Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Kollam Campus Life

About TKM College of Engineering - [TKMCE] Kollam

Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering (TKM College of Engineering), established in 1958, is located at Karicode, Kollam, Kerala. It is a government-aided engineering college run by the TKM Educational Trust and is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) with autonomous status conferred by the UGC in 2022.

TKMCE holds NAAC accreditation and several of its programmes are NBA-accredited; the institution appears in NIRF 2025 engineering listings in the 201–300 rank band. The college offers multiple B.Tech branches, B.Arch, M.Tech and MCA programmes and maintains active placement and academic activities.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Full Name	Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering (TKM College of Engineering)
Established	1958
Type	Government-aided (Autonomous)
Affiliation	APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (Autonomous)
Approved By	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
NAAC Grade	A
NIRF 2025	201–300 band (Engineering)
Campus	Karicode, Kollam, Kerala
Courses	B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MCA
Popular Programmes	B.Tech (Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, CSE), B.Arch
Website	tkmce.ac.in

Admission Dates 2026

TKM College of Engineering (TKMCE) admits undergraduate students through the Kerala Engineering, Architecture & Medical (KEAM) process and B.Arch via NATA; postgraduate admissions for M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D. use GATE scores and college/DIT counselling where applicable, with key national exam schedules published by respective authorities and college notices on its official site.

TKMCE published start of first-year programmes for 2025 on its official admission page and references KEAM/NATA/GATE as the accepted exams for respective programmes.

Programme	Event	Date
BTech	First-year classes / Student Orientation Start (academic session)	13 August 2025

Admission Process

TKM College of Engineering Kollam admits students to B.Tech and B.Arch through KEAM entrance exam followed by centralized counselling via Kerala CEE, with merit seats allotted based on rank and category. M.Tech admissions occur via GATE scores through DTE Kerala centralized process, while MCA requires the DTE-conducted entrance exam and counselling. Spot admissions follow CEE notifications for remaining seats.

B.Tech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for KEAM exam and qualify with rank below 7000 for general merit seats.
2. Register for Kerala CEE counselling and select TKMCE Kollam as preference.
3. Accept allotment in phases via CEE portal and register online at www.tkmce.etlab.in/registration uploading documents.
4. Report to college auditorium on scheduled dates with originals for verification and pay fees.
5. Complete admission by submitting transfer certificate and conduct certificate.

B.Arch Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for NATA exam and qualify with required score.
2. Participate in CEE counselling based on NATA and class 12 scores rank list.
3. Accept allotment and register online at www.tkmce.etlab.in/registration.
4. Report to college for document verification on scheduled dates.
5. Pay fees and submit required certificates to confirm admission.

M.Tech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Secure valid GATE score in relevant branch.
2. Register for DTE Kerala centralized counselling.
3. Opt for TKMCE during choice filling.
4. Report to institute post allotment for document verification.
5. Pay admission fees to confirm seat.

MCA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for DTE Kerala MCA entrance exam.
2. Participate in counselling after results.
3. Select TKMCE Kollam in preferences.
4. Attend counselling rounds for seat allotment.
5. Complete document submission and fee payment.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Programme	Qualification	Entrance Exam	Min %	Fees (per year)
B.Tech	10+2 PCM	KEAM	50%	₹8650
B.Arch	10+2	NATA	50%	₹8650
M.Tech	B.Tech relevant branch	GATE	60%	₹50000
MCA	BCA or Graduation	DTE Entrance	50%	₹40000

Documents Required

• Allotment memo issued by CEE.
• 10th certificate for name and date of birth.
• KEAM 2025 admit card and data sheet.
• HS mark list and pass certificate.
• Transfer certificate from last institution.
• Conduct certificate issued within six months.
• Physical fitness certificate in CEE format.
• Community certificates for SEBC, SC/ST, OEC with income proof.
• PD quota medical board certificate if applicable.
• Hepatitis A vaccine certificate.

Cutoff 2025

KEAM 2025 cutoffs at TKMCE Kollam show B.Tech Computer Science Engineering closing at 2279, Electronics & Communication at 3102, with less competitive branches like Civil Engineering at 11941. B.Arch remains highly competitive at 263. SC cutoffs range up to 65805 for Chemical Engineering, while ST reaches 66768, indicating varied competition across categories and branches.

Exam	Branch/Course	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
KEAM	B.Arch	263		1623	1445	8036
KEAM	B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	2279		22379	52634
KEAM	B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering	3102			7788
KEAM	B.Tech Electrical and Computer Engineering	8036
KEAM	B.Tech Chemical Engineering	9941		65805
KEAM	B.Tech Civil Engineering	11941		48715	18822
KEAM	B.Tech Mechanical Engineering			58677

Placements 2025

TKMCE Kollam placements 2025 recorded 399 offers from 105 recruiters, with 319 students placed and average package at ₹5.7 LPA. Ongoing drives show strong participation across engineering branches.

