UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT University of Calicut (UoC), the largest University in Kerala in terms of the expanse, affiliated colleges and the number of degrees awarded was established in the year 1968. It is the second university to be started in Kerala. ‘Nirmaya Karmana Sree’ being the motto ,which denotes ‘Prosperity will be Generated Through Pure Actions’. It is governed by Calicut University Act 1975, passed by the Legislative Assembly of Kerala. The seal of the university has a lighthouse with a weathercock showing directions and its motto in Sanskrit ‘निर्मय कर्माणा श्रीः’ is written on it are ensconced by a circular border which carries its name in English and its motto in Malayalam ‘നിർമ്മായ കർമ്മണാ ശ്രീ:’. The platform of the lighthouse is inscribed with the name of the university. The lighthouse and the weathercock are the beacons of knowledge and education showing the path to the aspirants.