College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)

College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), established in 1939, is the flagship and oldest engineering college in Kerala. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, CET is the top-ranked state government engineering college in Kerala, known for academic rigor, strong CS culture, and producing graduates who consistently land top tech and finance roles globally.

CET's combination of Kerala's strong school education system, autonomous status enabling curriculum innovation, and proximity to Technopark Trivandrum (India's largest IT park by area) makes it a top destination for Kerala's bright engineering aspirants.

B.Tech admissions through KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) counselling for Kerala domicile. Total intake ~960 across all branches.

Admission via: KEAM ↗

Total 4-year cost: ~₹3.5-4.0 Lakhs

Strong placement record especially for CSE/ECE branches. Big Tech, IT services, and Technopark Trivandrum companies all hire. Kerala's strong English education means graduates compete well internationally.

• Hostels: Multiple hostel blocks for male and female students; mess and recreational facilities.
• Labs & Libraries: Heritage central library; modern CS/EE/ECE labs; strong research infrastructure.
• Sports & Health: Sports complex; on-campus health centre.
• Other: Proximity to Technopark Trivandrum offers strong industry internships and recruiting.

• Curriculum: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University curriculum + autonomous innovation; flexible electives.
• Faculty: 180+ faculty; majority PhDs; strong CS, EE, ECE departments.
• Research: Active research in AI, networking, embedded systems; collaborations with C-DAC Trivandrum, VSSC ISRO.
• Culture: Strong academic culture; well-known for state board toppers; coding culture growing strongly.

• Festivals: Dhwani (annual cultural festival); Vyuhaa (technical festival).
• Clubs: 40+ student clubs including coding, robotics, music, drama; strong technical clubs.
• Social: Trivandrum's calm environment, strong food culture, beaches nearby (Kovalam); high quality of life.
• Challenges: Brand recognition outside Kerala below NITs; pace of life calmer than metro IITs.

• Alumni: 40,000+ alumni globally. Notable: strong representation in Bay Area tech (Microsoft, Google, Amazon), and ISRO scientists from VSSC.
• Research: Collaborations with VSSC ISRO (in same city), C-DAC; growing research output.
• Higher Studies: ~20% pursue MS/PhD globally.

• Kerala domiciled students with top KEAM ranks
• Cost-conscious families wanting elite state govt education
• Aspiring CS/tech students leveraging Technopark proximity
• Future ISRO engineers (VSSC is in the same city)

• Official CET Website · Official
• APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University · Official