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Calicut University campus is located at Tenhipalam, 24 km south of the city of Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is Parappanangadi which is 12 km away from the Campus. Local bus facility is available from railway station to Calicut University Bus Stop. Also, Feroke railway station is located at a distance of 13 km from University campus. Both the stations are in the Shoranur-Mangalore route. The closest major airport to University of Calicut is Calicut International Airport (CCJ / VOCL). This airport is in Kozhikode, India and is 11 km from the center of University of Calicut.

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.

Calicut University offers distance education to students through its School of Distance Education. Formerly known as the Institute of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education, the School of Distance Education, Calicut University was established in 1981-82. The Calicut University SDE offers 25 courses to students. 

Calicut University admission to various MA and MSc courses is based CU-CET. Tabulated below are closing ranks for courses offered at Calicut University through CU-CET for the General category All India Quota:CourseRound 1 Closing RankLast Round Closing RankM.Sc. in Physics7373M.Sc. in Biotechnology9494Integrated M.Sc in Chemistry66M.Sc. in Biochemistry8585Integrated M.Sc in Bioscience55M.Sc. in Computer Science1010M.A. in Development Studies1818M.A. in English Language and Literature1111M.Sc. in Environmental Science2020M.Sc. in Forensic Science44M.Sc. in Applied Geology5353M.A. in Hindi Language and Literature1919M.Sc. in Mathematics11M.Sc. in Microbiology1010M.Sc. in Statistics1313M.A. in Women's Studies2121M.Sc. in Applied Zoology4848 

For candidates belonging to All India Quota, NEET PG Round 4 seat allotment for Calicut University MD/ MS cut off 2023 stood at 138 for MD in General Medicine for the General category AI candidates. Calicut University admission 2024 aspirants can refer to the table given below to check out the previous year's cutoff ranks for top courses:Course2023MD in Emergency Medicine2973MD in General Medicine138MD in Radio Diagnosis564MS in Orthopaedics2129 

Tabulated below are the closing ranks for Calicut University MD/ MS courses based on Kerela NEET PG scores:Course2021MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)1193MD in Emergency Medicine478MD9 in General Medicine64MD in Radio Diagnosis28MS in Orthopaedics536

The popular programmes offered at Calicut University are BTech and BSc. BTech students can become Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Civil Engineers, and others after completing graduation from Calicut University. BTech and BSc students can find good jobs in top companies such as ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, Asian Paints, Godrej, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Reliance, and others.

 Calicut University admission to Super Specialty courses including specialisations of DM is based on NEET SS scores followed by counselling. The MCC is to conduct the counselling up to two rounds. As per NEET SS cut off 2023, the closing rank for Round 1 for DM in Neurology is 741. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for Calicut University NEET SS Round 1 seat allotment:Course2023DM in Neurology741

Comparisons between the M.Sc. programs at the University of Calicut and the Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASB) are based on a number of subjective aspects, including the faculty, facilities, research possibilities, industry connections, and placement histories, in addition to the field of study itself.An esteemed university, ASB is well-known for its inventiveness, research, and academic brilliance in the biotechnology sector. It provides a large selection of M.Sc. degrees in biotechnology business management, bioinformatics, and biotechnology. On the other hand, the University of Calicut is a reputable institution that provides M.Sc. programs in a range of subjects, including biotechnology. The university offers research facilities, a sizable campus, and knowledgeable faculty.Both schools have a proven track record of successful placements.   

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.