Trivandrum University College, Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1866, is known as the oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education in India.
University College is also identified as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala. The college got 23rd rank in the NIRF India Ranking 2020 (College) with a score of 61.08. It was also re-accredited with grade “A” with ‘A’ CGPA of 3.02 (III cycle) by the UGC.
It offers 18 UG, 21 PG and 18 Phd programs, the college is undoubtedly vibrant academically. The college has been accorded “College with Potential for excellence” (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the government of Kerala.
The selection procedure to all the courses is based on merit, the percentage of financially challenged but meritorious students in the highest college.
Highlights
- Established in 1866, Trivandrum University College is the oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in India.
- Recognized as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala.
- Ranked 23rd in the NIRF India Ranking 2020 (College) with a score of 61.08.
- Re-accredited with grade “A” with a CGPA of 3.02 by the UGC in its third cycle.
- Offers 18 undergraduate (UG), 21 postgraduate (PG), and 18 PhD programs.
- Designated as a College with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission.
Courses & fees
It offers 18 UG, 21 PG and 18 Phd programs, the college is undoubtedly vibrant academically. The college has been accorded “College with Potential for excellence” (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the government of Kerala.
BA programs
| S.No |
Department |
Programmes Offered |
Sanctioned Strength |
| 1 |
Arabic |
BA Arabic
BA (Honors) Arabic
BA (Honors with Research) Arabic
|
30 |
| 2 |
Economics |
BA Economics
BA (Honors) Economics
BA (Honors with Research) Economics
|
53 |
| 3 |
English |
BA Hindi
BA (Honors) Hindi
BA (Honors with Research) Hindi
|
40 |
| 4 |
History |
BA History
BA (Honors) History
BA (Honors with Research) History
|
40 |
| 5 |
Islamic History |
BA Islamic History
BA (Honors) Islamic History
BA (Honors with Research) Islamic History
|
55 |
| 6 |
Malayalam |
BA Malayalam
BA (Honors) Malayalam
BA (Honors with Research) Malayalam
|
40 |
| 7 |
Philosophy |
BA Philosophy
BA (Honors) Philosophy
BA (Honors with Research) Philosophy
|
40 |
| 8 |
Political Science |
BA Political Science
BA (Honors) Political Science
BA (Honors with Research) Political Science
|
50 |
| 9 |
Sanskrit |
BA Sanskrit
BA (Honors) Sanskrit
BA (Honors with Research) Sanskrit
|
10 |
| 10 |
Tamil |
BA Tamil
BA (Honors) Tamil
BA (Honors with Research) Tamil
|
10 |
BSc programs
| S.No |
Department |
Programmes Offered |
Sanctioned Strength |
| 1 |
Botany |
BSc Botany
BSc (Honors) Botany
BSc (Honours with Research) Botany
|
40 |
| 2 |
Chemistry |
BSc Chemistry
BSc (Honors) Chemistry
BSc (Honors with Research) Chemistry
|
50 |
| 3 |
Geography |
BSc Geography
BSc (Honors) Geography
BSc (Honors with Research) Geography
|
30 |
| 4 |
Geology |
BSc Geology
BSc (Honors) Geology
BSc (Honors with Research) Geology
|
14 |
| 5 |
Mathematics |
BSc Mathematics
BSc (Honors) Mathematics
BSc (Honors with Research) Mathematics
|
50 |
| 6 |
Physics |
BSc Physics
BSc (Honors) Physics
BSc (Honors with Research) Physics
|
50 |
| 7 |
Zoology |
BSc Zoology
BSc (Honors) Zoology
BSc (Honors with Research) Zoology
|
40 |
MA Programs
| S.No |
Subject |
Sanctioned Strength |
| 1 |
Arabic |
10 |
| 2 |
Economics |
25 |
| 3 |
English Language and Literature |
25 |
| 4 |
Hindi |
25 |
| 5 |
History |
25 |
| 6 |
Islamic History |
10 |
| 7 |
Malayalam |
25 |
| 8 |
Philosophy |
25 |
| 9 |
Political Science |
25 |
| 10 |
Sanskrit |
15 |
| 11 |
Tamil |
10 |
MSc Programs
| S.No |
Subject |
Sanctioned Strength |
| 1 |
Botany |
12 |
| 2 |
Chemistry |
14 |
| 3 |
Geography |
10 |
| 4 |
Geology |
8 |
| 5 |
Mathematics |
25 |
| 6 |
Physics |
16 |
| 7 |
Psychology |
10 |
| 8 |
Statistics |
15 |
| 9 |
Statistics with specialisation in Data Analytics |
12 |
| 10 |
Zoology |
12 |
Phd Programs
| Zoology |
Physics |
Mathematics |
| Chemistry |
Botany |
English |
| Malayalam |
Hindi |
Arabic |
| Tamil |
History |
Economics |
| Philosophy |
Politics |
Geography |
| Statistics |
Sanskrit |
Islamic history |
Fee
| Program |
PTA |
CDC |
Course Fee |
Total |
| For students without fee concession |
| BA |
2500 |
500 |
1970 |
4970 |
| B.Sc (Botany, Zoology) |
3000 |
500 |
2395 |
5895 |
| B.Sc (Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Physics) |
3000 |
500 |
2395 |
5895 |
| B.Sc (Mathematics) |
3000 |
500 |
2135 |
5635 |
| For students with annual income less than rupees one lakh |
| BA |
2500 |
500 |
360 |
3360 |
| B.Sc |
3000 |
500 |
360 |
3860 |
| For students belonging to SC/ST category |
| BA |
2500 |
500 |
0 |
3000 |
| B.Sc |
3000 |
500 |
0 |
3500 |
Admission
The seats under community quota in aided colleges will be filled by the colleges will be filled by the college will be filled by the college as per the allotment memo issues by the University and on the basis of marks/ community/ caste/non creamy layer certificate issues by the revenue authorities/ parish priest/ any other competent authority.
