List of Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM Based on 2024 Ranking

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The top Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM include College of Engineering -Trivandrum, GEC Thrissur, MEC Kochi, etc. India is home to over 176 Engineering colleges that offer admission through KEAM entrance exams. There are 124 private and 49 government Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM. These colleges offer courses with numerous sub-streams like CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical, etc.

  • College of Engineering Trivandrum is the best Engineering college in India accepting KEAM. It is ranked between 151-200, per NIRF Ranking 2023, among the top Engineering colleges in Kerala.
  • Admissions into these colleges are offered based on KEAM scores followed by a personal interview round. Also Check: KEAM Colleges Predictor 
  • KEAM 2023 counseling will end soon. KEAM 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on May 15, 2024. The registration for the same will begin on March 15, 2024.
  • The top government Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores include GEC Thrissur, MEC Kochi, and College of Engineering Trivandrum, etc.
  • The average fees for different courses in Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM range between INR 30,000 - INR 2,00,000 annually. 
  • SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam, and Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, are some private Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores.
  • Most of the Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores offer good placements with high ROI which generally range between INR 3 - 9.5 LPA. 

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: Highlights Table

The table below shows the key features of the top Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores.

Parameters Statistics
No. of Colleges 176
Fees INR 30,000 - INR 2,00,000 per year
Specializations IT, CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Aeronautical, AI, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, etc.
Admission Process Based on KEAM scores + Counseling and personal interview round

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Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM 

College of Engineering Trivandrum is the best Engineering college in India that accepts KEAM scores. Check out the list of the Top 10 Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM along with seat intake for BE/ BTech courses.

College/ University Name Seats Intake
Government Engineering College, Thrissur Thrissur 840+
RSET - Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi 780+
MEC Kochi - Government Model Engineering College 540+
TKM Institute of Management, Kollam 720+
Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science Ernakulam 540+
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam 570+
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam 720+
FISAT - Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam 690+
College of Engineering, Chengannur 420+
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram 540+

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: NIRF Ranking 2023

NIRF Ranking releases a list of several different domains like Engineering, Medical, Management, etc., using 5 distinct parameters. It is considered as the most reliable ranking agency in India. It ranks an Institute based on 5 parameters that carry different weightage. This year, NIRF Ranking has released a list of top Engineering colleges in India which includes 200 Engineering colleges.

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: NIRF Ranking

According to the latest NIRF Ranking 2023, IIT Madras is the best Engineering College In India. Only 1 Engineering college in India that accepts KEAM scores for admissions managed to secure a place in the list. College of Engineering Trivandrum is ranked between #151-200 by NIRF Ranking 2023.

NIRF Ranking 2023 College/ University Name NIRF Score
150 - 200 College of Engineering, Trivandrum -

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM 

Most of the Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores are under private ownership. There are around 124 private colleges, amongst them SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam and Saintgits College of Engineering Kottayam are some of the best private Engineering colleges. They have a seat intake of 570+ and 720+ for BE/ BTech courses. Check out the list of top private Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores with cutoff links.

College/ University Name Check Cutoff
RSET - Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi Cutoff Details 2023
Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science Ernakulam Cutoff Details 2023
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam Cutoff Details 2023
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam Cutoff Details 2023
FISAT - Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam Cutoff Details 2023
St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology, Kottayam Cutoff Details 2023
Vedavyasa Institute of Technology Cutoff Details 2023
RIET - Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology Cutoff Details 2023
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology Cutoff Details 2023
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology Cutoff Details 2023

Top Government Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM

MEC Kochi and Government Engineering College - GEC Thrissur are the best government Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores. These colleges have a seat intake of 540+ and 840+ respectively for BE/ BTech courses. Below are the top Government Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores with cutoff details.

