and TCE Madurai are both Government institutions located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, holds the #5 position and TCE Madurai is ranked #17, a difference of 12 positions. Fees at range from ₹15.7K to ₹2.0L per year, compared to ₹25.7K–₹82.0K at TCE Madurai. offers 5 programs across multiple streams and TCE Madurai offers 5 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
edges out TCE Madurai by 1 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #5 vs #17. College of Engineering and Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) are both government institutions in Architecture, based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
On the NIRF ranking, India's most widely referenced institutional quality benchmark, **** ranks #5 while TCE Madurai stands at #17. A 12-position gap is meaningful. enjoys stronger brand recognition but TCE Madurai may still outperform in specific programmes. In terms of tiering, is Tier 1 and TCE Madurai is Tier 1.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 53+ companies recruit from , 52+ from TCE Madurai.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹25.0K/yr, a difference of ~38%.
: 8 facilities, TCE Madurai: 8. Programmes: offers 5, TCE Madurai offers 5.
Choose if: ranking (NIRF #5), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose TCE Madurai if: more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹25.0K/yr) are your priority.
** has a measurable edge**, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
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vs TCE Madurai — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Both colleges have the same facilities.