Placement Statistics

Parameter	Value
Total Offers	399
Students Placed	319
Companies Visited	105
Average Package	₹5.7 LPA

Top Recruiters

IT: TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, IBM, QBurst

Consulting: KPMG

Core: L&T, Tata Consulting Engineers, Volvo, Schneider Electric

Rankings & Accreditations

TKM College of Engineering, Kollam holds the 105th position in India Today rankings for 2025 and improved from 115th in 2024. It secured 77th rank among government/private colleges in India Today 2025, up from 87th in 2024. Outlook ranks it 85th among top private engineering colleges in 2025.

Other Rankings

Agency	Rank	Year
India Today	#105	2025
India Today (G/P)	#77	2025
India Today	#115	2024
India Today (G/P)	#87	2024
Outlook	#85	2025

Scholarships & Financial Aid

TKM College of Engineering (TKMCE) offers institute-funded merit‑cum‑means and alumni/staff scholarships plus centrally and state‑administered schemes available to TKMCE students through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Kerala portals; specific institute scholarships are disbursed via the college scholarship portal and include fixed annual amounts for eligible students.

Institute Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
TKM Merit‑Cum‑Means (MCM) Scholarship	Merit plus financial need as determined by TKMCE management; application via college scholarship portal	₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per year (varies by award) — disbursed by TKMCE
TKM Alumni & Staff Funded Scholarships	Students from economically weaker sections selected by committee; specified by donor conditions on application	Variable — typical awards from ₹10,000 up to ₹50,000 per year

Government Scholarships

Scheme	For	Amount	Portal
Central Sector Scheme (CSS) / Central scholarships onboarded on NSP	Meritorious students from economically weaker sections (EWS) enrolled in TKMCE; income limit applies per scheme	Scheme‑specific — example central‑sector scholarships commonly pay up to ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year (subject to scheme rules)	NSP
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	Girl students in AICTE‑approved technical courses at TKMCE; family income ceiling as per AICTE rules	₹30,000 per year (Pragati standard award)	NSP
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	Differently‑abled students in AICTE‑approved courses at TKMCE	₹75,000 one‑time or per policy (scheme-specific disbursement)	NSP
Kerala E‑Grantz (Post‑Matric) / State Social Welfare Scholarships	SC/ST/OEC/SEBC and other eligible categories studying at TKMCE; income limits vary by category (some categories no income cap)	Scheme‑specific — tuition/maintenance grants as per state rules; examples include full/partial fee concession	eGrantz (Kerala)
Fisheries Department Scholarship (Kerala)	Children of fishermen/allied workers studying at TKMCE meeting fisheries department criteria; family income limit per scheme	Scheme‑specified amounts via fisheries portal	Kerala Fisheries scholarship portal

External Scholarships

• Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS): ₹20,000–₹30,000 per annum for dependent wards of defence personnel meeting PMSS criteria (available to eligible TKMCE students via NSP).

Comparison

These colleges are peer institutions in Kerala with similar undergraduate engineering offerings, participation in KEAM admissions, and comparable placement and accreditation records, making them common choices for applicants from the region.

Parameter	TKM College of Engineering - [TKMCE] Kollam	College of Engineering, Karunagappally	Government Engineering College, Barton Hill
Type	Private (Aided)	Government	Government
Established	1958	1999	1999
NIRF 2025	Rank band (Engineering) listed on institute page	Not ranked in top 200	Not ranked in top 200
NAAC	A (CGPA 3.09)	A	A
Fee (Total)	₹0.03L	₹2.6L	₹1.5L–₹2.5L
Highest Package	₹12 LPA	₹6–10 LPA	₹8–12 LPA
Average Package	₹4–5 LPA	₹3–4.5 LPA	₹3.5–5 LPA

Key Strengths

• TKM College of Engineering - [TKMCE] Kollam: Long-established private-aided institute with strong industry links and an active placement record with recent highest packages up to ₹12 LPA and average packages around ₹4–5 LPA.
• College of Engineering, Karunagappally: Government-run engineering college serving the Kollam region with lower tuition for government seats and steady campus recruitment from regional employers.
• Government Engineering College, Barton Hill: Established government engineering institute with metropolitan-location advantages, solid academic reputation in Kerala, and consistent placement outcomes for core and IT recruiters.

Campus & Infrastructure

TKMCE is located at Karicode, Kollam on the Kollam–Sengottai (NH-208) corridor about 6 km from Kollam city centre, occupying the established college campus that houses academic buildings, sports fields and support facilities used since its founding in 1958. The central library has a carpet area of 930 m² and the campus hosts departmental laboratories and sports grounds maintained by the institute.

