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Kerala University which is also known as the University of Kerala was established in the year 1937. Its former name was the University of Travancore which was later changed to the University of Kerala.
It is one of the first 16 universities in India. The University was established by the Maharajah of Travancore Sri Chithira Thirual Balarama Varma who became the first chancellor of the University.
Kerala University admission is offered for a variety of courses under all the schools and affiliated colleges.
The first Vice-Chancellor of Travancore University was Sir C. P Ramaswamy Ayyar. The government had also made an unsuccessful attempt to invite Albert Einstein to be the first Vice-Chancellor.
Kerala University Trivandrum is approved by UGC. The University was re-accreditated with an 'A' grade by NAAC. It offers impeccable infrastructure and campus facilities along with state of the art hostel facilities. The University of Kerala has numerous opportunities for campus placements.
Currently, the University of Kerala has 41 departments of research and teaching alongside 16 faculties. The University is focused primarily on the postgraduate and Doctorate programmes. The University had awarded more than 100 Ph.Ds in the year of 2007.
The University has had faculties like poet K Ayyappa Panciker and Oriental Scholar T Ganapathi Sasthri who are legends known in every corner of the country. Kerala University student count of full-time students is above 2000 currently.
Kerala University Distance Education offers a variety of courses in the programs of postgraduate and undergraduate for more than 7,000 students from all over the country.
The infrastructure and surroundings of the university work as a perfect tool for the students to evolve and grow as they learn. In the NIRF 2018, the university was ranked in the 30th position.
The University of Kerala has study centres in areas like Kerala Studies, Nano-technology, Women's Studies, Bioinformatics, Learning Difficulties, Gandhian Studies, Sree Narayana Studies and many more.
It has also founded 8 University Institute of Technologies [UIT] and 10 University College of Teacher Education [UCTE]. These institutions along with the University College of Engineering at Karyavottom has a student strength of over 5000.
Kerala University results for all the affiliated colleges can be checked on the official website of the university. The website of the university also has a result analysis section where each college affiliated to the university can evaluate it pass or fail level in the university examination.
The highlights of Kerala University like year of establishment, approvals, accreditations, address, infrastructure, affiliated colleges, number of schools, number of centres, number of departments, number of faculty, other institutions, research centres and programs offered are mentioned below:
| Year of Establishment | 1937 | |
| Approvals | UGC | |
| Accreditation | NAAC - A, NIRF | |
| Address | Senate House Campus, Palayam Thiruvananthapuram - 34 Kerala, India | |
| Infrastructure | Library, Hostels, Research Centres, Observatory, Wifi campus, Transport | |
| Affiliated Colleges | 150+ | |
| No. of Schools | 11 | |
| No. of Centres | 26 | |
| No of. Departments | 41 | |
| No. of. Faculty | 16 | |
| Study Centres | 47 | |
| Other Institutions | 16 | |
| Research Centre | 137 | |
| Programs Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate | Kerala University Fees |
When the University of Travancore was renamed as the University of Kerala, the number of Kerala University Affiliated Colleges increased phenomenally. The colleges affiliated to this university has increased from just 10 colleges at the very beginning to a massive 150 colleges.
Mentioned below are the name of the disciplines offered by the university. National College of Physical Education is also affiliated to this university. More than 84000 students belong to the affiliated colleges of this university.
| Disciplines | No. of Colleges |
| Arts and Science | 60 |
| MCA/ MBA | 9 |
| Law | 2 |
| Engineering | 17 |
| Education | 37 |
| Ayurveda | 4 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Siddha Medical | 1 |
| Homeopathy | 2 |
| Dental | 3 |
| Nursing | 10 |
| Fine Arts | 2 |
| Pharmacy | 4 |
| Music | 1 |
Kerala University Faculty has included some legends in the past. There are 16 faculties functioning at present at the university. The names are mentioned below.
