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Best Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam

Engineering is a vast field of study that has a variety of streams to offer to students aspiring for it. It has always been one of the most popular career options for students after the 12th standard. Today, there are innumerable colleges and Universities offering engineering courses to help students imbibe the much-needed skills to pursue their dreams of becoming Engineers. Anyone having studied Science and Mathematics in 12th Standard can apply for the eligibility tests conducted at various levels to bag a seat in the concerned Institution. There is a list of engineering colleges in India that offer diverse engineering branches. The best part is that the list of Top Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam facilitates individuals with numerous amenities, boosting students to pursue the course.

List of Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam (Based on NIRF ranking)

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an approved Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). NIRF has started releasing its rankings over the past three years. There is a lot of skepticism present over the rankings provided by private players. Hence, NIRF is known to be an impartial & reliable ranking system by many students & parents alike. Here are the best engineering colleges in Ernakulam as per NIRF 2020 Ranking.

Top Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: B.E/B.Tech

Best Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: M.Tech/M.E

Name of the College

NIRF Ranking

School of Engineering, CUSAT

178

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology

-

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology

-

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

-

Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering

-

KMEA Engineering College

-

Government Model Engineering College

-

Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology

-

Albertian Institute of Science and Technology

-

Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology

-

Top Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: Diploma

List of Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam (Based on Careers360 ranking)

Careers360 is one of the most trustworthy websites for students as well as parents. The Careers360 rankings provide an overview of the top-ranking colleges in India. It also offers state-wise top colleges to not get confused while selecting suitable engineering colleges to kickstart students’ careers.  Not only this, but the rankings also provide all the requirements such as location, fees, placements, and other facilities related to the college. The tables show the list of best engineering colleges in Ernakulam and their ratings, by Careers360.

Top Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: B.Tech/B. E

Name of the College

Careers360 Ranking

Acceptable Test

School of Engineering, CUSAT

-

Common Admission Test (CAT) by SOE-CUSAT

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology

AAA+

KEAM

Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science

AAA

KEAM

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology

AA+

KEAM

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

-

JEE MAIN

KEAM

Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering

-

KEAM

ILM College of Engineering and Technology

-

KEAM

KMEA Engineering College

-

KEAM

Government Model Engineering College

KEAM

Albertian Institute of Science and Technology

-

KEAM

Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology

-

KEAM

Best Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: M.Tech/M.E

Name of the College

Careers360 Ranking

Acceptable Test

School of Engineering, CUSAT

- -

GATE


DAT (conducted by the concerned Institute)

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology

AAA+

GATE

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology

AA+

GATE

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

-

GATE

Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering

-

GATE

KMEA Engineering College

-

GATE

Government Model Engineering College

-

GATE

Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology

-

GATE

Albertian Institute of Science and Technology

-

GATE

Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology

-

GATE

Top Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: Diploma

Name of the College

Careers360 Ranking

Acceptable Test

SCMS College of Polytechnics

-

Test accepted by University

Matha College of Technology

-

Test accepted by University

Women’s Polytechnic College

-

Test accepted by University

Government Polytechnic College

-

Test accepted by University

KMP Polytechnic

-

Test accepted by University

Engineering Admission Process for Colleges in Ernakulam

UG courses:

  • The basic requirement for admission in the UG category for B. Tech is that you should have passed 10+2 from a recognized university with the minimum aggregate marks. Apart from this, you should have science and math as the main subjects in 10+2 to get admission in engineering.

  • Different colleges have different criteria for admission. Like for some of them, you will get admission based on your 12th marks only, while for some others, you must clear the entrance exam as well. So, it totally depends on the college you are choosing. JEE Main is the national entrance test for UG courses. It depends state wise. Like for Kerala students, the university conducts "KEAM".

PG course:

  • The same process goes here but a little bit may vary. For post-graduation courses like M. Tech, you need to have minimum aggregate marks in graduation. Apart from this, some universities and colleges conduct entrance exams for PG courses in engineering like GATE but this also varies state wise because every state has its own code of conduct for the admission process.

  • The cut off is different state wise. So before proceeding further, you should have a look at them to get better scores and prepare accordingly.

List of Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam (Fees-wise)

Another aspect of choosing the right engineering college is fees. Engineering colleges always come up with various scholarships and offers for the students. The fee structure of the colleges depends on the facilities they provide. However, different colleges have different fee structures. In some colleges, there are other fee structures for various courses. A student must know the college's fee structure in which he/she is enrolling. The below table depicts the top engineering colleges in Ernakulam according to their fee structure.

Top Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: B.Tech/B. E

Best Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: M.Tech/M.E

Name of the College

Fees

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Rs. 1.01 lakhs - 1.03 lakhs

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology

Rs. 1.52 lakhs

SCMS School of Engineering and Technology

Rs. 60K - 1.60 lakhs

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

-

Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering

Rs. 1.43 lakhs -1.95 lakhs

KMEA Engineering College

Rs. 1 lakh

Government Model Engineering College

Rs. 1.80 lakhs

Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology

Rs. 1 lakh

Albertian Institute of Science and Technology

Rs. 1.44 lakhs

Indira Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rs. 2.60 lakhs

Top Diploma in Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam: Diploma

Also Check:

List of Engineering Colleges in Ernakulam - Branch-wise

Mechanical engineering: Following are the colleges which are best in mechanical engineering,

Civil engineering: Following are the colleges which are best in civil engineering,

Electronics and communication engineering: Following are the colleges which are best in electronics and communication engineering,

  • MGM College of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  • Vijnan Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam

  • Ilahia School of Science and Technology, Ernakulam

  • Albertian Institute of Science and Technology- Technical Campus, School of Engineering, Ernakulam

  • Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between B.Tech and B.E?

 B.Tech emphasizes more on the practical aspect of engineering whereas, B.E focuses on theoretical aspects.

   2.  What is integrated MTech?

  B. Tech followed by MTech is a 6 years long program. Integrated MTech offers 5 years of course, which covers the curriculum of B. Tech and MTech emphasizing only on the essential parts.

   3.  How to opt for B. Tech after Diploma?

  The curriculum of the Diploma is considered equivalent to the first year of B.Tech. Diploma graduates can apply for B.Tech by qualifying the Lateral Entry Test conducted by the concerned colleges and join from the second year of B.Tech.

   4.  Can we opt for MTech after B.E?

  Yes, the choice of MTech after B.E is acceptable and offered by many Universities.

   5. Is GATE mandatory for MTech?

  No, GATE is not mandatory to bag a seat in Universities for MTech. Many Universities conduct their own eligibility tests to admit students.

   6.  What is better, a Diploma or a bachelor’s degree?

  While Diploma is studying a specific technical part of an engineering stream, B. Tech is a full-fledged engineering course. Hence, B. Tech is comparatively better as it opens the door to a greater number of opportunities than a Diploma.

   7.  What are the career options available after Diploma?

  One can opt for higher studies after a Diploma. If not so, then there is certain job opportunities to avail for diploma holders in government as well as private sectors: -

  • BPOs

  • Junior Engineer

  • Quality Control Engineer

  • Assistant Manager

  • Design Engineer

  • Professors

   8.  Can we get into engineering Colleges without JEE?

  Yes, many top engineering colleges allow students to take admission without a JEE score.

   9.  Are private engineering colleges better over government colleges?

  Although every college strives to impart the best standard of exposure and knowledge to the students, the quality of education may differ from college to college. However, private colleges are expensive as they are not funded by the government.

 10.  Do engineering colleges offer scholarships?

 There are a variety of scholarships available for engineering students to help ease the financial burden.

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