University of Kerala

The University of Kerala was founded as the University of Travancore in 1937. The earliest origins of the University may be traced back to two institutions of modern learning in Kerala, the University College, Thiruvananthapuram and the Trivandrum Observatory.

Currently, the University has sixteen faculties and forty one departments of teaching and research in addition to study centres and other departments. The University has also established 10 University College of Teacher Education (UTEC) and 8 University Institute of Technologies (UIT) both of which offer under-graduate programmes (BEd in UTECs and BSc Computer Science/IT, Electronics/BBA in UITs), although masters programmes are available in select UITs.

More than 150 colleges are affiliated to the University. These institutions form a major part of the University. Of these 60 are Arts and Science colleges. There are 2 Law colleges, 17 Engineering Colleges, 9 MBA/MCA Colleges, 37 Teacher Training Colleges, 4 Medical Colleges, 4 Ayurveda colleges, 2 Homeopathy Colleges, one Siddha Medical College, 3 Dental colleges, 10 Nursing Colleges, 4 Pharmacy Colleges, 2 Fine Arts Colleges, and a Music College.

Departments in University of Kerala

Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

Department of Biotechnology
Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Department of Computer Science
Department of Environmental Sciences
Department of Future Studies
Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Department of Opto Electronics

Faculty of Arts

Department of Communication and Journalism
Department of German
Department of Library and Information Science
Department of Philosophy
Department of Russian
Institute of English

Faculty of Ayurveda & Siddha

Faculty of Commerce

Department of Commerce

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Education

Department of Education

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Faculty of Fine Arts

Department of Music

Faculty of Homoeopathy

Faculty of Law

Department of Law

Faculty of Management Studies

Institute of Management in Kerala

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Oriental Studies

Department of Arabic
Department of Hindi
Department of Linguistics
Department of Malayalam
Department of Sanskrit
Department of Tamil
Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library

Faculty of Physical Education

Faculty of Science

Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Botany
Department of Chemistry
Department of Demography
Department of Geology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Psychology
Department of Statistics
Department of Zoology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Archaeology
Department of Economics
Department of History
Department of Islamic Studies
Department of Political Science
Department of Sociology

Study Centres of Kerala University

The University has also a number of study centres in specialised areas. Some of these centres have taught programmes (Certificate/Diploma/Masters/MPhil) and some offer PhD programmes also. The study centres specialise in specific areas such as Nano-technology, Kerala Studies, Bioinformatics, Womens Studies, Learning Difficulties, Sree Narayana Studies, Gandhian Studies etc. Some of these centres also offer Certificate/Diploma/Masters/Mphil and many offer PhD programmes.

Centre for Adult Continuing Education & Extension (CACEE)
Centre for Australian Studies
Centre for Canadian Studies
Centre for Cultural Studies
Centre for Diaspora Studies
Centre for Educational Technology
Centre for English Language Teachning
Centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology
Centre for Gandhian Studies
Centre for Geriatric Studies
Centre for Global Academics
Centre for Information Literacy Studies
Centre for Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (CLDD)
Centre for Marine Biodiversity
Centre for Performing & Visual Arts
Centre for Quantitative Analysis
Centre for Rural Studies
Centre for Systems and Synthetic Biology (CSSB)
Centre for Translation and Translation Studies
Centre for Vedanta Studies
Centre for Venom Informatics
Centre for Women's Studies
Christian Study Centre for Cultural and Social Change
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair
Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Inter University Centre for Alternative Economics (IUCAE)
Inter University Centre for Geo-spatial Information Science and Technology (IUCGIST)
Inter University Centre for Malayalam Language (IUCML)
Inter-University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
Internal Quality Assurance Cell - IQAC
International and Inter University Centre for Natural Resource Management
International Centre for Kerala Studies (ICKS)
Mahatma Ayyankali Chair
Population Research Centre
Raja Ravi Varma Centre of Excellence for Visual Arts
Sophisticated Instrumentation and Computation Centre (SICC)
Sree Narayana Centre for Social Change
State Inter University Centre of Excellence in Bio Informatics (SIUCEB)
Study on the Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in Kerala, Kariyavattom
Survey Research Centre
Technology and Resource Centre for Malayalam
Trivandrum Astronomical Observatory
UGC National Curriculum Development Centre
UGC Nehru Study Centre
V K Krishna Menon Study Centre for International Relations
V. K. Sukumaran Nayar Chair for Parliamentary Affairs