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Commerce
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Management Studies
Faculty of Oriental Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science
Other Faculties:
This university offers various courses under different schools. Below is the list of schools under Kerala University:
| Disciplines | Courses | Specifications |
| Engineering | B.Tech | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, Automobile Engineering, Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Information Technology |
| M.Tech | Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Network and Internet Engineering, Optoelectronics and Optical Communication, Power Electronics and Drives, Communication Systems, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Science and Engineering, Control Systems, Machine Design, Microwave Engineering, Geoinformatics, Electrical Machines, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics, Industrial Engineering, Molecular Medicine, Power System Engineering, Signal Processing, Structural Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Traffic and Transportation Planning, Embedded System, Information Security, Network Engineering, Power System and Control, Structural and Construction Engineering, Technology Management, Propulsion, Industrial Instrumentation and Control, Guidance and Navigational Control | |
| Arts | BA | Arabic, Communicative Arabic, Economic, English, Hindi, History, Islamic History, Jyothisha, Malayalam, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sahitya, Sanskrit, Sociology, Tamil, Vedanta, Vyakarana, Journalism and Mass Communication, English language and English literature, Music |
| MA | Arabic, Political Science, Business Economics, Hindi, History, Islamic History and culture, Jyotisha, Malayalam, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Public Administration, Russian Studies, Sanskrit, Sociology, Tamil, Human Resource Management | |
| MPA | Music Vocal, Violin, Veena, Mridangam, Dance | |
| MVA, BPA | History of Arts, Painting, Dance, Violin, Vocal, Mridangam, Veena | |
| B.Sc | Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Mathematics, Botany and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics | |
| Environmental Science and water management, Geography, Geology, Home Science, Microbiology, Physics, Polymer Chemistry, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology | ||
| B.Sc {Hons} | Computer Science | |
| M.Sc | Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Electronics, Counselling Psychology, Environmental Science, Family Resource Management, Food Nutrition, Geography, Geology, Home Science, Mathematics, Nutrition and Dietetics, Polymer Chemistry, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology, Medicinal Chemistry, Demography, Computer Science, Microbiology, Physics | |
| Management | BBA | |
| MBA | Financial Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Media Management, Systems Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, International Business, Travel and Tourism | |
| MTA | ||
| Education | B.Ed | Arabic, Commerce, Math, English, Geography, Hindi, Home Science, Malayalam, Natural Science, Physical Science, Sanskrit, Social Science, Tamil |
| B.P.Ed | ||
| M.Ed | ||
| M.P.Ed | ||
| Commerce | B.Com | Commerce and Hotel Management and Catering, Computer Applications, Tax Procedure and Practice, Tourism and Travel Management |
| B.Com {Hons} | ||
| M.Com | ||
| Philosophy | M.Phil | |
| Vocational | B.Voc | Software Development |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | ||
| Law | LLB | |
| BA+LLB | ||
| B.Com+LLB | ||
| BBA LLB | ||
| LLM | ||
| BSW | ||
| MSW | ||
| Computer Applications | BCA | |
| MCA | ||
| Architecture | B.Arch | |
| Library | B.Lib.I.Sc | |
| M.Lib | ||
| Doctorate | Ph.D | |
| Diploma | Russian, Malayalam, English, Proficiency in German | |
The University Campus is located in Trivandrum and it has two other campuses in Palayam and Kariavattom. The Kerala University Computer Centre is used for the e-governance initiatives of the university. Mentioned below are the facilities offered by the university in the campus
Library:
Kerala University Library:
Campus Library:
Department Libraries:
Study Centre Libraries:
Sports Facilities:
Observatory:
Centres:
The following are the research activities of Kerala University:
Every year, this university conducts thousands of examinations in various courses in two sessions. These exams are held in over 250 affiliated institutes. The university has a separate website that provides a single window for pre-examinations enrollment, Kerala university exam registration and getting the scores of the examinations. Kerala University student login page is also available on this portal. Kerala University Exam Time Table can also be checked online on the official website. Kerala university exam fee online payment can also be done on this portal.
Below mentioned are a few Kerala University exam notifications:
Kerala University provides financial assistance to needy students.
Student's Aid Fund Scholarship
Student's Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme [SGPAIS]
The registration fee of INR 550/- can be paid by the university Callan receipts/DD. The form fee must be paid only through online mode (e-payment). Fees for a few courses at this university teaching department are mentioned below:
Where is Kerala University?
- Kerala University is located in Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
Class starts from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The teachers were very good and supportive. The overall experience of college was awesome.
There is a union of students who are elected. There are also annual fests and inter-college fests. The college life was really good.
Class starts from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The teachers were very good and supportive. The overall experience of college was awesome.
There is a union of students who are elected. There are also annual fests and inter-college fests. The college life was really good.