How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website
candidates should have to visit the official website of the college.
Go through the application form and click on apply now.
Step 2: Fill the application form
Fill out the application form, attach the required document and submit it.
After form submission candidates’ applications and documents are verified by the designed E-Scrutiny centre through e-scrutiny mode.
Step 3: pay the application fee
After filling the application form with required documents candidates should have to pay.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for different fields at the university are as follows: In the Faculty of Science, applicants must have passed the higher secondary examination with Mathematics as a subject in the science group. Their selection is based on the total marks obtained in the higher secondary exam plus marks in their field of study.
| S.no |
Field |
Eligibility |
Calculation of index marks |
| 1 |
Faculty of science |
A pass in higher secondary examination of the state or an examination accepted by the university as equivalent thereto with mathematics as one of the subjects under science group |
Total marks secured for higher secondary + marks secured for the field of study |
| 2 |
Social science |
A pass in higher secondary examination of the state or an examination accepted by an university as equivalent thereto |
Total marks in higher secondary + marks scored by the candidate for their interested field |
| 3 |
Faculty of arts |
A pass in higher secondary examination of the state or an examination accepted by the university as equivalent thereto |
Total marks for higher secondary/ equivalent (1200) + double the percentage of marks for general english +10% weightage of marks scored for optional english component in addition to weightage |
| 4 |
Faculty of commerce |
A pass in higher secondary examination of the state or an examination accepted by the university as equivalent thereto provided candidates coming from non-commerce group should have at least 45% of the aggregate marks. |
Total marks in higher secondary + marks scored for accountancy + weightage of 15% of marks scored for business studies. |
| 5 |
Faculty of fine arts |
A pass in the pre-degree/ plus two examination or an equivalent qualification recognized by the university of kerala |
Marks obtained in higher secondary exam+ marks obtained for music, if the students have taken music as optional in higher secondary+ marks obtained in aptitude test |
Placement
The college has a placement and guidance cell with a faculty member as its convenor. The cell has been able to arrange campus interviews by leading national and multinational companies and students have got placement over the last year period. The cell also conducts awareness classes for the students on placement opportunities.
The placement cell assist students in appearing for job interviews and examination by the private and multinational companies in India. The cell also provides students counselling and through personality development initiatives.
Placement statistics
UG Placement
| Academic year |
No. of student graduates |
No. of students placed |
Median salary |
| 2018-19 |
602 |
146 |
2,80,000 |
| 2019-20 |
576 |
152 |
2,95,000 |
| 2020-21 |
598 |
162 |
3,10,000 |
PG Placement
| Academic year |
No. of student graduates |
No. of students placed |
Median salary |
| 2020-21 |
291 |
61 |
3,00,000 |
| 2021-22 |
338 |
63 |
3,10,000 |
| 2022-23 |
361 |
79 |
3,15,000 |
Scholarship
There is no any scholarship provided by the college, but all students belonging to scheduled castes, schedules tribe, Kudumbi, Other backward communities and christians converts from then securing admission to the college will be given concession. They will be given the following concession:
- Full fee concession the students will not be required to pay any fees.
- A lump sum grant for purchase of books and dress
- A monthly stipend of Rs. 315 to students coming from places beyond 8 km of the college and Rs. 270 to those coming from places within 8 kms. Of the college.
Conclusion
Trivandrum University College, Thiruvananthapuram, established in 1866, is known as the oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education in India. It offers 18 UG, 21 PG and 18 Phd programs, the college is undoubtedly vibrant academically. The college has been accorded “College with Potential for excellence” (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the government of Kerala.
