What is the NIRF ranking of University of Calicut?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, University of Calicut is ranked #38 among state public universities, in the 101–150 band among universities and in the 151–200 band overall. NIRF lists it as Calicut University, Thenhipalem, Malapuram.

Do students at University of Calicut get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 1,689 of its 2,381 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 1,591 through state and central government schemes and 98 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at University of Calicut?

2,381 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 73.5% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

What other names is University of Calicut known by?

University of Calicut is also known as Calicut University.

UOC

GovernmentNIRF 2025 #38 State Public University

University of Calicut

Also known as Calicut University

Malappuram, KeralaofflineFounded 1968

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At a glance

Established: 1968
Institution type: Government
Location: Malappuram, Kerala
NIRF 2025: #38 State Public University
Students enrolled: 2,381 (2023–24)
Also known as: Calicut University
Website: uoc.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

About University of Calicut

University of Calicut is a government institution in Malappuram, Kerala, established in 1968. In the NIRF 2025 rankings it is placed #38 among state public universities.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists. It lists this college as Calicut University, Thenhipalem, Malapuram.

Ranking list	Rank	Score
State Public University	#38	53.19
University	101–150 band	—
Overall	151–200 band	—

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 1,689 of 2,381 students at University of Calicut (70.9%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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