Top Engineering Colleges in Kerala 2025: KEAM Last Rank Analysis

Kerala Engineering College Rankings 2025

A Data-Driven Ranking Based on Student Demand & KEAM Last Rank Cutoffs

Navigating Your Engineering Future in Kerala

Choosing the right engineering college is a cornerstone decision for every aspiring engineer. With numerous institutions across Kerala, making an informed choice can be overwhelming. This guide provides a clear, objective, and data-driven ranking of engineering colleges to assist students and parents in navigating the complex landscape of the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) admission process. Our goal is to empower you with reliable data, helping you align your aspirations with the best possible institution.

Our Unique Ranking Methodology

Traditional ranking metrics like infrastructure, faculty-student ratio, or pass percentages are often challenging to gather consistently and can become outdated quickly. To provide a more current and practical measure, we’ve developed a methodology centered on the most powerful indicator available: actual student demand. Our ranking is derived directly from the official last rank cutoff details published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

Focus on Cutoff Ranks

The core of our analysis is the ‘last rank’—the rank of the final student admitted to a college. A lower last rank signifies higher demand, as it indicates that top-scoring students filled the seats, making it a highly competitive choice.

The Most In-Demand Branch

Engineering colleges offer multiple branches. To ensure a fair, apples-to-apples comparison, we standardize our ranking by using the cutoff rank for the single most sought-after branch in each college (typically Computer Science & Engineering).

State Merit (SM) Category

To maintain impartiality and create a level playing field, our analysis exclusively uses data from the State Merit (SM) category. This removes variables from reservation quotas and reflects the college’s general preference across the entire student population.

Manual Outlier Correction

Admission data can occasionally contain anomalies. Our team has meticulously reviewed the data, identifying and correcting outliers to ensure the final ranking is a true and fair representation of a college’s standing and demand.

Kerala Engineering College Rankings: Based on Last Rank Cutoff

The following table presents the comprehensive ranking of engineering colleges in Kerala, updated with the latest cutoff data. The list is ordered by student demand, with a lower cutoff rank indicating a higher position.

