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Colleges in Kerala

There are reputed engineering colleges in Kerala offering quality education, good infrastructure and excellent placement opportunities. Some of the top engineering colleges in Kerala are National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), Government Engineering College Thrissur. These are some of the top colleges for engineering in Kerala and selection is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam) and provides access to various specializations below these degrees including Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering.

Engineering Colleges in Kerala

Here are the top engineering colleges in Kerala, their NIRF rankings for 2023:

College NameNIRF Ranking 2023
National Institute of Technology, CalicutRank 31
College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)Rank 71
Govt Engineering College ThrissurRank 89

Admissions and Courses Available

Here is a look at some of the undergraduate programs that engineering colleges in Kerala offer:

  • NIT Calicut: It offers B.Tech in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering. Entrance: JEE Main
  • CET Trivandrum: Offers B.Tech in Electronics, Civil, Mechanical and Computer Science through KEAM admissions.
  • ICET College of Engineering and Technology: Offers B.Tech in Civil, Civil (Evening) with KEAM admissions.

F.A.Q. — Scholarships and Financial Aid

Various scholarships for engineering students by Kerala government and institutions are:

  • Post Matric Scholarship: Available for SC/ST/OBC students, offered financial help with tuition fees along with other tutorial expenses.
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: For vary meritorious students whose parental income from all sources does not exceed INR 2,50,000.
  • Central Sector Scholarship Scheme: It is granted to those students who have done well in their board exams.

Campus Features and Amenities

Colleges are well equipped and have modern facilities in Engineering colleges in Kerala.

  • Accommodation: NIT Calicut, CET, and GEC Thrissur all offer hostel facilities for both boys and girls providing a convenient stay.
  • Labs: MITM has well-structured labs to deliver practical training in different engineering branches.
  • Recreational area: It is facilitated with facilities like sports grounds, gymnasium to ensure the well-being of students.

Placement Opportunities

Engineering colleges in Kerala are known for their best placement offering programmes, and a large number of companies visit the campus for recruitment purposes. The placement stats up to Oct 8, 2021 are given below.

College NamePlacement RateAverage Package (INR)
NIT Calicut90%11 LPA
CET Trivandrum85%7.5 LPA
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Kerala:75%6 LPA

Testimonials from Students

The following are all great things you can look forward to if you decide to attend one of these colleges!

NIT Calicut has good infrastructure and is known for providing world class learning environment, The placement at the college is very good, almost many companies visit the campus. — Ramesh S. (Computer Science Engineering, NIT Calicut)
CET Trivandrum has very good balance of studies and extra curricular activities that helped me in all round development. — Anju M., Mechanical Engineering, CET Trivandrum
Sl#College NameAddressWebsite
1Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences PariyaramPariyaram MC Campus Rd, Pariyaram,
India
http://www.mcpariyaram.com/pharmacycollege/index_pharmacycollege.aspx
2ACE College of EngineeringThiruvallam P.O.
India
https://www.acetvm.com/
3Adabiyya Women's CollegeOpposite Seemas Wedding Collections, Clock Tower, Near Private Bus Stand, Aluva
India
http://www.arabiccollege.org/
4Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College - [AAMC]Ahalia Health & Heritage Knowledge Village
India
http://www.ahaliaayurvedic.org/AAMC/AAMC.php
5Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology - [ASET]Ahalia Heath, Heritage and Knowledge Village, Kozhippara
India
http://www.ahalia.ac.in/
6Ahalia School of Optometry - [ASP]Ahalia Health,Heritage & Knowledge Village, Kozhippara
India
https://www.ahaliaschoolofoptometry.org/index1/
7Ahalia School of Pharmacy - [ASP]Ahalia Health, Heritage & Knowledge Village, Kozhippara
India
http://www.ahaliaschoolofpharmacy.org
8AI International College [AIIC] - powered by SunstoneInkel Greens, Educity
India
https://sunstone.in/campuses/ai-international-college
9AIMER BUSINESS SCHOOLMarkaz Knowledge City, Kaithappoyil P. O , Kozhikode
India
https://aimerbschool.com/
10A.J. College of Science and Technology ThonnakkalThonnakkal
India
http://ajcollege.in/
11Akbar AcademyOur Towers Vellayambalam
India
http://www.akbaracademy.com/
12Al Azhar College of Engineering and Technology - [AACET]Perumpillichira P O
India
http://alazharthodupuzha.org/
13Al Azhar Law CollegePerumpillichira P O, Thodupuzha
India
http://www.alazharthodupuzha.org/al-azhar-law-college/
14Al Jamia Arts And Science CollegePoopalam, Valamboor (po)
India
http://aljamiacollege.com/
15Al Salama Institute of Architecture - [ASIA]Cheerattamala Road, Malaparamba P.O Palachod
India
https://alsalamaschools.in/architecture/
16Al Shifa College of PharmacyPoonthavanam, Kizhattur P.O Perintalmanna, Malappuram Dt.
India
http://www.alshifacollegeofpharmacy.com
17Al-Ameen Law CollegeAl-Ameen Law College Shoranur
India
http://alameen.edu.in/lawcollege/
18Al-Azhar Medical college and super speciality hospital - [AAMC]Ezhalloor Road, Kumaramangalam, Idukki District
India
http://www.aamc.org.in/
19Al-Azhar Polytechnic CollegeKanjirakkattu - Perumpillichira Rd, Kumaramangalam part
India
https://alazharthodupuzha.org/polytechnic-college/
20Albertian Institute of Science and Technology - [AISAT]Archbishop Angel Mary Nagar Cochin University
India
http://aisat.ac.in/