Which is the top College college in Kerala as per NIRF 2020?
University College is the top Kerala entry, ranked #23 with a score of 61.08.
20 Kerala institutions appear in the NIRF 2020 College list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
University College leads the Kerala entries in 2020 at national rank 23 with a score of 61.08.
Kerala colleges featured across NIRF College editions
These institutions appeared in the available Kerala lists from 2017 to 2020. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government College colleges in Kerala
- University College, Thiruvananthapuram 2020 · National rank 23 · Listed this year
- Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 2020 · National rank 40 · Listed this year
- Government College 2020 · National rank 83 · Listed this year
- Government Arts College 2020 · National rank 98 · Listed this year
Top Private College colleges in Kerala
- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences 2020 · National rank 28 · Listed this year
- St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam 2020 · National rank 47 · Listed this year
- Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram 2020 · National rank 48 · Listed this year
- Sacred Heart College 2020 · National rank 55 · Listed this year
- St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri 2020 · National rank 60 · Listed this year
- St. Thomas College, Thrissur 2020 · National rank 63 · Listed this year
- Bishop Moore College 2020 · National rank 76 · Listed this year
- St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala 2020 · National rank 79 · Listed this year
- Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam 2020 · National rank 80 · Listed this year
- Mar Thoma College 2020 · National rank 84 · Listed this year
- Farook College, Kozhikkode 2020 · National rank 88 · Listed this year
- Mahatma Gandhi College 2020 · National rank 93 · Listed this year
- Nehru Arts and Science College 2020 · National rank 95 · Listed this year
- St. Alberts College 2020 · National rank 97 · Listed this year
- Vimala College, Thrissur 2020 · National rank 99 · Listed this year
- Fatima Mata National College, Kollam 2020 · National rank 100 · Listed this year
- Newman College 2019 · National rank 78 · Historical entry
- T. K. M. College of Arts and Science 2019 · National rank 80 · Historical entry
- Christ College (Autonomous) 2019 · National rank 88 · Historical entry
- Nirmalagiri College 2019 · National rank 93 · Historical entry
- Kuriakose Gregorios College 2018 · National rank 69 · Historical entry
- Marian College 2018 · National rank 84 · Historical entry
- St. Joseph's College 2018 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences 2017 · National rank 25 · Historical entry
- Sacred Heart College 2017 · National rank 28 · Historical entry
- St. Joseph's College 2017 · National rank 42 · Historical entry
- Mercy College 2017 · National rank 48 · Historical entry
- St. Mary's College 2017 · National rank 55 · Historical entry
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- Christ College (Autonomous) 2017 · National rank 17 · Historical entry
- Little Flower College 2017 · National rank 49 · Historical entry
- MES Keveeyam College 2017 · National rank 51 · Historical entry
- Vimla College 2017 · National rank 52 · Historical entry
- St. Teresa's College 2017 · National rank 70 · Historical entry
- Mannam Memroial N.S.S. College 2017 · National rank 73 · Historical entry
- Assumption College 2017 · National rank 84 · Historical entry
- Nirmala College 2017 · National rank 91 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Kerala 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 Kerala.
Kerala College ranking history
Explore Kerala institutions in the published NIRF College lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Kerala. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available College edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Kerala 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 2020
20 Kerala institutions appear in the 2020 published College list. University College, Thiruvananthapuram is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 23 with a score of 61.08.
