What is College of Engineering known for?
College of Engineering offers B.Arch, B.Tech / B.E., M.Arch, M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM across 27 active programme records.
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram – 2026 Overview
public · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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College of Engineering has recorded total fees from ₹14,417 and placement records with average packages up to ₹7 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
27Active programmes
3Student reviews
4.3Average rating
4Placement years
About College of Engineering
History and Background
About College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram The College of Engineering Trivandrum, usually called CET, took its first batch of students on 3 July 1939. That makes it the oldest engineering college in what was then Travancore State. It started as a constituent college of Travancore University with 21 seats each in degree and diploma courses in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. In 1960 it moved to its present campus in Thiruvananthapuram. Today the Government of Kerala owns the college, and the Department of Technical Education runs it. It is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). It has eight departments offering nine undergraduate programmes, 29 postgraduate programmes, an MBA, an MCA and doctoral research. About 5,000 students study here, taught by around 300 faculty members. All B.Tech programmes are NBA-accredited until December 2028, and 18 M.Tech courses are accredited as well. B.Tech admission is through the KEAM entrance exam and the state allotment process, and B.Arch seats need a NATA score. M.Tech seats are usually given on the basis of GATE. MBA and MCA admissions follow the state entrance routes for those courses. In NIRF 2025, CET was placed in the 101-150 band for engineering and 15th in architecture. Engineering colleges across Kerala also use the college's computing setup. An NVIDIA DGX A100 system installed in April 2024 runs machine learning work for students and researchers from government engineering colleges in the state.
Campus and Location
Established in 1939. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Engineering College P.O, Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Affiliation and Recognition
Constituent college of Travancore University with 21 seats each in degree and diploma courses in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Arch Programmes
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – 5 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with mathematics from any recognized board. · B.Arch profile
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech (2nd Shift) Civil Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech (2nd Shift) Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech (2nd Shift) Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech (2nd Shift) Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech (2nd Shift) Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board.
M.Arch Programmes
- Master of Architecture – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their B.Arch from any recognized university. · M.Arch profile
- Master of Planning Housing – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree from any recognized university.
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Applied Electronics – 2 years · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- M.Tech Civil - Structural Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Civil Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Control System – 2 years
- M.Tech Environmental Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Geo-Informatic Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Hydraulic Engineering – 2 years
- M.Tech Industrial Engineering – 2 years
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university. · MBA / PGDM profile
MCA Programmes
- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with mathematics as one of the subjects from any recognized university. · MCA / MCM profile
Course Fees at College of Engineering
B.Tech / B.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹2,00,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹14,417 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Arch: Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with mathematics from any recognized board..
- B.Tech / B.E.: Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM from any recognized board..
- M.Arch: Candidate should have passed their B.Arch from any recognized university..
- MBA / PGDM: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university..
- MCA / MCM: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with mathematics as one of the subjects from any recognized university..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for College of Engineering
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, GATE, KEAM, NATA - Exam, NIMCET.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2023₹10 LPA
2023₹10 LPA
2023₹12 LPA
2023₹15 LPA
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹7 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.
B.Arch (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
M.Arch (2023): Highest ₹15 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
Top Recruiters
ABB Limited, ACC Limited, Accenture, Amazon, Analog Devices, Anglo-Eastern Group, Applied Materials, AREVA, Ashok Leyland, BEL, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Caterpillar, Cisco, Cognizant, Cosmic Circuits, Deloitte, Delphi, ELGI Equipments Ltd, Ernst & Young, Exeter Group, Bangalore, Fidelity, Google, Greaves Cotton Limited, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, IBS Software Solutions, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Informatica Business Solutions Pvt Ltd., infosys, Intergraph, ITC, IVRCL Infractures Projects, Kalki Technologies Limited, L&T ECC, L&T Ltd., L&T Valdel Engineering Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Satyam, microsoft, MIL CONTROLS, MindTree, MU SIGMA, Muruguppa Group, Nokia Siemens Ltd, Onmobile, patni computers, Saint Gobain Glass, samsung, SHAPOORJI PALLONJI, Simplex Infrastructure ltd and others (62 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 3
- Average overall rating: 4.3/5
- Infrastructure: 4.2/5
- Hostel: 4.5/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.5/5
- Faculty: 4.7/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. M. S. Girish – Professor & Head (Ph.D)
- Dr. P.G. Jairaj – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr. S. Latheswary – Professor (Ph.D.)
- Dr. Sheela Evangeline – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson – Professor (Ph.D)
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2020: Rank 11 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 4 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 75 out of 200.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at College of Engineering?
College of Engineering lists Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), B.Tech (2nd Shift) Civil Engineering, B.Tech (2nd Shift) Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech (2nd Shift) Electrical & Electronics Engineering, B.Tech (2nd Shift) Electronics & Communication Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at College of Engineering?
Recorded total fees range from ₹14,417 to ₹2,00,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by College of Engineering?
The active programme mappings list CAT, GATE, KEAM, NATA - Exam, NIMCET.
How are placements at College of Engineering?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at College of Engineering?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹7 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of College of Engineering?
The profile contains 3 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 11 and nirf rank 4.
What is the student rating of College of Engineering?
College of Engineering has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.