Question 1

What is the NIRF ranking of University of Calicut?

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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.

Question 2

Is University of Calicut a government or private institution?

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University of Calicut is a government institution in Malappuram, Kerala, established in 1968.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 4

How many students study at University of Calicut?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What other names is University of Calicut known by?

Accepted Answer

University of Calicut is also known as Calicut University.

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