Kerala University: Rankings, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Kerala University Overview

Kerala University, also known as the University of Kerala, was established in 1937. The university is ranked 40th among the best universities in India by the NIRF Ranking 2022. For UG and PG programs like B.Arch, BA, MBA, LLM, MCA, M.Arch, etc admission to Kerala University in 2022 is currently open. The admission is based on entrance exams like KEAM/CAT/KMAT/NATA. The first and second allotment results for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions have each been made public by the university. The allotment list is available for candidates to review and download on the university's official website.

Kerala University Latest Updates

• December 2, 2022: Kerala University Result 2022 has been released for B.Com, LLB, MFA, B.Sc & MA Semester Examinations.
• November 25, 2022: KEAM 2022 counselling MBBS/BDS phase 2 seat allotment result was released on Nov 23, 2022. Check the all updates here

Kerala University is one of the first 16 universities in India and joins the technopark in the capital city. Having received the chancellor's award for best university in the state and with 85 years of expertise in teaching, the university offers UG and PG, diploma, doctorate, and research courses in various traditional disciplines. Kerala University provides various resources like the previous year's question papers online.

Table of Contents

• Kerala University Quick Insights
• Kerala University Admission Dates 2022
• Kerala University Ranking
• Kerala University Courses
• Kerala University Departments
• Kerala University Admission
• Why Choose Kerala University?
• Kerala University Affiliated Colleges
• Kerala University Cutoff
• Kerala University Results
• Kerala University Infrastructure
• Kerala University Placements
• Kerala University Scholarships
• Kerala University Collaborations
• Kerala University Faculty
• Kerala University Alumni

Kerala University Quick Insights

Kerala University was established in 1937 and has around 43 departments and a total of 9 schools. Some of the key highlights that distinguish it from the rest are given below

Kerala University
Year of Establishment	1937
Type of University	State University
Chancellor	Governor of Kerala
Accreditations	NAAC, UGC, AIU, ACU
Recognition	NIRF
No. of Affiliated Colleges	150
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Diploma, PG Diploma
Infrastructure Facilities	Library, Hostels, Research Centres, Computer Lab, Wifi campus
Location	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Kerala University admission 2022 is currently open. Admission to courses for UG and PG programs like B.Arch, BA, MBA, LLM, MCA, M.Arch, etc based on entrance exams like KEAM/CAT/KMAT/NATA. The candidates need to fill out an online registration form. The university won't be conducting any online centralized allotments hence the candidates need to apply directly to the college of their choice. The eligibility criteria for all the courses offered by the university vary according to the program and the specializations offered. The private registration process is also available online. Below listed are the steps for the application process

1. Visit Kerala University's official website.
2. Register in the admissions section.
3. Make the payment of the applicable application fee for the respective course.
4. Fill in the form completely, recheck once again and submit the application.

Kerala University Eligibility Criteria

The courses offered by Kerala University have different eligibility criteria which the students must have qualified to get admission to the college. The eligibility criteria for the courses are mentioned below.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates are required to pass the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 45%.
• The qualifying exam recognized by the university is KEAM.

Read More: Kerala University B.Tech Admission Eligibility

MBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have a minimum of 50% aggregate in the bachelor's degree.
• KMAT KERALA, CMAT, CAT, MAT, and KMAT are the accepted exams.

Read More: Kerala University MBA Admission Eligibility

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed B.Tech with a minimum aggregate of 55% in relevant discipline with a degree recognized by the Kerala University or a master's degree in relevant subjects
• GATE scores are considered for admission.

Read More: Kerala University Admission

Why Choose Kerala University?

Kerala University is popularly known for organizing the first world Malayalam conference in 1977. It has been identified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as one of the 26 institutions selected for the promotion of Indian Studies by international students. It is ranked 40 and 52 by NIRF 2022 under the University and Overall categories, respectively. The University of Kerala has dedicated centers for specialized fields such as Kerala Studies, Nano Technology, Women's Studies, Gandhian Studies, etc. In addition, it has a central location well connected by rail and an international airport and adjoining the technopark in the state's capital city. 

