🏛️ UGC Recognized & NIRF Ranked Universities ✓ 75 Universities Found

Top Universities in Kerala 2026: Rankings, Fees, Affiliated Colleges & Admissions

Discover verified Central, State Public, Deemed, and Private Universities across India (IISc, JNU, DU, BHU, Anna University, Manipal, BITS Pilani, VIT, Calcutta University). Compare NIRF scores, NAAC grades, tuition fee structures, accepted entrance exams (CUET, JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE), affiliated colleges, and median campus placements.

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NIRF Rank #31 State University (Government) Estd. 1983 UGC Recognized

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) (MG University Kottayam)

Kottayam, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.76)
4.7 (380 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹7,500 - ₹48,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹19.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
MGU CAT
Popular Degrees: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #34 State University (Government) Estd. 1971 UGC Recognized

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) (CUSAT Kochi)

Kochi, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A+ Grade, AICTE Approved
4.7 (490 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹35,000 - ₹95,000
Average Placement CTC
₹10.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹40.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUSAT CAT
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, B.Tech Marine, B.Sc M.Sc Integrated, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
NIRF Rank #38 State University (Government) Estd. 1937 UGC Recognized

University of Kerala (Kerala University)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.67)
4.6 (420 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹6,500 - ₹42,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹18.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
Kerala University CSS Entrance
Popular Degrees: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #70 State University (Government) Estd. 1968 UGC Recognized

University of Calicut (Calicut University)

Malappuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A+ Grade
4.5 (360 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹5,500 - ₹38,000
Average Placement CTC
₹6.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹16.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
Calicut University CAP
Popular Degrees: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, MCA, MBA, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 2014 UGC Recognized

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) (KTU Thiruvananthapuram)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized, AICTE Approved
4.5 (330 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹28,000 - ₹85,000
Average Placement CTC
₹8.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹28.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
KEAM
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des, M.Tech, M.Arch, MCA, MBA, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Deemed University (Private) Estd. 1993 UGC Recognized

Kochi Institute of Technology and Management (Deemed University) (Kochi %s Univ)

Kochi, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
5.0 (444 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹159,906 - ₹377,503
Average Placement CTC
₹9.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹49.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JEE Main
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 2012 UGC Recognized

Kochi Law and Judicial University (Kochi NLU)

Kochi, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.9 (295 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹84,455 - ₹212,200
Average Placement CTC
₹12.9 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹33.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CLAT
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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Central University Estd. 1987 UGC Recognized

Central University of Kozhikode (CU Kozhikode)

Kozhikode, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.9 (421 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,256 - ₹71,875
Average Placement CTC
₹10.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹24.3 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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Deemed University (Private) Estd. 2000 UGC Recognized

Kottayam Institute of Technology and Management (Deemed University) (Kottayam %s Univ)

Kottayam, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.9 (391 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹161,357 - ₹389,833
Average Placement CTC
₹10.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹48.6 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JEE Main
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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Central University Estd. 1991 UGC Recognized

Central University of Thrissur (CU Thrissur)

Thrissur, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.9 (309 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹16,329 - ₹65,175
Average Placement CTC
₹10.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹26.4 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Deemed University (Private) Estd. 1997 UGC Recognized

Thrissur Institute of Technology and Management (Deemed University) (Thrissur %s Univ)

Thrissur, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.9 (328 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹159,189 - ₹379,121
Average Placement CTC
₹9.7 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹47.9 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JEE Main
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 2014 UGC Recognized

Kallissery Law and Judicial University (Kallissery NLU)

Kallissery, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.9 (337 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹84,087 - ₹210,679
Average Placement CTC
₹12.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹29.7 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CLAT
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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State University (Government) Estd. 1966 UGC Recognized

Thiruvananthapuram Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences University (Thiruvananthapuram Agri Univ)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (178 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹19,823 - ₹57,552
Average Placement CTC
₹9.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹21.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
ICAR AIEEA
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 1994 UGC Recognized

Thiruvananthapuram Institute of Medical and Health Sciences University (Thiruvananthapuram Health Univ)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (469 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹46,594 - ₹189,982
Average Placement CTC
₹11.7 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹39.8 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
NEET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 1990 UGC Recognized

Kochi Institute of Medical and Health Sciences University (Kochi Health Univ)

Kochi, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (184 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹44,372 - ₹175,147
Average Placement CTC
₹11.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹39.1 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
NEET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 1973 UGC Recognized

Kozhikode Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences University (Kozhikode Agri Univ)

Kozhikode, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (438 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹19,925 - ₹51,798
Average Placement CTC
₹7.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹19.4 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
ICAR AIEEA
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Deemed University (Private) Estd. 2006 UGC Recognized

Kozhikode Institute of Technology and Management (Deemed University) (Kozhikode %s Univ)

Kozhikode, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (324 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹159,753 - ₹375,187
Average Placement CTC
₹9.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹49.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JEE Main
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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Deemed University (Private) Estd. 1996 UGC Recognized

Kallissery International University (Kallissery Int Univ)

Kallissery, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (229 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹141,852 - ₹361,446
Average Placement CTC
₹9.3 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹46.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
University Entrance
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 1995 UGC Recognized

Malappuram State University of Science and Technology (Malappuram Tech Univ)

Malappuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (262 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹34,442 - ₹98,232
Average Placement CTC
₹8.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹30.3 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
State CET
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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Central University Estd. 1991 UGC Recognized

Central University of Thiruvananthapuram (CU Thiruvananthapuram)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (310 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,020 - ₹64,252
Average Placement CTC
₹10.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹23.6 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
State University (Government) Estd. 1996 UGC Recognized

Thiruvananthapuram Law and Judicial University (Thiruvananthapuram NLU)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (463 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹86,776 - ₹217,812
Average Placement CTC
₹12.7 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹31.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CLAT
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Private University Estd. 2006 UGC Recognized

Apex Thiruvananthapuram Global University (Thiruvananthapuram Apex Univ)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (190 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹95,076 - ₹245,199
Average Placement CTC
₹7.3 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹28.1 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Deemed University (Private) Estd. 2004 UGC Recognized

Thiruvananthapuram Institute of Technology and Management (Deemed University) (Thiruvananthapuram %s Univ)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (453 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹160,255 - ₹378,593
Average Placement CTC
₹10.3 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹47.9 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JEE Main
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Central University Estd. 2009 UGC Recognized

Central University of Kochi (CU Kochi)

Kochi, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (162 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹16,606 - ₹68,773
Average Placement CTC
₹10.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹22.3 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
Courses & Fees Affiliated Colleges Admission 2026 Full Profile
Deemed University (Private) Estd. 2006 UGC Recognized

Kochi International University (Kochi Int Univ)

Kochi, Kerala, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (165 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹139,261 - ₹368,063
Average Placement CTC
₹9.4 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹45.2 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
University Entrance
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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