Kerala

Kerala KMAT I a medium difficulty level exam. The test is designed in such a way that candidates are tested on the English, Reasoning, Quantitative and GK knowledge. 3-4 months of preparation is enough to crack this exam.

Accreditation matters. New Quality Assurance standards by NBA for engineering colleges means that the particular course you are taking has been evaluated to a certain standard at national level. The same is true for NAAC accreditation of the institution itself. The better indicator is to see if the college and the specific programme you are interested in is accredited by NBA. This will give your degree some substance.

Yes, Kerala follows a reservation policy in engineering admissions. Seats are reserved for SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes), and certain other economically and socially backward communities as per state government norms. There are also reservations for NRI candidates and management quota seats in private colleges. The exact percentage of reserved seats can vary by college type (government, aided, self-financing).

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.

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

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

Kerala Plus two board exam may or may not be conducted. There is no update from the examination authority related to conducting Kerala Plus two board exam twice a year.