Kannur's Educational System

Kannur university provides the  Graduation/ Post graduation /phd programmes More than 100 Colleges working under the university. 

Medical Colleges 

• Government Ayurveda College, Kannur
• Parassinikadavu Ayurveda Medical College, Kannur
• Kannur Dental College, Anjarakandy
• Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram
• Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy

Professional colleges 

• University Department of Engineering
• University Teacher Education College Puzhathi
• Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering and Technology
• Jaybees Training College of B.Ed.
• Sir Syed Institute of Technology
• Aditya Kiran College of Applied Studies
• S.U.M.College of Teacher Education VARAM
• Salafi B.Ed.College Kanhirode
• Government College of Engineering
• Govt.College of Teacher Education Thalassery
• St Thomas college of engineering and technology (STM), Sivapuram, Mattanur
• College of Engineering Thalassery Eranholi
• Keyi Sahibtraining College Taliparamba
• Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies Taliparamba
• Chinmaya Institute of Technology Pathiriyad
• Vimal Jyothi Engineering College Chemperi
• Rajeev Memorial College of Teacher Education Mattannur
• P.K.M.College of Education Taliparamba
• Crescent B.Ed.College Payyannur
• Alsalama college of optometry and management studies, south bazar, makani

Approximately 2,228000 population (latest study) residing in the district needs a wide infrastructure. Educational facilities are taking an immense Role to make it happen. More than 100 Colleges, 400 above schools together Makes it an achievement. There are 2 educational districts that come under 15 educational subdistricts. Each Sub District is administered by one assistant educational officer.

Strengths:

Access to high standard education among various sections of the society has been the driving force of Kannur’s educational system, facilitated through several educational establishments starting from schools to colleges to universities.

Diverse range of opportunities are available for students seeking all forms of education, including professional colleges, arts and science colleges, medical colleges, and schools following different boards (Kerala/CBSE/ICSE).

Kannur University offers a wide array of programs from undergraduate to PhD level, with over 100 colleges operating under its umbrella.

Robust infrastructure supported by a network of educational districts and subdistricts, ensuring administrative efficiency and oversight.

Weaknesses:

Brain drain due to students moving to other states of India and abroad for higher education, indicating a potential loss of talent and resources from the region.

Congestion for higher secondary seats, suggesting a need for expansion or improvement in capacity to accommodate the demand for further education within the district.

To address Kannur’s educational system weaknesses, initiatives such as establishing high quality higher education institutions locally could retain talent. Additionally, investing in expanding higher secondary capacity would alleviate congestion, ensuring all students have access to further education within the district, thus curbing brain drain and fostering regional growth.