Calicut University (University of Calicut): Courses, Admission 2025, Rankings, Fees

Calicut, India


Calicut University

Overview

Highlights

  • CMAT 2025 registration process for admissions in the MBA/PGDM and MMS courses is to be scheduled in Feb 2025.
  • The KMAT Kerala application form 2025 for session 1 for admissions in the MBA course will be released in the last week of January 2025.

Calicut University, established in 1968, is one of the largest universities in India. It is known for it’s excellence in academics and placement drives. CU has been recognized by the UGC and is accredited by NAAC with a grade of ‘A’. Calicut University has a ranking of #89 in the university category and #101-150 in the overall category, as per the NIRF ranking 2024.

Calicut University offers around 3,000 courses for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students. Not only that, but Calicut University also offers 34 postgraduate departments and has 406 affiliated colleges.

Calicut University manages its admissions mainly through CAP (Centralised Admission process), where candidates’ marks in qualifying exams or national-level tests like JEE Main, CAT, and KMAT are considered. Moreover, CU also conducts its own entrance exam called CUCAT for postgraduate admissions.

Students seeking distance courses can take advantage of Calicut University SDE (School of Distance Education), which is completely based on merits scored in previous qualifying exams.

The University of Calicut supports students with several scholarship programs to assist them financially. National Scholarship for SC/ST students and Merit-cum-MeansScholarship for OBC students are some of the programs helping lower category students.

CU has a strong placement record, as 4 UG and 147 PG students were placed in 2024 with the median packages standing at INR 2,64 LPA and INR 4.86 LPA, respectively. Top recruiters partnering with the university are Wipro, Vivo, HCL, Intex, Aditya Birla, Amul, BYJUs, etc.


Calicut University

Programs

Calicut University Programs/courses

Calicut University offers a great number of UG, PG, and PhD courses to its students across streams such as Engineering, Management, Commerce, Arts, and more. Candidates can check most of the popular courses and their fees in the following table.

Course

Tuition Fees

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

B.Tech

25.2 K - 4 L

Class 12 with 50% in PCM (45% for OBC/OEC, pass for SC/ST)

KEAM/JEE Main + CAP

MBA

84 K - 8 L

Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for OBC/OEC, pass for SC/ST)

CAT/CMAT/KMAT + GDPI

MSc

1.8 K - 2.2 L

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

CUCAT (some MSc specializations) or merit-based + PGCAP

MA

950 - 84 K

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Merit-based + PGCAP (Aptitude test for some specializations)

B.Ed

60 K - 61.6 K

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate or MSW/MBA with 50% aggregate

Merit-based

M.Ed

7.4 K

B.Ed or equivalent degree with at least 50% aggregate

Merit-based

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

34 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

38 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

72 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Calicut University

Admissions

Calicut University takes admission based on both merits and entrance exams such as UGCAP, PGCAP, JEE Mains, and others. Interested candidates can check the details about various courses and eligibility criteria for admission in the table below.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 50% in Mathematics and 50% in PCM (45% for OBC/OEC, pass for SC/ST)

KEAM/JEE Main + CAP

MBA

Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for OBC/OEC, pass for SC/ST)

CAT/CMAT/KMAT + GDPI

MSc

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

CUCAT (for some MSc specializations) + Merit-based + PGCAP

MA

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Merit-based + PGCAP (Aptitude test for some specializations)

BCA

HSE of the Kerala State Board of Higher Secondary Examination

Merit-based + UGCAP

MCom

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Merit-based + PGCAP

B.Ed

Bachelor's/BA/BSc degree with 50% aggregate or MSW/MCJ/MCom with 50% aggregate or MBA with 55% aggregate

Merit-based

M.Ed

B.El.Ed/BSc.Ed/BA.Ed or B.Ed degree with 50% aggregate

Merit-based

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

34

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

38

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

38

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

72

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

20

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

86

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

70

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

8

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

8

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

Calicut University

Placements

Calicut University has an excellent placement record, as the students here have gotten great placement opportunities in recent years with great salary packages. The median package offered to UG and PG students at the university stood at INR 2.4 LPA and INR 2.6 LPA in 2023.

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total Students (UG-3 year)

47

44

Students Placed (UG-3 year)

4

5

Median Package (UG-3 year)

INR 2.64 LPA

INR 2.61 LPA

Total Students (PG-2 year)

711

841

Students Placed (PG-2 year)

129

253

Median Package (PG-2 year)

INR 2.42 LPA

INR 2.76 LPA

Calicut University

Scholarships

Calicut University offers a significant number of scholarships to students across different courses and programs to financially assist them. Most of the scholarships are based on need and merits scored during the studies.

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Criteria

Details

Central Sector Scholarships

Students from various University departments

Financial assistance for postgraduate and undergraduate students.

University-Specific Scholarships

Postgraduate and undergraduate students

Offered to eligible students based on merit and financial need.

SILA Scholarship

Merit-based eligibility

Subramonia Iyer - Lakshmi Ammal (SILA) Scholarship for deserving students.

Renewal of E-Grantz Scholarship

Students already availing E-Grantz benefits

For continued financial aid under E-Grantz.

National Fellowships for ST Ph.D. Students

ST candidates pursuing Ph.D. courses

Fellowship support for research and academic expenses.

CREC SJET Financially Weak Student Support Scholarship

Students with financial difficulties

Support for economically weaker students.

SJET Scholarships

Students facing financial hardship

Assistance for continuing education despite financial constraints.

Prof. Allesu Kanjirathinkal Memorial Award

Merit-based eligibility

Award for academic excellence.

Calicut University

Infrastructure

The university is spread over 520 acres of campus area consisting of state-of-the-art infrastructure including a huge library, smart classrooms, dedicated laboratories, and much more. The below table categorizes different facilities and amenities offered at Calicut University.

Facility

Details

Campus Area

Spread across 520 acres.

Library

The collection includes 90,000+ books, 218 journals, 10 newspapers, 107,948 books, and 2,500 journals.

Hostels

Boys' Hostel: 376 beds, In-campus

Girls' Hostel: 1,028 beds, In-campus

Sports Complex

Facilities include Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Football Ground, Tennis Court, 400m Track, Volleyball Court, and more.

Labs

Equipped with Computer Lab and Language Lab.

Cafeterias

One main canteen and four additional cafeterias.

Other Facilities

Gym, Hospital/Medical Facilities, Wi-Fi campus, Shuttle service, Auditorium, Convenience Store.

Additional Amenities

Seminar Complex, Conference Hall, Bank & ATM, Open Air Theatre, Botanical Garden, Post Office, Guest House.