Kerala is home to some of the most reputed institutes for higher education in India.
Top Institutions in Kerala (NIRF 2024)
CategoryNamePlaceNIRF 2024 RankOverall
(out of 100)KeralaThiruvananthapuram38CUSATErnakulam 51NITKozhikode54MGKottayam 67Universities
(out of 100)KeralaThiruvananthapuram21CUSATErnakulam34MGKottayam37CalicutMalappuram89Colleges
(out of 100)Rajagiri College of Social SciencesErnakulam20University CollegeThiruvananthapuram22St. Teresa’s CollegeErnakulam46Sacred Heart College, ThevaraErnakulam48Govt College for WomenThiruvananthapuram49Maharaja’s CollegeErnakulam53St. Thomas CollegeThrissur57St. Joseph’s CollegeKozhikode61Bishop Moore CollegeAlappuzha62Mar Ivanios CollegeThiruvananthapuram66SB CollegeKottayam69Mar Athanasius CollegeErnakulam74Vimala CollegeThrissur80Mar Ivanios CollegeThiruvananthapuram79Govt Victoria CollegePalakkad84St. Joseph's College, IrinjalakudaThrissur85CMS College KottayamKottayam92Engineering
(out of 100)NITKozhikode25IISTThiruvananthapuram51IITPalakkad64Management
(out of 100)IIMKozhikode03NITKozhikode76CUSATErnakulam81Rajagiri Business SchoolErnakulam93Medical
(out of 100)SCTIMSTThiruvananthapuram13Govt Medical CollegeThiruvananthapuram42Dental
(out of 100)Govt Dental CollegeThiruvananthapuram21Architecture
(out of 100)NITKozhikode03College of Engineering, TrivandrumThiruvananthapuram18Agriculture
(out of 100)KAUThrissur16KUFOSErnakulam30Law (out of 100)NUALSErnakulam38
Universities The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Universities in India are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.The types of universities include:
Central Universities
No. University Location Discipline Founded1Central University of Kerala (CUK)Kasaragod Science, Fine arts, Literature 20092Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Malappuram Centre Perinthalmanna Multidisciplinary 20103Indian Maritime University (IMU), Kochi CampusKochiMaritime Studies20094Central Sanskrit University (CSU), Guruvayoor CampusGuruvayoorSanskrit Studies2020
State Universities
No.University Location Discipline FoundedGoverning Authority1 UoKUniversity of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Multidisciplinary 1937Higher Education2 UoCUniversity of CalicutMalappuram Multidisciplinary 1968Higher Education3 CUSATCochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Multidisciplinary 1971Higher Education4 KAUKerala Agricultural University Thrissur Agriculture, Engineering 1972Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare5 MGUMahatma Gandhi University, KeralaKottayam Multidisciplinary 1983Higher Education6 SSUSSree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Kochi Sanskrit and Vedic studies 1994Higher Education7 KUKannur University Kannur Multidisciplinary 1997Higher Education8NUALSNational University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)KochiLaw2005Law Dept 9 KVASUKerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences UniversityWayanad Animal sciences2010Animal Husbandry10 KUHSKerala University of Health Sciences Thrissur Medical, Paramedical, Health sciences 2010Health and Family Welfare11 KUFOSKerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kochi Fisheries, Climate science 2010Fisheries12 TEMUThunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam UniversityTirur Malayalam language and literature 2012Higher Education13 KTUA P J Abdul Kalam Technological University Thiruvananthapuram Engineering, Technology, Management 2014Higher Education14 SNOUSree Narayanaguru Open University Kollam Multidisciplinary Open University 2020Higher Education15 DUKKerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and TechnologyThiruvananthapuram Engineering (Masters only), Technology, Humanities 2020Science and Technology
Deemed Universities
No. University Location Discipline Founded Deemed1KKKerala Kalamandalam Thrissur Performing arts 1930 20062IISTIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Science and Technology 2007 20083CVVChinmaya VishwavidyapeethErnakulamArts and Humanities201720174JUKJain(Deemed-to-be) UniversityErnakulamManagement, Engineering, Design, Media, Forensic, Psychology202120215NIELITNational Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, CalicutKozhikodeElectronics & Information Technology198920236AmritaAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri CampusKollamMultidisciplinary200220037AmritaAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi CampusKochiMultidisciplinary199820038IIMCIndian Institute of Mass Communication, Southern Regional CentreKottayamJournalism & Mass Communication19942012
Colleges
List of colleges affiliated with Kannur University List of colleges affiliated to University of Calicut List of colleges affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University List of colleges affiliated to Kerala University List of colleges affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences List of colleges affiliated to Kerala Agricultural University List of colleges affiliated with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies List of colleges affiliated with Cochin University of Science and Technology
Law colleges Divine Law College, Pathanapuram Government Law College, Ernakulam Government Law College, Trivandrum Government Law College, Kozhikode Government Law College, Thrissur School Of Indian Legal Thought, Kottayam Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum Markaz Law College Sree Narayana Guru College of Legal Studies Aligarh Muslim University, Malappuram Campus Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies (BSOLS), [Aluva] C.S.I College For Legal Studies Kanakkary, Kottayam School of Legal Studies (Kannur university, Thalashery Campus ), [Palayad, Thalashery]
