Calicut University

University of Calicut offers a number of BA specialisations in various disciplines such as:

• Humanities

• Language and Literature

• Journalism

• Fine Arts

This variety allows students to pursue the course in the way they want. The admissions are strictly merit-based and depend on your performance in class 12.

Following the NEP 2020 guidelines, the BA at University of Calicut is now a flexible 4-year course. Students can choose to exit after three years with a standard degree, but staying for the fourth year leads to a BA Honours or Honours with Research. This modern structure is quite different  as it allows students more freedom to accumulate credits over eight semesters.

University of Calicut BA programme basic eligibility is as follows-

• Eligibility: Open to all Class 12 streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities) with a 45-50% aggregate. Selection is strictly merit-based.

• NEP 2020 Structure: A flexible 4-year programme. You can exit after 3 years with a degree or complete the 4th year for BA Honours.

• Inclusivity: No upper age limit. Multiple specialisations in Literature, Journalism, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

To complete the application process of University of Calicut, students need to pay the Calicut University application fees. Check the table below to know the category-wise application fee for different courses:

Calicut University offers 21,021 seats in total for its BSc programme. The university offers these seats through its affiliated colleges. The duration of BSc is three years. The university offers BSc programme in full-time mode at the college campus.

University of Calicut BSc fees is INR 3,150 - INR 1.9 Lacs depending on the course. University of Calicut fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

Calicut University offers 2,352 seats in total for its BTech programme. The university offers these seats through its affiliated colleges. The duration of BTech is four years. The university offers BTech programme in full-time mode at the college campus.

Calicut University BTech fees is INR 34,600 - INR 4.02 lakh. University of Calicut fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

Yes, University of Calicut worth the hype and considered as eminent university for UG, PG and PhD courses. The university accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC and approved by UGC. University of Calicut is affiliated with 34 post graduate Departments and 406 affiliated colleges. SDE Calicut University has been ranked 214 under the Asian University Ranking- Southern Asia by QS World Rankings 2026 and 101-150 under the University category by the NIRF 2025.

Calicut University is ranked 101-150 by the NIRF 2025 under the University category. National Institutional Ranking Framework only ranks those colleges or universities that are good. The university has been ranked by other ranking bodies like QS World Rankings and others.