Discover the Best Architecture Colleges in Kerala (2025 Rankings)

Trying to find the best architecture colleges in Kerala for your B.Arch admission? You’ve come to the right place. The key to identifying the top institutions is to analyze the KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) last rank data. A lower closing rank in the State Merit (SM) category indicates higher demand among top-scoring students, making it a strong indicator of a college’s reputation and quality.

This guide provides a data-driven ranking of architecture colleges in Kerala, helping you make an informed choice for your future.

Top Architecture Colleges in Kerala: KEAM Last Rank Data

The table below presents the official last rank details for B.Arch admissions. The colleges are ranked based on their State Merit (SM) closing rank, which is the most reliable measure of competitiveness. Use this data to see where you stand and which of Kerala’s best architecture colleges are within your reach.

State RankNameTypeSMEZMULABHDVVKBXKNKUSCSTEW
1College of Engineering,ThiruvananthapuramG35674452176906141674486
2Govt. Engineering College,ThrissurG1022511101441911261287263884839727
3Govt. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Tech., KottayamG168393212559324122425011361198
4T K M College of Engineering, KollamG169329198277258520243279107912431211
5College of Architecture TrivandrumS358430417114036245483514891393
6MES School of Architecture, KuttippuramS4155574554601217
7Avani Institute of Design, KozhikodeS432485489134473413175681676
8SEED – APJ Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, ErnakulamS5026345511012840584
9TKM School of Architecture,KollamS55667458713679041722
10MES College of Architecture, KozhikodeS66770673610511593
11KMCT College of Architecture,MukkomS67710427691408
12D C School of Architecture & Design, TrivandrumS7781223928816970
13SCMS School of Architecture, ErnakulamS9121044102413981375951
14ABATE Institute of Architecture, MalappuramS100412681124
15IES College of Architecture, ThrissurS10371321116115781372
16Nehru College of Architecture,PalakkadS1067111912701499
17KMEA College of Architecture,ErnakulamS107814091264168011541637
18Marian College of Architecture and Planning,KazhakuttomS112013661251141415961464
19Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations, ErnakulamS112315861378122213181695
20KMCT College of Architecture, KozhikodeS116415211277
21Bishop Jerome Institute School of Architecture, KollamS1187169212691612
22Devaki Amma’s Guruvayurappan College of Architecture, MalappuramS1260162813141400
23College of Engineering & Technology,Payyannur,Kaithapr am,KannurS139716351478
24D C School of Architecture and Design, IdukkiS14021690164014231440
25Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture, ManjeriS154315991727
26Global Institute of Architecture,PalakkadS154416381642
27Holy Crescent College of Architecture, ErnakulamS156717031650
28Vedavyasa College of Architecture,MalappuramS1587
29School of Architecture, Mookambika Technical Campus, Moovattupuzha,ErnakulamS1659
30Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning, KottayamS1691
31Thejus College of Architecture, Erumapetti.S1693

Category Legend

  • SM: State Merit
  • EZ: Ezhava
  • MU: Muslim
  • LA: Latin Catholic & Anglo Indian
  • BH: Other Backward Hindu
  • DV: Dheevara & related
  • VK: Viswakarma & related
  • BX: Other Backward Christian
  • KN: Kusavan & related
  • KU: Kudumbi
  • SC: Scheduled Castes
  • ST: Scheduled Tribes
  • EW: EWS

Choosing the Best College For You

While a low closing rank is a great sign of a top college, the “best” college is also about personal fit. Consider factors like location, faculty, campus culture, and specific architectural specializations. This data provides a strong starting point for building your list of preferred institutions.

Important: Admission trends can change. Always verify with the official CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations) Kerala website for the most current information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Top Architecture Colleges

Based on the State Merit ranks, the top 5 architecture colleges are:

  • College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (G)
  • Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur (G)
  • T K M College of Engineering, Kollam (G)
  • College of Architecture Trivandrum (S)

To secure a seat in one of the top-tier government architecture colleges, a very competitive rank is needed. For the State Merit (SM) category, the last rank for admission into a government college was 169 (at T K M College of Engineering). To get into the best one (CET), a rank under 35 was required.

G: Government College – Typically have higher demand and lower fees.
S: Self-Financing College – Private institutions with generally higher fees