Best Engineering Colleges in Thrissur - 2026 Admission, Fees, Placements

There are about 200+ BTech colleges in Kerala including 120+ private colleges,  50+ government colleges, and 1 college in semi-government. KEAM, JEE Main, and JEE Advanced, etc. are some of the most accepting entrance exam in the best BTech colleges in Kerala. The top colleges are NIT Calicut, IIST, IIT Palakkad, MEC Kochi, TKM College of Engineering, etc.

Hi, to determine the No. 1 Engineering college in Kerala, you need to go through its NIRF rankings of past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
NIT Calicut	31	23	25
IIST	43	48	51
IIT Palakkad	68	69	64

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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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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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The syllabus of KEAM is prescribed by CEE Kerala. The KEAM syllabus comprises all three subjects Physics Chemistry & Mathematics. KEAM syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 examinations.

The syllabus of KEAM is prescribed by CEE Kerala. The KEAM syllabus comprises all three subjects Physics Chemistry & Mathematics. KEAM syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 examinations.

KEAM - Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical. First, know syllabus completely and then start preparation. It will help you to have a clear mind while preparing. Manage your time efficiently in such a way that you spend equal time for all subjects.

Choose best study materials for your preparations. You may use NCERT books for PCM concepts while Arihant books for practice, H. C. Verma for Physics, O. P. Tandon for Chemistry, And TMH books for Mathematics.

You can also solve sample papers for better preparations. You need to solve last year’s question papers or mock test. It helps you to know about exam pattern or type of questions will come in examination. You can also test your speed & knowledge by solving sample papers.

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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Here is the table below showing some of the top private Kerala BTech colleges including tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology BTech Course	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 2 lakh
Amrita School of Engineering BTech Courses	INR 12 lakh- INR 24 lakh
RSET BTech Courses	INR 4 lakh
Saintgits College of Engineering BTech Courses	INR 4 lakh
FISAT BTech Courses	INR 5.6 lakh
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology BTech Courses	INR 3.3 lakh
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering BTech Course	INR 24,700 - INR 34,600
Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science BTech Course	INR 2 lakh
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering BTech Course	INR 4.2 lakh
Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology BTech Course	INR 3 lakh - INR 3.7 lakh
TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic BTech Course	INR 1.1 lakh - INR 2 lakh

NOTE: Fee are sourced from college official site and change.

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

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	NIRF Ranking 2025
NIT Calicut	INR 5 lakh	21
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology	INR 5 lakh	61
IIT Palakkad	INR 8 lakh	64
College of Engineering Trivandrum	INR 28,000	101-150

Source: Official site and may vary.

Listed below are the various Engineering colleges accepting KEAM score in Kerala along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
College of Engineering Trivandrum	INR 35,000
Saintgits College of Engineering	INR 3 lakh
Government Engineering College Thrissur	INR 35,000
MEC Kochi	INR 3 lakh
TKM Institute of Management	INR 35,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Tier 1 Engineering colleges in Kerala means the highest-ranked and most prestigious educational institutions. Some of the Tier 1 colleges include Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), and College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET). These institutions are known for their high-quality engineering education and research programsin Kerala.

Yes, Candidates who wish to become a professor after BTech in Electrical Engineering will also be required to complete MTech and PhD in the required discipline.They must clear GATE in order to pursue M.Tech and later pursue PhD in the same discipline. They must demonstrate excellent research skills by grabbing fellowships and submitting research papers across SCOPUS indexed journals.

Joining the top BTech colleges in Kerala might be affordable. Listed below are some colleges having tuition fees of less than NR 1 lakh:

Low-cost BTech Colleges	Tuition Fee
College of Engineering, Trivandrum Fees	INR 35,000
Government Engineering College, Thrissur Fees	INR 35,000
TKM Institute of Management Fees	INR 32,000 - INR 35,000
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Fees	INR 65,000 - INR 87,000
NSS College of Engineering Fees	INR 24,000 - INR 35,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

This is one of the most debated questions among Kerala engineering aspirants. NIT Calicut generally ranks higher nationally and has a stronger placement record, especially for core and product-based companies.

However, CUSAT is a great option too, especially for branches like Marine Engineering and IT, and its location in Kochi gives students excellent industry exposure. If you get NIT Calicut, go for it, but CUSAT is by no means a bad choice and has produced some outstanding engineers over the years.

Amrita School of Engineering is the most premium private BTech college in Kerala. However, the college justifies its fees with strong placements, international collaborations, and a research-driven academic environment. Check the table below for some colleges.

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Median Salary
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology Placements	INR 3.3 lakh	INR 3.5 LPA
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Placements	INR 24,700 - INR 34,600	INR 4 lakh
Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science Placements	INR 2 lakh	INR 3.8 LPA
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Placements	INR 4.2 lakh	INR 3 LPA
TIST - Toc H Institute of Science & Technology Placements	INR 1.8 Lacs - INR 2 lakh	INR 3 LPA

According to NIRF ranking 2025, NIT Calicut ranked as the top Kerala BTech colleges. Check the table below for more colleges with rankings-

College Name	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Indian Calicut Ranking	25	21
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Ranking	51	61
Indian Palakkad Ranking	64	64

Source: The above rankings have been taken from the official NIRF site and may/will vary in the future.

Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology has been rated 4.3 on placements.

The table below shows the private BTech in Food Technology colleges in Kerala along with their total tuition fees and their seat intake:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	BTech Seat Intake
Saintgits College of Engineering BTech Course	INR 4.02 lakh	750
Musaliar College of Engineering, Chirayinkeezh BTech Course	INR 2 lakh	270
Thangal Kunju Musaliar Institute of Technology BTech Course	INR 2 lakh	330
Sree Buddha College of Engineering BTech Course	INR 2 lakh	630
Nirmala College of Engineering BTech Course	INR 2 lakh	540

Source: Official site and may vary.

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BTech in Food Technology in Kerala offers diverse job opportunities. Candidates can work in different areas like hospitals, food processing industries, food technologies, hotels, catering, quality control and so on. The average salary for a food technologist in India is INR 4.12 lakh per year.

Source: Payscale.com

Source: External site and may vary.

The table below shows the best BTech in Food Technology colleges in Kerala along with their placement package and prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Average Package	Prominent Recruiters
Saintgits College of Engineering Placements	INR 4 LPA	Cognizant, HDFC Bank, EY, KPMG, etc.
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Placements	INR 4 LPA	IBM, Accenture, Lenovo, Wipro, EY, etc.

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Yes, there are about 6 top government BTech in Food Technology Colleges in Kerala. Some of them are mentioned below including tuition fees and their BTech seat intake -

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	BTech Seat Intake
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	INR 33,600	200
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology	INR 2.12 lakh	120
College of Engineering, Munnar	INR 2.6 lakh	300
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies	INR 2.64 lakh	60

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Joining BTech in Food Technology colleges in Kerala 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 Tuition Fee	Average Median Package
Amaljyothi College of Engineering	INR 3.66 lakh	INR 3.81 LPA
Thangal Kunju Musaliar Institute of Technology	INR 2 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	INR 33,600	INR 4.8 LPA
Sree Buddha College of Engineering	INR 2 lakh	INR 3.35 LPA
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies	INR 2.64 lakh	INR 2.89 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

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AI & ML courses are a stepping stone to the diverse and enormous field of Artificial Intelligence. They educate students in the art of creating systems that analyse extensive datasets, automate decision making and work towards real world problem solving. Gaining a degree in AI & ML offers a greater chance at high paying employment in this tech first economy.