Academic Programs of University of Kerala

BA (Bachelor of Arts)

BA Arabic Language & Literature
BA Communicative Arabic
BA Economics
BA English and Communicative English
BA English Language & Literature
BA Hindi Language & Literature
BA History
BA Islamic History
BA Journalism and Mass Communication and Video Production
BA Malayalam and Mass Communication
BA Malayalam: Language, Culture & Literature
BA Music
BA Philosophy
BA Political Science
BA Psychology
BA Sanskrit (Special Jyothisha)
BA Sanskrit (Special Nyaya)
BA Sanskrit (Special Sahithya)
BA Sanskrit (Special Vedanta)
BA Sanskrit (Special Vyakarana)
BA Sanskrit General
BA Sanskrit Special
BA Sociology
BA Tamil

BArch (Bachelor of Architecture)

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)

BCom (Bachelor of Commerce)

BCom (HI)
BCom Commerce & Hotel Management and Catering
BCom Commerce & Tax Procedure and Practice
BCom Commerce & Tourism and Travel Management
BCom Commerce with Computer Application

BEd (Bachelor of Education)

BEd Arabic
BEd Commerce
BEd English
BEd Geography
BEd Hindi
BEd Home Science
BEd Malayalam
BEd Mathematics
BEd Natural Science
BEd Physical Science
BEd Sanskrit
BEd Social Science
BEd Tamil

BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

BPA (Bachelor of Performing Arts)

BPA Dance
BPA Mridangam
BPA Veena
BPA Violin
BPA Vocal

BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education)

BSc (Bachelor of Science)

BSc Bio-Technology
BSc Biochemistry
BSc Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology
BSc Botany
BSc Botany and Biotechnology
BSc Chemistry
BSc Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
BSc Computer Science
BSc Computer Science (HI)
BSc Electronics
BSc Environmental Science & Environment and Water Management
BSc Geography
BSc Geology
BSc Home Science
BSc Hotel Management and Catering Science
BSc Mathematics
BSc Microbiology
BSc Physics
BSc Physics and Computer Application
BSc Polymer Chemistry
BSc Psychology
BSc Statistics
BSc Zoology

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

BTech (Bachelor of Technology)

BTech Aeronautical Engineering
BTech Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
BTech Bio-Technology and Bio-Chemical Engineering
BTech Chemical Engineering
BTech Civil Engineering
BTech Civil Engineering (PT)
BTech Computer Science & Engineering
BTech Computer Science & Engineering (PT)
BTech Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BTech Electrical & Electronics Engineering (PT)
BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering
BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering (PT)
BTech Information Technology
BTech Mechanical Engineering
BTech Mechanical Engineering (PT)
BTech Mechanical Stream - Automobile Engineering
BTech Mechanical Stream - Industrial Engineering
BTech Mechanical Stream - Production Engineering

BVoc (Bachelor of Vocational Courses)

LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

LLM (Master of Laws)

MA (Master of Arts)

MA Arabic Language & Literature
MA Business Economics
MA Economics
MA English Language & Literature
MA Hindi Language & Literature
MA History
MA Human Resource Management
MA Islamic History
MA Malayalam Language & Literature
MA Malayalam with Media Studies
MA Music
MA Personal Management
MA Philosophy
MA Political Science
MA Politics
MA Psychology
MA Public Administration
MA Sanskrit (Special Jyothisha)
MA Sanskrit (Special Nyaya)
MA Sanskrit (Special Sahithya)
MA Sanskrit (Special Vedanta)
MA Sanskrit (Special Vyakarana)
MA Sanskrit Language & Literature
MA Sanskrit Special
MA Sociology
MA Syriac
MA Tamil Language & Literature

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

MCJ (Master of Communication and Journalism)

MCom (Master of Commerce)

MEd (Master of Education)

MPA (Master of Performing Arts)

MPA Dance
MPA Mridangam
MPA Veena
MPA Violin
MPA Vocal
MPEd (Master of Physical Education)
MPlan (Master of Planning)
MSc (Master of Science)
MSc Analytical Chemistry
MSc Applied Chemistry
MSc Bio-Informatics
MSc Bio-Technology
MSc Biochemistry
MSc Botany
MSc Chemistry
MSc Computer Science
MSc Counselling Psychology
MSc Electronics
MSc Environmental Science
MSc Food and Dairy Biotechnology
MSc Geography
MSc Geology
MSc Home Science (Extension Education)
MSc Home Science (Family Resource Management)
MSc Home Science (Food & Nutrition)
MSc Home Science (Nutrition & Dietetics)
MSc Mathematics
MSc Medicinal Chemistry
MSc Microbiology
MSc Physics
MSc Polymer Chemistry
MSc Psychology
MSc Statistics
MSc Zoology

