UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
One of the first 16 Universities in India, University of Kerala was founded as Travancore University in 1937 by Maharaja, Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. A lotus with a conch shell and a traditional book stand with palm leaf manuscript adorn the Logo, symbolically heralding enlightenment. University of Kerala came into being in 1956, with state-wide jurisdiction, instituting the ‘Mother University’ that would engender all future Universities. Crafted by a legacy of excellence and nurtured by illustrious line of alumni, University currently stands tall as a Centre of Excellence in Higher Education and Research, with 43 teaching and research departments, Centre for Distance and Online education, UGC-HRDC, Publications Division, Lexicon, Observatory, several Multidisciplinary research centres, replete with state-of-the-art Laboratories, grand Libraries with mammoth digital repertoire, unique Manuscript Library, sophisticated Computer/Instrumentation Centres, Green Field stadium and sports facilities matching global standards.
Cutting-edge research with an equal emphasis and interdisciplinary thrust in sciences, social sciences, arts, and culture, while seamlessly weaving innovation with technology, help the University occupy a seminal role in India’s booming knowledge economy. University seeks to create a transformative impact on society through: Imparting quality education for all irrespective of their caste, creed, gender, race, and religion. One of the largest and oldest Public Universities in the country with a rich biodiversity niche in a sprawling 396.4 acres and massive built-up area (1,93,000 M2), the University is all set in its long march towards becoming a Centre of Excellence in a fast-changing Global knowledge economy.
The scintillating academic performance of the University includes:
- NAAC ‘A++’ grade (3.67 out of 4) (2022)
- First Chancellor’s Award for Best University (2015)
- Times Ranking 2019 (World-1001+, Asia-301~350)
- QS Ranking, 2020 (Asia 351~400, India-49)
- NIRF – Consistently First in State and among First 30 in India in the last 5 years (24th Rank, 2024)
- Outlook magazine Survey- 18th in India
- Over 3,000 publications, 936 books/book chapters, and 8858 citations
- h-index-33