Is there a reservation for Tamil Linguistic Minority at Kerala University?

Yes, along with the disadvantaged group, there is a 5% seat reservation for the Tamil Linguistic Minority. This reservation is available in selected colleges of Kerala University. Eligible students must also provide a valid proof of certificate from the concerned authority (MP/MLA). The affiliated colleges that give this 5% reservation to TLM are as follows:University College, ThiruvananthapuramGovt. Arts College, ThiruvananthapuramK.N.M Govt. Arts & Science College, KanjiramkulamGovt. College, KariavattomGovt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

What are the facilities provided to PwD students at Kerala University?

Kerala University has taken adequate measures to make the university campus inclusive of the differently abled students. The University of Kerala has installed ramps to allow impaired students and faculty easy access to Departments and libraries. There is a lift in the main building, and one is being installed in the Kerala University library. Moreover, students with 60% or more physical disability are given scribes, grace marks, and extra time in examinations. To avail of the facilities, students must enclose proof of disability at the time of admission.

Does Kerala University have an Internal Complaint Committee?

Yes, Kerala University has an internal complaints committee (ICC) to safeguard the interests of its employees and students. This committee has rights and guidelines for dealing with sexual harassment of women in the workplace in India. It implements rules and regulations through The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, to avoid such acts. Moreover, every student and employee can reach out to the ICC easily at Kerala University.

How many faculties and departments does Kerala University have?

Kerala University has 16 faculties and 43 departments that offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students can choose from faculties and departments ranging from Science and Technology, Social Science, Arts, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Management Studies, Dentistry, Homeopathy, Medicine, and more. Meanwhile, these faculties offer more than 40 courses altogether. The admission details with the eligibility criteria for these courses can be found here.

Which applicants are exempted from the PHD entrance test at Kerala University?

Yes, like every university's PhD exemptions, Kerala University also provides exemptions. Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR-NET/JRF, and SLET recognized by UGC, GATE, ICAR-NET/ JRF, and KSCSTE are exempted from the Ph.D. entrance test.Moreover, the awardees of ICMR-JRF, VSSC-JRF/ UGC-NFSC/ UGC-NFOBC/ NFPWD, and research fellowships of Central and State Government Departments/agencies are also exempted from the entrance test. However, no student is exempted from the interview round for the doctoral program of the university.

What are the admission criteria for LLM at Kerala University?

The Department of Law at Kerala University offers numerous certificate and postgraduate courses in law. The eligibility criteria for PG law courses is a graduation/ LL.B degree. Meanwhile, students with 12th scores from recognized boards can get admission into the certificate course in Human Rights and Duty Education. The PG courses available are:LLM In Public Law and IPRPost Graduate Diploma in Human RightsPhD and MPhil in Law and Human Rights respectively.

What sports are considered under the sports quota at Kerala University?

Kerala University gives sports quota benefits and reservations for students who have represented India at tournaments. The pre-registration achievements will be considered for ranking in sports quota admissions. For securing admission, the performance of the candidate during the preceding two years/ Higher Secondary Level shall only be considered.The following are some of the games that have been recognized by Kerala University for sports quota:AquaticsArcheryAthleticsShuttle BadmintonBall BadmintonBaseballBasketballBodybuildingBoxingCanoeing and KayakingChessFencingFootballGymnasticsHandballHockeyJudo and more.

Is the reservation policy at Kerala University-affiliated government colleges different?

Yes, seat reservation policies are different for Government Colleges (UITs), and aided and self-financing colleges. Therefore, applicants must carefully go through the eligibility and seat reservation criteria before applying. The seat reservation policy at the government colleges or UITs is as follows:General Merit Quota (Based on merit) 50%Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)Ezhava (EZ) 8%Muslim (MU) 7%Latin Catholic (LC) /SIUC 1%Other Backward Christian (BX) 1%Other Backward Hindu (BH) 3%Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in General Category 10%Scheduled Castes 15%Scheduled Tribes 5%

Is Kerala University good for placement?

The 2023 NIRF placement data is out for Kerala University and here is the conclusion:In total 14,01 students placed in PG programsThe highest median salary offered was INR 3.12 LPAThe top recruiters are Infosys, HDFC, ESAF, Wipro, Federal Bank, etc.Therefore, it can be concluded that the placements might not be the best, but it is not bad too.

What all documents are required for Kerala University admission?

Below is the list of documents required at the time of admission at Kerala University:Duly filled application form.The original fee receipt/transaction slip showing the Registration and University fee.Allotment Memo (Latest) in case of candidates who get admission through centralized allotment/spot allotment.Original mark list/certificate of the qualifying examination.Certificate to prove date of birth.TC from the Institution last attended Course & Conduct Certificate.Migration Certificate from the Board/University last studied.Caste/ Disability certificateEligibility certificate from students, other than Kerala University.Any other relevant certificate for any claim made in the application.

Ques: Which University is better, MG University or Kerala University?

Ans: MG University is improving the quality of education and facilities that are offered to the students in the age of digitalization. MG University conducts semester exams on time and declares results within a month after the last date of the semester exam. Unlike Kerala University, which is apparently late in conducting exams and declaring results.

Ques: Can I apply for a regular course from Kerala University and another part-time course from IGNOU at one time?

Ans: No, Kerala university is strict about students getting admission in Regular courses. As per UGC guidelines, two degrees at the same time will not be considered as valid, irrespective of the fact that one is full-time or the other is part-time.

Ques: How is SCPA calculated at Kerala University?

Ans: In Kerala University SCPA is calculated by dividing the sum of credit points obtained in the semester to the sum of credit points taken in that semester.

Ques: How is Kerala University distance education?

Ans: Kerala University distance education offers 25 programs, including UG and PG, through distance mode of learning under the departments of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Literature, Library & Information Science, and IT. The eligibility criteria for UG courses are 10 + 2 passed from a recognized board, while the same for PG courses is graduation passed in a relevant field from a recognized university. Students are selected on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Ques: Is the Ph.D. course at Kerala University worth it?

Ans: Yes, among other state universities, the Kerala University Ph.D. course is the most prestigious one in Kerala State. Therefore, it is worth a Ph.D. from the university. One can get admission by clearing an entrance test and interview conducted by the university.

Does Kerala University have any collaboration?

Yes, Kerala University has collaboration in research programs. Through the collaboration with reputed R&D organizations and educational institutions, students and faculty get exposure to advanced research-related issues and receive valuable guidance from renowned scientists to find an appropriate solution through active research. The students can publish the research outcomes in reputed international journals and conference proceedings as part of the research collaborations. It also paves the path for future prospective students to do summer internships at various research organizations under the guidance of reputed scientists.

Apart from studies, what are the other activities that students can take part in at Kerala University?

Apart from regular studies, Kerala University has several awareness activities for the students to make them socially responsible. The university has an NSS & NCC team. The NSS team helps the students to prepare themselves for serving society in various ways. At present, the NCC units of the institute function in 92 colleges under the affiliation of the University of Kerala.

What is the Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE) function at Kerala University?

The Centre for Adult, Continuing Education, and Extension (CACEE) is a center where teaching & research has taken place. Several PG Diploma, Certificate, PG Certificate courses are offered at this center by the University of Kerala.

What is Intellectual Property Management & Industrial Consultancy Centre at Kerala University?

The Intellectual Property Management & Industrial Consultancy Centre at Kerala University is established to encourage & enhance innovations and patent applications from the University of Kerala. Students get encouragement in the assignments for university from the industries and other clients including inter-departmental consultancies. This center helps to take up activities allied to innovation, IP generation, and industry-institute interaction.

Does Kerala University provide E-contents?

Yes, Kerala University provides E-contents to students for their studies in this pandemic situation. But to log in students need to provide registered passwords and that should not be changed as this will affect all the users ability to access using these credentials.

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Kerala University Ranking 2022 is rolled out by national and global rating agencies such as NIRF, Outlook ICARE, QS Ranking, etc. At the national level, Kerala University is ranked as the 49th best university among top government and private universities by the QS Ranking 2022. Kerala University has also received the 40th rank among the top 100 universities by the recently released NIRF Ranking 2022.

The University of Kerala (UoK), formerly the University of Travancore, is categorized under the top 50 affiliating universities located in the south Indian state of Kerala, India. Kerala University is one of the finest universities that has always grabbed a spot in the NIRF ranking owing to its academic excellence & performance. The university ranks at the 52nd spot among the top universities in the overall category as per the NIRF 2022 Ranking data. The University also made it to the 9th position in the Outlook I-CARE ranking among the top 75 State Public Universities in 2021.

