Universities in Kerala on the UGC list as on 11 November 2026 (21 in all): 1 central university, 15 state universities, 3 deemed to be universities, 2 national institutes on the ugc list.
University
Kind
UGC status
Website
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University Thiruvananthapuram
Fake universities in Kerala. The UGC lists 2 self-styled institutions here that cannot award degrees. See the list.
What "UGC status" means
2(f): the university is on the UGC's list under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
12B: it has also been declared fit to receive central grants under Section 12B.
Section-III: it is a deemed to be university, declared under Section 3 of the Act.
These are the UGC's own labels, shown as on its website. They say that the university is recognised. They do not rate its quality.
Questions people ask
How many universities are there in Kerala?
The UGC website lists 21 universities and similar institutions in Kerala as on 11 November 2026: 1 central university, 15 state universities, 3 deemed to be universities, 2 national institutes on the ugc list.
How do I check if a university in Kerala is recognised?
Look for its name in the UGC list on this page or on ugc.gov.in. Also check that it is not on the UGC list of fake universities.
Which are the central universities in Kerala?
Central University of Kerala.
Source and date. The lists are those published on the website of the University Grants Commission (ugc.gov.in), read on 11 November 2026. A university can be added, renamed or removed at any time. Before you take admission or pay a fee, check the institution yourself on ugc.gov.in. This is not a government site.
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