Campus Details

Parameter	Details
Location	Karricode (Karicode), Kollam, Kerala
Nearest Railway	Kollam Junction (approximately 6 km from campus centre)
Nearest Airport	Trivandrum International Airport (approx. 68 km)

Academic Facilities

• Library: Carpet area 930 m²; 94,982 books; 10,149 e-journals; 203,469 e-books; 55 periodicals; 8 newspapers (Central Library automated; SOUL software)
• Labs: Mechanical department labs listed: CFD Centre, CIM Lab, Thermal Engineering Lab, Industrial Refrigeration & Cryogenics Lab, Heat Engines Lab, Machine Shop, ME Workshops, Metallurgy Lab, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines Lab, CAD/CAM Centre, Metrology Lab
• Classrooms: Smart-classroom / AV-equipped seminar halls used for events (seminar halls and AV systems referenced on official site)

Hostel

Type	Capacity
Boys	Hostels for around 2,000 students on campus (combined boys & girls hostel capacity cited by institute sources)
Girls	Included in the ~2,000 total hostel capacity

Other Facilities

• Sports grounds: Football ground and cricket pitch explicitly listed on campus sports inventory
• Indoor courts: Indoor badminton and basketball courts listed by the institute
• Digital library services: Institutional access to DELNET and publisher e-journals via central library subscription

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance of TKMCE campus from Kollam city center?

TKMCE is located in Karicode, 6 km from Kollam city center at Chinnakada and 2.2 km from Kallumthazham junction on Kollam-Sengottai NH-208 road.

Which entrance exam is required for BTech admission at TKMCE?

BTech admissions follow Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance exam through Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

How many BTech branches does TKMCE offer?

TKMCE offers BTech programs in eight branches including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and others.

Is TKMCE autonomous and when did it get the status?

UGC conferred autonomous status to TKMCE in 2022; it is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and offers five MTech programs plus MCA.

What hostel facilities are available for boys at TKMCE?

Boys hostels include Trust Hostel, Annex Hostel, Golden Jubilee Hostel, and IN Hostel with capacity for around 2000 students total, offering 24-hour security, Wi-Fi, recreational facilities, gym, and mess.

Are girls hostels at TKMCE well-equipped?

Girls hostels provide spacious rooms mostly 4-sharing with few 3-sharing, Wi-Fi in common areas, TV in blocks, reading rooms, emergency vehicle, and student-decided mess menu with feasts during festivals.

What sports facilities does TKMCE have?

TKMCE campus includes football ground, cricket pitch, basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court, badminton court, plus indoor games like table tennis, carrom, chess; multi-gym with modern equipment available.

Does TKMCE have a medical center?

College medical center has a doctor visiting daily; hostels provide medical facilities, emergency vehicle with driver round the clock, and security.

What is the annual techno-cultural fest at TKMCE?

Hestia 24 is the prestigious annual techno-cultural festival held in even semesters around April-May, bringing engineering students from colleges across Kerala.

Which clubs are active on TKMCE campus?

Active clubs include IEEE, ISTE, Music Club, Dance Club, Maths Club, Cycling Club, Sports Club, Arts Club, Film and Drama Club, NSS, Coding Club, SAE INDIA Collegiate Club, FOSS Cell, IPR Cell.

Is Wi-Fi available throughout TKMCE campus and hostels?

Wi-Fi covers campus blocks, certain hostel areas, departments, and labs; everyone can access it, though speed varies and not always in individual rooms.

What lab facilities does TKMCE provide?

Labs include Communications Systems Lab, Embedded Systems Lab, Microprocessor Lab, Digital Electronics Lab, Electronic Circuits Lab, power systems lab, machine lab, with latest software, updated systems, and projectors in classrooms.

Does TKMCE library have e-resources?

Central library offers books, e-books, periodicals, e-journals, NPTEL videos, CDs; department libraries also available with quiet study spaces.

What is the canteen like at TKMCE?

Canteen provides vegetarian and non-vegetarian food separately at moderate rates in clean environment; additional co-operative store and coffee outlet on campus.

Is there a placement cell at TKMCE?

Placement cell headed by faculty invites companies for final-year recruitment; effective for core and other sectors.

Who founded TKMCE and when was it inaugurated?

Founded by TKM Educational Trust under Thangal Kunju Musaliar; foundation stone laid 3 February 1956 by President Rajendra Prasad, inaugurated 3 July 1958 by Humayun Kabir.

Does TKMCE have an auditorium?

Auditorium equipped with audio-visual systems hosts events, seminars, technical fests like Hestia, and cultural programs.

Are there transport facilities at TKMCE?

College provides transport for students and staff, including industrial visits; located on NH-208 with easy access from Kollam.