Discontinued (Mar 2022)- M.Sc. in Plantation Development 

at Calicut University, Calicut

University of Calicut is located in Tenhipalam, Kerala and has over 406 affiliated colleges, through which it provides various courses to students. The university is awarded Grade-A+ by the NAAC, and is ranked at #89 by NIRF under the "University" category. With over 178+ courses part of its library, the university provides the flagship courses of BSc and BTech, and has produced notable alumni like Bobby Aloysius and Anju Bobby George.

Calicut University participates in the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students, which is administered by the MHRD. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students in need to cover tuition, maintenance and other expenses. Eligibility includes enrolling in a full-time UG or PG course with a minimum of 55% marks in the previous examination. Applications are done online through the MHRD website and the university also has a scholarship cell to help students with the process and other scholarships.

Calicut University is one of the best ranked universities present in India. It is ranked 179 by the QS Ranking under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category 2025 and 601-620 by the QS Ranking under the Asian University Rankings category 2025. The university is also ranked 89 by the NIRF 2024 under the University category. 

The campus of the university is well-equipped with all basic facilities, such as

• Computer centre,
• Labs
• Auditorium
• Conference hall
• Library
• Smart classrooms, Wi-Fi and more

As per the NIRF 2024 report, the University of Calicut placed 5 UG (3-year) students during the 2023 placement drive, including BSc graduates. The median package offered was INR 2.61 LPA. Previous year trends shows consistent results. Placement record shows the number of students getting jobs from the campus.

Students are given equal opportunity to apply for scholarships at Calicut University. Calicut University offers various scholarships to students as financial assistance. University of Calicut offers Central Sector Scholarships for various undergraduate and postgraduate students of University departments. University of Calicut also offers various other scholarship schemes for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for them, please visit the official website of the university.

The University of Calicut is the largest University in Kerala. It was established in 1968 in Calicut. It is accredited with an "A" Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. Calicut University has been ranked 69 under the University category by the NIRF in 2022. The university offers UG, PG Diploma, and doctoral courses, under 35 different departments divided into nine schools, for different streams, such as Engineering, Science, Law, Commerce, and Management, among others. The competition is very high hence prepare for the entrance exams in advance. Before preparation do check the CMAT 2023 registration guidelines, CMAT Exam Pattern 2024, and other exam prerequisites so that the preparation is upto the mark.

Calicut University is ranked 89 by the NIRF 2024 under the University category. National Institutional Ranking Framework only ranks those colleges or universities that are good. The university or a college must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria to secure a good ranking in its various categories.