View full Kerala 2020 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 82 to 60, an improvement of 22 places. Government Arts College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 69 to 98. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 82 | ↑ 22 places |
| 47 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 64 | ↑ 17 places |
| 84 | Mar Thoma College | 92 | ↑ 8 places |
| 98 | Government Arts College | 69 | ↓ 29 places |
| 93 | Mahatma Gandhi College | 68 | ↓ 25 places |
| 48 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 29 | ↓ 19 places |
Changes to the published list — 6 newly listed and 4 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2020
6| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Bishop Moore College | 52.04 | Newly present |
| 80 | Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam | 51.55 | Newly present |
| 83 | Government College | 51.39 | Newly present |
| 95 | Nehru Arts and Science College | 50.46 | Newly present |
| 97 | St. Alberts College | 50.34 | Newly present |
| 99 | Vimala College, Thrissur | 50.20 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2020
4| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Newman College | Not present in 2020 |
| 80 | T. K. M. College of Arts and Science | Not present in 2020 |
| 88 | Christ College (Autonomous) | Not present in 2020 |
| 93 | Nirmalagiri College | Not present in 2020 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 2019
18 Kerala institutions appear in the 2019 published College list. University College, Thiruvananthapuram is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 23 with a score of 59.37.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2019
18| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | 18 | 59.37 |
| 29 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 36 | 57.86 |
| 35 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 43 | 55.38 |
| 47 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | — | 53.03 |
| 54 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 79 | 52.70 |
| 57 | Sacred Heart College | 41 | 52.62 |
| 62 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 46 | 52.20 |
| 64 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 76 | 51.94 |
| 68 | Mahatma Gandhi College | 88 | 51.56 |
| 69 | Government Arts College | — | 51.50 |
| 71 | Farook College, Kozhikkode | — | 51.29 |
| 78 | Newman College | — | 51.09 |
| 80 | T. K. M. College of Arts and Science | 45 | 51.04 |
| 82 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 34 | 50.94 |
| 83 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | — | 50.68 |
| 88 | Christ College (Autonomous) | 63 | 49.98 |
| 92 | Mar Thoma College | — | 49.79 |
| 93 | Nirmalagiri College | 87 | 49.76 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
St. Thomas College, Thrissur recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 79 to 54, an improvement of 25 places. St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 34 to 82. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2018
6| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 79 | ↑ 25 places |
| 68 | Mahatma Gandhi College | 88 | ↑ 20 places |
| 64 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 76 | ↑ 12 places |
| 82 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 34 | ↓ 48 places |
| 80 | T. K. M. College of Arts and Science | 45 | ↓ 35 places |
| 88 | Christ College (Autonomous) | 63 | ↓ 25 places |
Changes to the published list — 6 newly listed and 5 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2019
6| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 53.03 | Newly present |
| 69 | Government Arts College | 51.50 | Newly present |
| 71 | Farook College, Kozhikkode | 51.29 | Newly present |
| 78 | Newman College | 51.09 | Newly present |
| 83 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | 50.68 | Newly present |
| 92 | Mar Thoma College | 49.79 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2019
5| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Kuriakose Gregorios College | Not present in 2019 |
| 77 | Vimala College, Thrissur | Not present in 2019 |
| 84 | Marian College | Not present in 2019 |
| 92 | Bishop Moore College | Not present in 2019 |
| 97 | St. Joseph's College | Not present in 2019 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 2018
17 Kerala institutions appear in the 2018 published College list. University College, Thiruvananthapuram is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 18 with a score of 57.51.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2018
17| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | — | 57.51 |
| 34 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 31 | 53.13 |
| 36 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | — | 53.09 |
| 41 | Sacred Heart College | — | 52.52 |
| 43 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | — | 52.00 |
| 45 | T. K. M. College of Arts and Science | — | 51.46 |
| 46 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | — | 51.43 |
| 63 | Christ College (Autonomous) | — | 48.80 |
| 69 | Kuriakose Gregorios College | — | 48.52 |
| 76 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | — | 47.78 |
| 77 | Vimala College, Thrissur | — | 47.53 |
| 79 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | — | 47.43 |
| 84 | Marian College | — | 46.85 |
| 87 | Nirmalagiri College | — | 46.68 |
| 88 | Mahatma Gandhi College | — | 46.60 |
| 92 | Bishop Moore College | — | 46.22 |
| 97 | St. Joseph's College | — | 45.88 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 31 to 34. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2017
1| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 31 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 16 newly listed and 13 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2018
16| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | 57.51 | Newly present |
| 36 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 53.09 | Newly present |
| 41 | Sacred Heart College | 52.52 | Newly present |
| 43 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 52.00 | Newly present |
| 45 | T. K. M. College of Arts and Science | 51.46 | Newly present |
| 46 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 51.43 | Newly present |
| 63 | Christ College (Autonomous) | 48.80 | Newly present |
| 69 | Kuriakose Gregorios College | 48.52 | Newly present |
| 76 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 47.78 | Newly present |
| 77 | Vimala College, Thrissur | 47.53 | Newly present |
| 79 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 47.43 | Newly present |
| 84 | Marian College | 46.85 | Newly present |
| 87 | Nirmalagiri College | 46.68 | Newly present |
| 88 | Mahatma Gandhi College | 46.60 | Newly present |
| 92 | Bishop Moore College | 46.22 | Newly present |
| 97 | St. Joseph's College | 45.88 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2018
13| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Christ College (Autonomous) | Not present in 2018 |
| 25 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | Not present in 2018 |
| 28 | Sacred Heart College | Not present in 2018 |
| 42 | St. Joseph's College | Not present in 2018 |
| 48 | Mercy College | Not present in 2018 |
| 49 | Little Flower College | Not present in 2018 |
| 51 | MES Keveeyam College | Not present in 2018 |
| 52 | Vimla College | Not present in 2018 |
| 55 | St. Mary's College | Not present in 2018 |
