Calicut University is spread across 520 acres of land and is well-equipped with all basic facilities, such as a conference hall, library, botanical garden, computer centre, labs, auditorium, university park, a university museum, science instrumentation centre, smart classrooms, Wi-Fi and more. The university is the largest in Kerala in terms of area,  affiliated colleges, and the number of degrees awarded. The primary goal of the university is to offer inclusive growth towards excellence. The university also strives to offer opportunities to the most underprivileged and marginalised in our society. The university has also provided the impetus for the economic growth of the region.

Calicut University Campus Highlights

Calicut University is considered one of the best universities across the nation. The universities not only have the best academic facilities but also the best infrastructure facilities across the country. There are 406 affiliated colleges, out of which 107 are located in Kozhikode District, 78 in Thrissur District, 126 in Malappuram District, 78 in Palakkad District and 17 in Wayanad District. The university is located in Tenhipalam, which is 24 km south of the city of Kozhikode. On the campus, there is the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the Administration Block, the Pareeksha Bhavan, the School of Distance Education, 31 Teaching Departments, the UGC HRD Centre, the Educational Multimedia Research Centre, the CHMK University Library, the Central Science Block and the guest houses. 

Particulars Calicut University Campus Highlights
Area 520 acres
Location Tenhipalam, 24 km south of the city of Kozhikode
Basic Amenities Library, Hostel, Canteen, Medical Facilities, Transportation etc.
Affiliated Colleges 406

Campus Building:

Campus Building

Calicut University Hostel & Residential Facilities

Calicut University provides excellent hostel facilities to students. The hostel is situated in a pristine location on the campus amidst the thick greenery and offers safe and easy commutation of the inmates between the hostel and the departments/class rooms/library/computer facility, and other amenities on the campus. 

Calicut University Academic and Research Facilities

There are 34 Departments at the Calicut University. The few departments of the Calicut University main campus include- Arabic, Botany, Biotechnology, Women Studies, Chemistry, Commerce and Management Studies, Computer Science, Education, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Mass Communication and Journalism, Life Science. The Science Departments of the University have common and specialised laboratories with the latest equipment. All the Departments of the university have KOHA-enabled automated domain-specific academic libraries. ICT facilities are present in all the classrooms and seminar halls. The university has two off-campus centres as well- Dr. John Matthai Centre, also known as JMC, and ITSR. Apart from these centres, there are self-financing centres situated in different locations within the jurisdiction of the university. 

Academic Block

Calicut University Library

The CH Mohammed Koya Library was established in 1971. It was named after the name of former Kerala Minister for Education, C.H. Mohammed Koya. The library is the first fully computerised university library in Kerala. It holds over 95,000 books, 218 journals, and 10 newspapers for a wide array of subjects. The services offered at the library are book lending, reference assistance, and access to digital resources. 

Calicut University Sports Facilities

The University of Calicut offers well-established sports facilities to promote sportsmanship among students. The campus has Asia's largest natural stadium, spanning a circumference of one kilometre. The stadium has a capacity of one lakh seats, is equipped with floodlights, large pavilions, athletic tracks, synthetic tracks, and two grass football fields, all of which are of international standards. Calicut University has an indoor stadium, a gymnasium, a health and fitness centre, a yoga centre, a handball court, a tennis court and an international standard swimming pool. The university has brought out several sporting champions, who have won many prestigious awards, including four Padmashrees (Dr. P.T. Usha, M.D. Valsamma, Anju George and Late Jimmy George), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (Anju George), Dronacharya Award (Robert Bobby George) and 14 Arjuna Awardees.

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Q:   What are the facilities offered by Calicut University?
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Calicut University is spread across 520 acre of land and is well-equipped with all basic facilities, such as library, computer centre, labs, auditorium, conference hall, botanical garden, Science instrumentation centre, university park, a university museum, smart classrooms, Wi-Fi and more.

 
Q:   How is the infrastructure of Calicut University?
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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
Q:   How is the faculty at Calicut University?
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Calicut University has an experienced faculty. The faculty at the University of Calicut are diploma, PhD, and degree holders. The faculty includes senior professors, Assistant Professors, and others. Calicut University also invites faculty for guest lectures and arranges faculty and student exchange programmes. University of Calicut provides basic to advanced level of training to teachers from time to time to enhance their knowledge and skills. 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    Calicut University library has a collection over 90,000 books and subscription 218 journals & 10 newspapers. The library has a rich collection of books, journals, maps, CDs, theses, dissertations etc. The collection includes 107948 books and about 2500 volumes of journals.

  • Hostel

    Food services are made available in the campus. In addition to the main canteen, there are four cafeterias in various locations of the university to cater to the need of students, staff, and visitors.

    Boys HostelNumber of beds - 376|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelNumber of beds - 1028|In-Campus Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Tennis Court|400 Mts. Track|Sports Pavilion|Volleyball Court|Handball Court|Ball Badminton Court|Kho-Kho Court|Kabaddi Court|Synthetic Indoor Stadium
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Computer Lab|Language Lab
  • Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Seminar Complex|Conference Hall|Bank and ATM|Open Air Theatre|Botanical Garden|Post Office|Guest House|Animal House

Infrastructure Reviews

Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

3.9

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Abhithraj m | B.Sc. in Electronics - Batch of 2026
Offered by College of Applied Science, Kozhikode
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 4
Absolutely good for students who come with a mindset of studies.

Infrastructure: All facilities are good, but there is a lack of campus area. Mess available is low. There is no hostel provided by the college. As the college is in the city centre, there are many hostels and PG's for students. Wi-Fi is not open for students, and there is also a small library.

