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Best Colleges in Ernakulam

Ernakulam, located in the state of Kerala, India, is a prominent educational hub, offering a wide range of courses and opportunities for students. The city is home to numerous prestigious colleges and universities, both government and private, covering diverse fields such as engineering, medicine, arts, science, tourism, business administration, education, and pharmacy. 

Students from the top colleges of Ernakulam benefit from major multinational companies that have established branches in Kochi, making it convenient for students to secure internships and job opportunities in the city.

Entrance Exams Accepted by Top Colleges/Universities in Ernakulam

Ernakulam's top universities and colleges use a range of assessment methods for undergraduate and graduate admissions. These colleges have competitive admission processes that entail clearing exams such as JEE Main, GATE, KEAM, CAT, MAT, CUSAT CAT, among others. The details are listed below:

JEE Mains - Computer-based standardised test for admission to technical undergraduate programmes in engineering, planning and architecture.

KEAM - Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical is an entrance examination for admission to various UG courses offered at colleges across Kerala. 

CUSAT CAT - Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test. It is conducted for admission to various programmes viz. Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology.

CAT - The annual test conducted online for admission into IIMs and other B-schools offering MBA/PGDM courses.  

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) is a national-level exam conducted in online mode every year. Organising Institute for GATE 2024 is Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru.

Top Colleges in  Ernakulam - NIRF Ranking 2024

The Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) provides rankings for educational institutions. The top colleges of Ernakulam with their rankings and categories according to the NIRF 2024 report are given below: 

College Name

Category

NIRF Rank 2024

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

College

20

St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

College

46

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam

College

53

Union Christian College

College

101-150

Top Government Colleges in Ernakulam: Fee-Wise

College Name

Fees Range

CIFNET Kochi 

Rs 2,72,000

MEC Thrikkakara 

Rs 3,00,000

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi 

Rs 79,470 - Rs 3,14,000

Top Private Colleges in Ernakulam: Fee-Wise

College Name

Fees Range

Chinmaya Vidyapeet, Ernakulam 

Rs 36,000 - Rs 1,13,000

AGBS Kochi - Amity Global Business School, Kochi 

Rs 2,35,000 - Rs 3,06,000

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam 

Rs 73,800 - Rs 2,07,000

Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi 

Rs 3,75,000 - Rs 4,71,000

Top Courses Offered by the Top Colleges in Ernakulam

College Name

Courses Offered

CIFNET Kochi

B.F.Sc Nautical Science

MEC Thrikkakara

B.Tech, M.Tech

TIST Ernakulam

B.Tech, M.Tech

Chinmaya Vidyapeet, Ernakulam

B.Com, M.Com

AGBS Kochi - Amity Global Business School, Kochi

BBA, MBA

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi

B.F.Sc, B.Tech Food Science and Technology

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

B.Tech, Ph.D

Matha College of Technology, Ernakulam

Diploma

Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi

M.Tech, P.hD

Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam

B.Tech, M.Tech

Top Colleges in Ernakulam: Placements Wise

Top colleges in Ernakulam have placement departments and training cells. The cell is responsible for training programmes. The placement details along with the median salary as per NIRF 2024 data of the top colleges in Ernakulam are mentioned below: 

College Name with Placement links

Median Salary 

Top recruiters 

St Teresa's College, Ernakulam Placements

Rs 3,60,000 - Rs 3,00,000

Grand Hyatt, Stunntech, Nirapara, Feather Soft, First Legion

TIST Ernakulam Placements

Rs 2,71,187 - Rs 6,81,000

TCS, IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Omnex, Quest, Amazon

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi Placements

NA

Department of Fisheries, Kerala, Cife, Mumbai, Manappuram Agro Farms Ltd 

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam Placements

NA

HCL, Infoview, ZAFIN, MIL, Cubes International Developers

AGBS Kochi - Amity Global Business School, Kochi Placements

NA

Airtel, Wipro, TATA, HCL, Coca Cola, Airtel, DHL, ITC Limited, Vodafone

Top Colleges in Ernakulam: Cutoff Wise

Top Colleges in Ernakulam: College Predictor

Note: Ernakulam is hardly 9 kms away from Kochi, making it an ideal destination for students to pursue their higher education. 