MSW (Master of Social Work)

MTA (Master of Tourism Administration)

MTech (Master of Technology)

MTech BB (Molecular Medicine)
MTech CE (Geoinformatics)
MTech CE (Geotechnical Engineering - PT)
MTech CE (Geotechnical Engineering)
MTech CE (Hydraulics Engineering)
MTech CE (Structural Engineering)
MTech CE (Structural Enginnering and Construction Management)
MTech CE (Traffic and Transportation Engineering)
MTech CE(Environmental Engineering)
MTech CE-Structural Engineering (PT)
MTech Computer Science & Engineering
MTech CSE - Information Security
MTech ECE (Applied Electronics and Instrumentation -PT)
MTech ECE (Applied Electronics and Instrumentation)
MTech ECE (Embedded Systems)
MTech ECE (Microwave and TV Engineering - PT)
MTech ECE (Microwave and TV Engineering)
MTech ECE (Signal Processing - PT)
MTech ECE (Signal Processing)
MTech ECE (Telecommunication Engineering)
MTech ECE - Communication Systems
MTech EEE (Control Systems - PT)
MTech EEE (Control Systems)
MTech EEE (Electrical Machines)
MTech EEE (Guidance and Navigational Control)
MTech EEE (Industrial Instrumentaion and Control)
MTech EEE (Power System & Control )
MTech EEE (Power Systems - PT)
MTech EEE (Power Systems)
MTech EEE - Power Control and Drives
MTech IT (Network Engineering)
MTech ME (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
MTech ME (Industrial Engineering - PT)
MTech ME (Industrial Engineering)
MTech ME (Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering)
MTech ME (Machine Design)
MTech ME (Propulsion Engineering)
MTech ME (Thermal Science - PT)
MTech ME (Thermal Science)
MTech ME - Machine Design (PT)
MTech ME - Propulsion Engineering (PT)
MTech Technology Management

MVA (Master of Visual Arts)

MVA Art History
MVA Painting

PhD

The beginning of research activities in the University dates back to the initial statges when it was the University of Travancore. The research programs in various disciplines are undertaken presently by the departments and centres of teaching and research of the University and also by other research centres recognized by the University. Admission to PhD is based on entrance test followed by interview. Over the years, research has been a strong area of focus and quality research papers have been published in all national and international journals.

Admission in University of Kerala

B.Tech and B.Arch admission is based on the score in Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical and Pharmacy (KEAM) entrance conducted by CEE, Kerala.

NATA qualified candidates are also eligible to apply for B.Arch course.

For M.Tech, a valid GATE score holders are also eligible to apply.

For MBA (Full-Time), candidates are selected as per their marks in KMAT, CAT or CMAT followed by GD and PI.

Admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. courses is granted on the basis of university-based entrance followed by an interview.

School of Distance Education

The Institute of Distance Education which started in 1976 is one of the pioneering centre of distance learning in the state. The Institute was founded with the following objectives:

to provide quality education to the disadvantaged sections including women and senior citizens.
to promote career advancement by encouraging diversification and updating of knowledge.
to provide training in softer and technical skills.
to participate in human resource development.
to make learning a life-long, ever enjoyable experience.

Library of University of Kerala University

The Kerala University Library (KUL) was established in 1942. It has more than 3,50,000 books and subscribes to nearly 500 journals and magazines. Among its special collections, the Kerala Studies is a unique one. The special collections also include Women’s Studies, Government Publications, General Biographies, UN and World Bank Publications, bound volumes of newspapers and journals and rare books. It is the only library in Kerala which serves as a depository of UN and World Bank publications. The Kerala University Library is complemented with a number of specialised Department Libraries and also Campus Library at Karyavattom and Study Centre Libraries at Alappuzha, Kollam and Pandalam.

Contact Details

University of Kerala

Senate House Campus, Palayam

Thiruvananthapuram - 34

Kerala, India

Website: www.keralauniversity.ac.in