BCA is offered at 151 colleges in Kerala. These include 133 Private colleges, 18 Public colleges, Additionally, 44 of these colleges are approved by AICTE , 27 by UGC. Some of the best BCA Colleges in Kerala include International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram, St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut, Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, St. Mary's College Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Batheri. The course fees at top BCA colleges in Kerala ranges between INR 6,308 to INR 4.29 Lakhs based on the college.
The most popular specializations for BCA includes General, Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Operation, Computer Programming. BCA Admission in Kerala is primarily based on CUET.
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala 2026 with Fees
Out of the total 151 colleges, the best BCA college in Kerala is International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram. It offers BCA as a full-time on-campus program with a total fee of INR 1.13 Lakhs.
- BCA college in Kerala with lowest fee is St. Thomas College Kottayam. Candidates need to pay INR 6,308 for the entire course duration.
- Amrita School of Arts and Sciences Kochi has the highest fee for BCA. Candidates need to pay INR 4.29 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
You can check the top BCA colleges in Kerala with fees in the table below.
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | 1.13 Lakhs |
| St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut | Calicut | 2.32 Lakhs |
| Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.19 Lakhs |
| Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.13 Lakhs |
| St. Mary's College Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Batheri | Sulthan Batheri | 2.33 Lakhs |
| Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 3.55 Lakhs |
| KMM College of Arts and Science Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 78,000 |
| St Teresa's College | Ernakulam | 3.21 Lakhs |
| FISAT | Ernakulam | - |
| Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Kanjirappally | Kanjirappally | 3.44 Lakhs |
Table of Content
- Top BCA Colleges in Kerala 2026 City-wise
- Top BCA Government Colleges in Kerala 2026
- Top BCA Private Colleges in Kerala 2026
- NAAC Accredited Top BCA Colleges in Kerala
- Top BCA Colleges in Kerala based on Student Reviews
- Top BCA Colleges in Kerala with Low Fees 2026
- Top BCA Colleges in Kerala: Admission 2026
- Top Specialisations offered by BCA Colleges in Kerala 2026
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala 2026 City-wise
Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur, Kottayam, Malappuram, are the most preferred cities among students looking for BCA colleges in Kerala due to their top universities/ colleges. In the section below, candidates can check top BCA colleges in Kerala city-wise.
| City | Number of Colleges | College List |
|---|---|---|
| Ernakulam | 18 | BCA Colleges in Ernakulam |
| Thrissur | 18 | BCA Colleges in Thrissur |
| Kannur | 17 | BCA Colleges in Kannur |
| Kottayam | 14 | BCA Colleges in Kottayam |
| Malappuram | 12 | BCA Colleges in Malappuram |
Top BCA Colleges in Ernakulam 2026
The best BCA college in Ernakulam is Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Ernakulam. Candidates need to pay INR 3.55 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Ernakulam | JB Campus Arackappady Vengola P.O Perumbavoor Cochin | 3.55 Lakhs |
| KMM College of Arts and Science Ernakulam | (Near Model Engineering College Pipe Line Junction) Thrikkakara | 78,000 |
| St Teresa's College | Park Avenue Road, Near Govt.Guest House | 3.21 Lakhs |
| FISAT | Angamaly, Hormis Nagar, Mookkannoor | - |
| Sacred Heart College Ernakulam | Thevara | 4.1 Lakhs |
Top BCA Colleges in Thrissur 2026
The best BCA college in Thrissur is St Thomas' College Thrissur. Candidates need to pay INR 1.13 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' College Thrissur | Thrissur | 1.13 Lakhs |
| Christ College Irinjalakuda Thrissur | Irinjalakuda | 1.17 Lakhs |
| Nirmala College of Information Technology Chalakudy | KSRTC Bus Stand Road, Chalakudy | - |
| Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology Thrissur | Pongam, Koratty East | 1.17 Lakhs |
| Little Flower College Guruvayoor Thrissur | Puthenpalli P.O. | 1.17 Lakhs |
Top BCA Colleges in Kannur 2026
The best BCA college in Kannur is Chinmaya Institute of Technology Kannur. Candidates need to pay INR 2.75 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chinmaya Institute of Technology Kannur | Govindagiri, Chala, PO.Thottada | 2.75 Lakhs |
| Devamatha Arts and Science College Paisakary Kannur | P.O. Paisakary | 90,000 |
| Don Bosco Arts and Science College Angadikadavu | Angadikadavu P.O. Angadikadavu | - |
| Gurudev Arts and Science College Payyanur | P.O. Mathl Payyannur | 78,000 |
| SIBGA Institute of Advanced Studies Irikkur Kannur | Irikkur, P.O. Kalliad, | 1.13 Lakhs |
Top BCA Colleges in Kottayam 2026
