College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET Trivandrum) offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses at affordable fees under the State Merit (KEAM) quota. M.Tech fees are INR 28,212 for the full 2-year course, while the MBA fee is INR 1.82 lakh for 2 years. For undergraduate courses, B.Arch fees are INR 43,250 for the 5-year programme, and B.Tech fees are INR 85,600 for the full 4-year programme. The institute also offers an M.Arch in Urban Design and Environmental Design, and an M.Plan in Housing under the Department of Architecture and Planning.
| Course | Duration | Total Fee (State Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 Years | INR 85,600 |
| B.Arch | 5 Years | INR 43,250 |
| M.Tech | 2 Years | INR 28,212 |
| M.Arch — Urban Design | 2 Years | INR 28,212 |
| M.Arch — Environmental Design | 2 Years | INR 28,212 |
| M.Planning (Housing) | 2 Years | INR 28,212 |
| MCA | 2 Years | INR 75,000 |
| MBA | 2 Years | INR 1.82 Lakhs |
| PhD | 3–5 Years | Notified by KTU |
CET Trivandrum fee structure is decided by the Kerala Government's fee regulatory committee. The fees include tuition fees, special fees, university registration and examination fees, library charges, laboratory fees, sports fees, student welfare fund, and a refundable caution deposit. Hostel and mess charges are not included and must be paid separately.
CET Trivandrum offers 8 B.Tech branches and one B.Arch programme. The B.Tech fee is the same for all engineering branches under the State Merit (KEAM) quota.
| Course | Duration | Annual Fee | Total Fee | State Quota Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 60 |
| B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 60 |
| B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 30 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 60 |
| B.Tech Applied Electronics & Instrumentation | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 30 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 60 |
| B.Tech Industrial Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 30 |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | 4 Years | INR 22,150 | INR 85,600 | 60 |
| B.Arch | 5 Years | INR 8,650 | INR 43,250 | 20 |
CET Trivandrum offers M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, MCA, MBA, and PhD programmes. Most M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan courses have the same fee structure.
| Course | Duration | Total Fee | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech in Civil | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Tech in Mechanical | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Tech in Electrical | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Tech in Electronics & Communication | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Tech in Renewable Energy | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Arch in Urban Design | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| M.Arch in Environmental Design | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 20 |
| M.Plan (Housing) | 2 Years | INR 28,212 | 18 |
| MCA | 2 Years | INR 75,000 | 60 |
| MBA | 2 Years | INR 1,82,000 | 60 |
| PhD | 3 Years | As per KTU norms | - |
CET Trivandrum B.Tech fees are approximately INR 85,600 for the full 4-year programme under the State Merit (KEAM) quota. The fee is the same for all B.Tech branches. The annual fee is around INR 22,150, which includes tuition fees, university registration and examination fees, library charges, laboratory fees, sports fees, student welfare fund, and other approved charges. Students admitted through the Management or NRI quota have to pay higher fees, which are announced separately by the institute.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 12,000 – INR 14,000 |
| Special Fee / College Charges (Annual) | INR 5,000 – INR 7,000 |
| University Registration and Examination Fee (Annual) | INR 1,500 – INR 2,000 |
| Caution Deposit (One-time, Refundable) | INR 2,000 – INR 3,000 |
| Total Annual Fee | INR 22,150 |
| Total B.Tech Fee | INR 85,600 |
CET Trivandrum M.Tech fees are INR 28,212 for the full 2-year programme in most engineering specialisations. The institute offers 29 M.Tech specialisations across the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Computer Science departments. Students with a valid GATE score are also eligible for the MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month, subject to government rules.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total M.Tech Fee (2 Years) | INR 28,212 |
| Annual Fee | INR 14,106 |
| Per-Semester Fee | INR 7,053 |
| Caution Deposit (One-time, Refundable) | INR 2,000 – INR 3,000 |
CET Trivandrum provides separate hostels for boys and girls on the campus. The Men's Hostel can accommodate around 1,000 students, while the Ladies Hostel has space for approximately 500–700 students. Hostel admission is done through the Hostel Management System (HMS). Preference is given to students from outside Thiruvananthapuram district, SC/ST candidates, BPL category students, and students with disabilities.
| Hostel Fee Component | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Room Rent (Shared Rooms) | INR 200 – INR 400 | INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 |
| Mess Charges (Veg & Non-Veg) | INR 2,000 – INR 3,500 | INR 18,000 – INR 31,500 |
| Total Hostel Cost | — | INR 20,000 – INR 35,500 |
Students can pay the CET Trivandrum fees through the CEE Kerala portal, the KTU student portal, and the college finance section. Follow the steps below to complete the fee payment process.
For fee-related queries, students can contact the college through the official email, phone number, or the official website.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹3,000 | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, valid score in entrance exams such as JEE Main or KEAM, age criteria |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks, Valid score in CAT/CMAT/KMAT entrance exams | |
| B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | 10+2 education, minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics, valid score in relevant entrance exam | |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹6,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum of 60% aggregate marks, valid GATE score in the relevant discipline |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, Minimum aggregate score of 60%, Valid score in entrance exams such as Kerala MCA Entrance Examination or equivalent national-level exam | |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in postgraduate studies, prior research experience, publications in reputed journals | |
| B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) | ₹3,000 | 10+2 education, minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, valid score in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Paper 2 |
| M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) | ₹6,000 | Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field, 50% aggregate marks in qualifying examination |
| M.Plan. (Master of Planning) | Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Planning, Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Relevant work experience in urban planning or architecture, Clear the entrance exam. |