Affiliating University

Affiliating University

University of Calicut, also known as Calicut University, is a state-run public university headquartered at Tenhipalam in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. Established in 1968, it was the first university to be set up in northern Kerala. The university is coordinated by the University Grants Commission and has been re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade.

Calicut University was formed by bifurcating the University of Kerala, making it the second university established in Kerala. M. M. Gani served as the university’s first Vice-Chancellor from 1969 to 1975. The university primarily serves the northern districts of Kerala.

University of Calicut manages around 400 independent affiliated colleges across northern Kerala and conducts examinations for students enrolled in these colleges. It is also recognized as the largest affiliating university in Kerala.