University of Kerala receives A++ grading from NAAC

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while congrulating the varsity said that the achievement is an inspiration to other universities and educational institutions in the state.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while congrulating the varsity said that the achievement is an inspiration to other universities and educational institutions in the state.

University of Kerala receives A++ grading from NAAC

University of Kerala receives A++ grading from NAAC

The University of Kerala has secured the highest National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading of A++ with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.67. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while congratulating the varsity said that the achievement is an inspiration to other universities and educational institutions in the state.

Vijayan said, "the recognition received by the university was a giant leap for the educational sector in Kerala." “This is the first time a university in the state has received this recognition. This achievement is a result of the schemes implemented by the state government for the growth of the higher education sector. This should inspire other universities and institutions of higher learning to move forward with excellence,” Vijayan said in a Facebook post.

Higher Education Minister R Bindu in a Facebook post said the University of Kerala secured an A ++ with 3.67 grade points in NAAC accreditation. “The University of Kerala has secured the best grade at the all-India level. We heartily salute the University of Kerala community for making Kerala a national leader in the education sector by actively participating in the efforts to improve quality,” she said.

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Q:   Is MSc available at Kerala University?
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Kerala University offers full-time MSc (two-year) courses in over 23 specialisations, including Biotechnology, History, Chemistry, Psychology, etc. The university offers MSc at the PG level to candidates who have completed a minimum of bachelor's degree. Admission to MSc is offered under various quota i.e. merit, community, management and reservation. The selection for MSc courses is based on entrance exam conducted by the university. Candidates can apply for MSc after completing a bachelor's degree (BSc) in relevant subjects.

Q:   Is MBA available at Kerala University?
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Yes, Kerala University offers two-year full-time MBA programme at the PG level. Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree can apply for MBA programme. Kerala University offers MBA through affiliated colleges. Some of them are:

Q:   Is Kerala University accredited?
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Yes, Kerala University is accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade with a CGPA of 3.67. There are 11 schools and 43 departments at Kerala University which offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate-level courses. With the exception of B.Tech, BPA BFA and B.Ed Kerala University's undergraduate entrance requirements are merit-based and based on the results of the class 12 examination. Additionally, the basis for all PG admissions is the entrance exam. Kerala University accepts applications online/offline.
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NAAC is an organisation that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions in India. It is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission of the Government of India. NAAC was established in 1994 in response to recommendations of National Policy in Education (1986). This policy was to "address the issues of deterioration in the quality of education", and the Programme of Action (POA-1992) laid out strategic plans for the policies including the establishment of an independent national accreditation body.

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Q:   How is the college life at Central University of Kerala?
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Life on campus was wonderful and enjoyable. There are occasionally time limits. It was an excellent encounter. Every year, a celebration called Cankama takes place. There were some extracurricular activities, such as presentations on the budgets of Kerala and India, international conferences, etc..

Q:   How good is Kerala University for MA?
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The University of Kerala is known as one of the top state-run universities of the country. It is ranked at 47 among the top Indian university and 24 under the university category as per the NIRF 2023 rankings. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved all the courses offered by KU. Moreover, it is also re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. MA distance courses offered by the university are also recognised by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). Hence, the Kerala University MA degree is valid across the globe.

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MSW

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