University of Kerala (Kerala University) is a state public university established in 1937, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It operates under the University Grants Commission (UGC) and functions as the affiliating body for over 170 colleges across southern Kerala districts, spanning arts, science, commerce, law, engineering, and professional programmes. As per NIRF Universities 2025, Kerala University ranks 25 (score: 59.05), placing it among the top state universities in India. In the NIRF State Public Universities 2025 category it ranks 5th (score: 67.93). The university also holds rank 42 in NIRF Overall 2025 (score: 56.26). The main teaching departments are located at the Kariavattom campus in Thiruvananthapuram. The campus houses over 30 departments, the University Library with more than 5 lakh volumes, and dedicated research centres in science, environmental studies, and social sciences. Kerala University offers programmes across a wide spectrum: B.Tech — 13 branches: