Courses Offered at University of Calicut: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Malappuram

The University of Calicut offers over 13 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Arts, Management, Science, Engineering, Law, and Education. The MBA program is the flagship course of University of Calicut offered based on KMAT Kerala / CMAT scores. Besides, University of Calicut also offers advanced research and technical programs like Ph.D and B.Tech.

Students can choose from flagship programs such as MBA and B.Tech along with other specialised courses. The University of Calicut, located in Malappuram, further ensures students are well-prepared in their courses, offering over 15+ specializations in its MA programs alone, and an impressive 30+ specializations for the Ph.D. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Calicut University is committed to academic excellence across its 2 UG courses, 10 PG programs, and 1 PhD offering.

At University of Calicut, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria. The University of Calicut strives for a fair and transparent admission process.

UG Programs

• Eligibility: Completion of high school or an equivalent qualification. For B.Tech, specifically 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects. For B.Ed, an Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate marks.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 for B.Tech, or 50% aggregate marks in UG for B.Ed, subject to program specific criteria.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require an entrance exam. For B.Tech, JEE Main or KEAM are essential. Specific details will be provided per program by the University.
• Documents: Transcripts, mark sheets, a motivation letter, and letters of recommendation if applicable.

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized UG degree in a relevant field. For MBA, a "Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks" is required, with specific relaxations for reserved categories. For M.Sc, a "Bachelor's degree in relevant science stream" is typical.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 50% aggregate in the UG degree (e.g., for MBA, LL.M, MCA), with relaxations for reserved categories (e.g., 45% for OBC/OEC for MBA, 5% for Socially & Educationally Backward Classes for MCA, pass marks for SC/ST), subject to specific program requirements at Calicut University.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests such as CU-CET (for MA, MCA, MSW, M.Ed, M.Sc, M.Com, M.P.Ed), KMAT Kerala / CMAT / CAT (for MBA), KLEE / CUCAT (for LL.M), or GATE (for M.Tech).
• Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.

PhD Programs

• Eligibility: A Master's degree in a relevant field. Specifically, a "1-year/2-semester Master's degree after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree or 2-year/4-semester Master's degree after a 3-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification recognized by the University of Calicut".
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the Master's program, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS, with a preference for applicants with research experience.
• Research Proposal: A research proposal outlining your intended research area, subject to faculty approval by the University of Calicut research board.
• Entrance Exams/Interviews: Some programs may require an entrance exam and interview. The University Entrance Test is mandatory, but exemptions apply for UGC-JRF, UGC CSIR-JRF, UGC-NET, UGC CSIR-NET qualified candidates, followed by an Interview.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.