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
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total 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.
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC A+
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Other colleges in Kozhikode
Department of Bioscience and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut
Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Calicut
Department of Mathematics, National Institute of Technology Calicut
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
- Farook College (Autonomous) · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- PG Programmes - Farook College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Fees - Farook College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- History - Farook College · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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