Rank	College Name	Type	Last Rank Cutoff (SM)
1	College of Engineering,Thiruvananthapuram	G	530
2	Govt. Engineering College,Thrissur	G	1004
3	Model Engineering College, Ernakulam	N	1286
4	T K M College of Engineering, Kollam	G	1567
5	Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam	G	1944
6	Govt. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Tech., Kottayam	G	2445
7	Government College of Engineering, Kannur	G	3019
8	N S S College of Engineering, Palakkad	G	3031
9	Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram	G	3727
10	S C T College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	N	4481
11	Government Engineering College, Palakkad	G	4589
12	Government Engineering College, Kozhikkode	G	5044
13	Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	5444
14	Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science,Ernakulam	S	6012
15	Government Engineering College, Idukki	G	7477
16	College of Engineering,Chengannoor	N	7773
17	Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam	S	8059
18	LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Thiruvananthapuram	N	10169
19	Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	11297
20	Christ College of Engineering, Thrissur	S	11866
21	Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam	S	12821
22	Verghese Kurien Institue of Dairy & Food Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur	G	13332
23	College of Engineering,Thalassery, Kannur	N	13728
24	College of Engineering, Adoor	N	14702
25	College of Engineering Perumon, Kollam	N	15122
26	LBS College of Engineering, Kasaragod	N	15270
27	Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Tavanur	G	15570
28	College of Engineering, Vadakara	N	15754
29	St Josephs College of Engineering and Technology, Palai	S	16325
30	University College of Engineering, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram	N	16393
31	SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	16645
32	Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	16679
33	College of Engineering, Cherthala	N	17973
34	Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	18557
35	College of Engineering, Trikaripur	N	18888
36	Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam	S	19111
37	M E S College of Engineering, Kuttippuram	S	19209
38	Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam	S	19857
39	College of Engineering Kidangoor, KOTTAYAM	N	19892
40	College of Dairy Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	G	20479
41	College of Engineering, Kallooppara, Thiruvalla	N	21065
42	Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur	S	21238
43	College of Engineering, Attingal	N	21363
44	Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur	S	21443
45	Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science, Ernakulam	S	21791
46	KMCT Institute of Technology and Management,Kuttipuram,Malappuram	S	21869
47	ACE College Of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	S	22363
48	Government Engineering College, Wayanad	G	22891
49	M E A Engineering College, Vengoor	S	22928
50	College of Engineering Muttathara, Thiruvananthapuram	N	23126
51	College of Dairy Science & Technology, Kolahalamedu, Idukki	G	23185
52	College of Engineering, Karunagappally, Kollam	N	23554
53	College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode	G	23805
54	KUFOS, School of Ocean Engineering and Underwater Technology, Ernakulam	G	23862
55	T K M Institute of Technology, Kollam	S	24272
56	Mentor Academy for Design Entrepreneurship Innovation and Technology , Ettapilly, Ernakulam	S	24302
57	Marian Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram	S	24470
58	Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur	S	24494
59	College of Engineering, Munnar	N	24983
60	Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering, Ernakulam	S	26910
61	Mangalam College of Engineering, Kottayam	S	26978
62	Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kannur	S	27318
63	Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology, Palakkad	S	28207
64	Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Kochi	S	28637
65	KMCT College of Engineering, Kozhikode	S	29912
66	University College of Engineering,Thodupuzha	N	29993
67	Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malappuram	N	30334
68	Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Adoor	S	30394
69	Carmel College of Engineering and Technology,Alappuzha	S	30785
70	Musaliar College Of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	S	31338
71	College of Engineering Pathanapuram, Kollam	N	31483
72	Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam	S	31920
73	Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Alappuzha	S	31923
74	College of Engineering Poonjar, Kottayam	N	32189
75	College of Engineering,Kottarakkara, Kollam	N	32246
76	Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology, Palakkad	S	32290
77	College of Engineering of Aranmula, Pathanamthitta	N	32483
78	Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, Thrissur	S	32779
79	St.Thomas College of Engineering and Technology,Kannur	S	33715
80	Christ Knowledge City, Ernakulam	S	34015
81	Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	34159
82	KMCT Institute of Emerging Technology and Management, Mukkam, Kozhikode	S	34842
83	Holy Grace Academy of Engineering, Thrissur	S	35648
84	Sreepathy Institute of Management and Technology, Palakkad	S	36865
85	Younus College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam	S	36930
86	College of Engineering and Management Punnnapra	N	37866
87	Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering and Technology, Kannur	S	37928
88	Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	38142
89	John Cox Memorial C S I Institute of Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	38434
90	UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Kollam	S	38855
91	K M E A Engineering College, Cochin	S	38894
92	Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	39027
93	Malabar Institute of Technology, Kannur	S	39031
94	ICCS College of Engineering and Management, Thrissur	S	39184
95	I E S College of Engineering, Thrissur	S	39395
96	Kottayam Institute of Technology and Science, Kottayam	S	39490
97	Universal Engineering College, Thrissur	S	39831
98	Al-Azhar College of Engineering and Technology, Idukki	S	40377
99	Nirmala College of Engineering Technology and Management, Thirissur	S	40524
100	MES College of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	40544
101	Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur	S	40557
102	Mahaguru Institute of Technology, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha	S	40639
103	VISAT Engineering College, Ernakulam	S	41168
104	M. Dasan Institute of Technology, Kozhikode	S	41278
105	Muslim Association College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	S	41288
106	Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology,Idukki	S	42000
107	Gregorian Institute of Technology,Kanjirampara,Kottayam	S	42031
108	P A Aziz College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	42075
109	Mount Zion College of Engineering, Pathanamthitta	S	42211
110	College of Engineering & Technology,Payyannur,Kaithapram,Kannur	S	42417
111	SNM Institute of Management and Technology, Ernakulam	S	42763
112	KMCT College of Engineering for Women, Kozhikode	S	42808
113	Trinity College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	S	43044
114	Jai Bharath College of Management and Engineering Technology, Ernakulam	S	43152
115	Valia Koonambaikulathamma College of Engineering and Technology, Parippally	S	43525
116	Thejus Engineering College, Thrissur	S	43577
117	Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	43889
118	Malabar College of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur	S	44475
119	MGM College of Engineering & Technology, Ernakulam	S	44642
120	M G College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	S	44741
121	Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	44940
122	Al-Ameen Engineering College, Palakkad	S	45080
123	Royal College of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur	S	45141
124	Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	45245
125	AWH Engineering College, Kozhikkode	S	45615
126	Rajadhani Institute of Science and Technology, Palakkad	S	45859
127	Mets School of Engineering, Thrissur	S	46029
128	Travancore Engineering College, Kollam	S	46154
129	Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam	S	47002
130	Eranad Knowledge City Technical Campus, Malappuram	S	47598
131	St Thomas Colllege of Engineering and Technology, Alappuzha	S	47842
132	TOMS College of Engineering,Kottayam	S	48065
133	St. Thomas Institute For Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	48067
134	Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology, Pathanamthitta	S	48524
135	Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Kollam	S	48802
136	Heera College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	S	49241
137	KVM College of Engineering and Information Technology, Alappuzha	S	49683
138	MES Institute of Technology and Management, Kollam	S	50577
139	Veda Vyasa Institute of Technology, Malappuram.	S	51400
140	MGM College of Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Valanchery	S	51566

Beyond Rankings: Making the Right Choice for You

This ranking serves as a powerful tool to gauge the landscape of engineering education in Kerala, reflecting where the highest-ranking students prefer to go. However, the “best” college is ultimately a personal decision. We strongly encourage you to use this list as a starting point for your research.

Consider other vital factors such as your specific branch of interest, the college’s location and accessibility, the fee structure (Government vs. Self-financing), and the overall campus culture. A holistic approach will ensure you find an institution that not only has a strong reputation but is also the perfect fit for your academic and personal growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do the ‘Type’ codes (G, N, S) mean?

The ‘Type’ column categorizes the colleges:
G: Government College
N: Government Controlled Self-Financing College
S: Private Self-Financing College.
This is important as it often correlates with the fee structure and administration.

What is the significance of the ‘Last Rank’ in KEAM?

The ‘Last Rank’ is the KEAM rank of the final student admitted to a specific course in a college during the centralized allotment process. It’s a direct measure of demand—a lower last rank means that only students with very high KEAM scores were able to secure a seat, indicating high competition and prestige.

Why is this ranking based only on the ‘most in-demand’ branch?

Comparing colleges with dozens of different branches is complex. By focusing on the cutoff for the most popular branch (like Computer Science), we create a consistent benchmark. The performance of a college’s flagship branch is an excellent proxy for its overall reputation and academic strength.

Is this an official ranking from the Government or CEE?

No, this is not an official ranking published by the Government of Kerala or the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). It is an independent analysis created by processing the official allotment data released by the CEE. Our aim is to make this complex data accessible and easy to understand for students.

Should I choose my college based only on this list?

We highly recommend using this list as a primary tool for shortlisting colleges. However, your final decision should also incorporate personal factors. Consider the specific branches you are interested in, faculty expertise, college location, fees, and alumni reviews to make a well-rounded decision.