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The University of Calicut, often known as Calicut University, is an Indian state-run public university with its main campus in Kerala's Malappuram district. It was the first college to open in northern Kerala, and it was founded in 1968. Its headquarters are at Tenhipalam, around 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Malappuram in the Malappuram District and about 12 kilometers (8 miles) south of Calicut. The University Grants Commission oversees the college, which received an "A" rating from NAAC for its most recent accreditation.

The second University to be founded in Kerala was Calicut University, which was formed by dividing Kerala University. The University's first vice-chancellor, M. M. Gani, served from 1969 until 1975. Its primary catchment area is in Kerala's northern districts.

There are 34 departments and nine faculties at Calicut University. In the 2018-19 academic year, Calicut University had 301 undergraduate and 1799 graduate students. There used to be 581 doctorate students enrolled full-time. The college was 76th overall and 54th among Indian institutions in 2020's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Around 400 autonomous affiliated faculties are under Calicut University's management, located in northern Kerala. Additionally, it administers exams to college students from linked institutions. Additionally, it is Kerala's biggest "affiliating" institution.

History

In 1968, Calicut University's was Established. The institution was previously joined by a Kerala government plan that split the Kerala University. As intended, the new University incorporated the four post-graduate departments of the Kerala Institution located in Calicut.

Campus

The institution's main campus is situated at Tenhipalam, around 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Malappuram and 24 kilometers (15 miles) south of Calicut. The vast majority of the academic units involved in teaching and research, as well as the vice chancellor's office and the administrative building, are located on the large campus. The school also has two off-campus centers, one in Tissue and the other in Dayana in the Western Ghats state, designated for tribal students.

Central Facilities

• Pareeksha Bhavan
• Calicut University Computer Center
• CHMK Library
• Botanical Garden
• Thaliyola
• Madhava Observatory
• Central Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility
• University Museum
• University Park
• University Science Instrumentation Center

Organization and Administration

Governance

The leader of the institution is known as a vice-chancellor. The University of Calicut's vice chancellor in the modern era is M. K. Jay Raj. The Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, and Pro Vice-Chancellor are the 16 members of the Senate, together with the Governor of Kerala, who serves as the Chancellor. The six Syndicate members include the Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Secretary for Higher Education, the Director of Public Instruction, and the Director of Collegiate Education. The Academic Council is the highest academic body of the University.

Departments

Each faculty at Calicut University contains a team of related departments headed by the director. There is a different head of department for each department in the school. There are two off-campus centers for the University, one in Dayana and one in Tissue. Nine schools, 34 departments, three centers, and eleven departments are present.

Endowment

• Kerala State Non-Plan Grant ($20,814.88 million) for 2018-19
• Interior sources of income: Rs. 12,875.13 lakhs
• Grant for the Kerala State Plan for 2018-19: Rs. 2,500.00 lakhs
• UGC's XIIth Plan grant totals Rs. 436.40 lakhs.
• 03% of the total expense is contributed by my salary and pension alone.
• 14,541.12 lakhs are the salary.
• 8,151.50 lakhs for pension and DCRG
• 3,146.32 lakhs for development and modernization
• Exam administration costs: Rs. 2, 105, 00,000
• Research Projects/Scholarships: Rs. 761.81 lakhs

Off-Campus Centers

1. Lakshadweep
2. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur
3. Centre for Folklore Studies

The University's School of Theater and Fine Arts, situated in the Aranattukara neighborhood of Thrissur, offers formal instruction and training in drama and theatre.