List of Universities in Kerala in the Year 2026-27. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in Kerala
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2025, following universities in Kerala which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
The NIRF 2025 Rankings were released by the Ministry of Education in September 2025. The following is the list of top universities in Kerala based on the ‘University’ and ‘State Public University’ categories.
Top Universities in Kerala: NIRF 2025 Ranking
The rankings below reflect the India Rankings 2025 data. Kerala’s state universities have shown remarkable performance this year, with two institutions securing spots in the top 10 of the newly introduced “State Public Universities” category.
| Rank (Kerala) | Institution Name | NIRF 2025 Rank (University Category) | Key Highlights / Other Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | #8 | Ranked #17 in Overall Category. (Multi-campus deemed university with major campuses in Amritapuri & Kochi). |
| 2 | University of Kerala | #25 | Ranked #5 in State Public Universities category. #42 in Overall category. |
| 3 | Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) | #32 | Ranked #6 in State Public Universities category. Consistently top-ranked for Science & Technology. |
| 4 | Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) | #43 | Ranked #17 in State Public Universities category. #79 in Overall category. |
| 5 | Calicut University | 101-150 Band | Ranked #38 in State Public Universities category. Largest university in Kerala by affiliation. |
| 6 | Central University of Kerala | 101-150 Band | Located in Kasaragod; the only Central University in the state. |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) | 101-150 Band | Specialized institute for space science (Thiruvananthapuram). |
| 8 | Kerala Agricultural University | N/A | Ranked in 51-100 Band for State Public Universities. Top for Agriculture. |
| 9 | Kannur University | N/A | Ranked in 51-100 Band for State Public Universities. |
| 10 | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut | N/A | Ranked #21 in Engineering. (NITs are typically ranked in Engineering/Overall, not the University category). |
Key Insights from NIRF 2025 for Kerala
- State Public University Category: This new category highlighted Kerala’s strength in public education. University of Kerala (#5) and CUSAT (#6) both secured prestigious positions in the national top 10 for state-funded universities.
- Engineering Excellence: NIT Calicut continues to be the premier engineering institute in the state, securing Rank #21 in the Engineering category.
- Medical & Allied: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham also secured a top rank in the Medical category (#9), making it a top multidisciplinary choice.
List of Universities in Kerala
There are more than 19 universities in Kerala as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 16.
- There is only one Central University.
- State Universities are 15.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 3.
Central Universities in Kerala
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Central University of Kerala | Central |
Central University of Kerala
🌐 www.cukerala.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: 0467-2309495
✉️ Email: registrar@cukerala.ac.in
📍 Address: Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kasaragod 671316
State Universities in Kerala
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University | State |
| Calicut University | State |
| Cochin Unviersity of Science & Technology | State |
| Kannur University | State |
| Kerala Agricultural Unviersity | State |
| Kerala University | State |
| Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology | State |
| Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies | State |
| Kerala University of Health Sciences | State |
| Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | State |
| Mahatma Gandhi Unversity | State |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) | State |
| Shree Sankaracharaya University of Sanskrit | State |
| Sree Narayanguru Open University | State |
| Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University | State |
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University
🌐 www.ktu.edu.in | 🗓️ 2015
📞 +91 471 2785699
📧 university@ktu.edu.in
📍 CET Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695016
Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
🌐 www.cusat.ac.in | 🗓️ 1971
📞 +91 484 2577290, 2862281, 2575181
📧 iraa@cusat.ac.in, registrar@cusat.ac.in
📍 26/226, University Road, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam, Kerala 682022
Kannur University
🌐 www.kannuruniversity.ac.in | 🗓️ 1997
📞 0497 2715185
📧 enquiry@kannuruniv.ac.in
📍 Thavakkara, Civil Station, Kannur 670002
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
🌐 www.kau.in | 🗓️ 1972
📞 +91 487 2438011, 2438050
📧 admissions@kau.in
📍 KAU P.O., Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala 680656
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation & Technology (DUK)
🌐 www.duk.ac.in | 🗓️ 2020
📞 +91 471 2788000
📧 info@duk.ac.in
📍 Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695317
Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies (KUFOS)
🌐 www.kufos.ac.in | 🗓️ 2011
📞 0484 2703782, 2700598
📧 utypanangad@kufos.ac.in, registrar@kufos.ac.in
📍 Panangad Road, Kochi, Kerala 682506
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
🌐 www.kuhs.ac.in | 🗓️ 2011
📞 +91 487 2207650, 2207664
📧 helpdesk@kuhs.ac.in
📍 Medical College P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680596
Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (KVASU)
🌐 www.kvasu.ac.in | 🗓️ 2011
📞 04936 209230, +91 6238227528
📧 registrar@kvasu.ac.in, admissions@kvasu.ac.in
📍 Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala 673576
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
🌐 www.mgu.ac.in | 🗓️ 1983
📞 +91 481 2731007, 2731020, 2733300
📧 registrar@mgu.ac.in
📍 Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam 686560
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)
🌐 www.nuals.ac.in | 🗓️ 2009
📞 +91 9446899006, 9446899035
📧 registrar@nuals.ac.in, admission@nuals.ac.in
📍 NAD Rd, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala 683503
Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
🌐 www.ssus.ac.in | 🗓️ 1994
📞 +91 484 2463380, 2699731
📧 reg@ssus.ac.in
📍 Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala 683574
Sreenarayanaguru Open University
🌐 www.sreenarayanaguruou.edu.in | 🗓️ 2020
📞 +91 474 2966841
📧 university@sreenarayanaguruou.edu.in
📍 Kureepuzha, Kollam, Kerala 691601
Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
🌐 www.malayalamuniversity.edu.in | 🗓️ 2013
📞 0494 2631230
📧 info@temu.ac.in
📍 Vakkad, Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala 676502
University of Calicut
🌐 www.uoc.ac.in | 🗓️ 1968
📞 0494 2660600, 2407227, 2400816
📧 suvega@uoc.ac.in
📍 Thenhipalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673635
University of Kerala
🌐 www.keralauniversity.ac.in | 🗓️ 1937
📞 +91 471 2305994, 2386228, 2305738
📧 ku.release@gmail.com
📍 Senate House Campus, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695034
Deemed Universities in Kerala
| Universities Name | Types |
|---|---|
| Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth | Deemed to be Universities |
| Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Deemed to be Universities |
| Kerala Kalamandalam | Deemed to be Universities |
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (2017)
🌐 www.cvv.ac.in
📞 1800-270-4888
✉️ info@cvv.ac.in
📍 Adi Sankara Nilayam, Adi Shankara Marg, Veliyanad, Ernakulam 682313
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (2008)
🌐 www.iist.ac.in
📞 +91 (471) 2568477, 2568478
✉️ admissions@iist.ac.in
📍 Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695547
Kerala Kalamandalam (2006)
🌐 www.kalamandalam.ac.in
📞 +91 4884 262418, +91 4884 262562
✉️ info@kalamandalam.ac.in
📍 Vallathol Nagar, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur 679531
