Best Colleges in Trivandrum

Best Colleges in Trivandrum — Overview

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital, is a major higher-education and research hub in South India, anchored by premier national institutes and historic government colleges that benefit from Kerala's strong education ecosystem.

Top institutions: IIST (Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology — India's premier space-science institute), College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET, Kerala's top engineering college), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute and Government Medical College (medicine), University College and Mar Ivanios (arts & commerce), and IIITM-K for IT.

Government colleges here offer outstanding education at minimal fees. Key education areas: Sreekariyam, Karyavattom, Barton Hill, and Pattom.

Compare top colleges in Trivandrum by stream, fees, placements, and ratings. Find the right college for your career.

Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST)
EngineeringTrivandrumGovernment
₹2.4L
Annual Fees
98
Results
2007
Established
IIITM-K (Digital University Kerala)
ManagementTrivandrumGovernment
₹2.0L
Annual Fees
92
Results
2000
Established
Government Engineering College Barton Hill
EngineeringTrivandrumGovernment
₹42K
Annual Fees
92
Results
1999
Established
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences
MedicalTrivandrumGovernment
₹30K
Annual Fees
97
Results
1976
Established
Government Medical College Trivandrum
MedicalTrivandrumGovernment
₹30K
Annual Fees
95
Results
1951
Established
College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)
EngineeringTrivandrumGovernment
₹45K
Annual Fees
95
Results
1939
Established
University College Trivandrum
ArtsTrivandrumGovernment
₹8K
Annual Fees
93
Results
1866
Established
Loyola College of Social Sciences
CommerceTrivandrumPrivate
₹22K
Annual Fees
92
Results
1963
Established
Mar Ivanios College
ArtsTrivandrumPrivate
₹20K
Annual Fees
93
Results
1949
Established
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial process