List of Universities in Kerala /Colleges in Kerala

Universities in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram can be called the educational capital of the state. The state’s oldest university, the University of Kerala, is located in Thiruvananthapuram. There are many other professional schools in the area, including medical schools, polytechnics, and law schools. There are also only a few universities studying Ayurveda and homeopathy in the region. Trivandrum Medical College, a major medical center in Kerala, has been upgraded to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The unique Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is also located here. The Kerala Institute of Technology is also located here and provides education in management, engineering and technology.

Universities in Malappuram

There are two major universities in this region: Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University and University of Calicut. There is a proposal from the state government to set up two more universities – Ayurvedic University and English and Foreign Languages ​​University.

Universities in Thrissur

The Kerala University of Health Sciences, which offers courses in medical paramedicine and health sciences, is located in Thrissur. Another university involved in this field is the Kerala Agricultural University, which offers programs in engineering and agriculture.

Courses offered by the Universities in Kerala:

The university offers a variety of courses with different specializations. This course is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. These universities offer certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Courses are offered in the following areas:

• Humanities
• Science
• Commerce
• Science and Technology
• Management
• Law
• Medicine
• Agriculture
• Fisheries Sciences
• Archaeology
• Linguistics
• Healthcare
• Population Studies
• Research

Note: Distance Education are also offered by some Universities.

Admission to these Universities

Different universities have different admission procedures for various courses. Some universities offer admission based on Merit, while others take into account the results of entrance exams or general entrance exams.

Advantages in the Universities:

Some universities have hostels for off-campus students.
Additionally, library facilities are available at all universities.
Sports competitions and other extracurricular activities are organized to promote the personal development of students.

UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA

CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES

STATE UNIVERSITIES

DEEMED UNIVERSITIES

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

For more information about universities in Kerala, please refer to the table below.

Central Universities in Kerala:

Name of University	Located	Discipline
Central University of Kerala	Kasaragod	Science, Fine arts, Literature
National University of Advanced Legal Studies	Kochi	Law

State Universities in Kerala:

Name of University	Located	Discipline
University of Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram	Multidisciplinary
University of Calicut	Malappuram	Multidisciplinary
Cochin University of Science and Technology	Kochi	Multidisciplinary
Kerala Agricultural University	Thrissur	Agriculture, Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University	Kottayam	Multidisciplinary
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit	Kochi	Sanskrit and Vedic studies
Kannur University	Kannur	Multidisciplinary
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	Wayanad	Animal sciences
Kerala University of Health Sciences	Thrissur	Medical, Paramedical, Health sciences
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies	Kochi	Fisheries, Climate science
Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University	Tirur	Malayalam language and literature
A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University	Thiruvananthapuram	Engineering, Technology, Management
Sree Narayana Guru Open University	Kollam	Multidisciplinary Open University
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology	Thiruvananthapuram	Engineering, Technology, Humanities

Deemed Universities in Kerala:

Name of University	Located	Discipline
Kerala Kalamandalam	Thrissur	Performing arts
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology	Thiruvananthapuram	Science and Technology
National Institute of Technology Calicut	Kozhikode	Engineering and Management
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Management
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth	Ernakulam	Arts and Humanities

Private Universities in Kerala:

Name of University	Located	Discipline
Darul Huda Islamic University	Chemmad	Arabic language, Islamic Research and Education

Best Colleges in Kerala:

• List of colleges affiliated with Kannur University
• List of colleges affiliated to University of Calicut
• List of colleges affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University
• List of colleges affiliated to Kerala University
• List of colleges affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences
• List of colleges affiliated to Kerala Agricultural University
• List of colleges affiliated with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
• List of colleges affiliated with Cochin University of Science and Technology

Law Colleges in Kerala:

• Government Law College, Ernakulam
• Government Law College, Trivandrum
• Government Law College, Kozhikode
• Government Law College, Thrissur
• School Of Indian Legal Thought, Kottayam
• Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum
• Markaz Law College
• Sree Narayana Guru College of Legal Studies
• Aligarh Muslim University, Malappuram Campus
• Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies (BSOLS), [Aluva]
• C.S.I College For Legal Studies Kanakkary,Kottayam
• School of Legal Studies (Kannur university, Thalashery Campus ), [Palayad,Thalashery]

Hotel Management colleges in Kerala:

• Naipunnya School Of Hotel Management, Cherthala
• Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Kovalam
• Munnar Catering College

Private Colleges in Kerala:

• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam (headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)
• Ahalia Health Heritage and Knowledge Village, Kozhipara, Palakkad
• Lancon Institute of Cyber Security (LICS) ( EC-Council – USA ) NH, Vatakara
• V Institute, Kollam
• Adi Institute Of Quality Engineers, Kochi

Polytechnic College in Kerala:

• List of polytechnic colleges in Kerala

Architecture Colleges in Kerala:

• College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram, C.A.T
• Bishop Jerome School of Architecture, Kollam
• Asian School of Architecture & Design Innovation, Ernakulam, Kerala

Design institutes in Kerala:

• Atrium School Of Design, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram
• Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam
• Creative Hut Institute of Photography, Mattakkara, Kottayam
• Terrafirm Global Academy, City Centre Campus, Kadavanthara, Kochi
• Terrafirm Global Academy, Riverside Green Campus, Aluva, Kochi
• Irohub Infotech, Palarivattom, Kochi
• Cindrebay, Kaloor, Kochi
• Crescent Edutech ,Kochi

Pharmacy Colleges in Kerala:

Medical laboratory technology colleges

• A.G.M. School OF PARAMEDICALS
• Alphonsa Para Medical School
• Babes Paramedical Laboratory, Changanassery
• Mary Queens Medical Technological Laboratory, Thiruvalla
• Queen Mary’s Medical Technological Laboratory, Karukachal
• S.G Laboratory, Mallappally
• St Julian Medical Technological Laboratory, Karukachal

Govt pharmacy colleges in Kerala:

• College of Pharmaceutical Science, Kozhikode, Kozhikode Medical College
• College of Pharmaceutical Science, Thiruvananthapuram, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
• Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur

Teacher Training Institutes (TTI) in Kerala:

• Darul Uloom Teacher Training Institute, Thootha, Perinthalmanna
• Fazfari Teacher Training Institute, Padinjattummuri, Malappuram
• Mankada Orphanage Teacher Training Institute, Mankada, Perinthalmanna
• T.D. Teacher Training Institute, Mattancherry, Kochi-2