Best Engineering Colleges in Kerala in 2026

Hi, IIST offered the highest placement package of INR 11 LPA - INR 13 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include Infosys, Adobe, TCS, JSW Group, etc.

Listed below are some of the best Engineering colleges in Kerala along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
TKM Institute of Management Placements	INR 4 LPA	Accenture, Apollo, TCS, Capgemini, Cognizant, etc.
College of Engineering, Trivandrum Placements	INR 6 LPA	BPCL, Amazon, Adobe, GE, Wipro, Hyundai Motors, etc.
NIT Calicut Placements	INR 9 LPA	Accenture, Amazon, Bajaj Auto, CGI India, Capgemini, etc.
IIST Placements	INR 11 LPA - INR 13 LPA	Infosys, Adobe, TCS, JSW Group, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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Kerala is home to 190+ Engineering colleges that provide BTech courses. Some of the popular colleges include NIT Calicut, IIST, IIT Palakkad, College of Engineering Trivandrum, etc. Of these, 128 colleges are privately owned, 56 colleges are owned by government and public-private entities own 1 BTech college. KEAM is one of the most accepted entrance exams in top Engineering colleges in Kerala.

No, admission to BTech in Biomedical Engineering programme is done through the Engineering entrance test. Through NEET, you can only enroll on MBBS,  BDS and other medical programmes. BTech or BE in Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary course which consists of subjects from medicine and engineering but it doesn't fall under the Medical domain. Moreover, candidates must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 in order to appear for JEE and pursue this course. 

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Boimedical Engineering Courses

Joining BTech in Biomedical Engineering college in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Course Fee	Annual Median Package
IIT Madras BTech	INR 10 lakh	INR 19 LPA
NIT Rourkela BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 8 LPA
IIT Hyderabad BTech	INR 8 lakh	INR 21 LPA
LPU BTech	INR 8 lakh - INR 11 lakh	INR 7 LPA
PSGCT Coimbatore BTech	INR 2 lakh	INR 7 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology BTech	INR 10 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Thapar University BTech	INR 13 lakh	INR 12 LPA

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For admission to BTech at NIT Calicut, candidates are required to apply via JEE Main. The detailed steps around JEE Main applications process are as follows:

Step 1: Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2024 link.

Step 2: Fill the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.

Step 3: Fill the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.

Step 4: Pay the JEE Main application fees.

Step 5: The application will be submitted itself.

Before the JEE Main 2024 registration process, students must keep the following documents and information ready:

• Valid email-id and mobile number
• Academic details related to the Class 10 and Class 12 qualifying exams
• Scanned copy of category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned photograph and signature as per the specification mentioned by the NTA
• Net banking/ credit card/ debit card/ UPI details for application fee payment

Hi, joining BTech college in Kerala can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI (Return on Investment), listed below are some of the top BTech colleges in Kerala along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Salary Package
NIT Calicut BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 9 LPA
IIST BTech	INR 6 lakh	INR 11 LPA - INR 13 LPA
TKM Institute of Management BTech	INR 32,000 - INR 35,000	INR 4 LPA
College of Engineering, Trivandrum BTech	INR 35,000	INR 6 LPA
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi BTech	INR 65,000 - INR 7 lakh	INR 6 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

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Yes, there are many private BTech colleges in Kerala. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees and their seat intake:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats
Amrita School of Engineering Admission	INR 12 lakh- INR 24 lakh Seats: 720
RSET Admission	INR 3 lakh Seats: 900
Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 540
Saintgits College of Engineering Admission	INR 3 lakh Seats: 780
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 3 lakh Seats: 660

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Hi, There are about 250+ best CSE colleges in Kerala. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
NIT Calicut	INR 1.4 lakh - 5 lakh
Government Engineering College, Thrissur	INR 26,460 - 34,600

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The table below shows the private BTech in Biomedical Engineering colleges in India

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Admission	INR 10 lakh Seats: 5,355
Thapar University Admission	INR 13 lakh Seats: 3,458
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Admission	INR 4 lakh Seats: 3,573
SASTRA Admission	INR 5 lakh Seats: 2,745
SSN College of Engineering Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 840

Note - The information is taken from the official site of the college.

