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?
A:

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?
A:

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

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Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

3.9

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Joel Joseph | Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024
Offered by LEAD College of Management
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Joel review of LED College of Management.

Infrastructure: The hostel facility was good and disciplined. Students also had freedom, so they did not feel that they were away from home. There were enough rooms to accommodate all students. The hostel provided everything, and the mess food was good and hygienic. Proper care was taken of students' health.

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Haritha Manna | Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2023
Offered by Sreekrishnapuram V.T.Bhattathirippad College
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
My journey in this college.

Infrastructure: The course structure of my college was very good, along with the extracurricular activities that happened in our college on a regular basis. I enjoyed being a part of this college and learned so many things from my college. The course structure was standardized, continuously updated, and kept pace with the required level of knowledge at this level. An amazing collection of faculty from different fields made the learning more interesting. As there was no hostel facility, you could get PGs outside...

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ABDUL BASITH | B.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2030
Offered by Government College, Malappuram
Reviewed on 21 Sep 2026
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4.2
Placements 1 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
A college for students from underprivileged communities.

Infrastructure: The college has several buildings. Wi-Fi is available in every department. Library has more than 30,000 books. College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as a Ph.D. in Islamic History. It has hostels for both girls and boys. The food is very good, and we cook it ourselves.

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Athulya C P | Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Sullamussalam Science College
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
First organization to develop an incubator for technology.

Infrastructure: The admission ratio of girls to boys varied around 70 to 30. The college was run by a Muslim educational association. It exclusively supported minority communities who were from rural backgrounds. There was also a mosque within the college area. The food, snacks, and other items were served properly in the mess area for both hostellers and day scholars.

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Manjima sanil | M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2025
Offered by St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakkuda
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
My honest opinion about St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakkuda.

Infrastructure: The hostel for 1st year is on a twin-sharing basis. From 2nd year onwards, the hostel provides a single room per student. The rooms are comfortable, and everything is in order. Every hostel has a separate mess facility. The mess offers different food daily, and the food is tasty.

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Mariya | M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2025
Offered by St. Aloysius College
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
My honest opinion about my college.

Infrastructure: The hostel infrastructure was very good. The facilities were also very good and up to the mark, as students had water supply, a living environment, and the hostel was very secure with CCTV cameras and security outside the hostel was well maintained. The mess food was good and hygienic.

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Nashid CH | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2030
Offered by NSS College of Engineering
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
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3.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Good campus and vibe. Placements gradually decreased after COVID but improve every year.

Infrastructure: Classrooms have a great atmosphere and infrastructure. Lab facilities are good and well-maintained. Wi-Fi access is available. A large library and computing facilities are provided. The hostel has decent facilities and quality food. The college canteen is quite affordable. A medical sick room is available on campus. All sports are prioritized.

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Mushrifa | B.A. in Economics - Batch of 2028
Offered by Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Absolutely dissatisfied because there are no skill-building activities, events, or programs.

Infrastructure: Many facilities are available. They provide Kerala Wi-Fi, which is a government Wi-Fi service. There is a huge library provided to us. Hostel facilities are always good, but the food provided by the mess is not so good. Medical facilities are also not good. More importance is given to arts programmes, with little importance given to sports and games.

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Manju M | M.A. in History - Batch of 2024
Offered by MES Kalladi College
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Verified
3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Field explorations are conducted by collecting funds from UGC.

Infrastructure: Spot admissions were in the month of June for all courses. There were separate cubicles for everything, like searching, laboratories, and staff. The ground was maintained with a good track to run. Most of the sports events were conducted here.

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Joel Joseph | Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024
Offered by LEAD College of Management
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Verified
5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
All good and bad things about this college.

Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure was really beautiful and had a great environment. The whole campus was equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi 24/7. Classrooms were fully furnished and equipped with smart boards. The library had many types of books that students could borrow. The hostel was newly constructed. All the rooms were brand new.

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Archana M | M.Sc. in Statistics - Batch of 2024
Offered by St. Aloysius College
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Verified
3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
M.Sc. Statistics course with peak career options.

Placements: The career options for the course are available at a peak rate, but mostly students are not interested in picking the course in large numbers. On our campus, our core companies like Clinfinite Solutions, Entri, Kantar, Red FM, and Nova Enterprises offer jobs in various roles. The college also offers promising placements for all the courses and making it possible up to the maximum level.

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Muhammed Eassa K M | Bachelor of Business Administration - Batch of 2024
Offered by JDT Islam College of Arts And Science
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It is a great pleasure to study at this college. It is a memorable experience for me.

Infrastructure: All facilities were available within the campus. The hostel was also inside the college. Good-quality food was available in the mess. Medical and sports facilities were available here. Smart facilities included projectors and modern sound systems to facilitate multimedia presentations. The entire campus provided free Wi-Fi for every student. This could be accessed during school and college hours. The college ambience was well organised and hygienic, with neat and clean surroundings.

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GODSON Thomas | B.Com. in Finance - Batch of 2029
Offered by Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
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3.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 4
Good college to grow and develop.

Infrastructure: I stay in the hostel. The rooms are pretty nice. When it comes to food, it is okay.

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Shahanamol S | M.A. in History - Batch of 2024
Offered by St. Mary's College, Thrissur
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Verified
4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Charges applied to all courses are lower.

Infrastructure: Everything was available within walking distance, like the railway station, bus stand, and market area. A chapel was available on the campus for prayers. Study rooms in hostels were open till 11:30 p.m. They gave priority to discipline as well as studies.

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SARIKA K | M.Sc. in Zoology - Batch of 2025
Offered by Vimala College
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
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3.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Amid the chaos, I suggested this college.

Placements: A lot of lag is faced through the placement of the college. Almost 80- 85% of companies offer packages below 2.8-3 LPA only, which is very saddening. They place much importance on coaching for NET/SET instead of company tie-ups. Packages above 5 LPA come once in a while, like once in a blue moon.

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Calicut University offers BBA at UG level. BBA is offered in various specialisations. Some BBA specialisations offered by Calicut University are given below:

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