Which is the top College college in Kerala as per NIRF 2024?
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ernakulam is the top Kerala entry, ranked #20 with a score of 64.22.
16 Kerala institutions appear in the NIRF 2024 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 Kerala entries in 2024 at national rank 20 with a score of 64.22.
Kerala colleges featured across NIRF College editions
These institutions appeared in the available Kerala lists from 2017 to 2024. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government College colleges in Kerala
- University College, Thiruvananthapuram 2024 · National rank 22 · Listed this year
- Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 2024 · National rank 49 · Listed this year
- Maharaja's College, Ernakulam 2024 · National rank 53 · Listed this year
- Government Victoria College 2024 · National rank 84 · Listed this year
- Government College 2021 · National rank 82 · Historical entry
- Government Brennen College 2021 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
- Government Arts College 2020 · National rank 98 · Historical entry
Top Private College colleges in Kerala
- Rajagiri College of Social Sciences 2024 · National rank 20 · Listed this year
- St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam 2024 · National rank 46 · Listed this year
- Sacred Heart College 2024 · National rank 48 · Listed this year
- St. Thomas College, Thrissur 2024 · National rank 57 · Listed this year
- St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri 2024 · National rank 61 · Listed this year
- Bishop Moore College 2024 · National rank 62 · Listed this year
- Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram 2024 · National rank 66 · Listed this year
- St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala 2024 · National rank 69 · Listed this year
- Mar Athanasius College 2024 · National rank 74 · Listed this year
- Vimala College, Thrissur 2024 · National rank 80 · Listed this year
- St. Joseph's College 2024 · National rank 85 · Listed this year
- CMS College Kottayam 2024 · National rank 92 · Listed this year
- Union Christian College 2023 · National rank 77 · Historical entry
- Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam 2022 · National rank 89 · Historical entry
- Fatima Mata National College, Kollam 2022 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
- Farook College, Kozhikkode 2021 · National rank 73 · Historical entry
- Mar Thoma College 2021 · National rank 80 · Historical entry
- Mahatma Gandhi College 2020 · National rank 93 · Historical entry
- Nehru Arts and Science College 2020 · National rank 95 · Historical entry
- St. Alberts College 2020 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
- 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
- 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
Ownership not confirmed
- 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 2024
16 Kerala institutions appear in the 2024 published College list. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 20 with a score of 64.22.
View full Kerala 2024 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 75 to 49, an improvement of 26 places. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 45 to 66. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2023
6| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 75 | ↑ 26 places |
| 48 | Sacred Heart College | 72 | ↑ 24 places |
| 74 | Mar Athanasius College | 87 | ↑ 13 places |
| 66 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | ↓ 21 places |
| 69 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 54 | ↓ 15 places |
| 62 | Bishop Moore College | 51 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2024
3| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Vimala College, Thrissur | 53.49 | Newly present |
| 84 | Government Victoria College | 53.09 | Newly present |
| 85 | St. Joseph's College | 52.95 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2024
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Union Christian College | Not present in 2024 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 2023
14 Kerala institutions appear in the 2023 published College list. University College, Thiruvananthapuram is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 26 with a score of 62.25.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2023
14| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | 24 | 62.25 |
| 30 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 27 | 61.30 |
| 41 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 37 | 57.59 |
| 45 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 50 | 56.89 |
| 46 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 60 | 56.85 |
| 51 | Bishop Moore College | 58 | 56.05 |
| 53 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 63 | 55.91 |
| 54 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 62 | 55.90 |
| 59 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 78 | 55.00 |
| 72 | Sacred Heart College | 59 | 54.21 |
| 75 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 53 | 54.03 |
| 77 | Union Christian College | 97 | 53.97 |
| 85 | CMS College Kottayam | 81 | 53.21 |
| 87 | Mar Athanasius College | 56 | 53.17 |
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. Mar Athanasius College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 56 to 87. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2022
6| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Union Christian College | 97 | ↑ 20 places |
| 59 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 78 | ↑ 19 places |
| 46 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 60 | ↑ 14 places |
| 87 | Mar Athanasius College | 56 | ↓ 31 places |
| 75 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 53 | ↓ 22 places |
| 72 | Sacred Heart College | 59 | ↓ 13 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Kerala institutions in this comparison.
Kerala institutions not present in 2023
3| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Government Victoria College | Not present in 2023 |
| 89 | Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam | Not present in 2023 |
| 92 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | Not present in 2023 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 2022
17 Kerala institutions appear in the 2022 published College list. University College, Thiruvananthapuram is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 24 with a score of 61.91.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2022
17| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | 25 | 61.91 |
| 27 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 31 | 61.43 |
| 37 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 45 | 58.62 |
| 50 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 44 | 55.41 |
| 53 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 46 | 55.28 |
| 56 | Mar Athanasius College | 86 | 54.94 |
| 58 | Bishop Moore College | 89 | 54.81 |
| 59 | Sacred Heart College | 63 | 54.79 |
| 60 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 92 | 54.67 |
| 62 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 79 | 54.63 |
| 63 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 64 | 54.62 |
| 78 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 69 | 53.59 |
| 81 | CMS College Kottayam | 93 | 53.03 |
| 85 | Government Victoria College | 99 | 52.78 |
| 89 | Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam | 89 | 52.47 |
| 92 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | — | 52.41 |
| 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. St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 69 to 78. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2021
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 92 | ↑ 32 places |
| 58 | Bishop Moore College | 89 | ↑ 31 places |
| 56 | Mar Athanasius College | 86 | ↑ 30 places |
| 78 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 69 | ↓ 9 places |
| 53 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 46 | ↓ 7 places |
| 50 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 44 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 4 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | 52.41 | Newly present |
| 97 | Union Christian College | 52.28 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2022
4| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Farook College, Kozhikkode | Not present in 2022 |
| 80 | Mar Thoma College | Not present in 2022 |
| 82 | Government College | Not present in 2022 |
| 97 | Government Brennen College | Not present in 2022 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 2021
19 Kerala institutions appear in the 2021 published College list. University College, Thiruvananthapuram is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 25 with a score of 59.58.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2021
19| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | 23 | 59.58 |
| 31 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 28 | 58.23 |
| 44 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 48 | 55.64 |
| 45 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 47 | 55.63 |
| 46 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 40 | 55.62 |
| 63 | Sacred Heart College | 55 | 53.63 |
| 64 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 63 | 53.61 |
| 69 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 60 | 53.13 |
| 73 | Farook College, Kozhikkode | 88 | 52.49 |
| 79 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 79 | 52.17 |
| 80 | Mar Thoma College | 84 | 52.01 |
| 82 | Government College | 83 | 51.84 |
| 86 | Mar Athanasius College | — | 51.46 |
| 89 | Bishop Moore College | 76 | 51.24 |
| 89 | Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam | 80 | 51.24 |
| 92 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | — | 51.13 |
| 93 | CMS College Kottayam | — | 50.90 |
| 97 | Government Brennen College | — | 50.58 |
| 99 | Government Victoria College | — | 50.37 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Farook College, Kozhikkode recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 88 to 73, an improvement of 15 places. Bishop Moore College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 76 to 89. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Farook College, Kozhikkode | 88 | ↑ 15 places |
| 44 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 48 | ↑ 4 places |
| 80 | Mar Thoma College | 84 | ↑ 4 places |
| 89 | Bishop Moore College | 76 | ↓ 13 places |
| 69 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 60 | ↓ 9 places |
| 89 | Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam | 80 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 5 newly listed and 6 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2021
5| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Mar Athanasius College | 51.46 | Newly present |
| 92 | Maharaja's College, Ernakulam | 51.13 | Newly present |
| 93 | CMS College Kottayam | 50.90 | Newly present |
| 97 | Government Brennen College | 50.58 | Newly present |
| 99 | Government Victoria College | 50.37 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2021
6| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Mahatma Gandhi College | Not present in 2021 |
| 95 | Nehru Arts and Science College | Not present in 2021 |
| 97 | St. Alberts College | Not present in 2021 |
| 98 | Government Arts College | Not present in 2021 |
| 99 | Vimala College, Thrissur | Not present in 2021 |
| 100 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | Not present in 2021 |
Kerala NIRF College rankings 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.
