Farook College (Autonomous) began in 1948 as a government-aided arts and science institution in Feroke, Kozhikode, Kerala. The Rouzathul Uloom Association manages this Muslim minority college. It is affiliated with the University of Calicut and has held autonomous status since 2015.

The college has a NAAC A++ accreditation and is placed at Rank 82 in the NIRF Colleges 2025 ranking. It was also the first institution under Calicut University to receive the UGC College with Potential for Excellence status.

Its riverside campus in Feroke has 7 academic schools. These cover language and literature, social science, science, commerce and management, mathematics and computational science, media and information science, and vocational studies.

  • Four-year FYUG Honours courses: BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBA options in more than 15 disciplines under the NEP 2020 framework
  • Five-year integrated course: B.Sc + M.Sc in Geology
  • Postgraduate courses: MA, M.Sc, M.Com and M.Lib in 16 specialisations
  • Vocational degrees: B.Voc in Automobiles and Software Development
  • Doctoral research: Ph.D opportunities in 11 disciplines

Total undergraduate fees extend from INR 5,970 for the three-year BA Arabic Language and Literature course to INR 2,15,885 for the three-year BA Hons. Multimedia course. These amounts follow Kerala's government-regulated fee system for aided colleges.

According to the NIRF Report 2025, the 2024 placement season resulted in jobs for 120 UG students at a median package of INR 3 LPA. At the PG level, 112 students were placed, and their median package was INR 3.3 LPA.

Admission Update: Applications for the 2027-28 session are expected to open through Kerala CAP in May or June 2027.

Farook College Admission Dates 2027

Farook College fills undergraduate seats through Kerala's Centralised Allotment Process, or CAP, which is run by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala. Calicut University's centralised PG admission portal handles postgraduate applications. The 2027-28 admission process is expected to begin in the middle of 2027.

The expected timetable for the 2027-28 session appears below. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, and Calicut University will publish the confirmed dates on their official portals.

EventDate
Kerala UG CAP 2027 registrationMay to June 2027
Kerala UG CAP 2027 first allotmentJuly 2027
UG classes for the 2027-28 session beginAugust 2027
Calicut University PG admissions 2027June to August 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Admission routes differ by programme, as shown in the following table.

ProgrammeAdmission Route
UG Honours in BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBAKerala UG CAP, based on marks in the qualifying examination
B.Lib.I.ScKerala UG CAP
B.Voc in Automobiles and Software DevelopmentDirect admission by Farook College
PG courses in MA, M.Sc, M.Com and M.LibCalicut University PG CAP
Ph.DDirect admission by Farook College with an entrance test

Farook College Courses and Fees

Students can choose from 22 undergraduate programmes and 16 postgraduate programmes in arts, science, commerce and management. The undergraduate curriculum follows NEP 2020 and uses a four-year Honours format. Course fees are set under Kerala's government-regulated aided-college system.

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
BA Hons. in Economics, English or Sociology4 years10+2 with 50%INR 81,485
BA Hons. Multimedia4 years10+2 with 50%INR 2,15,885
B.Sc Hons. in Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Zoology4 years10+2 with 50% in PCM or PCBINR 1,01,645
B.Sc Hons. Computer Science4 years10+2 with 50% in PCM or Computer ScienceINR 1,68,845
B.Com Hons. in Finance or Computer Application4 years10+2 with 50%INR 81,485 to INR 1,01,645
BBA Hons.4 years10+2 with 50%INR 81,485
Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc Geology5 years10+2 with PCM and 50%INR 1,26,845
MA in Economics, English, Arabic or History2 yearsRelevant UG degree with 50%INR 5,755
MA Journalism and Mass Communication2 yearsAny UG degreeINR 1,62,065
M.Sc Computer Science or Psychology2 yearsRelevant B.Sc degreeINR 1,01,585
M.Sc in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Zoology2 yearsRelevant B.Sc degreeINR 7,015 to INR 7,960

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Monthly accommodation charges range from INR 310 to INR 2,080 in the boys’ hostel. The girls’ hostel costs between INR 2,200 and INR 2,680 per month.

Farook College Admission Process

Admission depends on the programme level. Kerala UG CAP is used for most undergraduate courses, Calicut University PG CAP covers postgraduate courses, and Farook College conducts its own doctoral selection process.

UG Admission

Most UG programmes do not require a separate entrance examination. Allotment is decided only from Class 12 marks. As Farook College is a minority institution, some seats are set aside for Muslim minority applicants, while students from every community may compete for general merit seats.

  1. Complete registration on the CEE Kerala portal for the Kerala Centralised Allotment Process.
  2. Add Farook College and the preferred undergraduate programmes to the choice list.
  3. Wait for allotment based on Class 12 performance.
  4. Report for admission after receiving a seat allotment.

The four-year FYUG Honours courses introduced under NEP 2020 require at least 50% aggregate in 10+2. Applicants to B.Sc courses must also have studied the required science subjects. Popular science and commerce options generally have competitive Class 12 cutoffs during CAP allotment. The college's NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF Rank 82 contribute to demand among applicants in North Kerala.

PG Admission

Applicants must use Calicut University's PG CAP portal and take part in counselling. A relevant undergraduate degree with at least 55% marks is required for M.Sc Computer Science and M.Sc Psychology. Certain courses, including MA Journalism and Mass Communication, may also use an additional entrance test.

  1. Register online through the Calicut University PG CAP portal.
  2. Select the preferred programme and Farook College.
  3. Attend counselling and complete the admission formalities after allotment.

Ph.D Admission

Doctoral research is available through 11 departments. Farook College conducts Ph.D admission twice each year. Selection includes a departmental entrance examination followed by an interview. Applicants who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF or CSIR-NET do not need to take the entrance test.