9:30 - 4:30 is the class timing and Research-oriented learning process, Learning through practice and lab works Ample lecture assistance.
We have active students association. Celebrates almost all festivals Holds seminars and tech fests frequently.
9:30 - 4:30 is the class timing and Research-oriented learning process, Learning through practice and lab works Ample lecture assistance.
We have active students association. Celebrates almost all festivals Holds seminars and tech fests frequently.
Good education for Bcom. The streams include BCom with taxation laws and accounts, cooperation, finance etc. The course was beneficial for me for higher education.
Class timing is from 9.30 to 3.30. Teaching was good but not needed more quality and I m happy with my experience
ALl kind of political parties is active in the college. Science and art club is active. The university youth festival is a big campus festival in Kerala college life is really superb
Class timing is from 9.30 to 3.30. Teaching was good but not needed more quality and I m happy with my experience
ALl kind of political parties is active in the college. Science and art club is active. The university youth festival is a big campus festival in Kerala college life is really superb
Class timing is from 9.30 to 3.30. Teaching was good but not needed more quality and I m happy with my experience
ALl kind of political parties is active in the college. Science and art club is active. The university youth festival is a big campus festival in Kerala college life is really superb
| Address : | University of Kerala, Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695034, Kerala, India |
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| Website : | https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/ |
| Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Entrance Exams | |
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| Exam Name | Course Name |
| KEAM | Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
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| KMAT | Master of Business Administration [MBA]
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| NATA | Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]
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BBA |
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B.Voc |
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BPE |
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B.Sc [Biology] |
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B.Sc [Geography] |
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B.Sc [Mathematics] |
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B.Sc [Statistics] |
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BPE |
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LLM |
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MA [Arabic] |
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M.Sc/MA/ MCA/ M.Phil |
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M.Sc [Programme in Demography and Biostatistics] |
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For Kerala University admission, 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.
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Engineering Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 4 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 48,425 | |
| Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 4 year(s), Part Time | Rs. 48,425 | |
| Master of Technology [M.Tech] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 11,485 | |
| Master of Technology [M.Tech] 2 year(s), Part Time | Rs. 11,485 | |
| Ph.D 3 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Management Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Master of Business Administration [MBA] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 14,440 | |
| Master of Tourism Management [MTM] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Commerce Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 3,000 | |
| Master of Commerce [M.Com] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 30,000 | |
| Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Ph.D 3 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Science Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 10,295 | |
| Master of Business Administration [MBA] 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Science [M.Sc] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 564 | |
| Ph.D 3 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Humanities and Arts Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Advanced Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 3,000 | |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts [BPA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,900 | |
| Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Certificate Course 3 month(s), Full Time | ||
| Certificate Course 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Diploma in Humanity Arts 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Arts [MA] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 564 | |
| Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 540 | |
| Master of Performing Arts [MPA] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Social Work [MSW] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Visual Arts [MVA] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Ph.D 3 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Post Graduate Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Mass Media and Communications Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 3,000 | |
| Master of Communication & Journalism [MCJ] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 3,000 | |
| Master of Journalism and Mass Communication [MJMC] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Medical Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 9,000 | |
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Hospitality Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM] 4 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 48,425 | |
| Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 9,000 | |
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Architecture Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch] 5 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 71,825 | |
| Master of Architecture [M.Arch] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Architecture Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Master of Planning [M.Plan] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Law Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws [BA LLB] 5 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 71,825 | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Laws [BBA LLB] 5 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 71,825 | |
| Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Laws [B.Com LLB] 5 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 71,825 | |
| Bachelor of Laws [LLB] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Law Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Master of Laws [LLM] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Computer Applications Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 37,500 | |
| Master of Computer Application [MCA] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Ph.D 3 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Education Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 50,000 | |
| Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P.Ed] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 36,000 | |
| Master of Education [M.Ed] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 80,000 | |
| Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year(s), Full Time | ||
| Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed] 2 year(s), Full Time | ||
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Agriculture Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Master of Science [M.Sc] 2 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 564 | |
Kerala University, [KU] Trivandrum Vocational Courses Courses and Fees Structure |
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| Course Name | Fees | Interested |
| Bachelor of Vocational Studies [B.Voc] 3 year(s), Full Time | Rs. 34,500 | |
Kerala University facilities include separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostels of the university are packed with relevant facilities for the residents.
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No. of Students according to Discipline
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