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Kerala University Ranking Highlights
Kerala University NIRF Ranking 2022
Kerala University QS Rankings 2022
Kerala University Outlook I-CARE Ranking 2021

Kerala University Ranking Highlights

Below table represents Kerala University’s ranking by various organizations:

Ranking	Year	Ranked at
NIRF- University Ranking	2022	40
NIRF- Overall Category	2022	52
OUTLOOK – ICARE State Public Universities Ranking	2021	9
QS Asian University Ranking	2022	401-450
QS Asian Indian Ranking	2022	49
EduRank in India	2021	41
EduRank in Asia	2021	619

In terms of international ranking, Kerala University was listed in the 1001+ by Times Higher Education World Ranking. The university also secured a position between 401-450 as per QS Asian University Rankings 2022.

Kerala University NIRF Ranking 2022

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), launched in 2015 by the Ministry of HRD, is an authorized body that ranks Indian education Institutions. As per the recently released NIRF Ranking 2022, Kerala University has achieved the 40th rank in the university category and 52nd in the overall category with an overall score of 49.87 points on a 100-point scale.

The recent NIRF trends indicate a drop of 13 points in university ranking, as well as a 9 position drop in the Overall ranking category, as compared to the previous year's NIRF Data.

Kerala University NIRF Ranking Parameter Wise Score

The ranking of Kerala University is measured on the scores received in the following parameters in the overall category:

Parameters	Score (out of 100)
Teaching Learning and Resources (TLR)	65.23
Research and Professional Practices (RPC)	20.29
Graduation Outcomes (GO)	94.40
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)	51.07
Perception	2.21
Total Score	49.87

As per the data provided above, the university secured a total score of 49.87 out of 100. University of Kerala NIRF rankings 2022 among the top 100 universities in the last 4 years is tabulated below:

Year	Rank
2022	40
2021	27
2020	23
2019	22

Following are the rankings of the top Universities in NIRF (University-wise Category) whose scores happen to be at par with the Kerala University:

Rank	University Name	NIRF Score
13	University of Delhi	58.66
20	Anna University	56.22
30	Mahatma Gandhi University	51.61
33	Mysore University	51.37
39	University of Madras	49.86
27	University of Kerala	49.80
58	Pondicherry University	44.36
60	Calicut University	44.93

Kerala University QS Rankings 2022

According to the QS World University ranking 2022, Kerala University is ranked under 401- 450 band among the Asian Universities, ranking on the 49th position in India. Last year, the university fell under the 351-400 rank band in 2021 and 60th rank in India. The following tabulation shows the parameters score values secured by the University of Kerala in QS ranking 2022:

Parameters	Score
Academic reputation	9.6
Employer reputation	7.2
Faculty students Ratio	14.1
Faculty Staff with Ph.D.	94
International students	3.5
Papers per Faculty	11.8
Citations per paper	12.3
International Research Network	3.1
Inbound Exchange	9

The comparison of QS World ranking of the University of Kerala among the Indian Universities for the last 4 years are as given below:

Year	Rank	Score
2022	49	31
2021	60	44.13
2020	54	46.37
2019	64	42.22

Kerala University Outlook I-CARE Ranking 2021

Outlook – ICARE India Rankings has ranked the University of Kerala at 9th position in 2021 among the top 75 State Public Universities. The following tabulation shows the parameters which the ranking forum considers.

Parameters	Score
Academic & Research Excellence	335.5
Industry Interface & Placement	154.92
Infrastructure & Facilities	108.72
Governance & Admissions	122.47
Diversity & Outreach	74.85
Overall Score (1,000)	796.46

The ranking of the competitor universities of Kerala University in Outlook – ICARE Top State Public Universities 2021 is listed as follows:

University Name	Outlook – ICARE Rankings 2021
Anna University	5
Mysore University	6
Punjab University	7
Andhra University	8
University of Madras	10
Mahatma Gandhi University	11

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NIRF Ranking

Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Overall ranking by NIRF is 47 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 52 out of 200 colleges in India in 2022.

Stream / Category	2023 Ranking	2022 Ranking	2021 Ranking
Overall Compare	#47 out of 200 in India 2023 #1st in Kerala	#52 out of 200 in India 2022 #2nd in Kerala	#43 out of 200 in India 2021 #1st in Kerala

Outlook Ranking

Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Overall ranking by Outlook is 56 out of 100 colleges in India in 2019.

Stream / Category	2019 Ranking
Overall Compare	#56 out of 100 in India 2019 #3rd in Kerala

QS Ranking

Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Overall ranking by QS World University is 49 out of 100 colleges in India in 2020 and it was 48 out of 72 colleges in India in 2019.