Kannur University is a public state university in Cannanore in the Indian state of Kerala. It was established in 1996 and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and recommended for the ‘A’ grade accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Kannur University is one of the universities in India that was ranked 76 among universities in the 2023 NIRF ranking. There are many undergraduate and postgraduate programs for research in faculties such as arts, science, medicine, engineering, ayurveda, dental sciences, education and many other faculties.
UG programs offered in the university are over 32 while PG programs are 71 and there are 27 MPhil in addition to 19 PhD programs. Major courses offered in the college include BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, BEd, LLB, BCA, MCA, BTech, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS etc. The annual examination schedule for the college starts in march and most of the admissions are entrance based except for MBBS, BDS and Architecture. It is envisaged that May 2023 will be the starting date for the application process for admissions in 2024. Interested candidates can either submit their applications online or on a physically attached form along with payment of the application fee before the stated deadline.
Kannur University Highlights 2024
| Column Name |
Details |
| University Short Name |
Kannur University |
| Institute Type |
State University |
| Established |
1996 |
| Accepted Entrance Exams |
Varies by Program (Eg. KEAM for Engineering, UGC NET for Ph.D.) |
| Approved By |
UGC |
| NAAC Grade |
YES (B) |
| Last Year NIRF Ranking (Overall) |
Not Ranked (Data Not Available) |
| Complete Address |
Thalassery - 670 661, Kannur District, Kerala, India. |
| Nearest Bus Stand |
Kannur New Bus Stand (for Thalassery Campus) |
| Nearest Railway Station |
Thalassery Railway Station (for Thalassery Campus) |
| Nearest Airport |
Kannur International Airport (for Thalassery Campus) |
| Campus Areas Size (Acres) |
Spread over 8 campuses in various districts (information not readily available for individual campuses) |
Kannur University Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)
| Department |
Program(s) Offered (Examples) |
Eligibility Criteria (Approx. 30 Words) |
| Department of Applied Sciences |
B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics etc.) |
10+2 with Science stream and minimum marks as per Kerala Entrance Examinations (KEAM) |
| Department of Commerce & Management Studies |
B.Com., BBA, MBA |
10+2 with minimum marks. Entrance exams required for some programs (e.g., UGC NET for MBA) |
| Department of Education |
B.Ed., M.Ed. |
Graduation in relevant field (e.g., B.A. for B.Ed.) with minimum marks. Entrance exams might be required. |
| Department of Engineering |
B.Tech. (Various specializations) |
10+2 with Science stream and minimum marks in KEAM. |
| Department of Humanities & Social Sciences |
B.A. (History, Economics, English Literature etc.) |
10+2 with minimum marks in relevant subjects (if any). |
| Department of Indian Languages |
B.A. (Malayalam, Sanskrit, etc.) |
10+2 with minimum marks. |
Kannur University Placements by Category
| Program Category |
Potential Placement Areas |
Examples |
| Sciences (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) |
Research Institutions, Government Agencies, Universities (Teaching Assistantships) |
Life Sciences research labs, Environmental consultancies, Educational institutions |
| Arts & Humanities (B.A., M.A.) |
Education, Media & Communication, Social Work |
Teaching, Content Writing, Media Agencies, NGOs |
| Commerce & Management (B.Com., BBA, MBA) |
Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Banking |
Marketing & Sales Firms, Consulting Firms, Banking & Finance Sector |
| Law (B.A. LL.B.) |
Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Services |
Law Firms, Legal Departments of Companies, Government Jobs |
| Engineering & Technology (B.Tech.) |
Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication |
Software Development, IT Services, Core Engineering Roles |