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Yes, CET Trivandrum offers a BTech programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations. Check below to know more:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Four years
Mode	Full-time
Selection Criteria	KEAM
Fee	INR 38,810 - 1.99 lakh

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

The scope of BTech is similar in both India and abroad. It's huge! You choose a specialisation in B.Tech and pursue your career in the same. BTech is one of the most sought-after courses in the Engineering field. 

BTech graduates with the latest skills and abilities are hired all around the world in world-class organizations, both government and private.

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BTech Course Admission

A majority of the top recruiters in India look for some basic skills in all the BTech graduates, which make them an asset for the recruiter's business and they are ready to offer them handsome salary packages. A few of the important skills are given below:

• Good Mathematical Aptitude
• Logical Thinking Abilities
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Team Management
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Analytical Approach and Passion for Learning

Of course, you can. It is actually a smart way to get both technical and management knowledge and skills in your field. Both BTech and MBA are powerful degrees, recognised internationally.

I would just suggest that you choose the specialisation smartly. For example, an MBA in IT, Operations, or Business Analytics will go a long way.

All the best.

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology is a well-known institution for M.E./M.Tech, B.E. / B.Tech, MCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, SCMS School of Engineering and Technology has a rating of 3.83 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.59 on Campus Life, 3.38 on Placements, 4.14 on Faculty and 4.19 on Infrastructure.

Yes, 250 is a great score. Candidates securing 250 in CUSAT CAT can get into any of the BTech specialisation. As per the previous year CUSAT CAT cutoffs, aspirants with a rank below 300 have a great chance of getting into some of the top BTech specialisations like Computer Science and Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc.

Government Engineering College, Thrissur is a well-known institution for M.E./M.Tech, M.Plan, MCA, B.Tech, B.Arch courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Government Engineering College, Thrissur has a rating of 4.3 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.7 on campuslife, 4.2 on placements, 4 on faculty and 4.1 on Infrastructure.

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology accepts KEAM entrance rxam scofes for admission to the Engineering courses. RSET KEAM cutoff 2024 has been released where in the Round 2 closing ranks varied between 5444 and 11912 for the students belonging to the General Home-State quota. The toughest course to get into Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology was Computer Science and Engineering, followed by Electronics and Communication Engineering and Computer Science and Business Systems. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the KEAM Round 2 closing ranks for all the BTech courses offered at RSET for the students beloning to the General Home State quota:

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	5444
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	8460
B.Tech. in Information Technology	11912
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	9852
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business Systems	9038

The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.

To check the cutoff for UG round-wise seat allotment at Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, you can visit the official website of the college. The website has an admission section where information regarding the available seats and cutoff is posted. The cutoff marks for the KEAM R3 seat allotment for 2023 have been released and can be found on the college's website. The cutoff marks for previous years are also available on various websites such as Shiksha, etc.

AISAT - Albertian Institute of Science & Technology offers Degree courses including 6 UG and 1 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. AISAT - Albertian Institute of Science & Technology has specializations such as M.E./M.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering, B.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering.

Federal Institute of Science and Technology offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. FISAT admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as KMAT Kerala, CAT, CMAT, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering is a reputed institute for B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Engineering, IT & Software. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering has a rating of 4.2 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 3.9 on placements, 4.3 on faculty and 4.2 on Infrastructure.

Direct admission is valid for M.Tech programme at RIET Kerala. However, for BTech programme, the college accepts admission in two ways. The partial admissions are conducted as per the CEE norms and the remaining admissions are done through Management quota.

Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering is a reputed institute for B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Engineering, IT & Software. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.5 on campuslife, 4.3 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.5 on Infrastructure.

NSS College of Engineering KEAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for different categories under the HS Quota, during Round 1 Cutoff. The Cutoff ranks was released for different BTech specialisations. For the General HS category candidates, the Round 1 cutoff rank ranged between 2504 and 12140. The most competitive course for the General HS category candidates was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. For the OBC HS category candidates, the cutoff ranks ranged between 3121 and 18048. The most competitive course for the OBC HS category candidates was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering.