Which is the top Engineering college in Kerala as per NIRF 2022?
NIT Calicut is the top Kerala entry, ranked #31 with a score of 56.66.
4 Kerala institutions appear in the NIRF 2022 Engineering list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
NIT Calicut leads the Kerala entries in 2022 at national rank 31 with a score of 56.66.
Kerala colleges featured across NIRF Engineering editions
These institutions appeared in the available Kerala lists from 2016 to 2022. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Engineering colleges in Kerala
- National Institute of Technology Calicut 2022 · National rank 31 · Listed this year
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology 2022 · National rank 43 · Listed this year
- Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad 2022 · National rank 68 · Listed this year
- College of Engineering Trivandrum 2022 · National rank 110 · Listed this year
- Government Engineering College, Thrissur 2021 · National rank 156 · Historical entry
- School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology 2020 · National rank 178 · Historical entry
- Cochin University Of Science And Technology-Cochin 2016 · National rank 55 · Historical entry
Top Private Engineering colleges in Kerala
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2020 · National rank 20 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- Amrita School Of Engineering 2016 · National rank 31 · 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 Engineering ranks, not positions within Kerala.
Kerala Engineering ranking history
Explore Kerala institutions in the published NIRF Engineering 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 Engineering 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 2022
4 Kerala institutions appear in the 2022 published Engineering list. National Institute of Technology Calicut is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 31 with a score of 56.66.
View full Kerala 2022 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
College of Engineering Trivandrum recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 95 to 110. 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
3| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 95 | ↓ 15 places |
| 31 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 25 | ↓ 6 places |
| 43 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 40 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2022
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | 44.92 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2022
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | Government Engineering College, Thrissur | Not present in 2022 |
Kerala NIRF Engineering rankings 2021
4 Kerala institutions appear in the 2021 published Engineering list. National Institute of Technology Calicut is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 25 with a score of 56.48.
Kerala institutions in NIRF Engineering 2021
4| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 23 | 56.48 |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 33 | 52.85 |
| 95 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 85 | 39.40 |
| 156 | Government Engineering College, Thrissur | 164 | 34.91 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Government Engineering College, Thrissur recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 164 to 156, an improvement of 8 places. College of Engineering Trivandrum recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 85 to 95. 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
4| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Government Engineering College, Thrissur | 164 | ↑ 8 places |
| 95 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 85 | ↓ 10 places |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 33 | ↓ 7 places |
| 25 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 23 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Kerala institutions in this comparison.
Kerala institutions not present in 2021
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Not present in 2021 |
| 178 | School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology | Not present in 2021 |
Kerala NIRF Engineering rankings 2020
6 Kerala institutions appear in the 2020 published Engineering list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 20 with a score of 57.37.
Kerala institutions in NIRF Engineering 2020
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | — | 57.37 |
| 23 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 28 | 56.56 |
| 33 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 30 | 53.01 |
| 85 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 71 | 38.68 |
| 164 | Government Engineering College, Thrissur | — | 32.81 |
| 178 | School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology | 116 | 32.04 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
National Institute of Technology Calicut recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 28 to 23, an improvement of 5 places. School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 116 to 178. 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
4| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 28 | ↑ 5 places |
| 178 | School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology | 116 | ↓ 62 places |
| 85 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 71 | ↓ 14 places |
| 33 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 30 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 57.37 | Newly present |
| 164 | Government Engineering College, Thrissur | 32.81 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2020
0Every Kerala entry in the earlier list remains present.
Kerala NIRF Engineering rankings 2019
4 Kerala institutions appear in the 2019 published Engineering list. National Institute of Technology Calicut is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 28 with a score of 52.69.
Kerala institutions in NIRF Engineering 2019
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 50 | 52.69 |
| 30 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 23 | 52.12 |
| 71 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 75 | 39.42 |
| 116 | School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology | — | 34.49 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
National Institute of Technology Calicut recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 50 to 28, an improvement of 22 places. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 23 to 30. 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
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 50 | ↑ 22 places |
| 71 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 75 | ↑ 4 places |
| 30 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 23 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology | 34.49 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2019
0Every Kerala entry in the earlier list remains present.
Kerala NIRF Engineering rankings 2018
3 Kerala institutions appear in the 2018 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 23 with a score of 52.74.
Kerala institutions in NIRF Engineering 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 28 | 52.74 |
| 50 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 44 | 44.30 |
| 75 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 93 | 38.29 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
College of Engineering Trivandrum recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 93 to 75, an improvement of 18 places. National Institute of Technology Calicut recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 44 to 50. 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
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 93 | ↑ 18 places |
| 23 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 28 | ↑ 5 places |
| 50 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 44 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2018
0No newly listed Kerala institutions in this comparison.
Kerala institutions not present in 2018
0Every Kerala entry in the earlier list remains present.
Kerala NIRF Engineering rankings 2017
3 Kerala institutions appear in the 2017 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 28 with a score of 50.60.
Kerala institutions in NIRF Engineering 2017
3| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | — | 50.60 |
| 44 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 35 | 44.50 |
| 93 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | — | 36.80 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
National Institute of Technology Calicut recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 35 to 44. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Kerala ranking changes from 2016
1| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | 35 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Kerala institutions in 2017
2| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | 50.60 | Newly present |
| 93 | College of Engineering Trivandrum | 36.80 | Newly present |
Kerala institutions not present in 2017
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Amrita School Of Engineering | Not present in 2017 |
| 55 | Cochin University Of Science And Technology-Cochin | Not present in 2017 |
Kerala NIRF Engineering rankings 2016
3 Kerala institutions appear in the 2016 published Engineering list. Amrita School Of Engineering is the highest-ranked Kerala entry at national rank 31 with a score of 63.94.
Kerala institutions in NIRF Engineering 2016
3| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Amrita School Of Engineering | — | 63.94 |
| 35 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | — | 62.26 |
| 55 | Cochin University Of Science And Technology-Cochin | — | 57.69 |
This is the earliest available Engineering edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Kerala Engineering ranking list
Avg score 48.30
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31 NIT Calicut 56.66 6
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2018: rank 50
- 2019: rank 28
- 2020: rank 23
- 2021: rank 25
- 2022: rank 31
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 19 places from #50 in 2018 to #31 in 2022.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
43 Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology 52.37 3
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2018: rank 23
- 2019: rank 30
- 2020: rank 33
- 2021: rank 40
- 2022: rank 43
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 20 places from #23 in 2018 to #43 in 2022.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
68 IIT Palakkad 44.92 NEW
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: rank 68
Lower rank is better.
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Ranked #68 in both 2022 and 2022.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
110 College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram 39.24 15
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2018: rank 75
- 2019: rank 71
- 2020: rank 85
- 2021: rank 95
- 2022: rank 110
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 35 places from #75 in 2018 to #110 in 2022.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering 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 2022 list?
4 ranked colleges are shown across 3 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF Engineering rank across the latest available editions.