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Sahil KA | B.Com. in Finance - Batch of 2028
Offered by MTM College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It has a good atmosphere.

Infrastructure: There is Wi-Fi on the whole campus. The library is available with extra Wi-Fi facilities. There is a house-like hostel which has Wi-Fi with homely food, etc. The college also has a beautiful canteen which consists of lots of food items. The atmosphere of the canteen is like a premium cafe.

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SUHAIL CV | B.Com. in Finance - Batch of 2028
Offered by MTM College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It has a good learning environment, supportive faculty, and a positive college experience.

Infrastructure: The college provides good facilities and infrastructure in our department. It has clean classrooms and library access. The quality of food in the canteen is decent. The college encourages sports and games. The campus atmosphere is positive.

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Alvin Godson | B.Sc. in Electronics - Batch of 2023
Offered by College of Applied Sciences, Ihrd, Kiliyanad
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
This college is a nice place if you are really looking for placements in top-tier companies.

Infrastructure: There is a well-maintained electronics lab and a computer lab. All labs are connected to the internet. Some of the labs are air-conditioned. The classrooms are pretty good. This is a government college, so always expect a standard according to it. Overall, the classrooms are good. There is no hostel facility.

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Mohamed sajil m | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Offered by MES College of Engineering
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Good infrastructure and average faculty members.

Infrastructure: There is high-speed Wi-Fi available. The college has very good greenery all around. The infrastructure is very nice. Compared to other private colleges this is a very solid option. This college is not very well-known for sports so I would recommend it for athletes.

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Akhil P | B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by Sreepathy Institute of Management and Technology
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Sreepathy is basically a good college to study but campus life is a little off for me.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and the library are all available. Hostel facilities are a little down since not many students use them. The hostel needs to be improved I think it will over time. Food is not bad, they provide both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, and I have never had a complaint about food from any students.

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Jamih nihal | B.Sc. in Computer Science - Batch of 2028
Offered by JDT Islam College of Arts And Science
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
The college is good in terms of studies and enjoyment.

Infrastructure: Classrooms have enough technology to study and to sit. Labs are so good, there are about 3 labs and 300+ systems. Every department has its own 5 G Wi-Fi connection. The college provides a hostel and a mess at a minimum price.

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Anandha Krishnan | B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Al-Ameen Engineering College
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
This place is good for vibing and studying.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not bad. The campus is good. Lab facilities are clean. There is a large library in the college with free separate computer facilities for students who don't have their own computer. Free Wi-Fi is also available there. The canteen and the college hostel are also good. The main thing I love about my college is that seniors treat us like their own brothers and sisters. They are friendly. As per my vision, it is a ragging-free campus. The food facility is nice, and most student...

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Sreenandh R N | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Batch of 2027
Offered by St. Gregorios Teacher Training College
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
This college is a great place for shaping future educators. 

Infrastructure: The college facilities are very good. There are 4 optional classrooms, and each optional class has separate labs. One big auditorium is also available. A seminar hall is also available with an interactive panel. A college ground, a sports room, a gym, a badminton court, etc. They are also available. A lift is also available in the college. 

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Esther T Stanly | B.Sc. in Psychology - Batch of 2029
Offered by Christ College, Irinjalakuda
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
It is very good, and I am satisfied with it. Infrastructure is good, and campus is eco-friendly.

Infrastructure: The college provides very good facilities. Each department has its own separate Wi-Fi connection. There are labs for a specific course. In my course, there are practical labs with more equipment required for students. I'm not a hosteler, but the college hostel has very good reviews. It has some strict rules.

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Adarsh Mathew | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre (NCERC)
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 3
I am satisfied with syllabus. We get good placements if we have skills. It has good infrastructure.

Infrastructure: The college has good infrastructure. Classrooms are clean with smart boards. The Wi-Fi facility is available. Labs are air-conditioned. The library is free to access and has a lot of books. The hostel has good facilities and good food. We can play sports after college. There is a gym for those who need it.

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Manas Krishna P K | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Gurudeva College of Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
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2.0
Placements 1 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
I am not satisfied with the faculty members and placements.

Placements: Placements in my college for BCA are not very good. Only 30-40 percent of students in our batch got placed. Most students get jobs from small or local companies, not big companies. The highest package offered ranges from 4-5 LPA. The average package offered ranges from 2-3 LPA. Mostly, small IT companies and startups came for hiring. Big companies like TCS or Infosys rarely visit the college. Internship chances are also low, and only a few students got them on their own. Common roles offered are...

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Nidhin v nair | B.Sc. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by M.E.S Arts and Science College
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
College facilities were well-maintained.

Infrastructure: We had top-grade facilities like high-speed Wi-Fi, a decent lab, and a well-maintained library. I was not staying in the hostel, so I don’t know much about it. My friends lived in rented rooms, and due to the college’s high reputation, the hostel facilities were likely decent.

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Hadhi Fayas | B.Com. in Computer Application - Batch of 2025
Offered by Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 3
My experience at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies.

Infrastructure: I do not know much about the hostel as I used to commute from home. The college was small compared to others, but it had all the necessary facilities. It had three large computer labs, a huge library on the top floor, a canteen, and sports facilities including football, basketball, volleyball, kabaddi, and boxing.

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Dhanush Menon | B.Sc. in Computer Science with Mathematics and Statistics - Batch of 2023
Offered by Don Bosco College, Mannuthy
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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3.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
It is a good college and has well-maintained green grass.

Infrastructure: Lab facilities are very good in the course. The whole institute has a Wi-Fi facility. There is a good library. It does not have hostel, mess, or canteen facilities on the campus. Games and sports are promoted in the college. Students are encouraged to participate in outdoor activities as well.

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