| 70 | St. Teresa's College | Not present in 2018 |
| 73 | Mannam Memroial N.S.S. College | Not present in 2018 |
| 84 | Assumption College | Not present in 2018 |
| 91 | Nirmala College | Not present in 2018 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 2017
14 Kerala institutions appear in the 2017 published College list. Christ College (Autonomous) is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 17 with a score of 52.62.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2017
14| 2017 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Christ College (Autonomous) | — | 52.62 |
| 25 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | — | 48.90 |
| 28 | Sacred Heart College | — | 47.24 |
| 31 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | — | 46.73 |
| 42 | St. Joseph's College | — | 44.35 |
| 48 | Mercy College | — | 43.68 |
| 49 | Little Flower College | — | 43.59 |
| 51 | MES Keveeyam College | — | 43.30 |
| 52 | Vimla College | — | 43.23 |
| 55 | St. Mary's College | — | 42.72 |
| 70 | St. Teresa's College | — | 40.10 |
| 73 | Mannam Memroial N.S.S. College | — | 38.99 |
| 84 | Assumption College | — | 37.92 |
| 91 | Nirmala College | — | 36.53 |
This is the earliest available College edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Kerala College ranking list
Avg score 53.05
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23 University College 61.08 0
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 18
- 2019: rank 23
- 2020: rank 23
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Moved down 5 places from #18 in 2018 to #23 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
28 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ernakulam 59.36 7
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 43
- 2019: rank 35
- 2020: rank 28
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Improved by 15 places from #43 in 2018 to #28 in 2020.
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40 Govt. College for Women 56.56 7
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 47
- 2020: rank 40
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Improved by 7 places from #47 in 2019 to #40 in 2020.
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47 St. Teresa's College Ernakulam 55.60 17
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 76
- 2019: rank 64
- 2020: rank 47
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Improved by 29 places from #76 in 2018 to #47 in 2020.
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48 Mar Ivanios College 55.51 19
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 36
- 2019: rank 29
- 2020: rank 48
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Moved down 12 places from #36 in 2018 to #48 in 2020.
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55 Sacred Heart College Kochi 54.52 2
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 41
- 2019: rank 57
- 2020: rank 55
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Moved down 14 places from #41 in 2018 to #55 in 2020.
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60 St. Joseph's College Kozhikode 53.82 22
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- 2017: rank 31
- 2018: rank 34
- 2019: rank 82
- 2020: rank 60
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Moved down 29 places from #31 in 2017 to #60 in 2020.
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63 St. Thomas College 53.42 9
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 79
- 2019: rank 54
- 2020: rank 63
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Improved by 16 places from #79 in 2018 to #63 in 2020.
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76 Bishop Moore College 52.04 16
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 92
- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 76
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Improved by 16 places from #92 in 2018 to #76 in 2020.
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79 S. B. College 51.60 17
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 46
- 2019: rank 62
- 2020: rank 79
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Moved down 33 places from #46 in 2018 to #79 in 2020.
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80 Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women 51.55 NEW
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- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 80
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Ranked #80 in both 2020 and 2020.
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83 Government College 51.39 NEW
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- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 83
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Ranked #83 in both 2020 and 2020.
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84 Marthoma College 51.37 8
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- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 92
- 2020: rank 84
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Improved by 8 places from #92 in 2019 to #84 in 2020.
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88 Farook College 51.23 17
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 71
- 2020: rank 88
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Moved down 17 places from #71 in 2019 to #88 in 2020.
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93 Mahatma Gandhi College 50.59 25
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 88
- 2019: rank 68
- 2020: rank 93
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Moved down 5 places from #88 in 2018 to #93 in 2020.
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95 Nehru Arts and Science College 50.46 NEW
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- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 95
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Ranked #95 in both 2020 and 2020.
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97 St. Alberts College 50.34 NEW
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- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 97
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Ranked #97 in both 2020 and 2020.
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98 Govt. Arts College 50.22 29
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 69
- 2020: rank 98
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Moved down 29 places from #69 in 2019 to #98 in 2020.
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99 Vimala College 50.20 22
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 77
- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 99
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Moved down 22 places from #77 in 2018 to #99 in 2020.
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100 Fatima Mata National College 50.13 17
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 83
- 2020: rank 100
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Moved down 17 places from #83 in 2019 to #100 in 2020.
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Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Kerala ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Kerala colleges are in the NIRF 2020 list?
20 ranked colleges are shown across 9 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF College rank across the latest available editions.