Payyanur college is a B+ NAAC accredited institution. The college offers 14 undergraduate, 4 postgraduate, and 3 Ph.D. courses with a lot of facilities and amenities for the students for an all-round growth in their careers. The college has an approved intake of 578 seats for undergraduate programs and 61 for the PG programs. The college provides admissions on the basis of merit and qualifying examinations. Applicants seeking admission to the institute may apply online as well as offline. Along with the curriculum infrastructure, the college provides various facilities like different laboratories, AV center, and gym.

Overall, the college has been providing quality education with a lot of scholarship, freeships to help the needy gain education. 

Payyanur College Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1965 | Private Aided
Approved by Kannur University
Courses Offered 21 courses across 3 streams
Popular Courses B.Com., B.Sc. Botany, B.Sc. Chemistry
Application Mode Offline and online
Top recruiters Nokia, Samsung
Entrance Exam UGC - CSIR NET, UGC - NET JRF
Facilities available Library, Canteen, Health center, Multi Gym, Indoor games, Network Resource Center, Computer, and Language lab.
Official Website http://www.payyanurcollege.ac.in/

Payyanur College Courses

Payyanur college offers various courses for students to initiate their education. It even provides facilities to learn further with postgraduate courses and to conduct research with Ph.D.

Course Name Specializations Eligibility Duration
B.A. Hindi Intermediate graduate from a recognized board. 
 		 3 Years 
English
Political Science
History
Economics
Malayalam
B.Sc. Botany Intermediate graduate in Science from a recognized board. 3 Years
Chemistry
Zoology
Physics
Mathematics
B.Com. Commerce Intermediate graduate in any discipline with 45% marks for General and 40% for SC, ST,OBC  from a recognized board Students having commerce subject is 25 marks added for each commerce subject studied in 12th or equivalent exam. 3 Years
B.B.A. Business Administration Intermediate graduate from a recognized board.  3 Years
M.Sc. Physics Graduate in B.Sc with a minimum of 50% in concerned subjects 2 Years 
Chemistry
Mathematics
M.A. English Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks in English  2 Years 
Ph.D. Mathematics Master’s degree in relevant subject
 		 3 Years 
Physics
Hindi

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Payyanur College Admission

The admission process at Payyanur College  is done through both online as well as offline mode. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their application form.  The application form can be filled by following the below - listed steps:

Step 1: The candidate needs to visit the admission desk of the College.

Step 2: Fill the application form and submit it to the college office.

Step 3: You will get an Interview card after submitting the Application form.

Step 4: The Selection Committee shall prepare the selection list for each subject from the applications received in time.

Step 5: Candidate can take the application form from college which shall contain:

  1. An acknowledgment card
  2. An interview card
  3. Three sets of applications in different colors for giving relevant details and for showing the preference of students.

Mentioned below are the courses with their respective selection criteria for admission to the Payyanur College. 

Course  Selection Criteria 
B.A. 12th Merit + Interview + Rank given by college on merit basis
B.SC. 12th Merit + Interview + Rank given by college on merit basis
B.com. 12th Merit + Interview + Rank given by college on merit basis
B.B.A. 12th Merit + Interview + Rank given by college on merit basis
M.Sc. Bachelor + Interview
M.A. Bachelor + Interview
Ph.D. UGC/ JRF /NET Exam or equivalent + G.D. + interview

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Payyanur College Placement

Payyanur college provides placements in many well to do and international companies. Electronics companies like Nokia, Samsung have come ahead to do campus interviews and offer annual salaries of INR 1,80,000. The below table gives an idea about the placements done in the past.

Placement for UG Programs

Year  No. of students placed  Annual Package offered (INR)
2015-2016 68 1,20,000
2016-2017 28 1,44,000

Placement for PG Programs

Year  No. of students placed  Annual Package offered (INR)
2015-2016 8 1,20,000
2016-2017 4 2,00,000

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Payyanur College Scholarship

Payyanur College provides scholarships and Fellowships offered by the Government. The college also provides freeships to eligible candidates. There are more than 25 types of scholarships that the college offers. Some of them are: 

  • Blind/PH scholarship
  • Central sector scholarship
  • Maulana Azad National Fellowship
  • Rajiv Gandhi  national fellowship 
  • Suvarna jubilee merit scholarship

In 2019-20, 240 students benefited from scholarships. Out of the 240, 217 were female candidates.

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Payyanur College Faculty

The college has 16 departments. There are 6 Associate professors and 65 Assistant Professors. Most of the teachers are degree holders and have completed their Ph.d. in their respective subjects which means faculties are highly knowledgeable and experienced to help students excel in the various fields of study of their choice. Also individual attention on each student can be paid due to the wide number of experienced professionals.

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Payyanur College Facilities

The college provides various facilities for the students to help grow in their careers. Some of the facilities are mentioned below:

  • Library: The college has 45000 books, 89 academic journals, 50 periodicals, and 200 CDs. 
  • Hostel: The college has a hostel facility for girls. 90 girls can be accommodated in the hostel. 
  • Labs: The campus facility includes a computer lab and a language lab. It also has a network resource center. 
  • Recreation facilities: The recreation facilities include Yoga hall, Indoor games area, Multi Gym, Health center. The facility also includes a Cooperative store. The college also has an auditorium that has a 1000 seating capacity for annual functions and other huge programs.

Payyanur College FAQs

Ques. Is a change of course option available for the second year of education in this college?

Ans. A change of course is not permitted while taking education in this college.

Ques. As a general category candidate, can I apply for scholarships?

Ans. The college has many scholarships. More than 25 types of scholarships are available. There are special scholarships available for PWD candidates, minority candidates, and others.

Ques. What are the health facilities in the college?

Ans. The college provides a health ce\ntre. The center provides first aid treatment in the college, which minimizes hospital visits to a large extent. The Department of Physical Education also conducts Yoga sessions which helps to improve health. There is also a multi gym to keep healthy fit.

Ques. What documents are to be submitted at the time of admission?

Ans. Following are the documents required at the time of admission:

  1.  Colored passport sized photographs.
  2. Original Degree and Mark sheets of 10th & 12th.
  3. Graduation Mark sheet for PG level admission.
  4. Caste Certificate
  5. Character Certificate
  6. Transfer Certificate
  7. Migration Certificate (In case the candidate is from another state).
  8. Income Certificate

Ques. Are there internship opportunities? 

Ans. Yes, there are many internship opportunities, and a lot of good companies like Nokia, Samsung, and other electronics companies hire from Payyanur College. The average internship package for a UG course is INR 15,000 per month.