List of institutions of higher education in Kerala
Being the highest literate state in India, Kerala is home to some of the most reputed institutes for higher education in India.
Universities[]
The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Universities in India are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.[1]
The types of universities include:
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| CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES | STATE UNIVERSITIES | DEEMED UNIVERSITIES | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Universities[]
| No. | University |
Location |
Discipline | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central University of Kerala | Kasaragod | Science, Fine arts, Literature | 2009 |
State Universities[]
| No. | University |
Location |
Discipline | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Multidisciplinary | 1937 |
| 2 | University of Calicut | Malappuram | Multidisciplinary | 1968 |
| 3 | Cochin University of Science and Technology | Kochi | Multidisciplinary | 1971 |
| 4 | Mahatma Gandhi University | Kottayam | Multidisciplinary | 1983 |
| 5 | Kannur University | Kannur | Multidisciplinary | 1997 |
| 6 | Sree Narayana Guru Open University | Kollam | Multidisciplinary | 2020 |
| 7 | Kerala University of Health Sciences | Thrissur | Medical, Paramedical, Health sciences | 2010 |
| 8 | Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Wayanad | Animal sciences | 2010 |
| 9 | Kerala Agricultural University | Thrissur | Agriculture, Engineering | 1972 |
| 10 | Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies | Kochi | Fisheries, Climate science | 2010 |
| 11 | National University of Advanced Legal Studies | Kochi | Law | 2005 |
| 12 | Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit | Kochi | Sanskrit and Vedic studies | 1994 |
| 13 | Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University | Tirur | Malayalam language and literature | 2012 |
| 14 | Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology | Thiruvananthapuram | Engineering, Technology, Humanities | 2020 |
| 15 | A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University | Thiruvananthapuram | Engineering, Technology, Management | 2014 |
| 16 | K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts | Kottayam | Visual Arts and Science | 2014 |
Deemed Universities[]
| No. | University |
Location |
Discipline | Founded | Deemed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala Kalamandalam | Thrissur | Performing arts | 1999 | 2006 |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Thiruvananthapuram | Science, Technology | 2007 | 2008 |
| 3 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | Kozhikode | Engineering, Management | 1961 | 2002 |
There're no private universities in Kerala.
Colleges[]
- 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[]
- Government Law College, Ernakulam
- Government Law College, Trivandrum
- Government Law College, Kozhikode
- Government Law College, Thrissur
- Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum
- Markaz Law College
- Sree Narayana Guru College of Legal Studies
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Business schools / MBA colleges / management departments[]
- Amity Business School, Kochi
- Amrita School Of Business, Kochi
- Asian School of Business, Thiruvananthapuram
- Bhavans Royal Institute Of Management, Kochi
- Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam
- Cochin University of Science and Technology
- DCSMAT Business School
- Farook Institute of Management Studies (FIMS), Calicut
- IIM, Kochi (campus of IIMK)
- IIM, Kozhikode
- IIITM-K, Trivandrum
- Indian Institute of Logistics, Kochi
- Marian International Institute of Management (MIIM), Kuttikkanam, Idukki
- Marthoma College of Management and Technology (MCMAT), Perumbavoor, Ernakulam
- Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
- School of Communication and Management Studies, Kochi
- TKM Institute of Management
- Travancore Business Academy, Kollam
- UEI Global
- Vidya Bharathi Institute Of Management And Technology, Kochi
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
- Allama Iqbal Institute of Management
- SCM Hub International Logistics Business School, Kochi Info Park Campus
Hotel management colleges[]
- Naipunnya School Of Hotel Management, Cherthala
- Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Kovalam
Private colleges[]
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam (headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)
- Lancon Institute of Cyber Security (LICS) ( EC-Council - USA ) NH, Vatakara
- V Institute, Kollam
- Adi Institute Of Quality Engineers, Kochi
Polytechnic colleges[]
- List of polytechnic colleges in Kerala
Architecture colleges[]
- College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram, C.A.T
- Bishop Jerome School of Architecture, Kollam
Design institutes[]
- 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
Engineering[]
Medical[]
Maritime[]
- Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Kochi
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Pharmacy colleges[]
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[]