College/ University Name Check Cutoff
Government Engineering College, Thrissur Thrissur Cutoff Details 2023
MEC Kochi - Government Model Engineering College Cutoff Details 2023
TKM Institute of Management, Kollam Cutoff Details 2023
College of Engineering, Trivandrum Cutoff Details 2023
College of Engineering, Chengannur Cutoff Details 2023
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering Cutoff Details 2023
NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad -
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam Cutoff Details 2023
Government Engineering College, Barton Hill Cutoff Details 2023
Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram Cutoff Details 2023

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: Admission Process

KEAM - Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam is a State level entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE). There are around 176 Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores which include 126 private and 49 government colleges. The following chart shows the ratio between public and private Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores:

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: Admission Process

The KEAM 2023 counseling process is going to end soon. KEAM 2024 dates are out now. The application process will run from March 15, 2024 till April 10, 2024. KEAM 2024 Exam will tentatively be held on May 15, 2024. Students who qualify for the entrance exam are required to take part in the counseling process. Participants who match the cutoff requirements need to visit the college campus along with original documents + hard copies to get them verified. After fee submission, they are finally offered admission. 

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: Fees Structure

The annual fee Structure for the Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores for different courses can range anywhere between INR 30,000 - INR 2,00,000. Government Engineering College - GEC Thrissur and TKM College Of Engineering are some of the top Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores with low fees. Check out the list of the top Top Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores along with fee structure.

College/ University Name Total Course Fees (INR)
College Of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram 2,00,000
Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara, Ernakulam 2,39,040
Cochin University Of Science And Technology - [CUSAT], Kochi 3,85,470
Federal Institute Of Science And Technology - [FISAT], Ernakulam 3,01,100
Government Engineering College - [GECT], Thrissur 81,880
TKM College Of Engineering - [TKMCE], Kollam 33,640
Amal Jyothi College Of Engineering - [AJCE], Kanjirappally 3,64,000
Hindustan College Of Engineering - [HCE], Kollam 2,00,000
Marian Engineering College - [MEC], Thiruvananthapuram 3,22,750
Saintgits College Of Engineering, Kottayam 3,00,000

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: Placements 

Priority of students while choosing a good College for them is ROI (Return on Investment) and placements. Top Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM offer good placement opportunities with high ROI. The average CTC package offered to the top Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores ranges between INR 3 LPA - INR 9.5 LPA..

The following infographics highlight some of the best Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM along with average and highest CTC package:

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM: Placements 

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Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KEAM Score: FAQs

Ques. How many Engineering colleges in India accept KEAM scores?

Ans. There are around 178 Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores which include 126 private and 49 government Engineering colleges.

Ques. Which is the best college under KEAM? 

Ans. College of Engineering Trivandrum is the best Engineering colleges in India that accept KEAM scores to shortlisted eligible candidates. 

Ques. Which is the best engineering college in Kerala with placement under KEAM?

Ans. College of Engineering Trivandrum, Government Engineering College - GEC Thrissur and CUSAT Kochi are some of the best engineering colleges in Kerala with placement under KEAM.

Ques. Which is the No 1 college for Engineering in Kerala?

Ans. National Institute of Technology - NIT Calicut is the best and the No 1 college for Engineering in Kerala. It offers admission based on JEE Mains scores followed by a GD/ PI round. 

Ques. Is 70 a good score in KEAM?

Ans. No, 70 is not a good score in the KEAM entrance exam to get admission into a good College. One needs to secure a high percentage in 10+2 and KEAM to get a good College. 

Ques. How many private Engineering colleges in India accept KEAM scores?

Ans. More than 125 private Engineering colleges in India accept KEAM scores for admissions. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Ernakulam and Saintgits College of Engineering Kottayam are some of the top private Engineering colleges in India that accept KEAM scores.

Ques. What are the fees for Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores?

Ans. The average course fees in Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM ranges between INR 30,000 - INR 2,00,000 per year.

Ques. How many marks are required in KEAM to get into a government college?