The best BCA college in Kottayam is Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam. Candidates need to pay INR 1.19 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam | Cherpunkal, Pala | 1.19 Lakhs |
| Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam | Priyadarsini Hills | 1.13 Lakhs |
| St. Berchmans College Kottayam | CHANGANASSERY | 1.2 Lakhs |
| Assumption College Kottayam | Changanacherry | 1.08 Lakhs |
| CMS Kottayam | llege | 1.62 Lakhs |
Top BCA Colleges in Malappuram 2026
The best BCA college in Malappuram is Gems Arts and Science College Malappuram. Candidates need to pay INR 1 Lakh for the entire course duration.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Gems Arts and Science College Malappuram | Panangangara P.O. Ramapuram | 1 Lakh |
| IDEAL College For Advanced Studies Malappuram | Thavanur | 1.17 Lakhs |
| MES Keveeyam College Valanchery Malappuram | Valanchery | 1.17 Lakhs |
| Majlis Arts and Science College Puramannur Malappuram | Puramannur, Valanchery | 1.17 Lakhs |
| SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Vazhayoor | Vazhayur | 1.17 Lakhs |
Top BCA Government Colleges in Kerala 2026
There are over 18 BCA government colleges in Kerala. The BCA fees at government colleges is usually lower than private institutions. Some of the top BCA government colleges in Kerala include St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Calicut University, . Below are some of the top BCA government colleges in Kerala with their average fees.
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) | Admission 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut | Calicut | 2.32 Lakhs | St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut Admission 2025 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.13 Lakhs | Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Admission 2025 |
| Calicut University | Calicut | 94,480 | Calicut University Admission 2025 |
| College of Engineering Kottarakkara Kollam | Kollam | 92,910 | College of Engineering Kottarakkara Kollam Admission 2025 |
| AlAmeen College, Edathala Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 1.13 Lakhs | AlAmeen College, Edathala Ernakulam Admission 2025 |
| Nirmala College Muvattupuzha | Muvattupuzha | 1.16 Lakhs | Nirmala College Muvattupuzha Admission 2025 |
| NSS College Rajakumari Idukki | Idukki | 7,500 | - |
| MES Marampally | Aluva | - | MES Marampally Admission 2025 |
| College of Applied Science Vadakkencherry Palakkad | Palakkad | 94,200 | - |
| College of Applied Science Payyappady Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.08 Lakhs | - |
Top BCA Private Colleges in Kerala 2026
There are over 133 BCA private colleges in Kerala. Some of the top BCA private colleges in Kerala include International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram, Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam, St. Mary's College Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Batheri, . Below are some of the top BCA private colleges in Kerala with their average fees.
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) | Admission 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | 1.13 Lakhs | International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2025 |
| Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.19 Lakhs | - |
| St. Mary's College Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Batheri | Sulthan Batheri | 2.33 Lakhs | St. Mary's College Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Batheri Admission 2025 |
| Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 3.55 Lakhs | Jai Bharath Arts and Science College Ernakulam Admission 2025 |
| KMM College of Arts and Science Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 78,000 | KMM College of Arts and Science Ernakulam Admission 2025 |
| St Teresa's College | Ernakulam | 3.21 Lakhs | St Teresa's College Admission 2025 |
| FISAT | Ernakulam | - | FISAT Admission 2025 |
| Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Kanjirappally | Kanjirappally | 3.44 Lakhs | Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Kanjirappally Admission 2025 |
| Sacred Heart College Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 4.1 Lakhs | Sacred Heart College Ernakulam Admission 2025 |
| SCMS School of Technology and Management Kochi | Kochi | 1.88 Lakhs | SCMS School of Technology and Management Kochi Admission 2025 |
NAAC Accredited Top BCA Colleges in Kerala
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) uses a letter-based grading system namely, A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, and C to categorize institutions based on their performance. The accreditation signals the quality and standards of an institution helping students make informed decisions while looking for BCA admissions in Kerala.
The table below lists top BCA Colleges in Kerala with NAAC grades:
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala based on Student Reviews
Collegedunia is a platform with over 4 lakhs organic student reviews. Candidates can check the best BCA Colleges in Kerala based on the ratings given by students.
