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There has been a misconception that Kerala lacks premier educational institutions. Let's explore the higher education institutions of national significance in Kerala. These institutions are distinguished by their world-class learning and research facilities, exceptional faculty, collaborations with foreign universities, and successful campus placement programs.

In terms of institution ranking, course offerings, and entrance examinations.

1.Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram:
   - Offering: Science Courses including B.S., M.S., Integrated PhD.
   - Admission: Through IISER Aptitude Test or JEE Advanced.

2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Palakkad:
   - Programs: Science & Technology courses such as B. Tech, M. Tech, M. Sc, M. S, Ph. D.
   - Admission: Via Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Advanced) or GATE.

3. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram:
   - Fields: Science & Technology disciplines with B. Tech, M. Tech, B. Tech+ M. Tech, Ph.D.
   - Admission: Through JEE Advanced or GATE.

4. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode:
   - Focus: Management Science programs including PGP, Ph.D., Executive MBA, MDP, FDP.
   - Admission: Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIM.

5. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut:
   - Specializations: Engineering & Management courses like B. Tech, B. Arch, M. Tech, M.Plan, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D.
   - Admission: Through JEE Main, GATE, or ITEP Entrance.

6. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kottayam:
   - Domain: Computer Science offering B. Tech, M.Tech, iMTech & Ph.D.
   - Admission: Via JEE Main.

7. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram:
   - Focus: Medical Research with M.Sc Biotech & PhD programs.
   - Admission: Through GAT-B.

8. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMT), Thiruvananthapuram:
   - Offering: Medical & Technology courses including DM, MCh, Diploma, PG Diploma, MPH, M.Phil, M.Tech, M.Sc & Ph.D.
   - Admission: Through SCTIMT Entrance Exam.

9. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kottayam Regional Centre:
   - Courses: Journalism courses offering PG Diploma in Journalism English, Malayalam.
   - Admission: Through CUET PG entrance exam.

10. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur:
    - Programs: BDes, BFT, MFT, MDes.
    - Admission: Through NIFT entrance exam.

11. Nuals Kochi (National Universities of Advanced Legal Studies):
    - Specialization: Law programs including BA LLB, LLM, PhD, and PG Diploma.
    - Admission: Through CLAT Entrance Exam.

12. National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Neelit Kozhikode:
    - Offering: Computer Studies with MTech and PG Diploma Courses.

Additionally, admission to other higher institutions is determined by entrance examinations conducted by the respective institutions.

1. Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod:
   - Offers programs in Science, Fine Arts, Law, Literature including B.A, M.A, M.S.W, M.Ed, M.Sc, MBA, ITEP, LLM, MPH & Ph.D.

2. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Thiruvananthapuram (SIDAK):
   - Specializes in Computer Studies offering MTech, Diploma, and PG Diploma Courses.
   - Admission based on GATE Score & CCAT Entrance Exam.

3. Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode:
   - Focuses on Agriculture with programs like M.Sc, M. Tech, M. Phil & Ph. D.

4. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Malappuram Centre:
   - Offers courses in Law, Management, and Teacher Training including B. Ed, B.A. LLB, MBA.

5. Jamia Hamdard Regional Centre, Kannur:
 - Offers 5 undergraduate courses (BA Eng, BBA, BCA, B Com), and MCom programs.

6. CDS Thiruvananthapuram (Centre for Studies of JNU Delhi):
   - Provides MA Applied Economics courses.

7. Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Kannur:
   - Offers Diploma degree programs.

Article By: Mujeebulla K.M
CIGI Career Team