College

Farook College

Kozhikode, Kerala · Govt-aided · Est. 1948

Also known as Farook College (Autonomous), Farook College Kozhikode

About Farook College

Farook College at Feroke, Kozhikode, is a government-aided autonomous arts and science college founded in 1948, with NAAC A+ grade and PG and PhD programmes across sciences and humanities.

Farook College was founded in 1948, with Maulavi Abussabah Ahmed Ali as its founding father, and sits at Farook College P.O. near Feroke in Kozhikode district. It began under the University of Madras, moved to the University of Kerala in 1957 and to the University of Calicut in 1968. Today it describes itself as a government-aided, autonomous arts and science college with a NAAC A+ grade. Postgraduate courses include M.A. in Arabic, English, History, Economics and Journalism, M.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Psychology, and M.Com. PhD research is offered in eleven subjects, from Arabic and English to Physics, Chemistry, Commerce and Computer Science, alongside four-year UG honours programmes.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Master of Arts Full-time — — — —
Master of Commerce Full-time — — — —
Master of Science Full-time — — — —
Doctor of Philosophy Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Merit

The college runs its own UG and PG admissions through an online application portal linked from its admission page. Programmes include four-year UG honours courses, five-year integrated courses, PG courses and PhD research. Some courses are run in self-financing mode with separate fees, and the college publishes a fee structure that it says may be revised.

Typical eligibility

  • Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
  • Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
  • Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Rankings and accreditation

Accreditation

  • NAAC A+

Where these courses lead

Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

Professors teach college and university students and carry out research in their subject. The entry post in India is Assistant Professor, which…

Education

School Teacher

Minimum: UG

School teachers plan lessons, teach classes and help children learn and grow. In India most posts need a graduate degree with a…

Media

Journalist

Minimum: UG

Journalists find, check and report news and stories for newspapers, TV, radio and digital media. Many study journalism and mass communication after…

Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

Research scientists plan and run experiments to discover new knowledge or solve practical problems. In India most enter research through a master's…

Finance

Financial Analyst

Minimum: UG

Financial analysts study companies, markets and economic data to guide investment and business decisions. People who publish research reports on securities in…

Business and Management

Business Analyst

Minimum: UG

Business analysts study how an organisation works and recommend better processes, products or systems, often using data. They act as a bridge…

Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

Data scientists collect and study large amounts of data to find patterns and help organisations make decisions. They use statistics, programming and…

Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

Agricultural scientists research crops, soil, livestock and farming methods to raise yields and help farmers. The usual route is a four-year B.Sc…

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Frequently asked questions

When was Farook College founded?

In 1948, near Feroke in Kozhikode district.

Which PG courses does Farook College offer?

M.A. in Arabic, English, History, Economics and Journalism and Mass Communication

Does Farook College offer PhD?

Yes, in Arabic, English, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, History, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science.

What is the NAAC grade of Farook College?

The college states a NAAC A+ grade.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Farook College (Autonomous) · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. PG Programmes - Farook College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  3. Fees - Farook College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  4. History - Farook College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026