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala based on Student Review Count
| College Name | Student Review Rating |
|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam | 6.43/10 (Based on 20 Reviews) |
| SCMS School of Technology and Management Kochi | 6.87/10 (Based on 14 Reviews) |
| Calicut University | 7.51/10 (Based on 14 Reviews) |
| DePaul Institute of Science and Technology Angamaly | 7.17/10 (Based on 11 Reviews) |
| Nirmala College of Information Technology Chalakudy | 6.84/10 (Based on 11 Reviews) |
| Chinmaya College of Arts, Commerce and Science Ernakulam | 7.63/10 (Based on 11 Reviews) |
| Christ College Irinjalakuda Thrissur | 8.07/10 (Based on 10 Reviews) |
| Yeldo Mar Baselios College Kothamangalam | 7.62/10 (Based on 10 Reviews) |
| Amrita School of Arts and Sciences Kochi | 7.78/10 (Based on 9 Reviews) |
| Majlis Arts and Science College Puramannur Malappuram | 8.61/10 (Based on 9 Reviews) |
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala based on Student Review Rating
| College Name | Student Review Rating |
|---|---|
| Sree Gokulam Arts and Science College Balussery Kozhikode | 10/10 (Based on 1 Reviews) |
| SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam | 9.67/10 (Based on 1 Reviews) |
| International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram | 9/10 (Based on 1 Reviews) |
| Marian College Kuttikanam Peermade | 8.98/10 (Based on 9 Reviews) |
| Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Kanjirappally | 8.97/10 (Based on 6 Reviews) |
| St. Berchmans College Kottayam | 8.97/10 (Based on 4 Reviews) |
| MES Marampally | 8.92/10 (Based on 4 Reviews) |
| Little Flower College Guruvayoor Thrissur | 8.83/10 (Based on 1 Reviews) |
| Peekay CICS Arts & Science College Calicut | 8.8/10 (Based on 2 Reviews) |
| Navajyothi College of Arts and Science Cherupuzha Kannur | 8.79/10 (Based on 2 Reviews) |
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala with Low Fees 2026
Several BCA colleges in Kerala offer admissions with relatively low fees. These institutes include St. Thomas College Kottayam, NSS College Rajakumari Idukki, Sahodaran Ayyappan Smaraka S.N.D.P. Yogam College Konni Pathanamthitta, .
- The course fee at St. Thomas College Kottayam is INR 6,308 for the entire course duration.
- The course fee at NSS College Rajakumari Idukki is INR 7,500.
Check the list of BCA colleges in Kerala with Low Fees
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas College Kottayam | Kottayam | 6,308 |
| NSS College Rajakumari Idukki | Idukki | 7,500 |
| Sahodaran Ayyappan Smaraka S.N.D.P. Yogam College Konni Pathanamthitta | Pathanamthitta | 7,500 |
| Baselios Poulose ll Catholicos College Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 13,086 |
| Kannur University, School of Distance Education | Kannur | 25,500 |
| SGOU | Kollam | 27,230 |
| SES College Sreekandapuram Kannur | Kannur | 51,000 |
| Baselios Poulose Second College Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 60,000 |
| Presentation College of Applied Sciences Puthenvelikara Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 60,000 |
| Gurudev Arts and Science College Payyanur | Kannur | 78,000 |
Top BCA Colleges in Kerala Admission 2026
Most BCA colleges in Kerala accept CUET for admissions. The following tables show the number of colleges accepting the exam/ counselling for admission.
| Exam Name | Number of Colleges | Dates | College List |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET | 1 |
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Top BCA Colleges in Kerala accepting CUET 2026
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth Kochi | Kochi | 2.81 Lakhs | - |
Top Specialisations offered by BCA Colleges in Kerala 2026
BCA General is the most preferred field of study by students looking for BCA Colleges in Kerala. Over 148 colleges offer BCA General in Kerala. Some of the other popular fields in BCA opted by students include: Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Operation, Computer Programming,
| Specialization | Count of Colleges | College List |
|---|---|---|
| General | 148 | Check Here |
| Data Science | 3 | Check Here |
| Information Technology | 2 | Check Here |
| Computer Operation | 1 | Check Here |
| Computer Programming | 1 | Check Here |
Top BCA General Colleges in Kerala
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| International Academy for Management Studies Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | 1.13 Lakhs |
| St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut | Calicut | 2.32 Lakhs |
| Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.19 Lakhs |
| Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam | Kottayam | 1.13 Lakhs |
| St. Mary's College Sulthan Bathery Sulthan Batheri | Sulthan Batheri | 2.33 Lakhs |
Top BCA Data Science Colleges in Kerala
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College Devagiri Calicut | Calicut | 2.32 Lakhs |
| Amrita School of Arts and Sciences Amritapuri Kollam | Kollam | 3.36 Lakhs |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Arts and Science Idukki | Idukki | 1.05 Lakhs |
Top BCA Information Technology Colleges in Kerala
| College Name | City | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's College | Ernakulam | 3.21 Lakhs |
| Sacred Heart College Ernakulam | Ernakulam | 4.1 Lakhs |
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