Farook College Placements and Career Outcomes

The NIRF Report 2025 records that campus recruitment in 2024 placed 120 UG graduates and 112 PG graduates. UG students received a median package of INR 3 LPA, compared with INR 3.3 LPA for PG students.

Graduates move into higher education, government service and private employment. Students from science subjects commonly prepare for KPSC and UPSC examinations, take teaching jobs, or continue to M.Sc and Ph.D research. Banking, finance and corporate roles are common choices for commerce and management graduates. Journalism and multimedia students also find opportunities with media organisations across Kerala.

Programme LevelStudents Placed (2024)Median Package
UG in BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBA120INR 3 LPA
PG in MA, M.Sc and M.Com112INR 3.3 LPA

Competitive examinations are another important route for alumni. These include Kerala PSC teacher recruitment, IBPS examinations for bank officer positions and civil services examinations. The placement cell supports students through recruitment drives and career guidance sessions.

Farook College Rankings

Farook College stands at Rank 82 in the NIRF Colleges 2025 list of Indian degree colleges. Its NAAC A++ status, the highest NAAC grade, assesses areas that include governance, research, academics and student outcomes.

Ranking/Accreditation BodyCategory2025 Status
NIRFCollegesRank 82
NAACAccreditationA++ (Highest Grade)

Farook College Scholarships

Eligible students may seek financial support from central government, Kerala government and minority welfare scholarship programmes. The schemes differ by community, family income, academic marks and admission rank.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST studentsSC/ST students whose family income is below the prescribed limitTuition fees and a maintenance allowance under UGC norms
Maulana Azad Minority Post-Matric ScholarshipMuslim minority students with family income below INR 2 LakhsINR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per annum
NSP Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for MinoritiesMinority students with at least 50% marks and income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per annum
Kerala State Merit ScholarshipTop-ranked students in the Kerala UG CAP allotmentTuition fee waiver

Farook College Campus and Infrastructure

The campus lies beside the Chaliyar River in Feroke, 12 km from central Kozhikode. More than 3,100 students study here with 110 faculty members. Academic work is organised through 7 schools and several affiliated research centres.

Facilities include a central library, science laboratories, a computer centre, and spaces for sports and fitness activities. Separate accommodation is available for male and female students. Boys pay INR 310 to INR 2,080 per month, while the girls’ hostel charges INR 2,200 to INR 2,680 per month.

Research activity includes Ph.D programmes in 11 departments as well as UGC-funded research and faculty development projects. Farook College has also organised international academic events, including the EFCS International Conference.

Farook College vs PSMO College vs Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College

Farook College, PSMO College Tirurangadi and Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College Kozhikode are common choices for arts and science education in North Kerala. Each is a government-aided institution affiliated with Calicut University, although their accreditation, autonomy and management types differ.

ParameterFarook CollegePSMO CollegeZamorin’s Guruvayurappan College
LocationFeroke, KozhikodeTirurangadi, MalappuramKozhikode
Established194819611940
Autonomous StatusYes, since 2015NoYes
NIRF Colleges 202582Not rankedNot ranked
NAAC GradeA++A+A
TypeGovernment-aided minority institutionGovernment-aided minority institutionPrivate aided institution

Among these three colleges, Farook College has the highest NAAC grade and is the only one listed here with a 2025 NIRF rank. Because it is autonomous, degrees are issued in the Farook College name, whereas affiliated colleges award Calicut University degrees. PSMO College mainly serves the Malappuram region and attracts many minority applicants. Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College is an older institution in Kozhikode city with established arts and commerce programmes. Government rules keep the fee structures of all three colleges broadly similar.

Farook College FAQs

Ques. Where does Farook College stand in the 2025 NIRF college ranking?

Ans. Farook College is placed at Rank 82 in the NIRF Colleges 2025 ranking for Indian degree colleges. It also holds NAAC A++, which is the highest accreditation grade given by NAAC.

Ques. Which application process is used for admission to Farook College?

Ans. For undergraduate admission, students register on the CEE Kerala portal, enter their course choices and take part in Kerala CAP. Seat allotment is based on Class 12 marks. Postgraduate applicants must instead use Calicut University's PG CAP portal.

Ques. How much do courses at Farook College cost?

Ans. Fees are fixed under Kerala's government-regulated aided-college structure. Total UG charges range from INR 5,970 for the three-year BA Arabic course to INR 2,15,885 for the three-year BA Hons. Multimedia course. The full fee for most BA and B.Sc programmes falls between INR 81,485 and INR 1,01,645.

Ques. Does Farook College have Muslim minority status?

Ans. Yes. The Rouzathul Uloom Association manages Farook College as a Muslim minority institution. Founded in 1948, it serves students in North Kerala. Kerala reservation rules allow the college to reserve some seats for Muslim minority applicants.

Ques. Are hostels available for both male and female students?

Ans. Yes. Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels are available. Monthly fees are INR 310 to INR 2,080 for the boys’ hostel and INR 2,200 to INR 2,680 for the girls’ hostel.

Ques. What do students commonly do after graduating from Farook College?

Ans. Graduates enter government services through Kerala PSC and UPSC, seek banking posts through IBPS, work in teaching, commerce, IT and other private-sector fields, or continue to M.Sc and Ph.D study. Journalism and multimedia graduates also join media organisations. During 2024, 120 UG students were placed at a median package of INR 3 LPA, while 112 PG students secured placements at a median of INR 3.3 LPA.

Ques. How does Farook College compare with PSMO College?

Ans. Farook College has NIRF Colleges 2025 Rank 82 and a NAAC A++ grade, while PSMO College has NAAC A+ and is not ranked in the listed NIRF category. Farook College is autonomous, so its degrees carry its own name instead of only the Calicut University name. Both institutions are government-aided minority colleges in North Kerala and follow similar fee structures.