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Students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance in their Class 12 exams or during their university tenure can apply for merit-based awards at University of Calicut. High achievers should monitor the University of Calicut scholarship portal to apply for State and University Merit Scholarship Awards.

Check out the comparison of University of Calicut with private institutions on the basis of below pointers-

• Cost-Effectiveness: Tuition at Calicut's affiliated colleges is a fraction of private institution fees.

• Recognition: A Calicut degree is superior for government job applications and PSC exams in Kerala.

• Network: With over 395 affiliated colleges, it offers a massive alumni network and localised access.

• Stability: Unlike newer private players, Calicut provides a time-tested curriculum and standardised examination processes recognised globally for higher studies.

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.

The flagship programme at School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University is its BBA LLB course which is extended at the UG level for a duration of 5 years or 10 semesters. To be eligible for School of Indian Legal Thought course admissions to the BBA LLB programme students must have passed Class 12 with a minimum score of 45% (40% for reserved candidates).

Yes, hostel facilities are offered by the School of Indian Legal Thought. There are separate accommodations for both boys and girls with all the basic amenities for comfortable living including security, electricity, water supply, internet, etc.

The library has a collection of 57,350 books, 2,500 e-books, 2,050 theses and 7,500 bound volumes of journals. Also, students of the institute have access to over 19 journals such as AIR, Supreme Court cases, Indian Bar Review, etc. and 11 magazines including Halsbury's Law, The Practical Lawyer, etc. which are relevant to their academics.

School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University shares its campus with its parent university which has a top-notch infrastructure which is equipped with all the necessary facilities. Total Plinth Area of the School Building is about 57.95 sqm. There is a Moot Court Hall to train the students for mock trials and a moot court practices, an A/C Seminar Hall to accommodate 150 persons & an Auditorium having a capacity of 400 persons with LCD and OHP facility with public address system. Other than that there are Library, Hostels, Sports, etc. facilities offered to the students.