Kannur University, Kannur
Kannur University, Kannur is a government institution in Kannur, Kerala, established in 1996. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Kannur, Kerala
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1996
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0256
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Rural
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- kannuruniversity.ac.in
Questions about Kannur University, Kannur
How do I get admission to Kannur University, Kannur?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Kannur University, Kannur have an entrance exam?
Kannur University, Kannur admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Kannur University, Kannur a government or private institution?
Kannur University, Kannur is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Kannur University, Kannur?
Kannur University, Kannur is in Kannur, Kerala, India.
When was Kannur University, Kannur established?
Kannur University, Kannur was established in 1996.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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