About College of Engineering Trivandrum
The College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), established in 1939, is the first engineering college in the erstwhile Travancore State. It began as a constituent college of Travancore University with an initial intake of 21 students each in Degree and Diploma programmes in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. In 1960, the college was shifted to its present 80-acre campus. It is owned by the Government of Kerala, administered by the Department of Technical Education, and affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). Over the years, the college has experienced remarkable growth. Today, it comprises eight full-fledged departments, offering nine undergraduate programmes, 29 postgraduate programmes, MBA, MCA, and doctoral programmes under KTU. The institution currently hosts around 5000 students, supported by 300 faculty members and 300 technical and ministerial staff. Since its inception, CET has upheld its status as one of India’s premier engineering institutions. In the 2025 NIRF Rankings, the college is placed in the 101–150 band in the Engineering category and ranked 15th in the Architecture category. CET is highly regarded for the quality of its graduates and the leadership positions they hold across industries. With a rich academic legacy and a vibrant campus environment, CET remains the most sought-after engineering college in Kerala.
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All B.Tech Programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation till 30-06-2025. 18 M.Tech Courses are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation. MoU with Bentley Systems and Inauguration of the Centre of Infrastructure Innovation as part of the Transportation Engineering Research Centre (TRC) initiative. IPR Cell organizes an Intellectual Property Patent Clinic program for faculty and students.
Placement Summary – College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) | 2024 The 2024 placement season at the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) recorded strong outcomes across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, coordinated by the Career Guidance and Placement Unit (CGPU). A significant number of students secured placements across core engineering, IT, management, and architecture streams. Computer Science and Engineering continued to lead in overall placements, followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Postgraduate programmes including M.Tech, MCA, and MBA also saw consistent placement performance. Students were recruited by leading national and multinational organizations from IT services, software development, consulting, manufacturing, finance, and core engineering sectors. The placement drive reflected steady industry engagement despite a competitive job market. The highest package offered during the 2024 placement season was approximately INR 34 LPA. The median salary for undergraduate engineering programmes was around INR 6 LPA, while postgraduate programmes recorded median packages in the range of INR 4 to 5 LPA. Computer Science and allied branches attracted comparatively higher salary offers. Overall, CET’s 2024 placements demonstrate the institute’s strong academic foundation, industry relevance, and continued trust from recruiters, reinforcing its position as one of Kerala’s leading engineering institutions.
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