About Calicut University
The University of Calicut (UoC), established in 1968, is Keralas second and largest university in terms of area, affiliated colleges, and degrees awarded. Serving the Malabar region, including several educationally backward districts, the university follows the motto Nirmaya Karmana Sree—prosperity through pure actions. UoC has grown into a major residential and affiliating institution with 34 postgraduate departments and 406 affiliated colleges, governed by the Calicut University Act of 1975. The main campus at Tenhipalam, 24 km from Kozhikode, hosts the Vice Chancellor’s office, administrative blocks, Pareeksha Bhavan, School of Distance Education, teaching departments, UGC HRD Centre, EMRC, CHMK Library, and other key academic facilities.
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Calicut University Highlights
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | University of Calicut |
| Established | Institute Type | 1968 |
| Approved By | Government of Kerala; state university |
| NIRF Rank | 151-200 (overall) |
| Entrance Exam | CUCAT/departmental entrance where applicable |
| Popular Courses | Arts, sciences, commerce, management, education, language studies and social sciences |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | Programme-specific eligibility and admission process as announced by the university |
| Official Website | https://uoc.ac.in/ |
| Address | Thenhipalam, Malappuram District, Kerala 673635 |
Calicut University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
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Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
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