University of Kerala

The University of Kerala is a highly regarded institution in both India and Kerala. NAAC has reaccredited the university with an A++ grade, and it is currently ranked 23rd in the NIRF ranking. The university has sixteen faculties, forty-four teaching and research departments, study centres, and other departments. The primary focus of the university is on post-graduate (Master’s) programs and doctoral research. In addition, the university has several study centres in specialised areas such as Nanotechnology, Kerala Studies, Bioinformatics, Women's Studies, Learning Difficulties, Sree Narayana Studies, Gandhian Studies, and more. These centres offer various programs, from certificate and diploma courses to master's degrees and PhDs. The University of Kerala has over 150 affiliated colleges, with the university's role being to prescribe courses of study, conduct examinations, and issue certificates. While the day-to-day operations of these institutions are not under the purview of the university, they form a significant part of it. These colleges include 60 Arts and Science colleges, 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. These colleges have a combined student population of over 84,000.