Kottayam | — | Kottayam | ₹3.2–4.0 L | CSE closing rank ~3,200–3,800 (JEE Main) | ₹8.2 |
| VAST Thrissur | — | Thrissur | ₹3.0–3.8 L | CSE closing rank ~3,800–4,200 (JEE Main) | ₹7.8 |
| FISAT | — | Kochi | ₹3.5–4.3 L | CSE closing rank ~2,000–2,500 (JEE Main) | ₹9 |
| GEC Barton Hill | — | Thiruvananthapuram | ₹0.9–1.2 L | CSE closing rank ~600–700 (KEAM) | ₹9.8 |
How to Choose Between Them
Start with the entrance exam you are actually sitting, since that decides which of these colleges are open to you at all. Then use your expected rank against the cutoff column to sort the list into reach, match and safe options. Only after that does fee become the deciding factor — a college you cannot afford for four years is not a real option, and the annual figure above excludes hostel, mess and one-time charges, which commonly add a further 20 to 40 per cent.
Treat the placement column as an average, not a promise: it is pulled up by a handful of very high offers, and the median student earns less. Where two colleges are close, the branch matters more than the badge — a strong department at the second-ranked college usually beats a weak one at the first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engineering colleges are there in Kerala?
This directory covers 13 engineering colleges in Kerala, of which 5 are government-funded (IIT, NIT or state government). Each is listed above with its fees, cutoff and placement figures.
Which entrance exams do engineering colleges in Kerala accept?
Between them these colleges admit through KEAM, JEE Main, CAT (for MBA). Check each college's row above, since a single campus often accepts more than one exam for different quotas.
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All figures (fees, NIRF rank, cutoffs, placements) are indicative for guidance and should be verified on the official college or counselling website before any decision.