Kerala University Academic Advantages

With 85 years of expertise in teaching, the University of Kerala offers the following academic advantages to the students

• International students find the University of Kerala has a Centre for Global Academics. 
• It pays importance to cultural/ religious/ political activism
• It receives students for whole programs and study abroad schemes during the final semester with a credit transfer feature.
• Both Kerala-based students and students from other states of India benefit from the courses in all traditional disciplines.

Read More: Kerala University Infrastructure

Other Popular Universities
SCTIMST Trivandrum	MG University	Kerala Agricultural University
NIT Calicut	IIST	IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut University	CUSAT	KTU

Kerala University Placements

Kerala University recruitment was successfully done for the academic year 2021. 53 students out of 321 PG (1 year) students and 256 out of 998 PG (2 years) students were placed. There has been an increase of 15.32 % compared to the 2020 placements.

• The median package offered for PG (1 year) was INR 3.20 LPA and for PG (2 years) was INR 3.48 LPA. 

Kerala University Top Recruiters

Kerala University's major recruiters who visited the campus for recruitment include

Infosys	Tata Consultancy Services	E&Y
Wipro	Cognizant	South Indian Bank
Federal Bank	UST Global	Air India

Read More: Kerala University Placements

Kerala University Scholarships

Kerala University offers scholarships to students based on their academic performance and financial conditions. Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the colleges to avail of financial aid. Further details about the Kerala University scholarship are mentioned below

Scholarship	Description
Students Aid Fund Scholarship	The scholarship is offered to students whose annual family income is Rs 25,000. In addition, the students receive Rs 1000 for degree students and Rs 1500 for PG students.
Students Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (SGPAIS)	The insurance scheme covers medical expenses due to accidents up to Rs 25,000 and death claim up to Rs. 1,00,000 for Kerala University students.

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Kerala University Collaborations

Kerala University has expanded its academic scope through its collaborative efforts with some foreign universities. The International Student Exchange Programmes and other international endeavors the University has commenced in the recent past have enabled the students and faculties from the USA, UK, Middle-east and Persia, Germany, France, Sweden, and Italy to pursue higher studies or cater to the teaching requirements of the university. UGC has identified Kerala University to be one of the 26 institutions selected for the promotion of Indian Studies by foreign students. 

Some of the institutions with which tie-up has been made by the university are

International Collaborations

Country	Partnering Institute
Spain	Valladolid University
USA	Claremont Graduate University

National Collaborations

• Digital University Kerala (DUK)
• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST).
• Doordarshan, AIR and VICTERS Channel
• Regional Institute of Ophthalmology.
• School of Chemical Sciences, MG University, Kerala.
• National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST).
• IMC Member of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi.
• Indian Association for Common Wealth Literature and Language Studies (IACLALS).

Kerala University Faculty

Kerala University has 173 faculty staff that are highly educated and experienced in their subjects. Most of the teaching faculty at the university have PhDs in their respective fields which ensures teachers can provide an in-depth understanding of the concepts to the students. The teaching aids in learning processes which eventually help the students in their learning experience. Various seminars and workshops are organized in various technical/non-technical fields at the university by teaching faculty and guest faculty visiting the university. 

Kerala University Alumni

Kerala University Alumni are widely spread across various top positions of today's reputed companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, E&Y, Wipro, and Cognizant. The association of the alumni was started by Shree KR Narayanan, the 10th President of India. Some of the notable alumni of the university are listed below

Notable Alumni	Profession
KR Narayanan	10th President of India
MS Swaminathan	Father of the green revolution
G. Madhvan Nair	Former chairman of ISRO
NR Madhava Menon	Father of Modern Indian Legal Education
Mohanlal	Indian Film Actor
Salim Gangadharan	Chairman of the South Indian Bank and Indian banker