Education System in Kerala
The education system in Kerala is distinctly divided into different tiers. Kerala, like most other states across the country, follows the 10+2+3 tier of learning. After completing 10 years of primary and secondary school, students progress on to 2 years of high school followed by three years in a general course or a professional course of study. There is also the scope for pursuing higher studies which is an individual choice of students. The education system of Kerala can be divided into these groups:
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- College
- University
- Research / Doctorate
Primary and Secondary Education in Kerala
A student in Kerala has to attend school for twelve years before pursuing higher education in colleges and universities. The schools are affiliated to any of the four boards, the Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE), the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or the Kerala State Education Board. Government Sanskrit schools still function in Kerala that use Sanskrit as the medium of instruction. Asides Malayalam and English, Kannada is also a popular language used as the mode of communication between teachers and students.
Schools in Kerala
| Name of School | Location | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School | Kakkanad | CBSE |
| Khutbuzzaman E M School | Thirurangadi, Chemmad | CBSE |
| Vidya Vihar Public School | Ernakulam | CBSE |
| Trivandrum International School | Trivandrum | ICSE |
| Alphonsa Residential School | Bharananganam | ICSE |
| Good Shepherd E M School | Kurianoor | ICSE |
Graduation and PG Level Courses in Kerala
Kerala is home to a number of colleges and universities of repute. These colleges and centers of higher learning receive numerous application forms each year from resident and international students. You can opt for degrees in science, arts and commerce from these.
- St. Berchmans College
Location - Changanassery
Courses Offered - Arts and Science - Sacred Heart College
Location - Ernakulam
Courses Offered - Arts and Science - University of Calicut
Location - Calicut
Courses Offered - Master Degree courses, M.Phil, PG Diploma, Certificate Courses and P.hD - University of Kerala
Location - Thiruvananthapuram
Courses Offered - Bachelor Degree courses, Master Degree courses, M.Phil, P.hD in the fields of science, arts and commerce. - Cochin University
Location - Cochin
Courses Offered - Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, M.Phil and P.hd study programs in Science
Professional Study Programs in Kerala
With job oriented courses being the call of the day, several institutes across Kerala have introduced professional courses which help them to face challenges in the job market.
Type of Colleges College Degree Engineering College of Engineering, Government Engineering College, N S S College of Engineering B.Tech / BE Architecture College of Engineering, Architecture MES College of Engineering, National Institute of Technology B.Arch Law The Kerala Law Academy, Government Law College, national Institute for Advanced Legal Studies LL.B, LL.M Medical Government Medical College, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kannur Medical College MBBS Management Mahatma Gandhi University, Rajagiri Intitute of Management, St. Berchamans Institute of Management BBA / MBA
Education for Non Resident / Foreign Students in Kerala
Kerala is the chosen destination for several students from other states of India, for NRIs and for foreign students. Every institute in Kerala keeps a number of seats reserved for non residents and foreign students. The government of Kerala also takes special precautions to ensure the social security of the non residential students in the state. There are foreign cells in the colleges and universities which help the NRIs, non residents and foreign students in the admission procedure and the hostel facilities.
Hostels for Students in Kerala
Since a large number of students migrate from their home towns and study in Kerala, the state educational institutes are equipped with state of the art hostels. Kerala hostels have modern facilities to make students feel at home away from their own home. Some popular hostels are:
NSS Nursing Students' Hostel - Chiramudi, Pandalam
Research Students Hostel - Karyavattom
Youth Hostel - Cochin
Hostels for Minority Groups like Muslims
Hostels for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
