University of Calicut: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2354 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #720 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #59 of 876 | In India |
| #3 of 20 | In Kerala |
| #880 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uoc.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Malayalam
- Acceptance rate
- 35%*
* The University of Calicut is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to March |
Research profile
University of Calicut has published 3,789 scientific papers with 34,699 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biochemistry, and Ecology.
University of Calicut majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 30 | 79 |
| 1992 | 14 | 49 |
| 1993 | 21 | 64 |
| 1994 | 10 | 68 |
| 1995 | 13 | 83 |
| 1996 | 16 | 45 |
| 1997 | 11 | 53 |
| 1998 | 18 | 65 |
| 1999 | 17 | 77 |
| 2000 | 16 | 96 |
| 2001 | 17 | 79 |
| 2002 | 24 | 72 |
| 2003 | 36 | 110 |
| 2004 | 22 | 114 |
| 2005 | 32 | 152 |
| 2006 | 36 | 160 |
| 2007 | 38 | 239 |
| 2008 | 49 | 301 |
| 2009 | 48 | 398 |
| 2010 | 52 | 499 |
| 2011 | 85 | 553 |
| 2012 | 98 | 794 |
| 2013 | 114 | 860 |
| 2014 | 120 | 956 |
| 2015 | 183 | 1070 |
| 2016 | 241 | 1347 |
| 2017 | 230 | 1630 |
| 2018 | 266 | 2048 |
| 2019 | 274 | 2631 |
| 2020 | 277 | 3307 |
| 2021 | 306 | 4215 |
| 2022 | 381 | 5139 |
| 2023 | 356 | 5808 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Calicut gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | ₹ 3,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | ₹ 3,500 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | ₹ 4,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | ₹ 5,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | ₹ 6,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | ₹ 7,000 |
The currency used is Indian Rupees (₹).
The University of Calicut has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Calicut.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of Calicut alumni
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John Abraham
- Occupations
- modelfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
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John Abraham is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Known for his stoic action hero persona, he is a recipient of a National Film Award along with nominations for four Filmfare Awards. Abraham has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2017 based on his income and popularity.
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Ranjith
- Occupations
- actorfilm directorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Ranjith Balakrishnan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Ravanaprabhu, the sequel to Devaasuram. His films Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively. He is also the current chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
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Anju Bobby George
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
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Anju Bobby George is a retired Indian athlete. Anju Bobby George made history when she won the bronze medal in long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris. With this achievement, she became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Championships in Athletics jumping 6.70 metres (22.0 ft). She went on to win the gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Final (a competition between best eight athletes in the world based on the world ranking) in 2005, a performance she considers her best. Anju was upgraded to the gold status from silver in the 2005 World Athletics Final in Monte Carlo following the disqualification of Tatyana Kotova of Russia by the International Association of Athletics Federations, following the recent re-testing of the latter's sample collected at the 2005 World Championship in Helsinki. She was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2002, Khel Ratna in 2003 and Padma Shri in 2004. She had got 5th position with personal best of 6.83 metres (22.4 ft) at the 2004 Athens Olympics. In March 2021, Anju won the BBC lifetime achievement award for best athlete in India. She is also the current vice-president of the Athletics Federation of India.
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Sithara Krishnakumar
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwritercomposer
- Biography
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Sithara Krishnakumar is an Indian playback singer, composer, lyricist, classical dancer and an occasional actor. She predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in addition to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Sithara is a well known singer who is trained in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions and is also a recognised ghazal singer. She is the recipient of several awards which includes three Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
University of Calicut faculties and divisions
| Centre : Computer | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Centre : West Asian Studies | Asian Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| Centre : Women's Studies | Women's Studies |
| Department/Division : Arabic | Arabic |
| Department/Division : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Department/Division : Botany | Botany |
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Applied Chemistry, Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Commerce and Management Studies | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Management |
| Department/Division : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Department/Division : Economics | Economics |
| Department/Division : Education | Education |
| Department/Division : English | English |
| Department/Division : Folklore Studies | Folklore |
| Department/Division : Hindi | Hindi |
| Department/Division : History | History |
| Department/Division : Journalism and Mass Communication | Journalism, Mass Communication |
| Department/Division : Library and Information Sciences | Information Sciences, Library Science |
| Department/Division : Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Microbiology, Physiology |
| Department/Division : Lifelong Learning and Extension | Adult Education, Continuing Education, Educational and Student Counselling |
| Department/Division : Malayam | Indic Languages |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Department/Division : Physics | Physics |
| Department/Division : Psychology | Psychology |
| Department/Division : Russian | Russian |
| Department/Division : Sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| Department/Division : Statistics | Statistics |
| Department/Division : Zoology | Entomology, Zoology |
| Research Division : Educational Multimedia | Educational Technology, Multimedia |
| School : Drama | Theatre |
General information
| Alternative names | CU कालीकट विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission |
| Motto | Prosperity will be produced by pure action |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Calicut University Thenhipalam Malappuram District Kozhikode, Kerala, 673635 India |
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