Ans. Students seeking admission into government colleges need to score more than 450 to be on the safe side to have a high chance of getting admission into top government Engineering colleges in India accepting KEAM scores.

Ques. Can I get admission to Rajagiri College of Engineering without KEAM?

Ans. Yes, Rajagiri College of Engineering offers admission through KEAM as well as JEE Mains scores. Students who have qualified JEE Mains are eligible to get admission to Rajagiri College of Engineering. 

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#1

College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |AICTE, NBA Approved
2,00,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 237 User
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#101th/300 in India 2024
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#2
86,040BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 102 User
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#22th/25 in India 2024
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#3
30,346BVSc- 1st Year Fees-- 4.3 / 5 Based on 56 User
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#4
35,610B.F.Sc- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 31 User
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#5

Kerala Agricultural University - [KAU], Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala |ICAR, UGC Approved
19,600B.Sc (Agriculture)- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 69 User
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#150th/200 in India 2024
#6
33,100BVSc- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 13 User
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#7

Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna

Perinthalmanna, Kerala |AICTE, PCI Approved
1,36,105B.Pharm- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 12 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#101th/125 in India 2023
#8
72,950BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 6,70,000Average Package₹ 25,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 3.7 / 5 Based on 796 User
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#1201th/1501 in India 2025
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#9

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University - [KTU], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |AICTE, UGC Approved
29,000M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 2641 User
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#10
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees₹ 5,18,000Average Package₹ 17,04,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4 / 5 Based on 96 User
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#26th/50 in India 2020
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#11

Government Engineering College - [GECT], Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala |AICTE, NBA Approved
22,150BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 138 User
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#201th/300 in India 2024
#12

TKM College of Engineering - [TKMCE], Kollam

Kollam, Kerala |AICTE Approved
8,410BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 225 User
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#124th/281 in India 2023
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#13
1,00,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 96 User
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#101th/312 in India 2023
#14

Hindustan College of Engineering - [HCE], Kollam

Kollam, Kerala |AICTE Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 18 User
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#15

Marian Engineering College - [MEC], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |AICTE Approved
1,27,440BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 58 User
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#16

Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam

Kottayam, Kerala |AICTE, NBA Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 68 User
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#181th/275 in India 2024
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#17
22,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees₹ 3,00,000Average Package₹ 17,20,000Highest Package 3.9 / 5 Based on 69 User
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Best in Academics
#62th/160 in India 2024
#18

Mangalam College of Engineering Ettumanoor - [MLM], Kottayam

Kottayam, Kerala |AICTE, NBA Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 3.5 / 5 Based on 47 User
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#19

NSS College of Engineering - [NSSCE], Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala |AICTE Approved
8,739BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 96 User
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#20

Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering - [SCTCE], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |AICTE, NBA Approved
1,02,030BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees₹ 10,00,000Highest Package 3.9 / 5 Based on 111 User
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#189th/275 in India 2024
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#21

Thejus Engineering College, Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala |AICTE Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 30 User
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#22
8,225BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 167 User
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#23

St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology- [STC], Chengannur

Chengannur, Kerala |AICTE Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 38 User
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#24

College of Engineering Thalassery, Kannur

Kannur, Kerala |AICTE Approved
54,970BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 68 User
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#25

KMCT College of Engineering, Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala |AICTE Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees₹ 7,50,000Average Package₹ 3,50,000Highest Package 3.7 / 5 Based on 17 User
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#26

MEA Engineering College- [MEAEC], Malappuram

Malappuram, Kerala |AICTE Approved
67,180BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 58 User
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#27

Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology - [RSET], Kochi

Kochi, Kerala |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
1,00,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 105 User
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#93th/275 in India 2024
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#28
75,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 49 User
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#29

Trinity College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |AICTE, UGC Approved
5,02,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 11 User
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#30

College of Engineering Adoor - [CEA], Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta, Kerala |AICTE Approved
40,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 34 User
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