St Berchmans College
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NIRF 2025 #56
| NIRF rank | #56 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 3 |
About St Berchmans College
St Berchmans College is a government college in Kottayam, Kerala. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 3 programs, including B.Sc, MA, M.Com. NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.41), valid until Aug 2028. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #56 in the College category.
St Berchmans College (Autonomous) is a government-aided college in Changanacherry, Kottayam district, Kerala, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University. It holds a NAAC A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.41 and was ranked 56 in the NIRF 2025 college category12.
St Berchmans College is located at Changanassery in Kottayam, Kerala, with the pincode 686101. It is listed under the Mahatma Gandhi University affiliation and carries the AISHE code C-11831.
On recognition, the college has an AICTE institution ID, and its AICTE approval status is valid. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 classifies it as a government-aided institution. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
The NAAC accreditation grade is A+ with a CGPA of 3.41, valid from 2 August 2023 to 1 August 20283. In the NIRF 2025 rankings for the college category, St Berchmans College stands at rank 564.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| M.Com | — | — | — |
| MA English | — | — | — |
Fees
St Berchmans College has not published an official fee notice that we could verify yet, so we do not show a fee for it.
For comparison, 8 colleges in Kerala publish the total cost of B.Sc, from ₹7,200 to ₹1,33,840 for the whole course.
In most states a Fee Regulating Authority (or the state admission authority) approves the fees of private professional colleges each year, and colleges must publish the approved fee on their website and in the counselling brochure. Ask the college for the fee notice for your course and year, including hostel, exam and caution-deposit charges.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for St Berchmans College are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Kerala usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
St Berchmans College has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
St Berchmans College is ranked #56 in the NIRF 2025 college ranking.1
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | College | #56 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
St Berchmans College holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 2 August 2023 to 1 August 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.41) | Aug 2023 – Aug 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
You can check each point below yourself on the official websites. AICTE approval for St Berchmans College is shown as valid, and the approving body is AICTE. The college has an AICTE institution ID, 1-44644865854, which you can search on the AICTE approved institutions dashboard for the academic year 2025.
NAAC accreditation is at grade A+ with a CGPA of 3.41, valid from 2 August 2023 to 1 August 20281. To verify it, look up the college in the list of accredited institutions with valid accreditation on the NAAC website.
The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can confirm this by searching the college name in the fake universities list published by UGC. It is also good practice to ask the college office for its affiliation letter from Mahatma Gandhi University, the affiliating university named for this college.
Contact and location
- Address
- St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala Pin 686101,CHANGANACHERRY,Kottayam,Kerala,686101
- PIN code
- 686101
- District
- Kottayam
- State
- Kerala
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliated to
- Mahatma Gandhi University
- AICTE ID
- 1-44644865854
- AISHE code
- C-11831
How to reach
St Berchmans College (Autonomous) is at Changanassery in Kottayam district, Kerala, with the pincode 686101. The full postal address is St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, Pin 686101. When planning your visit, enter this address or the pincode in a maps application, and confirm the route and timings with the college office before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Berchmans College located?
St Berchmans College is in Changanacherry, in Kottayam district of Kerala, with the pincode 686101. The address is given as St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala.
Is St Berchmans College a government or private college?
The college is recorded as government-owned. In the AICTE record for 2025 its institution type is shown as Govt aided. You can use both descriptions together when you read about its fee and management structure.
Which university is the college affiliated to?
St Berchmans College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University. The college name also carries the word Autonomous in its address. Check the university's official notices for exam and degree matters.
Is St Berchmans College approved by AICTE?
Yes. AICTE is listed as the approving body, and the approval status is valid. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 shows the college as Govt aided. The college's AICTE ID is 1-44644865854.
What is the NAAC grade of St Berchmans College?
NAAC has accredited the college with an A+ grade and a CGPA of 3.411. The accreditation is valid from 2023-08-02 to 2028-08-01. You can confirm this in the list of accredited institutions on the NAAC website.
What is the NIRF ranking of St Berchmans College?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, under the college category, St Berchmans College holds rank position 561. Rankings change from year to year, so check the latest NIRF publication before you decide.
Is St Berchmans College on the UGC list of fake universities?
No. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can double-check this yourself by searching the college name on the fake universities list published by UGC.
How can I verify the college's approvals myself?
For technical programmes, search the college on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard for the relevant year. For accreditation, look for it in the NAAC list of accredited institutions. The college's AISHE code is C-11831, which helps when you search government education listings.
How do I find the college's address and pincode for applications?
The college is at St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, pincode 686101. The city is recorded as Changanacherry in the district of Kottayam. Use the official admission notice for the exact office for submitting documents.