Calicut University - [CU]

Ans. Calicut University is a state-run public university situated in Kerala. With more than 400 affiliated and constituent colleges, the university offers UG, PG, research and diploma programmes in various specializations. 

Ans. Around six categories of seats are available at Calicut University. Students claiming seats under any of these categories must meet the respective eligibility criteria and produce the necessary documents. Given below are the seat categories available in Calicut University and its affiliated colleges:

• Open merit seats
• Mandatory reservation seats
• Community quota seats
• Management quota seats
• Other reservation category seats
• Special reservation category seats.

Ans. Yes, the distance degree offered by Calicut University is considered valid. The university is one of the leading institutes in the category of distance learning. It has also been recognised by regulatory authorities like UGC (University Grants Commission) and DEB (Distance Education Bureau). 

Ans. Calicut University releases the allotment results of all its courses separately on its official website. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check their allotment:

• Visit the official website, @admission.uoc.ac.in
• Click on the 'Admission' tab and then on the course you opted for
• You will be redirected to the admission page of the particular programme
• Click on 'Rank list' link
• The allotment list will be displayed on the screen
• Download the list for future reference. 

Ans. Yes, Calicut University conducts its admission test to admit students into the PhD program. The selection criteria are based on the marks obtained in the entrance test and the personal interview. However, candidates who have valid scores in National level exams such as UGC-JRF, and UGC CSIR-JRF are exempted from the entrance test. Moreover, M.Phil. Degree holders and foreign Nationals with valid eligibility are also exempted.

Ans. Yes, Calicut University has seats reserved for foreign students in its campus and also its affiliated colleges. Moreover, additional seats are also created in its affiliated colleges over and above the sanctioned strength.

Ans. Calicut University offers respectable facilities to students with disabilities. One of the facilities is the appointment of scribes during examinations. It includes being provided a separate room with extra time for the examination. Moreover, student-friendly and accessible washrooms and corridors are provided to the PwD student category on the campus. 

Ans. Once the application forms are submitted and the seats allotted, candidates will be required to pay a prescribed mandatory fee. The mandatory fee should be paid only once and amounts to INR 125 for SC/ST/OEC and INR 510 for other candidates. 

Ans. CSS or Compulsory Social Service has been made part of the curriculum of undergraduate courses at Calicut University. Under CSS, students will be grouped under several tutorial advisors and will be put in social work for 30 days of the course duration. 

Ans. The merit of the candidates is assessed based on the marks/grades obtained by them in the qualifying examination together with the weightages, subject to indexing criteria prescribed by the university. The marks are verified by the university and anomalies if any will be reported.

Ans. Multiple B.A programmes are offered at Calicut University. Some of these include B.A Tamil, multimedia, graphic design and animation, visual communication, journalism and mass communication, advertising and sales management, West Asian studies, public administration, political science, sociology, etc to name a few. 

Ans. Calicut University does not accept CUET scores for admission to UG and PG programs. Admission to UG courses (excluding BTech) will depend on a candidate's merit scores.Calicut University also takes national and state-level entrance exams for admission to BTech and MBA programs, such as KEAM/JEE Main and CMAT/CAT/KMAT.

Ans. Several undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered by Calicut University through its School of Distance Education. Some of these courses include B.A, B.Com, BBA, M.Com, M.A, and M.Sc. These courses are offered at a reasonable fee and can be accessed from anywhere along with e-study materials.

Ans. Students of Calicut University who have successfully completed the course of study can apply for the original degree certificate either online or offline. Candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to apply for original degree certificate from Calicut University:

• Download the application form from student.uoc.ac.in
• Pay the required fee using online payment method under the purpose code, ORF11- Original Degree Certificate-Additional Fee /Numerical Reg.No
• Attach original challan receipt
• Attach other required documents to the application form
• Submit the form. 

Ans. Calicut University also follows an attendance rule. Students of Calicut University are permitted to appear for their main exams (semester/annual) only if they have a minimum attendance of 75%. In respect of NCC candidates, they must also secure at least 75% attendance after having participated in its activities during the course of study. 

Ans. 'P' grade in Calicut University means 'Pass' with 40-44.99%. A grading system is followed by Calicut University to assess the performance of its students. It is based on a scale of 0-10. Following are the grades given by Calicut University based on the students' academic performance:

• O (Outstanding)
• A+ (Excellent)
• A (Very good)
• B+ (Good)
• B (Above Average)
• C (Average)
• P (Pass)
• F (Fail)
• Ab (Absent)
• I (Course Incomplete)

Ans. Yes, Calicut University conducts its admission test to admit students into the PhD program. The selection criteria are based on the marks obtained in the entrance test and the personal interview. However, candidates who have valid scores in National level exams such as UGC-JRF, and UGC CSIR-JRF are exempted from the entrance test. Moreover, M.Phil. Degree holders and foreign Nationals with valid eligibility are also exempted.

Ans. Calicut University offers numerous master's courses in fields ranging from Humanities, Science, Technology, and Computer Application, to Social Work, and more. While there are different specializations offered in each domain, Calicut University offers 6 specializations under the M.Tech. program. The specializations are Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Thermal System, and Embedded Systems.

