Best Colleges in Kerala: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

As per NIRF ranking 2025, under "colleges" category, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the top ranked college in Kerala. Below mentioned are the other top colleges with their NIRF rankings -

Top Colleges in Kerala	NIRF 2025
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the top ranked college in KeralaCollege of Social Sciences Ranking	12
University College, Thiruvananthapuram Ranking	23
Sacred Heart College Ranking	44
St. Thomas College, Thrissur Ranking	53
Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram Ranking	54
Govt.5 Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala Ranking	56

NOTE: The above NIRF rankings have been taken from NIRF official site and may vary.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) has a dedicated placement cell to manage the placements of various courses. As of now,   the course-wise placement rate for MBA has not been released by the college. As per the college's NIRF Report 2024, 277 students from PG (2-year) courses were placed in 2023. The placement rate for various PG (2-year) courses (including MBA) was 77% in 2023. It was 70% in 2022.

To get admission to Kerala colleges, candidates must meet the certain eligibility criteria -

• Candidates must complete their Class 12 with 45% aggregate marks
• They must clear an entrance exam like
• Medical: NEET-UG, NEET-PG
• Management: CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
• Science: JAM, NET, etc.
• Arts & Commerce: Merit lists or university entrance tests.

Source: official site and may vary.

The Rajagiri College of Social Sciences the highest package details have not been released. Once out, it will be mentioned here. Meanwhile, take a look at the table below depicting the placement rate for the RCSS placements 2024:

Yes, the college has achieved remarkable placements over the past few years. During 2022 placements, 82% of the PG (2-year) and 92% of the PG (3-year) batches were placed. From 2020 to 2022, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of PG courses. Refer to the below table depicting the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences placement rate trends:

The seats availability for offered courses at Sacred Heart College - SHC goes up to 778.

No, you can not join this college directly.Filling out the application via the Vimala College admissions portal is required for all categories.The official college website lists the particular eligibility requirements for each of the many undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs that the college offers.Attend the University of Calicut's entrance examination, provide your class 12 report card and any additional paperwork that is needed.If you are selected for counseling, please show up on the designated date and time.Seat allocation is determined by entrance exam scores, 12th percentile, seat availability, and reservations.

For PG courses, give the appropriate postgraduate entrance test (CUCET for MA students, CAT/MAT for MBA students).Bring all original documentation to the counseling process, along with your qualifying exam results.Entry is determined by merit, taking into account a candidate's academic history, qualifying exam results, etc.

Private colleges in Kerala have modern infrastructure and higer tuition fees as compared to government colleges. Below mentioned are some of the top private colleges -

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences	INR 2,190 - INR 1 lakh
Sacred Heart College	INR 13,460 - INR 2.88 lakh
St Teresa's College	INR 24,000 - INR 19 lakh
Vimala College	INR 3,780 - INR 1.01 lakh
Farook College	INR 3,150 - INR 77,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

BMS, Accounting, IT and Software are some of the top streams offered by Kerala colleges. Below mentioned are the top streams with courses offered and no. of colleges -

Top Streams	Top Courses Offered	Top Colleges
Business and Management	BBA, MBA, etc.	690
Accounting and Commerce	BCom, MCom, etc.	680+
Medicine	BPharma, MD, DPharma, MBBS, etc.	260+
Law	LLM, LLB, BCom, LLB, BA LLB, etc.	50+

Source: Official site and may vary.

The flagship courses offered at University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram are M.Sc., B.A.. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram has a rating of 4.3 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.8, 3.5, 4 and 4.3 as per reviews by students.

There are about 2,200+ colleges in Kerala. Kerala has all private, government, and semi government colleges. Top colleges are Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, NIT Calicut, University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Sacred Heart College, etc.

Kerala colleges offer diverse specialisations like BMS, Accounting and Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, IT and Software, etc.

 

St Teresa's College has been rated 4.38 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Below mentioned are the top private Engineering colleges in Kerala with tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Amrita School of Engineering Admission	INR 12 lakh- INR 24 lakh
FISAT Engineering College Admission	INR 2 lakh
RSET Admission	INR 3 lakh
Saintgits College of Engineering Admission	INR 4 lakh
FISAT Admission	INR 2 lakh
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 3 lakh

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Business and Management studies is the top stream offered by top Kerala college. MBA and BBA are the top streams offered by these colleges. Below mentioned are the top colleges with tuition fees -

Top BMS Colleges in Kerala	Tuition Fee
IIM Kozhikode Admission	INR 7.6lakh – INR 28 lakh
NIT Calicut Admission	INR 3 lakh
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Admission	INR 67,040 – INR 88,110
MGU Kerala Admission	INR 37,880
Rajagiri Business School Admission	INR 50,000 – INR 7.5 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

The fees range for courses offerred by the St. Berchmans College is around INR 7897 - INR 141723.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Mar Ivanios College (Thiruvananthapuram) is around INR 56815.

Admissions to the different BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses of Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad will depend on entrance exam scores such as JEE Mains, GATE, etc. But it is difficult to say whether getting into IIT Palakkad is tough or easy and will depend on the:

• Candidate's level of preparation
• Competition
• Available seats
• Exam Difficulty

As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here. 

St. Joseph's College, Kozhikode is a well-known institution for Ph.D, MSW, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. St. Joseph's College, Kozhikode has course specializations in Botany, Mathematics, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Computer Science, Statistics.

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 1.60 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

1.From its founding in 1967, Vimala College has left a rich legacy. It is firmly based on the principles upheld by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC). The college embraces contemporary teaching methods while maintaining the customs and principles of its founders.

2.Women's education and empowerment are prioritized at Vimala College. It seeks to give women a safe, caring environment in which they can grow the knowledge, abilities, and self-assurance necessary to succeed in their chosen industries.

3.Colleges encourage students to thrive academically as well as in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and leadership roles.

4.Professional development initiatives that allow students to learn from specialists include "Shadow a Leader" and "Walk With a Scholar."Many skill-development facilities, including the Yoga Center, Language Lab, Health Club, and Bhoomika Women's Guidance & Counselling Center.

 

Farook College has been rated 4.43 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Students can expect to pay around INR 3780 - INR 168000 for the programs offered by the St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakkuda.

C.M.S College is a reputed institute for Ph.D, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, IT & Software. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. C.M.S College has a review rating of 4.06 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.04 on Campus Life, 3.69 on Placements, 4.28 on Faculty and 3.93 on Infrastructure.

Median salary of M.A. course is INR 180,000 as per the reports/data available.