Coimbatore is one of the city is a major educational hub with a good number of colleges and educational institutes. The top colleges in Coimbatore offer courses in the fields of Engineering, Medical, Research, Pharmacy, Dental, Science and Management. Top 10 Colleges in Coimbatore offers courses in full-time, part-time and online modes.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bharathiar University, and SKCET Coimbatore are among the well-known colleges in India. Admission to the top colleges in Coimbatore is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, TANCET, GATE, CAT XAT, MAT, NEET, CUET, and KEE. The colleges in Coimbatore are owned both by the government and private bodies.

Top Colleges in Coimbatore: Entrance Exam Schedule

TANCET- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test or TANCET is a state-level exam conducted by Anna University once a year in offline mode.

CEETA PG- Every Year Anna University conducts Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission also known as CEETA PG in offline mode.

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in online mode every year.

CAT - Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted every year in online mode for admission to IIMs, IITs, NITs, MNITs and other B schools and colleges in India.

JEE Mains- Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is conducted by NTA twice a year in online mode.

Top 5 Colleges in Coimbatore: Eligibility and Admission Process

Candidates applying to the courses should fulfil the eligibility criteria and follow the complete admission process. Admission to the courses in the top 10 colleges in Coimbatore is based on selection criteria and the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination.

College Name	Admission process
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Admission is based on entrance exams like AEEE, and CAPTEST.
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	For Bharathiar University Coimbatore Admission, candidates must fulfil eligibility criteria and appear for the university admission test.
PSG College of Technology	PSG Tech Coimbatore Admission is based on TANCET and TNEA counselling.
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore	Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore Admission is based on CUET/CMAT/CAT/MAT/XAT/TANCET/ ATMA.
Karunya University, Coimbatore	Karunya University, Coimbatore Admission is done on the basis of entrance exams like KEE for B.Tech and MAT for MBA.

Top Colleges/Universities in Coimbatore - NIRF Ranking 2024

NIRF or National Institutional Ranking Framework is a ranking system adopted by the Government of India to rank educational institutions providing higher education in India. The list of top colleges in Coimbatore as per NIRF ranking 2023 is mentioned in the table below:

College Name	Category	NIRF Rank
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women	College	7
PSG College of Arts and Science	College	11
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	Overall	18
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College	College	37
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore	Medical	41
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	Overall	44
Kongunadu Arts & Science College	College	52
Government Arts College, Coimbatore	College	67
PSG College of Technology	Management	80
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore	University	98

Top Colleges in Coimbatore: Fee-Wise

The course fee of the best colleges in Coimbatore varies depending upon the type and level of the courses. The top colleges in Coimbatore with their fee structure are mentioned in the table below:

Top 5 Government Colleges in Coimbatore: Fee-Wise

College Name	Fee Range
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	Rs 1,580 to Rs 5,00,000
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore	Rs 1,06,000 to Rs 6,00,000
Government Arts College, Coimbatore	Rs 1,750 to Rs 6,220
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore	Rs 80,410 to Rs 7,40,000
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore	Rs 41,320

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Top 5 Private Colleges in Coimbatore: Fee Wise

College Name	Fees in Rs
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.21 Crore
Karunya University	Rs 90,000 to Rs 11,96,000
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore	Rs 79,530 to Rs 1,41,000
SKCET Coimbatore	Rs 1,05,000 to Rs 2,25,000
KPR Institute of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore	Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,10,000

Top Colleges in Coimbatore: Placement Wise

The top colleges in Coimbatore provide a wide range of career opportunities to students. The placement link of top colleges in Coimbatore along with their median salary for undergraduate and postgraduate courses is mentioned in the table below:

Placement Link	Median Salary UG	Median Salary PG
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Placements	Rs 7,24,000	Rs 9,50,000
Bharathiar University Placements	Rs 2,80,000	Rs 6,70,000
PSG Tech Coimbatore Placements	Rs 7,00,000	Rs 12,10,000
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore Placements	Rs 5,00,000	Rs 3,50,000
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore Placements	Rs 5,50,000	Rs 4,75,000

Note: The median salary mentioned above has been taken from the NIRF report 2024 for the academic year 2022-23.

Top Colleges in Coimbatore: Cutoff Wise

PSGIMSR Coimbatore Cutoff	SKCET Coimbatore Cutoff
PSG Tech Coimbatore Cutoff	KPRIET Coimbatore Cutoff

Top Colleges in Coimbatore: College Predictor

CAT College Predictor	KCET College Predictor
JEE Main College Predictor	CLAT College Predictor
NEET College Predictor	NIFT College Predictor

Note: Coimbatore is one of the largest urban agglomerations in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Cost of living in Coimbatore is less expensive than other major cities of India. The top colleges in Coimbatore support its students financially by providing scholarships, and fee waiver schemes to deserving candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which is the best college in Coimbatore?

Ans: Coimbatore is home to many top universities and colleges. Some of the top colleges in Coimbatore as per NIRF ranking 2024 are:

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
PSG Tech Coimbatore
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women

Q. Which college has the highest placement in Coimbatore?

Ans: The colleges in Coimbatore provide good placement opportunities to students. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham provides a median salary ranging from Rs Rs 7,24,000 to Rs Rs 9,50,000.

Q. How to apply for PSG College of Technology?

Ans: PSG College of Technology offers admission to B.Tech courses based on the scores of 10+2 examination followed by TNEA counselling. Admission to PG courses is based on scores of the TANCET entrance examination.

Q. How many colleges are there in Coimbatore?

Ans: Coimbatore has many colleges offering courses in different branches of study. The city has around 6 universities and 285 colleges offering courses at different levels. The city has around 26 government and 265 private colleges.

Q. Is Coimbatore a good place to study?

Ans: The colleges in Coimbatore provide good infrastructural facilities, well-qualified faculty members, courses in different branches of study and affordable fee structure. The colleges in Coimbatore also provide scholarships to its students.

Q. Do colleges in Coimbatore provide placement opportunities?

Ans: The colleges in Coimbatore have well-established placement cells to provide placement opportunities to its students. The placement cell assists students with final placements in several sectors.

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