Ans. Calicut University has affiliated colleges divided into government, aided, and self-financing women's college categories. These affiliated colleges are spread across districts like Thrissur, Meppayur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and more. There are colleges for physically disabled candidates that mainly focus on hearing-impaired students. Listed down below are some of the Calicut University affiliated colleges:

• Ability Arts and Science College for hearing impaired, Malappuram
• Ahalia school of commerce and mathematics
• Al Hidayath Arabic College 
• Amc Group Of Educational Institutions, Manissery, Ottapalam 
• Ansar Womens College , Perumpilavu and more.

Ans. Calicut University has excellent regular courses. However, the institution is also widely known for its School of Distance Education. Calicut University has more than 20 undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered under the School Of Distance Education. The admissions to the distance education school are purely based on merit in the previous qualifying examination. 

Ans. Calicut University offers 6 specializations under its integrated courses program. These integrated programs are a combination of a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. The eligibility criteria are that a student must’ve passed class 12th. The specializations are as follows:

• Integrated M.A. English and Media Studies.
• Integrated M.A. Malayalam 
• Integrated M.A. Politics & International Relations
• Integrated M.Sc. Psychology
• Integrated M.Sc. Statistics
• Integrated M.Sc Botany with Computational Biology.

Ans. Students can get in contact with the admission cell through direct contact, office visits, mail, and more. To reach out to the authorities, students can refer to the contact details below.

Contact Details: 0494 - 240 7016, 7017

Write an E-mail to [email protected]

For online Payment related queries: 0494 - 240 7179

Ans. Calicut University does not accept CUET scores for admission to UG and PG programs. Admission to UG courses (excluding BTech) will depend on a candidate's merit scores. Meanwhile, postgraduate admissions are based on both merit and entrance exams. Every year, the State University organizes the Calicut University Common Admission Test (CUAT) to shortlist students. Calicut University also takes national and state-level entrance exams for admission to BTech and MBA programs, such as KEAM/JEE Main and CMAT/CAT/KMAT.

Ans. Yes, Calicut University offers a certificate or a diploma course in Hindi, Russian, French, German, and Comparative Literature. The certificate course is a year-long course with hybrid classes. The part-time course is also priced at an affordable fee. Additionally, applicants with valid proof of category can benefit from the reservation policy of the university. 

Ans. Calicut university campus is located 24 km south of the city of Calicut near Thenhipalam. The university also functions at two off-campus locations, one in Thrissur and the other in Wayanad, a region of the state specifically designated for tribal empowerment.

Ans. To be admitted to Calicut University PG programs, the minimum eligibility criteria for an applicant is to possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 50% aggregate.

Ans. Calicut University follows semester-based evaluation systems for all its program examinations. The exams for all courses are conducted mainly in the months of Dec-Jan and May-June. Results for the same are usually declared after a month or two after successful completion of the exams. Calicut University also provides revaluation opportunities. Students who are not satisfied with marks can apply for revaluation by paying the required fee. 

Ans. Calicut University offers several scholarships like Minority Scholarship, Merit-Cum-Mean Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship, etc. Each Scholarship scheme’s eligibility criteria varies, to look into eligibility details check the scholarship section of the above article. However, Calicut University offers Scholarships to students based on their academic performance and financial need.

Ans. To apply for a PhD program at Calicut University, General category candidates are required to pay around INR 750 and SC/ST category candidates are required to pay around INR 280.

Ans. Calicut University offers a wide range of programs at UG, PG and PhD levels.  It is recognised by the UGC and approved by the AICTE. Calicut University is accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC. It has been ranked 69th among the top universities in India by NIRF 2022. Also, it holds a good placement record. Hence, Calicut University is preferred by the students.

Ans. The top 5 degree colleges affiliated with Calicut University are:

• St Thomas' College, Thrissur.
• Farook College, Kozhikode.
• St Joseph's College Devagiri, Calicut.
• Oriental School of Hotel Management Lakkidi, Wayanad.
• Christ College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur.

Ans. The types of colleges affiliated to the Calicut university are:

• Architecture-Engineering
• Training
• Management
• Law
• Arts & Science- Arabic/Oriental title
• Physical education

Ans. Calicut University provides separate  hostel facilities for Males and Females. Students at Calicut University are provided with individual rooms with the basic amenities. Electricity & water is available 24/2 at Calicut University Hostel. The building blocks are equipped with high speed WiFi. The external expense beside the hostel will range from INR 2,000/- to 6,000/- according to individual needs.

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to any UG course or PG course Calicut University Distance Education are supposed to apply online on the official website. After filling the form, the printout of the application form is to be submitted at the college with attached required documents.For more details Check Calicut University Distance Admission 2024

Ans. Students from disadvantaged classes are provided relaxation at various levels at Calicut University. A relaxation of 10% is given to students belonging to the SC/ST category. Similarly, students from the OBC (non-creamy layer) are given a 5% relaxation in the eligibility criteria as well. The 5% relaxation also applies to physically disabled students. To avail of this relaxation, an aspirant must have an updated caste/ disability certificate at the time of application.

Ans. Multiple B.A programmes are offered at Calicut University. Some of these include B.A Tamil, multimedia, graphic design and animation, visual communication, journalism and mass communication, advertising and sales management, West Asian studies, public administration, political science, sociology, etc to name a few.