Which is the top College college in Ernakulam as per NIRF 2025?
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ernakulam leads the city list at rank #12.
NIRF 2025 · City ranking
Top College Colleges in Ernakulam@elseTop College colleges in Ernakulam: NIRF ranking 2025
4 Ernakulam institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 College list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ernakulam leads the Ernakulam entries in 2025 at national rank 12 with a score of 71.72.
Ernakulam colleges featured across NIRF College editions
These institutions appeared in the available Ernakulam lists from 2017 to 2025. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government College colleges in Ernakulam
- Maharaja's College, Ernakulam 2025 · National rank 75 · Listed this year
Top Private College colleges in Ernakulam
- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences 2025 · National rank 12 · Listed this year
- St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam 2025 · National rank 60 · Listed this year
- Union Christian College 2025 · National rank 96 · Listed this year
- Sacred Heart College 2022 · National rank 59 · Historical entry
- St. Alberts College 2020 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Ernakulam offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national College ranks, not positions within Ernakulam.
Ernakulam College ranking history
Explore Ernakulam institutions in the published NIRF College lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Ernakulam. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available College edition and the state and city recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Ernakulam list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2025
4 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2025 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 12 with a score of 71.72.
View full Ernakulam 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 20 to 12, an improvement of 8 places. Maharaja's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 53 to 75. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2024
3| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 20 | ↑ 8 places |
| 75 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 53 | ↓ 22 places |
| 60 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 46 | ↓ 14 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2025
1| 2025 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Union Christian College | 54.55 | Newly present |
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2025
0Every Ernakulam entry in the earlier list remains present.
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2024
3 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2024 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 20 with a score of 64.22.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2024
3| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 30 | 64.22 |
| 46 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 41 | 56.71 |
| 53 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 46 | 55.70 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 30 to 20, an improvement of 10 places. Maharaja's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 46 to 53. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2023
3| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 30 | ↑ 10 places |
| 53 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 46 | ↓ 7 places |
| 46 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 41 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2024
0No newly listed Ernakulam institutions in this comparison.
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2024
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Union Christian College | Not present in 2024 |
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2023
4 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2023 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 30 with a score of 61.30.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2023
4| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 27 | 61.30 |
| 41 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 37 | 57.59 |
| 46 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 60 | 56.85 |
| 77 | Union Christian College | 97 | 53.97 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Union Christian College recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 97 to 77, an improvement of 20 places. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 37 to 41. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2022
4| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Union Christian College | 97 | ↑ 20 places |
| 46 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 60 | ↑ 14 places |
| 41 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 37 | ↓ 4 places |
| 30 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 27 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Ernakulam institutions in this comparison.
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2023
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Sacred Heart College | Not present in 2023 |
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2022
5 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2022 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 27 with a score of 61.43.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2022
5| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 31 | 61.43 |
| 37 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 45 | 58.62 |
| 59 | Sacred Heart College | 63 | 54.79 |
| 60 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 92 | 54.67 |
| 97 | Union Christian College | — | 52.28 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 92 to 60, an improvement of 32 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2021
3| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 92 | ↑ 32 places |
| 37 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 45 | ↑ 8 places |
| 27 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 31 | ↑ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2022
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Union Christian College | 52.28 | Newly present |
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2022
0Every Ernakulam entry in the earlier list remains present.
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2021
4 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2021 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 31 with a score of 58.23.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2021
4| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 28 | 58.23 |
| 45 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 47 | 55.63 |
| 63 | Sacred Heart College | 55 | 53.63 |
| 92 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | — | 51.13 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 47 to 45, an improvement of 2 places. Sacred Heart College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 55 to 63. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2020
3| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 47 | ↑ 2 places |
| 63 | Sacred Heart College | 55 | ↓ 8 places |
| 31 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 28 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 51.13 | Newly present |
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2021
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | St. Alberts College | Not present in 2021 |
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2020
4 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2020 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 28 with a score of 59.36.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2020
4| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 35 | 59.36 |
| 47 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 64 | 55.60 |
| 55 | Sacred Heart College | 57 | 54.52 |
| 97 | St. Alberts College | — | 50.34 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 64 to 47, an improvement of 17 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2019
3| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 64 | ↑ 17 places |
| 28 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 35 | ↑ 7 places |
| 55 | Sacred Heart College | 57 | ↑ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2020
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | St. Alberts College | 50.34 | Newly present |
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2020
0Every Ernakulam entry in the earlier list remains present.
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2019
3 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2019 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 35 with a score of 55.38.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2019
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 43 | 55.38 |
| 57 | Sacred Heart College | 41 | 52.62 |
| 64 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 76 | 51.94 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 76 to 64, an improvement of 12 places. Sacred Heart College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 41 to 57. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2018
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 76 | ↑ 12 places |
| 35 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 43 | ↑ 8 places |
| 57 | Sacred Heart College | 41 | ↓ 16 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Ernakulam institutions in this comparison.
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2019
0Every Ernakulam entry in the earlier list remains present.
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2018
3 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2018 published College list. Sacred Heart College is the highest-ranked Ernakulam entry at national rank 41 with a score of 52.52.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sacred Heart College | — | 52.52 |
| 43 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | — | 52.00 |
| 76 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | — | 47.78 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
No rank movements were found among institutions present in both Ernakulam lists.
Biggest Ernakulam ranking changes from 2017
0No comparable rank movements in this edition.
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Ernakulam institutions in 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sacred Heart College | 52.52 | Newly present |
| 43 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 52.00 | Newly present |
| 76 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 47.78 | Newly present |
Ernakulam institutions not present in 2018
0Every Ernakulam entry in the earlier list remains present.
Ernakulam NIRF College rankings 2017
0 Ernakulam institutions appear in the 2017 published College list.
Ernakulam institutions in NIRF College 2017
0No Ernakulam institutions appear in this edition's published list.
This is the earliest available College edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Ernakulam College ranking list
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12 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ernakulam 71.72 8
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2021: rank 31
- 2022: rank 27
- 2023: rank 30
- 2024: rank 20
- 2025: rank 12
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Improved by 19 places from #31 in 2021 to #12 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
60 St. Teresa's College Ernakulam 57.84 14
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2021: rank 45
- 2022: rank 37
- 2023: rank 41
- 2024: rank 46
- 2025: rank 60
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Moved down 15 places from #45 in 2021 to #60 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
75 Maharaja's College 56.86 22
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2021: rank 92
- 2022: rank 60
- 2023: rank 46
- 2024: rank 53
- 2025: rank 75
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Improved by 17 places from #92 in 2021 to #75 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
96 Union Christian College 54.55 19
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: rank 97
- 2023: rank 77
- 2024: not ranked
- 2025: rank 96
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Improved by 1 places from #97 in 2022 to #96 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2025 ranking by published city and state.
Ernakulam ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Ernakulam?
4 colleges from Ernakulam appear in the official 2025 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
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