Kerala institutions in NIRF College 2020
20| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | 23 | 61.08 |
| 28 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | 35 | 59.36 |
| 40 | Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram | 47 | 56.56 |
| 47 | St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam | 64 | 55.60 |
| 48 | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram | 29 | 55.51 |
| 55 | Sacred Heart College | 57 | 54.52 |
| 60 | St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri | 82 | 53.82 |
| 63 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur | 54 | 53.42 |
| 76 | Bishop Moore College | — | 52.04 |
| 79 | St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kerala | 62 | 51.60 |
| 80 | Bishop Kurialacherry College For Women, Amalagiri P.O Kottayam | — | 51.55 |
| 83 | Government College | — | 51.39 |
| 84 | Mar Thoma College | 92 | 51.37 |
| 88 | Farook College, Kozhikkode | 71 | 51.23 |
| 93 | Mahatma Gandhi College | 68 | 50.59 |
| 95 | Nehru Arts and Science College | — | 50.46 |
| 97 | St. Alberts College | — | 50.34 |
| 98 | Government Arts College | 69 | 50.22 |
| 99 | Vimala College, Thrissur | — | 50.20 |
| 100 | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | 83 | 50.13 |
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
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20 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ernakulam 64.22 10
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22 University College 63.65 4
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Improved by 1 places from #23 in 2020 to #22 in 2024.
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46 St. Teresa's College Ernakulam 56.71 5
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- 2022: rank 37
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48 Sacred Heart College Kochi 56.31 24
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49 Govt. College for Women 56.11 26
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 40
- 2021: rank 46
- 2022: rank 53
- 2023: rank 75
- 2024: rank 49
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Moved down 9 places from #40 in 2020 to #49 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
53 Maharaja's College 55.70 7
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: rank 92
- 2022: rank 60
- 2023: rank 46
- 2024: rank 53
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Improved by 39 places from #92 in 2021 to #53 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
57 St. Thomas College 55.59 4
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 63
- 2021: rank 64
- 2022: rank 63
- 2023: rank 53
- 2024: rank 57
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Improved by 6 places from #63 in 2020 to #57 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
61 St. Joseph's College Kozhikode 55.33 2
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 60
- 2021: rank 69
- 2022: rank 78
- 2023: rank 59
- 2024: rank 61
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Moved down 1 places from #60 in 2020 to #61 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
62 Bishop Moore College 55.25 11
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 76
- 2021: rank 89
- 2022: rank 58
- 2023: rank 51
- 2024: rank 62
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Improved by 14 places from #76 in 2020 to #62 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
66 Mar Ivanios College 54.75 21
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 48
- 2021: rank 44
- 2022: rank 50
- 2023: rank 45
- 2024: rank 66
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Moved down 18 places from #48 in 2020 to #66 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
69 S. B. College 54.51 15
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 79
- 2021: rank 79
- 2022: rank 62
- 2023: rank 54
- 2024: rank 69
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Improved by 10 places from #79 in 2020 to #69 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
74 Mar Athanasius College 53.94 13
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: rank 86
- 2022: rank 56
- 2023: rank 87
- 2024: rank 74
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Improved by 12 places from #86 in 2021 to #74 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
80 Vimala College 53.49 19
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 99
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 80
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Improved by 19 places from #99 in 2020 to #80 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
84 Government Victoria College 53.09 1
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: rank 99
- 2022: rank 85
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 84
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Improved by 15 places from #99 in 2021 to #84 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
85 St. Joseph's College Thrissur 52.95 12
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- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 85
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Ranked #85 in both 2024 and 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
92 CMS College Kottayam 52.36 7
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: rank 93
- 2022: rank 81
- 2023: rank 85
- 2024: rank 92
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Improved by 1 places from #93 in 2021 to #92 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
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 2024 list?
16 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.