Best Colleges in Kerala 2026

Explore 53 top colleges in Kerala with detailed information on fees, placements, NIRF rankings, courses, and admission processes.

Total Colleges

Streams Available

2.0-31.0

Avg Package (LPA)

Engineering, Medical, Multidisciplinary

Top Streams

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Engineering(20)Medical(12)Multidisciplinary(8)Law(6)MBA(2)Agriculture(2)Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems(1)Computer Science, Digital Technologies, Electronics, AI, Data Science(1)Arts(1)

Top Colleges in Kerala

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IIM

#5 NIRF

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala

MBAGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹1.00 L

Avg Package

₹31.02 LPA

Placement

100%

Highest

₹55 LPA

Est. 1996Apply Now

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AVV

#6 NIRF

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi

Kochi, Kerala

MedicalDeemedNAAC A++

Fees/Year

₹1.92 L

Avg Package

₹7 LPA

Placement

95%

Est. 1960View Details →

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#8 NIRF

NUALS Kochi

Kochi, Kerala

LawGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹1.00 L

Avg Package

₹7.5 LPA

Placement

80%

Highest

₹22 LPA

Est. 2005View Details →

Popular Streams in Kerala

Top College Cities in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram(11)Kochi(10)Ernakulam(7)Kozhikode(5)Thrissur(4)

Colleges by Type in Kerala

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Public-Private

Frequently Asked Questions about Colleges in Kerala

How many colleges are there in Kerala?

SeekCampus lists 53 colleges in Kerala across 9 streams including Engineering, Medical, Multidisciplinary and more. These include 42 Government, 2 Deemed, 8 Private, 1 Public-Private colleges.

What are the top streams in Kerala?

The most popular streams in Kerala are Engineering (20 colleges), Medical (12 colleges), Multidisciplinary (8 colleges), Law (6 colleges), MBA (2 colleges). Each stream offers diverse course options and career paths.

What is the average placement package in Kerala colleges?

Average placement packages in Kerala colleges range from ₹2 LPA to ₹31.02 LPA, depending on the college, stream, and course. Top-ranked institutions typically offer significantly higher packages.

Which are the best engineering colleges in Kerala?

Kerala has 20 engineering colleges listed on SeekCampus. You can filter and compare them by NIRF ranking, placement rate, fees, and other parameters to find the best fit for you.

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SCT

#13 NIRF

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute Trivandrum

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹1.00 L

Avg Package

₹15 LPA

Placement

100%

Highest

₹18 LPA

Est. 1960Apply Now

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NIT

#16 NIRF

National Institute of Technology Calicut

Kozhikode, Kerala

EngineeringGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹1.75 L

Avg Package

₹13.8 LPA

Placement

90%

Highest

₹45 LPA

Est. 1961Apply Now

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NUA

#16 NIRF

National University of Advanced Legal Studies Kochi

Kochi, Kerala

LawGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹25.0K

Avg Package

₹9 LPA

Placement

80%

Highest

₹14.8 LPA

Est. 2005Apply Now

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GMC

#16 NIRF

Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹25.0K

Avg Package

₹9 LPA

Placement

96%

Highest

₹22 LPA

Est. 1951View Details →

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KUF

#22 NIRF

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

Kochi, Kerala

AgricultureGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹15.0K

Avg Package

₹4.5 LPA

Placement

75%

Highest

₹13.7 LPA

Est. 2010View Details →

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SHC

#22 NIRF

Sacred Heart College Kochi

Kochi, Kerala

MultidisciplinaryPrivateNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹32.0K

Avg Package

₹4.2 LPA

Placement

72%

Highest

₹13.3 LPA

Est. 1944Apply Now

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GMC

#29 NIRF

Government Medical College Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹15.0K

Avg Package

₹9 LPA

Placement

95%

Highest

₹18.4 LPA

Est. 1957View Details →

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GLC

#29 NIRF

Government Law College Ernakulam

Ernakulam, Kerala

LawGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹20.0K

Avg Package

₹4 LPA

Placement

55%

Highest

₹15.4 LPA

Est. 1964View Details →

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GLC

#31 NIRF

Government Law College Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala

LawGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹20.0K

Avg Package

₹4 LPA

Placement

55%

Highest

₹15.4 LPA

Est. 1965View Details →

Agriculture

2 colleges

Avg: ₹4.5 LPA2 NIRF ranked

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