- 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
Private self financing pharmacy colleges[]
- A.M. College of Pharmacy, Vavvakkavu Post, Karunagappally, Kollam-690 528
- Alshifa College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna
- Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS Health Sciences Campus, Kochi
- Crescent B.Pharm College, Madayipara, Kannur
- The Dale View College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Punalal PO, Thiruvananthapuram
- Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, PO Pulliparamba, Chelembra, Malappuram
- Ezhuthachan National Academy Pharmacy, College & Research Institute, Maryamuttom, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram
- Fathima College of Pharmacy, Kollam
- Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad
- JDT Islam College of Pharmacy, Marikunnu PO, Kozhikode
- Karuna College of Pharmacy, Iringuttoor, Palakkad Dist
- Malik Dinar College of Pharmacy, Seethagole, Kasaragode
- Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram
- Naserath College of Pharmacy, Othera, Thiruvalla
- Nehru College of Pharmacy, near Lakkdi Railway Station, Thiruvillwamala, Thrissur
- Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Moovattupuzha
- Pharmacy College of St James Medical Academy, Govt. Hospital Road, Chalakkudy
- Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy, Perumthurthi PO, Pathanamthitta
- Royal College
- Sri Vidyadhiraja Pharmacy College, Thiruvananthapuram
- St. Joseph's College of Pharmacy, Muttom, Cherthala
- ELIMS College of Pharmacy, Villadam, Ramavarmapuram P O, Thrissur
- Hindustan College of Pharmacy, Kanjirapally, Kottayam
- KTN college of pharmacy, chalavara, Palakkad
B.Ed colleges[]
- NSS Training College, Pandalam
- Al-azhar Training College, Thodupuzha
- Ansar Training College for Women, Perumpilavu, Trichur
- Arafa Teacher Education, Attur, Thrissur
- Indira Gandhi Training College, Kothamangalam
- Farook Training College, Calicut
- Kaviyattu College of Education, Pirappancode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Mar Baselious Paulose II Training College, Puthencruz
- Mt Tabore Training College, Pathanapuram
- NSS Training College Ottapalam
- Sree Narayana Guru Kripa Trust BEd College, Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram
- Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla
- Mar Osthatheos Training College, Akkikavu, Thrissur
- St. Gregorios Teachers'Training College, Meenangadi
Teacher training institutes (TTI)[]
- 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
Autonomous institutions[]
| No. | College | Location | Type | Founded | Autonomous declaration | Management type | Institution of National Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre for Development Studies | Thiruvananthapuram | Social Science | 1970 | 1970 | State | No |
| 2 | Central Institute of Fisheries Technology | Kochi | Marine research | 1954 | 1954 | Central | No |
| 3 | Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute | Kochi | Marine research | 1971 | 1971 | Central | No |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Spices Research | Kozhikode | Agriculture | 1975 | 1975 | Central | No |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode | Kozhikode | Management science | 1996 | 1996 | Central | Yes |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Computer science | 2002 | 2002 | State | No |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam | Kottayam | Computer Science | 2015 | 2015 | PPP | Yes |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Thiruvananthapuram | Science, Technology | 2007 | 2008 | Central | No |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research | Thiruvananthapuram | Science, Technology | 2008 | 2008 | Central | Yes |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology | Palakkad | Science, Technology | 2015 | 2015 | Central | Yes |
| 11 | Indian Institute of Handloom Technology | Kannur | Textile technology | 1987 | 1987 | State | No |
| 12 | Kerala Press Academy | Kochi | Media | 1979 | 1979 | State | No |
| 13 | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Campus in Kannur | Kannur | Fashion education | 2008 | 2008 | Central | No |
| 14 | National University of Advanced Legal Studies | Kochi | Legal education | 2005 | 2009 | State | No |
| 15 | National Institute of Technology | Kozhikode | Engineering | 1961 | 2002 | Central | Yes |
| 16 | Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology | Thiruvananthapuram | Medical research | 1990 | 2002 | Central | Yes |
| 17 | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology | Thiruvananthapuram | Medicine, Health science | 1974 | 2002 | Central | Yes |
See also[]
- ER&DCI Institute of Technology, Trivandrum
- National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Calicut
- Indian Institute of Technology in Kerala
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kottayam
- KEAM
References[]
- ^ "University Grants Commission Act, 001956" (PDF). Union Human Resource Development Ministry. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
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