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Al-Ameen College, Edathala

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Albertian Institute of Management, Cochin

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AGBS Kochi - Amity Global Business School, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala
4.5/52 Reviews
Private
PGPM and MBA
  • Fees : 6.29 Lakhs
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Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private

Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala Private
B.Sc Nursing
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Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private

Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala Private
BDS
  • Fees : 19.19 Lakhs
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Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala
5.0/51 Reviews
Private

Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

Ernakulam, Kerala Private 5.0/51 Reviews
MBBS
  • Fees : 113.27 Lakhs
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus

Ernakulam, Kerala
4.5/54 Reviews
Private
B.Pharma
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    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    APJ Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Ernakulam

    Ernakulam, Kerala
    Private
    B.Arch
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    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College, Ernakulam

    Ernakulam, Kerala
    Private
    BBA
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      Centre for Biopolymer Science and Technology, Kochi

      Ernakulam, Kerala
      Public/Govt
      Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology
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        Chinmaya College of Arts Commerce and Science, Ernakulam

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        Chinmaya Vidyapeet, Ernakulam

        Ernakulam, Kerala
        5.0/51 Reviews
        Private

        Chinmaya Vidyapeet, Ernakulam

        Ernakulam, Kerala Private 5.0/51 Reviews
        B.Com Finance and Taxation
        • Fees : 54 K
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Ernakulam

        Ernakulam, Kerala
        4.1/53 Reviews
        Private

        Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Ernakulam

        Ernakulam, Kerala Private 4.1/53 Reviews
        B.Com Hons
        • Exams : CUET UG
        • Fees : 2.59 Lakhs
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        College of Applied Science, Puthenvelikkara

        Ernakulam, Kerala
        Public/Govt

        College of Applied Science, Puthenvelikkara

        Ernakulam, Kerala Public/Govt
        B.Sc Electronics
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          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          College of Nursing, Nirmala Medical Centre, Muvattupuzha

          Ernakulam, Kerala
          Private
          B.Sc Nursing
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Dr Padiar Homoeopathic Medical College, Ernakulam

            Ernakulam, Kerala
            Private
            BHMS
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            FISAT Business School, Kochi

            Ernakulam, Kerala
            4.7/53 Reviews
            Private

            FISAT Business School, Kochi

            Ernakulam, Kerala Private 4.7/53 Reviews
            MBA
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Government Ayurveda College, Ernakulam

            Ernakulam, Kerala
            Public/Govt

            Government Ayurveda College, Ernakulam

            Ernakulam, Kerala Public/Govt
            BAMS
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Government Polytechnic College, Kalamasrery

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            Government Polytechnic College, Kothamangalam

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            Government Polytechnic College, Muttom

            Ernakulam, Kerala
            Public/Govt

            Government Polytechnic College, Muttom

            Ernakulam, Kerala Public/Govt
            Diploma in Civil Engineering
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            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Government Polytechnic College, Perumbavoor

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            Government Polytechnic College, Purappuzha

            Ernakulam, Kerala
            Public/Govt

            Government Polytechnic College, Purappuzha

            Ernakulam, Kerala Public/Govt
            Diploma in Information Technology
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              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              HM Training College, Muvattupuzha

              Ernakulam, Kerala
              Private

              HM Training College, Muvattupuzha

              Ernakulam, Kerala Private
              B.Ed
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                Ilahia College of Arts and Science, Muvattupuzha

                Ernakulam, Kerala
                3.8/52 Reviews
                Private
                BCA
                • Fees : 1.13 Lakhs
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                Ilahia School of Science and Technology, Ernakulam

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                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science, Ernakulam

                Ernakulam, Kerala
                4.4/52 Reviews
                Private
                BBA
                • Fees : 54 K
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                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ernakulam

                Ernakulam, Kerala
                Private
                B.Pharma
                • Fees : 5.16 Lakhs
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                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Indira Gandhi Polytechnic College, Asamannoor

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                Indira Gandhi Training College, Ernakulam

                Ernakulam, Kerala
                Private
                B.Ed
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