Business schools / MBA colleges / management departments Albertian Institute of Management Amity Business School, Kochi Amrita School Of Business, Kochi Asian School of Business, Thiruvananthapuram Berchmans Institute of Management Studies, Changanassery Bhavans Royal Institute Of Management, Kochi Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam Cochin University of Science and Technology DCSMAT Business School Farook Institute of Management Studies (FIMS), Calicut IIM, Kochi (campus of IIMK) IIM, Kozhikode IIITM-K, Trivandrum Indian Institute of Logistics, Kochi Marian International Institute of Management (MIIM), Kuttikkanam, Idukki LEAD College of Management, Dhoni, Palakkad Marthoma College of Management and Technology (MCMAT), Perumbavoor, Ernakulam Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi School of Communication and Management Studies, Kochi TKM Institute of Management Travancore Business Academy, Kollam UEI Global Vidya Bharathi Institute Of Management And Technology, Kochi Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Allama Iqbal Institute of Management Aligarh Muslim University, Malappuram Campus SCM Hub International Logistics Business School, Kochi Info Park Campus Ibis Academy of Higher Education
Hotel management colleges Naipunnya School Of Hotel Management, Cherthala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Kovalam Munnar Catering College
Private colleges
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam (headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) Ahalia Health Heritage and Knowledge Village, Kozhipara, Palakkad Lancon Institute of Cyber Security (LICS) (EC-Council - USA) NH, Vatakara V Institute, Kollam Adi Institute Of Quality Engineers, Kochi
Polytechnic colleges List of polytechnic colleges in Kerala
Architecture colleges College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram, C.A.T Bishop Jerome School of Architecture, Kollam Asian School of Architecture & Design Innovation, Ernakulam, Kerala
Design institutes Atrium School Of Design, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam Creative Hut Institute of Photography, Mattakkara, Kottayam Terrafirm Global Academy, City Centre Campus, Kadavanthara, Kochi Terrafirm Global Academy, Riverside Green Campus, Aluva, Kochi Irohub Infotech, Palarivattom, Kochi Cindrebay, Kaloor, Kochi
Engineering List of engineering colleges in Kerala
Skill Training Center (Kaushal Kendra) OGTM Skills Academy Govt. Skill Development Center, Training Partner IIIIER (MSDE, Govt. of India )
Medical List of medical colleges in Kerala
Maritime Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Kochi Indian Maritime University, Kochi
Pharmacy colleges
Medical laboratory technology colleges A.G.M. School of Paramedicals Alphonsa Para Medical School Babes Paramedical Laboratory, Changanassery Mary Queens Medical Technological Laboratory, Thiruvalla Queen Mary's Medical Technological Laboratory, Karukachal S.G Laboratory, Mallappally St Julian Medical Technological Laboratory, Karukachal
Govt pharmacy colleges College of Pharmaceutical Science, Kozhikode, Kozhikode Medical College College of Pharmaceutical Science, Thiruvananthapuram, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur
Private self financing pharmacy colleges A.M. College of Pharmacy, Vavvakkavu Post, Karunagappally, Kollam-690 528 Alshifa College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS Health Sciences Campus, Kochi Crescent B.Pharm College, Madayipara, Kannur The Dale View College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Punalal PO, Thiruvananthapuram Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, PO Pulliparamba, Chelembra, Malappuram Ezhuthachan National Academy Pharmacy, College & Research Institute, Maryamuttom, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram Fathima College of Pharmacy, Kollam Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad JDT Islam College of Pharmacy, Marikunnu PO, Kozhikode Karuna College of Pharmacy, Iringuttoor, Palakkad Dist Malik Dinar College of Pharmacy, Seethagole, Kasaragode Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram Naserath College of Pharmacy, Othera, Thiruvalla Nehru College of Pharmacy, near Lakkdi Railway Station, Thiruvillwamala, Thrissur Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Moovattupuzha Pharmacy College of St James Medical Academy, Govt. Hospital Road, Chalakkudy Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy, Perumthurthi PO, Pathanamthitta Royal College Sri Vidyadhiraja Pharmacy College, Thiruvananthapuram St. Joseph's College of Pharmacy, Muttom, Cherthala ELIMS College of Pharmacy, Villadam, Ramavarmapuram P O, Thrissur Hindustan College of Pharmacy, Kanjirapally, Kottayam KTN college of pharmacy, chalavara, Palakkad
B.Ed colleges NSS Training College, Pandalam Al-azhar Training College, Thodupuzha Ansar Training College for Women, Perumpilavu, Trichur Arafa Teacher Education, Attur, Thrissur Indira Gandhi Training College, Kothamangalam Farook Training College, Calicut Kaviyattu College of Education, Pirappancode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Mar Baselious Paulose II Training College, Puthencruz Mt Tabore Training College, Pathanapuram NSS Training College Ottapalam Sree Narayana Guru Kripa Trust BEd College, Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla Mar Osthatheos Training College, Akkikavu, Thrissur St. Gregorios Teachers'Training College, Meenangadi Aligarh Muslim University, Malappuram Campus
Teacher training institutes (TTI) Darul Uloom Teacher Training Institute, Thootha, Perinthalmanna Fazfari Teacher Training Institute, Padinjattummuri, Malappuram Mankada Orphanage Teacher Training Institute, Mankada, Perinthalmanna T.D. Teacher Training Institute, Mattancherry, Kochi-2
Autonomous institutions