University of Kerala receives A++ grading from NAAC
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.
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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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.
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:
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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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..
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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Answered 2 weeks ago
Kerala University was founded in 1937 and one of the first 16 universities in Indian. The university is recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC A+ Grade. The university appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The university facilitates its students with a library, auditorium, seminar
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Yes, it is worth to pursue BTech from Kerala University. Kerala University is a reputed university. Kerala University is ranked 5th by NIRF 2025 under the State Public University category and 25th by NIRF 2025 under the University category. At the undergraduate level, the Kerala University offers BT
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Lovely Professional University (LPU) takes the B.Com experience to the next level with its 2+2 International Credit Transfer option, turning a regular commerce degree into a truly global journey. Students spend the first two years at LPU strengthening their foundation in accounting, business, econom
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University of Kerala offers selective seats. The intake is different depending on the programme/ specialisation/ college. The intake of top programmes is as below:
Courses | Seat Intake |
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MBA | 800 |
MSW | 5582 |
BTech | 1968 |
BSc | 5,582 |
MSc | 1,268 |
MA | 1,245 |
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Yes, an average student may get admission in Kerala University. The university offers various UG, PG, and Diploma-level programmes. Though, admissions are entrance-based to most courses, students still have a chance. Interested students can first check the eligibility and prepare for course admissio
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Answered a week ago
Yes, students can complete University of Kerala application process online. Students have to go through the application process to start the admission. To complete the process, a student has to fill up the form and pay the application fees of the programme/ exam. The entire process is explained at t
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Students have to submit some documents during Kerala University admissions and application. The general list is as below:
- Class 10 marksheet/ Certificate
- Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Graduation marksheet
- Aadhaar Card
- State Domicile Certificate - if applicable
- Caste Certificate -
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University of Kerala admissions are likely to start soon. Interested students can apply online. The university offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. It will post the admission notice at the website. To know more, students can check the official page of University of Kerala.
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